Unit 5

Passport to Adventure

Alberta Education Outcome

Prince Edward Island, Canada

 The Guest Experience

"Prince Edward Island is heaven to me." ~ Hal Lone Pine


This little Island packs a big punch. There is adventure around every turn, beauty that is hard to believe, and food that is out of this world. PEI will charm you.

Click each coloured tab to view information about the activity.

Must Haves

Attend a PEI Festival


PEI hosts numerous, authentic, signature events. Here are some of my favourites, but be warned. This province LOVES festivals:

  • The Ceilidh at the Irish Hall (May)
  • College of Piping Highland Storm Festival (July)
  • Festival of Small Halls (June)
  • Fall Flavours (September)
  • Jazz & Blues Festival (June)
  • Cavendish Beach Musical Festival (July)
  • Guild Festival (May - October)
  • Indian River Festival (June - Sept)
  • Charlottetown Festival (June - Sept)
  • Victoria Playhouse Festival (June - Sept)
  • King's Playhouse Summer Festival (June - August)
  • Watermark Theatre Summer Festival (June - August)
  • Harbourfront Theatre Festival (July - Sept)
  • Heartfield Celtic Experience (July - August)
  • Cavendish Beach Music Festival (July)
  • PEI Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival (July)
  • Summerside Lobster Carnival (July)
  • Old Home Week (August)
  • Cloggeroo Island Folk Festival (August)
  • Gran Fondo PEI (August)
  • L'Exposition Agricole et le Festival Acadien (Aug - Sept)
  • PEI Fall Flavours Culinary Festival (Sept - Oct)
  • PEI International Shellfish Festival (Sept)
  • PEI Marathon (Oct)
  • Jack Frost Children's Festival (Feb)


Currency


The official currency in Canada is the Canadian dollar. 

How to Get There


There are a few ways to arrive on Prince Edward Island. 

  1. By Driving -- From New Brunswick, cross the dramatic 13-km long Confederation Bridge, a drive that takes about 10 minutes bringing you to the southwestern region of the province. There is no toll charge going to PEI however, there is a toll when you leave!







    1. By Ferry -- Alternately, you can make the journey from Nova Scotia on a Northumberland Ferry which operates May through mid-December. This trip takes about 75 minutes at sea and docks in PEI's southeastern region. Ferries depart every hour-and-a-half with up to nine daily sailings during peak season.
    2. By Air -- Lastly, arrive by air at the Charlottetown Airport. Canadian airlines: Air Canada and Westjet both offer flights to PEI's capital city from neighbouring cities. There are two Maritime based airline charters, Atlantic Charters, and Maritime Air Charters, that include flights from some US cities.
    3. By Bus -- Maritime Bus offers daily service between PEI and Central and Western Canada.
    4. By Sea -- A number of major cruise lines stop in the port of Charlottetown, PEI each year.


      Where to Stay

      Wide Array of Accommodation Options


      The tourism operators take great pride in their accommodations. Ensure your stay is at an inspected facility that meets provincial industry standards. Options for a PEI accommodation include:

      • Inns or Bed & Breakfasts
      • Cottages
      • Campgrounds
      • Hotels / Motels
      • Resorts
      • Tourist Homes
      • Hostels
      • Vacation Homes / Apartments / Condos