Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement: “As Island lobster fishers set out tomorrow, I would like to wish them all a very successful season. Island lobster fishers have played a crucial role in our communities for many...
The provincial Department of Fisheries and Communities continues to closely follow the resurgence of the redfish stock in an area of the Gulf of St Lawrence known as Unit 1. The PEI groundfish industry has been actively involved in the current experimental quota fishery...
Over 15 Canadian Coast Guard crews were treated to fresh Island shellfish this month. The Department of Fisheries and Communities worked with industry to purchase and donate a variety of PEI oysters and mussels to Coast Guard Crews all over Atlantic Canada, to show appreciation...
After all the votes were tallied for this year's PEI Lobster Love campaign, a classic version of the lobster roll received the most love from lobster fans. From July 5th to 31st, participating restaurants across the Island were vying for the title of 'Most Loved Lobster Roll'...
Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement: “April 15-19 is National Tourism Week and this year’s theme is Canada: Powered by Tourism. This week is a great opportunity to recognize the tourism industry’s economic, social and...
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is hosting Fossil Day at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown featuring PEI fossils, hands-on activities, and local fossil expert, Laura MacNeil. Take a step back in time at the event on Friday, May 2, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m...
What to do if you find a potential fossil, artifact, ecofact, a shipwreck or a potential old dwelling? If you find what you believe to be a fossil (i.e. plant, foot print or faunal), artifact (i.e. stone tools, pottery/ceramic, coins and others), ecofact (old animal bones)...
Stompin’ Tom Connors is a Canadian legend, and one of Prince Edward Island’s favourite adoptive sons. His music has spanned generations and his story telling has shaped the Canadian identity. Now Islanders and visitors can experience the life and legacy of one of Canada’s true...
Winnipeg, Manitoba - Alexa McQuaid, the 15 year old daughter of Randy and Katherine McQuaid of Charlottetown, has been selected to carry the flag and lead Team PEI into the Canada Games Closing Ceremony on Sunday. Alexa won a silver medal in the 50 metre breaststroke, finished...
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation invites everyone to attend Elmira Railway Museum’s 50 th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, August 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The rain date for the celebration will be Friday, August 8 at the same time. Address: Elmira Railway...