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Visitor Information for Prince Edward Island
| Prince Edward Island Tourism Phone: 1-8888-PEI-PLAY (734-7529) Ask for Emily or (902) 629-2400 Visitor Services, PO Box 940, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada C1A 7M5. Website: Prince Edward Island Visitors Guide |
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Climate and Weather Information for Prince Edward Island
Check the latest
weather update for
Prince Edward Island. And, for world-wide weather forecasts and current
conditions, always check TulipsWeather.com.
Throughout Prince Edward Island you may see the temperature shown in Celsius as well as in
Fahrenheit. To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply the number of Celsius by 9/5 and add 32. To convert from
Fahrenheit to Celsius subtract 32 from the number of Fahrenheit, then multiply by 5/9.
Getting To
and Around Prince Edward Island
Crossing the International Border
By Air...
Air
Canada offers up to six daily flights from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Air
Canada has daily non-stop service from Toronto.
Westjetalso
flies to Prince Edward Island from several places in Canada and the U.S. You can also fly Royal
Airlines from to Toronto to Charlottetown three times per week during
summer. Prince Edward Air
offers corporate charter air service to and from the Island. Private pilots can take advantage of airports in
Charlottetown
and Summerside.
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By Rail...
Both VIA Rail and Amtrak
(via Montréal) offer services which to Moncton, New Brunwsick. From there
you will find connecting
bus service to many locations throughout Prince Edward Island.
There are two excellent connections to the mainland, bridge (over one of the world's longest bridges) and car ferry.
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GE
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Northumberland Ferries
Northumberland Ferries
depart from Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood
Islands, Prince Edward Island, on a schedule of about every hour and a
half. The trip is about 75-minutes and gives you time to enjoy a snack and
lounge on the deck for some relaxation while soaking up the sun and salt sea
air. And, you will find the trip not only enjoyable, but quite scenic
and lovely. The fare for the
ferry is paid only when leaving the Island. Up-to-the-minute schedule
information is available at 1-888-249-SAIL. The
ferry does not operate from the end of December until early May. C.T.M.A.
also offers regular ferry service from Cap-aux-Meules, Îles-de-la-madeleine, Québec
to Souris, Prince
Edward Island. Telephone 1-888-986-3278 for additional information. The
ferry does not operate from February to the end of March.
The Confederation Bridge
The Confederation
Bridge is a quick, convenient (and dramatic) way to arrive or depart the
Island. Connecting from New Brunswick, the Bridge brings you to the town of Borden-Carleton
and the visitor center at Gateway
Village. The Bridge is
open 24 hours a day and takes approximately 12 minutes to cross. Tolls are
collected only when leaving the Island. Additional information about the
Bridge is available by calling 1-888-437-6565.
Americans who plan to drive on Prince Edward Island should obtain a Canadian non-resident inter provincial motor vehicle liability insurance card from their insurance company.
To convert miles to kilometers multiply the number of miles by 1.6. to convert kilometers to miles multiply the numbers of kilometers by 0.6.
By Bus or Shuttle...
SMT offers daily bus
service from Moncton, New Brunswick to Borden-
Carleton, Summerside,
Kensington and Charlottetown
with connections available from just about everywhere in North America.
Additionally there are a number of other bus
companies that offer shuttle services by van to and from Charlottetown
and Halifax as well as other other Island locations.
Parks and Recreation Areas for Prince Edward Island
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Annual Events for Prince Edward Island
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City and Town Information for Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown
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Westjet.com Charlottetown is the biggest city in the smallest province in Canada, and the birthplace of Canada. It was here in 1864 in a meeting to discuss joining the three maritime jurisdictions that the idea of Canada was born. What do visitors in this history-rich island paradise do for fun? Plenty! You can visit the home of Lucy Maude Montgomery's famous character Anne of Green Gables, enjoy a scrumptious lobster dinner at an ocean-side restaurant, or spend time sunning on P.E.I.'s incredible white sand beaches. With its scenic drives and beautiful lighthouses, it's easy to see why P.E.I. was voted North America's Best Island in 2004 by Travel and Leisure. WestJet services Charlottetown on a seasonal basis, offering non-stop service every day from Toronto, one-stop service every day from Vancouver, and connecting service from Montréal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Abbotsford. Visit Charlottetown today! |
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Attractions and Things to See and Do
on Prince Edward Island
You will find Prince Edward Island to be a
great place for taking a drive. And, Prince Edward Island's crescent shape is perfect for a grand circuit tour.
Begin in the east at
Wood Islands and
loop your way around East
Point and North
Cape in the west, and then departing by Confederation Bridge. Or,
just reverse the procedure and begin at the Confederation Bridge. Either
way, be sure to keep mind that the bridge and ferry tolls are paid only on
departure.
Fishing in Canada Vacation Guide -
vacation guide and informational centre for fishing lodges, resorts and camps in Canada.
The Confederation
Centre of the Arts is open year-round in Charlottetown, Prince Edward
Island (145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, C1A
1J1) and may be best known nationally and internationally for The Charlottetown
Festival which is held June through October. They are the leading producer
of original Canadian musicals taking pride in their role as a nurturer of
Canadian artists, particularly talented young artists through the Confederation
Centre Young Company. The Confederation Centre Art Gallery & Museum
offers an inspiring exhibition programme reflecting its mandate to "inspire
appreciation, understanding, and enjoyment of Canada's diverse cultural
heritage." The gallery, the largest in Canada east of Montreal, houses a
permanent collection of over 15,000 works of art and artifacts. Programmes
offered showcase Canadian contemporary and historical art, with special
reference to Canadian Confederation and our evolving national cultural
identity. Check their Box
Office for information on how to purchase tickets.
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Dining Suggestions for Prince Edward Island
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Some Favorites
on Prince Edward Island
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Prince Edward Island Links
Order a copy of the 2000 Prince Edward
Island Visitors Guide, a great vacation planning tool!
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Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
Currency Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports, railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a nightmare. Order in advance from All Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious!
Fishing in Canada Vacation Guide - vacation guide and informational centre for fishing lodges, resorts and camps in Canada.
Add a free Prince Edward Island
Screen Saver to your PC. The official website of the Province
of Prince Edward Island offers you screen savers on Golf, Cows, Horses, Sailing, Winter
Scenery and more. And, they are creating more every day.
2007 Travel Alert - Passports Needed for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and Caribbean. Effective January 8, 2007, all travelers (including United States citizens) will be required to carry current passports to enter or re-enter the U.S. Click here for the State Department Summary. And, if you need a passport in a hurry, because you forgot to apply months ago when you should have and your trip is almost upon you, click on Passports In A Hurry!
