Prince Edward Island celebrates record-breaking 2025 tourism season
Published March 9, 2026 | Fisheries, Rural Development & Tourism
Prince Edward Island is celebrating another outstanding tourism year in 2025, reaching record highs in visitation, visitor spending and overnight stays for the second year in a row.
PEI continues to be one of Canada’s strongest tourism performers, strengthening its reputation as a top destination. In 2025, the Island welcomed 1.87 million non- resident visitors, a 10 per cent increase over 2024. Initial estimates from Destination Canada show this growth generated a 12.4 per cent rise in visitor spending, well above the national average of 4.4 per cent.
Interest in PEI continues to grow online as well. Tourism PEI’s English and French websites received 5.5 million visits, a 12 per cent jump from 2024 and the highest ever recorded.