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2014 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND INFORMATION BOOK
2014PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
INFORMATION BOOK
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TOURISM PEIBox 2000
CharlottetownPrince Edward Island
Canada C1A 7N8Fax: 902-368-4438
Telephone: 902-368-5540
The content in this book is based on the most current information available at the time ofprinting. Consequently, some listings are incomplete.
If you are aware of any changes or omissions, please forward this information to Diana Kelly at 902-368-4730 or email at [email protected]
Thank you.
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QUICK REFERENCEPRINCE EDWARD ISLAND VISITOR INFORMATION /DESTINATION & WELCOME
CENTRES
PROVINCIAL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES
Borden-Carleton Visitor Information Centre100 Abegweit Dr.902-437-8570; [email protected]
Charlottetown Airport Visitor InformationCentre250 Maple Hills Ave.902-368-4489; [email protected]
Souris Visitor Information Centre95 Main St.902-687-7030; [email protected]
West Prince Visitor Information Centre33460 Rte 2902-831-7930; [email protected]
Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre10354 Shore Rd, Rte 4902-962-7411; [email protected]
PROVINCIAL DESTINATION CENTRES
Cavendish Destination Centre7591 Cawnpore Lane, intersection rtes 13 & 6
902-963-7830; [email protected]
Charlottetown Destination Centre6 Price Street902-368-4444charlottetownvic@chaipei.comwww.foundershall.ca
St. Peters Destination Centre1915 Cardigan Head Rd, intersection rtes 2 &313
902-961-3540; 1-800-463-4PEIjudymurphy@pointseastcoastaldrive.comwww.tourismpei.com
Summerside Visitor Destination Centre124 Harbour Dr.902-888-8364; 1-877-734-2382 [email protected]
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PROVINCIAL WELCOME CENTRES
AlbertonAlberton Museum457 Church St; [email protected]
Cardigan Area Heritage Centre4537 Wharf Rd; [email protected]
East Point Lighthouse & Welcome CentreOff Rte 16902-357-2718; [email protected]
Ellerslie-Bideford154 Bideford Rd902-831-3225; [email protected]
GeorgetownKings Playhouse65 Grafton St; [email protected]
Kensington Railyards and Welcome Centre13 Commercial St902-836-3031; 1-877-836-3031www.kata.pe.ca
MontagueMontague Marina [email protected]
Morell7699 St Peters Rd, [email protected]
Mount StewartHillsborough River Eco Centre164 Main St; [email protected]
Murray RiverMillers Esso9440 Main St; [email protected]
North CapeNorth Cape Gift Shop21817 Rte 12; 902-882-2230
O’LearyPEI Potato Museum1 Dewar Lane; [email protected]
TignishTignish Culture Centre100 School St; [email protected]
VictoriaVictoria [email protected]
WellingtonBarlow’s Pond Centre9 Mills Rd; [email protected]
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TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI)www.tiapei.pe.caKevin Mouflier, PresidentDon Cudmore, Executive Director25 Queen St., 3 Floor, Box 2050rd
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N7Phone: (902) 566-5008Fax: (902) 368-3605E-mail:[email protected]
Points East Coastal Drive ( Regional Tourism Association – RTA)Island East Tourism Groupwww.pointseastcoastaldrive.comEric Gallant, ChairPatsy Gotell – Executive DirectorP.O. Box 95, St. Peters, PE C0A 2A0(902-838-4030 ext 229)E-mail: [email protected]
Central Coastal Tourism Partnership (Regional Tourism Association /Partnership) – RTA)www.centralcoastaldrive.com Bob Boyle – ChairPeggy Miles – Tourism Manager Phone: (902) 963-3613 Mailing Address: Unit 1-7591 Cawnpore Lane, Hunter River, PE C0A 1N0E-mail: [email protected]
Kensington & Area Tourist Association (KATA) www.kata.pe.ca George Campbell – PresidentBox 600 Kensington, PE C0B 1M0 Phone: (902) 836-5502E-mail: [email protected]
Tourism Cavendish Beach Inc.(Regional Management Organization- RMO)www.cbdsta.com www.cavendishbeach.comMike Forrest – ChairDarcy Butler – Destination ManagerP.O. Box 151 Hunter River, PE C0A 1N0Phone: (902) 963-2071E-mail: [email protected]
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Discover Charlottetown Inc. (Destination Management Organization, DMO)www.tourismcharlottetown.caDoug Newsom – Chair Christina MacLeod – Acting Executive Director91 Water StreetCharlottetown, PE C1A 7M4Phone: (902) 892-1935Fax: (902) 892-5486E-mail: [email protected]
