The department supports science-based fishery management measures and values opportunities to collaborate with all levels of government and industry stakeholders to conduct science and research related to the main commercial species landed in Prince Edward Island. Science and...
There is an important hatchery focused salmon and rainbow trout finfish industry on Prince Edward Island that supplies eggs, fingerlings, fry and smolt for grow out at sites in NS, NB and Nfld. The hatchery products are produced in two Atlantic salmon facilities and one rainbow...
What is dead marine mammal removal and disposal? Removal and/or disposal of dead marine mammals (seals, dolphins, and whales) and large fish (sharks and tuna) that wash up on the Prince Edward Island shoreline is the responsibility of the Marine Fisheries section including the...
What is the Amateur Sport Funding Program? The Amateur Sport Funding Program provides funding to provincial sport organizations for activities that support the objectives of the Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture (Division of Sport, Recreation and Physical...
What is the Sport Hosting Program? The sport hosting program provides grants to organizations hosting International, National, and Inter-Provincial /Territorial sports events as well as select signature sport events that advance the vision and priorities of the Department of...
What is an invasive species? An invasive species is an organism that has either extended their traditional range by natural means or have been unwittingly or intentionally brought to new areas. Since 1997 there have been seven new invasive species that have impacted the...
Can I access resources through the Community Leadership Program? The Community Leadership Support Program provides sport, recreation, physical activity, and healthy living services to rural Prince Edward Island based on the three designated regional sport areas: Eastern, Central...
Funding grants for the Elite Athlete Assistance Program are are allocated based on performance levels.
Today the Honourable Zack Bell, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, issued the following statement on Jumpstart Month: “As Minister of Sport for Prince Edward Island, I am proud to recognize June as Jumpstart Month celebrating the incredible impact that accessible...
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation invites everyone to attend events and activities happening throughout the summer at the seven heritage sites across the province. The following sites are open year-round: Acadian Museum Beaconsfield Historic House Eptek Art & Culture Centre...