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Free advertising for tourism operators
2020-10-13
All tourism operators on the Island are being offered a free basic web listing on Tourism PEI’s website for the 2021 season. Tourism PEI’s website is a primary tool to help visitors plan their vacations to Prince Edward Island. The free web listing, valued at $85, includes the name of the business...
New changes to PEI Broadband Fund
2020-08-25
The PEI Broadband Fund has added two new funding streams to help Islanders access improved Internet service. The two new funding streams are:, Accelerated Internet Service Provider Pilot, – funding for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to upgrade or expand their networks to reach more Island...
No jumping or diving at Basin Head Provincial Park
2020-07-22
Effective immediately, jumping or diving off the wharf and bridge into the channel at Basin Head Provincial Park is strictly prohibited due to extremely shallow water. Dredging was done to correct the channel at Basin Head in late June, however the channel has become shallow again with some areas...
Provincial park campgrounds reopening additional sites
2020-06-30
Provincial Park campgrounds will reopen for two-night minimum stays on Wednesday, July 8. Provincial Park campgrounds opened for the season on June 26 for seasonal sites only. Starting Friday, July 3, campers who want to book a two-night minimum stay at provincial campground can do so by visiting...
No swimming at Cabot Beach Provincial Park
2020-06-29
Effective immediately, swimming is prohibited at Cabot Beach Provincial Park due to extremely dangerous currents. The swimming ban is in effect for the duration of the 2020 summer season. The beach remains open for Islanders to relax and play in the sand. Provincial lifeguards will continue to be...
Basin Head Provincial Park and beach closed temporarily
2020-06-24
Starting Thursday, June 25, Basin Head Provincial Park and beach will be closed to the public for dredging of the channel. Provincial park staff and lifeguards will be on site daily to inform Islanders the park and beach is closed. The work is expected to be completed by Saturday, June 27., Media...
Students invited to work with government, businesses to address challenges
2020-05-21
The new provincial Case Team Program is an opportunity for post-secondary students to work with government, businesses and non-profit organizations to help address challenges they are currently facing. The provincial government will be hiring 25 post-secondary students for the summer who want to...
High speed Internet coming for rural Islanders
2020-03-13
Thousands of Islanders living in rural Prince Edward Island will soon benefit from having access to faster, more stable Internet service. The Province has signed federal-provincial agreements with Bell Canada and Xplornet, as well as a funding arrangement with local Internet provider Air Tech...
Another record-breaking year for visitation and tourism revenues
2020-03-06
Records were broken and Islanders and industry from tip to tip can celebrate yet another successful year for tourism in Prince Edward Island. Statistics released by Tourism PEI today show that the Confederation Bridge, Charlottetown Airport and Charlottetown Port all set new traffic records during...
New strategy to grow Island tourism
2020-01-21
Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry, in partnership with the Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, is developing a new 5-year growth strategy for the province. , Charting the Future: A Strategy to Accelerate Prince Edward Island Tourism Growth to 2025, will help grow tourism...