North Cape Coastal Tourism Partnership ( Regional Tourism Association/Partnership – RTA)www.northcapedrive.com Anne Arsenault – ChairMitchell Rennie – Tourism ManagerPhone: (902) 853-6557Mailing Address: 455 Main Street, Alberton, PE C0B 1B0E-mail: [email protected]
Association Touristique Évangéline Marcel Bernard – PresidentP.O. Box 12Wellington, PE C0B 2E0Phone: (902) 854-2189E-mail: [email protected]
Tourism Summerside Ltd. (Destination Management Organization DMO)www.visitsummerside.com Duke Cormier, ChairCarolyn Thorne, Executive Director98 Water Street Unit 144Summerside, PE C1N 1B2Phone: (902) 436-7784 or 1-877-734-2382E-mail: [email protected]
EMERGENCYSERVICES
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911 - EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM
The Prince Edward Island/ Answer Transfer Service handles emergency calls dialed to 911from anywhere in the province. Callers will be linked to the appropriate emergency serviceprovider - police, fire and ambulance services.
A 911 EMERGENCY is when a person’s health, safety or property is threatened and thatperson needs the immediate assistance of the police, RCMP, fire or ambulance services to dealwith that threat.
Immediate POLICE assistance is needed when reporting a crime in progress or a life-threatening or violent situation.
Immediate FIRE assistance is needed when reporting a fire at home or any other location.
Immediate AMBULANCE assistance is needed when immediate medical attention or transportis needed for victims of serious accidents or illness such as heart attack.
WHEN IN DOUBT, call 911
Non-emergency calls for assistance should be made directly to the service provider in yourarea. Services and locations are listed in this book under EMERGENCY SERVICES.
PEI EMERGENCY MEASURES Organization
The Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO), a Section of the Officeof Public Safety, is responsible for the development and coordination of an overall provincialemergency management program in relation to emergencies and disasters.
The Office of Public Safety’s website is www.peipublicsafety.ca
PEI Emergency Measures Organization:
- Daytime phone number: 902-894-0385- After hours, please call: 902-892-9365- Toll Free : 1-800-294-9909
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EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS
FOR ALL POLICE EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911RCMP WEBSITE: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
NON-EMERGENCY PHONE
West Prince Detachment - RCMP (Rosebank) 853-9300
Borden-Carleton (RCMP) 436-9300
Cavendish RCMP - Mobile (Seasonal, June-Sept.) 963-9300
Charlottetown L Division RCMP Headquarters 566-7112
Charlottetown Detachment - RCMP 368-9300
Charlottetown Police Department (City Police) 629-4172
East Prince Detachment - RCMP (North Bedeque) 436-9300
Kensington Police Department (Town Police) 836-4499
Montague Detachment - RCMP 838-9300
Souris Detachment - RCMP 687-9300
Summerside Police Department (City Police) 432-1201
Fire Departments can be found from this website : www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.php3?number=2472&lang=E
IEMS - Non-Emergency Medical Issue’s Telephone # 1-877-660-6644
Poison Control Centre Telephone # 1-800-565-8161
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HOSPITALS
Hospitals with emergency services are indicated with **
CHARLOTTETOWN **Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 60 Riverside Dr. 894-2111 24 hr. Emergency (Recording only): 894-2200
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Alberton **Western Hospital, 148 Poplar Rd. (Emergency; 8-10 walk-in daily) 853-8650
O'Leary Community Hospital, MacKinnon Dr. 859-8700
Summerside **Prince Co. Hospital, 65 Roy Boates Ave. (24 hr. Emergency) 438-4200
Tyne Valley Stewart Memorial Hospital 831-7900
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Montague **Kings Co. Memorial Hospital, 409 McIntyre Ave. 838-0777 (Limited Services 8-10 daily)
Souris Souris Hospital, 11 Knights Ave. 687-7150
Health centres are located in O’Leary, Tyne Valley, Summerside, Charlottetown and Souris. Additional health centres are in Kensington, Hunter River, Rustico and Montague.
