Prince Edward Island Canada
After experiencing the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island Canada is one of the next destinations you’ll visit on our east coast Canada tour of the Maritime Provinces.
Prince Edward Island (PEI) is the smallest of the three Maritime Provinces but in terms of land size and population, PEI is also smaller than any other province or territory in Canada. PEI was initially part of the land owned by the Mi’kmaq indigenous people. It became a British colony in the 1700s and officially a Canadian province on July 1st, 1873.
Prince Edward Island Canada is the only North American jurisdiction outside the Caribbean to have no mainland territory and is the only one to have no land boundary. Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island, was incorporated in 1855.
To Visit PEI Canada
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PEI Geography
The pastoral nature of PEI is known for its reddish and white sandy beaches, rolling hills, wooded areas, and the abundance of red soil. It is esteemed for its outstanding red sandstone cliffs, marshes, numerous bays, and many harbors.
White silica sand at Basin Head has a unique geological property that causes the sand to create a scrubbing noise when walked upon. For this reason, it has notably been called the “singing” sand.
Charlottetown PEI
The capital of Prince Edward Island Canada is Charlottetown. In 1864, a gathering of Maritime and Canadian statesmen was held in Charlottetown to debate the British North American Union, now known as the Canadian Federation. As a result of this important meeting, Charlottetown has become recognized as the Birthplace of Confederation.
Located at the confluence of three rivers, Charlottetown is situated on a harbor of the same name, which opens onto Northumberland Strait. Beautifully painted historic homes and well-maintained gardens are deeply rooted in the island’s tradition of hospitality.
Anne of Green Gables Part of PEI History
Infamous for being the home of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic visitors each year, who come to see the place that inspired the book.
There are numerous museums dedicated to the author and the surrounding areas where the novel took place, such as the Haunted Woods and Balsam trails, as described in the book.
PEI Canada Has More to Offer
Music festivals, celebratory events, and world-renowned East Coast hospitality all help make Prince Edward Island Canada a culturally vibrant island filled with music, food, and dozens of historical points of reference.
From shellfish festivals and seafood restaurants to the Fathers and Ladies of Confederation dressed in period costumes or St. Dunstan’s Basilica, there’s always something going on. Charlottetown PEI is a historic gem carefully cradled on the waves of history and the cultural diversity that is Prince Edward Island.
L.M. Montgomery once wrote, “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think.” She could very well have been writing her thoughts about your visit to Prince Edward Island, Canada.
About Caravan Tours
Caravan first opened its doors as a family-run, fully guided tour company back in 1952. Since then, we’ve grown to become one of North America’s most affordable fully guided tour companies.
Each year we escort guests from all over the world to destinations in the United States, Central America, and Canada. We welcome you to join us on our tour of east coast Canada to see the Maritime Provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
For more tour information or to book an east coast Canada tour, please call us Toll Free at 1-800-Caravan (227-2826) or: