The first residents of Prince Edward Island arrived about 10,000 years ago when the area was still connected to the mainland. These Paleo-Indian hunters and foragers travelled throughout the region seasonally searching for food. About 5,000 years ago, the land bridge was removed...
In 1960, the Prince Edward Island Tartan was adopted to recognize the contribution of people of Scottish descent to the settling of PEI. The tartan was designed by Mrs. Jean Reed of Covehead and features the colours red for the redness of our soil, green for grass and trees...
A great seal is the highest order of seal used by a government. In Canada, application of a great seal legitimizes a formal document, showing that it has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor. History of the Great Seal of Prince Edward Island In 1769, Prince Edward Island...
The rolling farmlands and captivating coastlines of Prince Edward Island are not only stunning, they also offer a unique culinary experience. There is always a good chance that the meal on your plate is made with Island grown or harvested ingredients. Buying local has never been...
This list constitues official royal visits to Prince Edward Island from 1860 to-date 1860 Prince of Wales, August 1869 Prince Arthur, Prince of Wales, September 1919 Prince of Wales, August 19-20 August 1939 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1951 Princess Elizabeth and Philip...
When Jacques Cartier arrived in 1534, the Red Oak (Quercus rubra) was reasonably common in the Island forest. Subsequent explorers and settlers valued its strong,fine-grained wood for furniture and cabinets. Land-clearing and harvest of Red Oak have greatly reduced its...
In 1762, Samuel Holland arrived to do a survey of PEI. He divided the Island into 67 townships or lots, which were then awarded to British petitioners in a lottery. These petitioners were supposed to settle their lots with 100 Protestant, non-British persons within 10 years, but...
The Elections PEI website has information about municipal and provincial elections in PEI including results, voter information and political party election financing. How can I contact Elections PEI? Elections Prince Edward Island Atlantic Technology Centre 176 Great George St...
The provincial animal of Prince Edward Island is the red fox. The Provincial Emblems and Honours Act was amended in June 2018 to include an animal emblem and states "the animal known scientifically as Vulpes vulpes and popularly known as the red fox, is adopted as the animal...
The Charlottetown soil is the main soil of Prince Edward Island, accounting for roughly 470,000 acres of land. It has a sandy texture, is well drained and is very suitable for farming. The redness of the soil is due to the high iron-oxide (rust) content. Designating a provincial...