Off-Island residents are advised to query or extend their health insurance coverage beforeleaving home.
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WALK-IN CLINICS
*While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, hours are subject tochange without notice. Please call ahead before visiting a clinic to confirm hours. Be awarethat after-hour clinics may close early when the maximum patient capacity has been reached. Also, after-hour clinics may be closed on holidays. If your medical needs are more serious, goto the nearest Emergency Department. If you require more information please go to:www.healthpei.ca/walkinclinis
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE: Please call ahead to confirm walk-in clinic times.
O'Leary O’Leary Health Centre, 15 MacKinnon Drive 859-3929 (Adjacent to Community Hospital)
O’Leary Guardian Drugs, 536 Main Street 726-3006
Summerside Summerside Family Clinic, 535 Granville St. 724-3210
GREEN GABLES SHORE: Please call ahead to confirm walk-in clinic times.
Hunter River Central Queens Family Health Centre 621-3050
CHARLOTTETOWN: Please call ahead to confirm walk-in clinic times.
Downtown Walk-In Clinic, 220 Water St. 367-4444** Call Friendly Pharmacy, 368–2004, 220 Water St, for clinic hours
Parkdale Medical Centre, 22 St. Peters Rd. 894-8553**(For up-to-date clinic hours, please call Murphy’s Walk-In Clinic information line at 892-2111 or visit www.murphyspharmacies.com)
Sherwood Medical Centre, 15 Brackley Point Rd. 628-8900
Stratford Medical Centre, 13 Stratford Rd. 892-2111**(For up-to-date clinic hours, please call Murhpy’s Walk-In Clinic information line at 892-2111 or visit www.murphyspharmacies.com)
RED SANDS SHORE: Please call ahead to confirm walk-in clinic times.
Crapaud Wholeness Family Clinic, 20461 TransCanada Hwy. 658-2000
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE: Please call ahead to confirm walk-in clinic times.
Souris Eastern Kings Health Centre, 7 Green Street 687-7033
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NURSING CARE
People travelling to PEI who require nursing care or assistance with personal care can utilizethese services. Care is provided by a Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistant orPersonal Care Worker depending on care requirements. All staff are licensed, bonded andinsured. Foot-care services are provided by RNs and LPNs trained in basic and advanced footcare.
Services are provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week all across PEI.
WE CARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES
161 St. Peters Rd., Charlottetown, C1A 9E3902-894-3025Toll free: 1-877-853-1195Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.wecare.ca
BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH
199 Grafton St., Suite 401E, Charlottetown, C1A 1L2 902-892-7355Toll free: 1-866-892-7355. Email [email protected] Website: www.bayshore.ca
Personal care and nursing services are available to persons travelling to PEI.
