Tourism PEI News
PEI sets new tourism record with 1.7M visitors in 2024
Prince Edward Island is celebrating after recording a big year for tourism, setting new annual records for visitation and economic impact on the island.
YYG reports another year of record passenger numbers
The Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. announces a second consecutive year of record-breaking passenger travel at YYG Charlottetown Airport in 2024.
ACAT US Consumer Research Results
According to a recent survey conducted for the Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism, travellers in the United States are showing strong intentions to visit Canada within the next two years.
Government of Prince Edward Island News
Be Fire Smart & Water Wise
Prince Edward Island's minister responsible for forestry has issued a fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until further notice.
Confederation Trail recommendations available online
Recommendations from a user group review about the future use of the Confederation Trail are now available.
Province hosting workshops on Confederation Trail use
In-person workshops will take place across the province starting October 30. The public is encouraged to attend a workshop to share recommendations, personal stories and comments about the Confederation Trail. Anyone…
Earned Media Coverage
Read what's being said about Prince Edward Island in top national and international publications and outlets.
Travel + Leisure
Prince Edward Island named one of 20 Best Destinations for a September Getaway (worldwide)
Known as “Canada’s Food Island,” Prince Edward Island is a culinary star in the fall, with two festivals showcasing its rich heritage. (Sept 2026)
FECC Magazine
PEI Lobster Rolls and More
...Prince Edward Island is a prime seafood-lovers' destination for the freshest oysters, mussels and lobster. There’s no shortage of lobster rolls to be consumed (one a day is perfectly normal, if not expected during your stay).
(September 10, 2026 by Pay Chen)
Go World Travel Magazine
Slow Down on Prince Edward Island: A Relaxed Four-Day Itinerary of Dunes, Seafood and Seaside Inns
Exposure to fresh air, seafood, and kind conversations reminds even the most hardworking that there’s more to life than work.
(September 11, 2026 by Chenoa Baker)
Links Magazine
Prince Edward Island: One of North America’s Best Golf Destinations
Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest province...But when you cross the Northumberland Strait via the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick, you find yourself in a place that’s big on unforgettable experiences—including its stellar golf. (July 2026)
Toronto Star
P.E.I.’s oldest used-book shop and a 60-foot buffet are part of this nostalgic, slow-paced island road trip. (August 21, 2026)
Bradt Guides (UK)
PEI offers a different kind of ‘island life’: quiet, welcoming and unhurried, where small pleasures and unexpected moments dictate the day. (May 11, 2026)
The Social
Prince Edward Island was the only Canadian Bookish Destination featured on the segment, which was syndicated across the CTV network. (April 7, 2026)
Chatelaine
"What I Did On A Dreamy Girls’ Trip To PEI: This gorgeous getaway has it all: great food, gorgeous beaches, jewel-box shops and a thermal spa you’ll never want to leave.” - Maureen Halushak (March 25, 2026)
Boston Herald
"There I found breathtaking beauty, more activities than I could fit in on a first trip, and possibly the nicest people I’ve come across in years. PEI lives up to the dream.” - Moira McCarthy (Nov 9, 2025)
Lonely Planet
Prince Edward Island named one of "The 7 best places to visit this fall in North Americas" by the Lonely Planet (Sept 29, 2025)
The Good Stuff with Mary Berg
Mary Berg learned the ins and outs of lobster and mackerel fishing with Perry Gotell of Tranquility Cove Adventures. (Sept 8, 2025)