This year, Canada Day falls on Friday, July 1 marking the start of the first long weekend of summer. A perfect time for a weekend getaway or to begin an even longer summer vacation in Prince Edward Island with so much to see and do to celebrate our true north strong and free.

In spring, discover the patchwork-quilt of colours of Prince Edward Island that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery. Our trails and boardwalks, beaches and charming small towns have more than enough room for everyone to unwind and enjoy.

The little town of Kensington in central Prince Edward Island is a busy summer stop-over for visitors with its intersection of five lanes each leading to tourist attractions of Central Coastal Drive region. Discover the characters and charm of this popular hub town in winter too.