AA (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS)Support and Contact Information
For a PDF listing of Island-wide meetings, consult www.area81aa.ca/english.html and click on ‘Meeting List’
24-hour phone answering service:
Kings County: 902-962-2305
West Prince County: 902-853-3884
Eastern Queens County: 902-892-2103
East Prince and Western Queens Counties: 902-436-7721
VETERINARY CLINICS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEWest Prince Veterinary Service Ltd.46 East Dr., O'Leary859-2441www.wpvs.ca
Gillis Veterinary Clinic639 Water St. East, Summerside436-7387
Summerside Animal Hospital492 Granville St., Summerside436-2297
GREEN GABLES SHORE
Kensington Veterinary Clinic11 Park Rd., Kensington836-3410
Miltonvale Park Veterinary ClinicMilton, 950 Lower Malpeque Rd.368-8800
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREA
Cornwall Veterinary Clinic121 TransCanada Hwy., Cornwall368-8374; After hours: 368-8374
Abegweit Animal Hospital24 McAulay Court, Charlottetown892-3538www.abegweitanimalhospital.com
Atlantic Veterinary CollegeUniversity of Prince Edward Island550 University Ave., Charlottetown566-0950www.upei.ca/avc/
Charlottetown Veterinary Clinic5 Kirkwood Dr., Charlottetown892-4287
Southport Animal Hospital23 Stratford Rd., Stratford569-4343
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEBrudenell Animal Hospital2030 Robertson Rd., Brudenell838-2276
Montague Veterinary Clinic285 Queens Rd., Montague838-2281
Souris Veterinary Clinic22 Anniversary Dr., Souris687-3266
The PEI Humane Society can be contactedat 892-1190.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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PROVINCIAL INFORMATION
GEOGRAPHICAL HIGHLIGHTSLand area 5,656 kilometres (2,184 square miles)Farmland 265,217 hectares (655,365 acres)Forest 272,000 hectares (680,000 acres)Water area Less than 1 square mileHighest point 152 metres: Springton, Queens Co. (499 ft.)Lowest point Sea levelCoastline 1,760 kilometres (1,100 miles)
PEI Population (2011 Census) 145,855PEI Churches 270Universities - UPEI 1Colleges: Post Secondary 4PEI Hospitals (General) 8PEI Newspapers (Daily) 2
COAT OF ARMS: The Coat of Arms for the province was officially granted by royal warrant May30, 1905. The top segment of the shield features the English heraldic lion. The lion appears onthe coat of arms of Prince Edward Island and on the royal coat of arms of King Edward VII, whoassigned the arms. The lower part of the shield shows a green Island with a large oak on theright and three young oaks on the left. The mature tree symbolizes the oak of England and thethree saplings represent the province’s three counties - Kings, Queens and Prince. The treesrise from a single base, both Britain and PEI being islands.
Scrolled along the bottom of the shield are the Latin words Parva Sub Ingenti, which, whentranslated, read: The small under protection of the great.
In 2002, the Coat of Arms was amended to include a Royal Helm above the shield, upon whichis perched a blue jay donning the royal crown of Prince Edward. Two silver foxes – one adornedin a wreath of potato blossoms and one wearing a fishing net necklace - support the shield. The foxes stand on a patch of grass sprouting a rose representing England, a thistlerepresenting Scotland, an shamrock representing Ireland, a lily representing France and twoLady’s Slippers, the provincial flower. Also prominent on the grass is an eight-pointed star, aMi’Kmaq sun symbol. The Island motto appears at the bottom.
PROVINCIAL MOTTO: Parva Sub ingenti (“The small under the protection of the great.”)
PROVINCIAL NAMESAKE: Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, the fourthson of King George lll.
THE FLAG OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: The design of the Prince Edward Island flag ismodeled after the coat of arms in rectangular shape and is bordered on the three sides awayfrom the mast by alternate bands of red and white.
THE FLORAL EMBLEM OF THE PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDThe Lady's Slipper was designated as Prince Edward Island's floral emblem by the LegislativeAssembly in 1947. The orchid gets its name from the shape of its petals which form a pouchsomewhat like a slipper. The Lady’s Slipper blooms in late May and June and grows in shady,moist woodlands.
