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Use of provincial wordmark, brand and symbols guidelines
2023-12-28
The Prince Edward Island wordmark is a registered trademark of the Government of Prince Edward Island and may not be copied, reproduced, altered or distributed for use or otherwise used in whole or in part in any manner without written permission. Find details in provincial wordmark guidelines....
Is it compost, waste or recyclable?
2023-12-07
Tips for sorting waste
Christmas cards, packaging and gift wrapping items
Wrapping paper usually goes in compost (don’t worry about a little bit of tape) but foil and cellophane goes in waste.
Box board (gift boxes, etc.) goes in compost, not recyclable.
Corrugated cardboard...
'Tis the Season
2023-12-07
Reasons to Buy Local
Learn about the big impact that supporting local, independent producers can make to our PEI economy.
PEI Christmas Trees and Wreaths
Help the environment and support local growers by buying a real Christmas tree. Find a list of local producers.
Who Grows Your Christmas...
Explore the Great Outdoors of PEI
2023-09-25
No matter what the season, there are plenty of ways to stay active outdoors in Prince Edward Island.
Trails
The Confederation Trail stretches 435 kilometers and goes from one end of the Island to the other. Tracing the route of what once was the Prince Edward Island railway, the trail is ideal...
Historic buildings
2023-09-25
The historic buildings found all over Prince Edward Island are an important part of our legacy and cultural identity. They tell the story of our history and remind us to treasure the present.
The heritage value of these places deserves to be recognized municipally, provincially and nationally for...
Canada's Food Island
2023-09-22
The rolling farmlands and captivating coastlines of Prince Edward Island are not only stunning, they also offer a unique culinary experience. There is always a good chance that the meal on your plate is made with Island grown or harvested ingredients. Buying local has never been so easy.
On...
First residents and the Arrival of the Europeans
2023-09-22
The first residents of Prince Edward Island arrived about 10,000 years ago when the area was still connected to the mainland. These Paleo-Indian hunters and foragers travelled throughout the region seasonally searching for food. About 5,000 years ago, the land bridge was removed due to the rising...
Provincial Soil
2023-09-22
The Charlottetown soil is the main soil of Prince Edward Island, accounting for roughly 470,000 acres of land. It has a sandy texture, is well drained and is very suitable for farming. The redness of the soil is due to the high iron-oxide (rust) content.
Designating a provincial soil respects the...
Provincial Tartan
2023-09-22
In 1960, the Prince Edward Island Tartan was adopted to recognize the contribution of people of Scottish descent to the settling of PEI. The tartan was designed by Mrs. Jean Reed of Covehead and features the colours red for the redness of our soil, green for grass and trees, white for whitecaps on...
Provincial Tree
2023-09-22
When Jacques Cartier arrived in 1534, the Red Oak (Quercus rubra) was reasonably common in the Island forest. Subsequent explorers and settlers valued its strong,fine-grained wood for furniture and cabinets.
Land-clearing and harvest of Red Oak have greatly reduced its distribution in the province...