Creating jobs for Islanders - Tourism operators and organizations across the province are getting ready for what promises to be another busy season on the Island. Prince Edward Island has experienced record tourism visitation and overnight stays in each of the last four years...
Tourism indicators in June show a great start to a successful 2016 tourism season in Prince Edward Island, says Minister Heath MacDonald, Economic Development and Tourism. “It’s very encouraging to hear from tourism operators that their bookings continue to increase year over...
For more than 25 years, golf has been a strong generator of tourism traffic to Prince Edward Island. Golf courses across the province serve as a source of leisure for many while helping to stimulate rural economies. Now, Golf PEI Inc. is taking steps to update its image and...
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...
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...
Today, the Honourable Zack Bell, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement on recent accomplishments by PEI athletes: “On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, I extend heartfelt congratulations to our incredible Island athletes...
Provincial parks’ staff were awarded the 2023 Agency Award of Excellence from the Canadian Parks Council (CPC) last night at the CPC Annual General Meeting in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. The annual award recognizes an extraordinary achievement by a member agency of CPC. PEI Parks...
A new fund will support projects that celebrate the 150th anniversary of Prince Edward Island joining Confederation. The PEI 150 Celebration Fund is available for communities and cultural organizations that wish to engage residents and visitors in anniversary activities through...
Today, the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement: “As Team PEI prepares for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, taking place July 15-23, I want to offer our athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff good...
PEI Lobster Festival to take place in Souris June 25 The Prince Edward Island food brand is recognized locally and internationally for its excellence, due in part to the rich abundance of fresh quality seafood accessible in Island waters. The Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s...