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PROVINCIAL TREE - RED OAK: The Red Oak (Quercus rubra L.) was adopted in 1987. TheRed Oak, of medium size (60 to 100 ft. in height and 2-3 ft. in diameter) is found in the Acadianforest regions. Its wood is hard, heavy, strong and reddish-brown with nearly white sapwoodand was used to make barrels to hold dry goods, but not liquids. It was also used for flooring,interior finish and furniture.
PROVINCIAL BIRD - BLUE JAY: The Blue Jay was officially declared Prince Edward Island'sAvian Emblem during the 1977 session of the Provincial Legislature. This selection came aboutdue to a public vote held during Environment Week in 1976.
The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is easily identified by the prominent sky-blue hood, wings andtail feathers; white adorns the throat and breast, and horizontal black arcs accent the wing tipsand long distinctive tail. The Blue Jay eats almost every kind of food, preferring grains, animalmatter, seeds and suet. The Blue Jay is common on the Island throughout the year and thoughit is generally considered a non-migratory bird, there is a definite trend southward at thebeginning of winter. During spring and summer, the Blue Jay secludes itself in woodland areaswhere it nestles, feeds and raises its young. In autumn it prepares for winter, collecting a foodsupply. Winter is the ideal time for sightings, its shrill cries cutting the silence of the crisp winterair.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND TARTAN: People of Scottish descent make up the largest ethnicgroup on Prince Edward Island. To recognize their contribution in settling PEI, a design by Mrs.Jean Reed was adopted as our provincial tartan in 1960. The reddish-brown signifies theredness of the soil, the green represents the grass and trees, the white is for the caps on thewaves, and the yellow is for the sun.
The Prince Edward Island Dress Tartan was unveiled at the College of Piping in SummersidePEI on June 25, 1992. PEI became the first province in Canada to recognize an official dresstartan, a late 19 - century innovation intended for evening wear. Designed by Ben Taylor, Scottth
MacAulay, Barbara Brown and John (Jock) Hopkirk, the dress tartan has a different design andsubstitutes white for one of the dark colours of the original tartan, but remains distinctly islandwith its green and Island-red combination.
PROVINCIAL SOIL: The provincial soil, the Charlottetown Series, was adopted in 1998. TheCharlottetown Series is the most predominant soil type on the Island, accounting forapproximately one-third of its total acreage. It is characterized by a sandy loam mixture, ismoderately well drained, and is relatively stone free. It is considered the best soil for potatoproduction.
PROVINCIAL ORDER: The Order of Prince Edward Island was established in 1997 by an act ofthe legislature to recognize individual excellence, achievement, and outstanding contributions tothe social, cultural or economic well-being of Prince Edward Island and its residents. Membersof the Order receive the Prince Edward Island Medal of Merit.
The order is the highest provincial honour that can be bestowed on a resident of the province.The insignia of the Order include: a medal incorporating the coat of arms without the Latininscription against a background of gold and blue, worn with a ribbon of rust, green and whiteand a miniature thereof; a lapel pin bearing the provincial coat of arms. A member is entitled towear the insignia of the order as a decoration and use the initials O.P.E.I. after his or her name.
