Snowmobilers are getting out and enjoying winter adventures on the former rail line stretching from Tignish in the west, to Elmira in the east. The Prince Edward Island Snowmobile Association leases the Confederation Trail from the provincial government from December until March...
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is a registered charitable corporation whose purpose is to study, collect, preserve, interpret, and protect the human and natural heritage of Prince Edward Island for the use, benefit and enjoyment of the people of the province. The...
Government is exploring preservation options for the historic Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Georgetown due to its significance to the early history of the town and the province. “Built in 1842, the church is an excellent example of its style of architecture, its age and its...
Our Island Story: one museum, seven sites There are seven provincial museum and heritage sites in the province operated by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation. Each site provides a unique opportunity for Islanders and visitors alike to discover local heritage and culture...
Summer residents and rural tourism operators can test their internet speeds in June as part of the provincial government’s efforts to improve Island-wide internet service. The first phase of the speed test in April captured data from just over 4,300 households and businesses...
Margaret McEachern knows she can offer Island visitors more than just great shopping at her business Knit Pickers in Mayfield. McEachern and other tourism operators will learn how to develop “hands on” experiential tourism packages at workshops this week hosted by Tourism PEI. In...
A remarkable fossil footprint has been discovered in PEI by a local and it shines a new spotlight on the province for its world-class Permian Period fossils. Found along the shore of Hillsborough Bay, the fossil footprint dates back about 290 million years. The footprint is 25...
The Department of Fisheries and Communities collects, compiles and disseminates statistical information related to the fishery and aquaculture, as follows: 2024 Fishery Statistics 2023 Fishery Statistics 2022 Fishery Statistics 2021 Fishery Statistics 2020 Fishery Statistics 2019...
Chefs from all over North America and Europe are testing their skills, competing for prizes, and exploring Canada’s Food Island this weekend during the PEI International Shellfish Festival’s Garland Canada International Chef Challenge. “The Chef Challenge is not only a great...
As Prince Edward Island continues to welcome more and more people to our shores, a signature PEI Lobster dish is once again ready to 'roll out' the welcome matt with the return of PEI Lobster Love. From July 5th to 31st, participating Island restaurants are serving up their best...