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At Confound Films’ office, atop Receiver Coffee on Charlottetown’s historic Victoria Row, there is a unique piece of furniture. It’s a coffee table made from the trunk of a 100-year-old maple tree that filmmaker Kyle Simpson remembers playing under in his grandparent’s Walthen...
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...
Caroline LeBlanc grew up appreciating the deep emotional bond that horses and humans share. Today, as a registered psychologist, she is harnessing the animals’ empathetic nature to help people in need of emotional healing. Her Serene View Ranch offers equine therapy from a...
Artists from across Prince Edward Island continue to enrich the province’s cultural life with the help of provincial government grants. Another $50,000 has been awarded in fall 2017 to 17 projects by established and emerging artists in film and media arts, music, theatre, crafts...
Investments will lead to increased tourism traffic It’s summer – open the doors and bring on the visitors. It’s not quite that simple - just ask representatives from Cavendish Beach Music Festival Inc. (CBMF), Sandspit Entertainment Ltd., and Tourism Cavendish Beach. Like most...
As PEI’s first people, there is much to discover about the vibrant Mi’kmaq community in Prince Edward Island. Now, visitors can get a taste of authentic Mi’kmaq culture in a prime tourist destination on PEI. A new Indigenous cultural tourism space developed by the Mi’kmaq...
The PEI Arts grant program is designed to support the development of artistic practice through a competitive award system. The process for assessment was modelled after the best practice of using peer juries to select successful projects and award funding amounts.
Tourism indicators in July are even better than initially anticipated with record numbers in overnight stays, pointing to the success of our season thanks to our tourism operators in Prince Edward Island, says Minister Heath MacDonald, Economic Development and Tourism. The July...
The Rural Growth Initiative (RGI) provides community organizations with the opportunity to fund initiatives that strengthen rural community life in PEI. Two main funding streams are offered by the RGI with the following outcomes: Community Revitalization - Enhance, maintain, or...
Oyster Growers Income Stabilization Program The Oyster Growers Income Stabilization Program is designed to provide financial stability to eligible oyster growers who experience significant revenue declines due to the unforeseen, uncontrollable factors associated with MSX and/or...