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GOVERNMENT ON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
LIEUTENANT GOVERNORHon. Frank H. Lewis : Sworn in August 15 , 2011
EXECUTIVE COUNCILHon. Robert Ghiz: Premier/President of Executive Council/
Intergovernmental Affairs; Minister for Acadian andFrancophone Affairs; Minister Responsible forAboriginal Affairs
Hon. George T. Webster: Deputy Premier/Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Hon. Wes J. Sheridan: Minister of Finance, Energy and Municipal AffairsHon. Robert L. Henderson: Minister of Tourism and CultureHon. Valerie E. Docherty : Minister of Community Services, Seniors and
Labour/Status of WomenHon. Doug W. Currie : Minister of Health and WellnessHon. J. Alan McIsaac : Minister of Education and Early Childhood
Development Hon. Robert S. Vessey : Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
RenewalHon. Ronald W. MacKinley : Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural
Development Hon. Janice Sherry : Minister of Environment , Labour and Justice Hon. Allen F. Roach : Minister of Innovation and Advanced LearningHon. Carolyn Bertram : Speaker of the Legislative AssemblySonny Gallant: Government House LeaderFrancis ‘Buck’ Watts: Government Whip
GOVERNMENT on PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDLEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY and DISTRICTS
1.SOURIS-ELMIRAColin LaVie (PC)
2.GEORGETOWN-ST PETERSSteven Myers (PC)
3.MONTAGUE-KILMUIRHon. Allen Roach (Lib)
4.BELFAST-MURRAY RIVERCharles McGeoghegan (Lib)
5.VERNON RIVER-STRATFORDHon. Alan McIsaac (Lib)
6.STRATFORD - KINLOCKJames Aylward (PC)
7.MORELL-MERMAIDHon .Olive Crane (PC)
8.TRACADIE-HILLSBOROUGH PARKBuck Watts (Lib)
9.YORK-OYSTER BEDHon. Robert Vessey (Lib)
10.CHARLOTTETOWN-SHERWOODRobert Mitchell (Lib)
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11.CHARLOTTETOWN-PARKDALEHon. Doug Currie (Lib)
12.CHARLOTTETOWN-VICTORIA PARKRichard Brown (Lib)
13.CHARLOTTETOWN-BRIGHTON Hon. Robert Ghiz (Lib)
14.CHARLOTTETOWN-LEWIS POINTKathleen Casey (Lib)
15.WEST ROYALTY-SPRINGFIELDBush Dumville (Lib)
16.CORNWALL-MEADOWBANKHon. Ron MacKinley (Lib)
17.KELLYS CROSS-CUMBERLANDHon. Valerie Docherty (Lib)
18.RUSTICO-EMERALD Hon. Carolyn Bertram (Lib)
19.BORDEN-KINKORAHon. George Webster (Lib)
20.KENSINGTON-MALPEQUEHon. Wes Sheridan (Lib)
21.SUMMERSIDE-WILMOTHon. Janice Sherry (Lib)
22.SUMMERSIDE-ST. ELEANORSGerard Greenan (Lib)
23.TYNE VALLEY-LINKLETTERPaula Biggar (Lib)
24.EVANGELINE-MISCOUCHESonny Gallant (Lib)
25.O’LEARY-INVERNESSHon. Robert Henderson (Lib)
26.ALBERTON-ROSEVILLEPat Murphy (Lib)
27.TIGNISH-PALMER ROADHal Perry (Lib)
SENATORS FROM PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Hon. Catherine Callbeck - LHon. Elizabeth Hubley - LHon. Percy Downe - LHon. Mike Duffy - C
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT FOR PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Hon. Lawrence MacAulay L. CardiganHon. Gail Shea C. EgmontHon. Sean Casey L. HillsboroughHon. Wayne Easter L. Malpeque
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MAYORS - CITIES & TOWNS
Charlottetown Clifford LeeSummerside Basil StewartAlberton Micheal MurphyCornwall Glen “Barney” FullertonGeorgetown Lewis LavandierKensington Gordon CoffinMontague Richard CollinsSouris David MacDonaldStratford David Dunphy
PREMIERS OF THE OTHER CANADIAN PROVINCES & TERRITORIES
Alberta The Hon. Dave HancockBritish Columbia The Hon. Christy ClarkManitoba The Hon. Greg SelingerNew Brunswick The Hon. David AlwardNewfoundland and Labrador The Hon. Tom MarshallNorthwest Territories The Hon. Bob McLeodNova Scotia The Hon. Darrell DexterNunavut The Hon. Eva AariakOntario The Hon. Kathleen WynnePrince Edward Island The Hon. Robert GhizQuebec The Hon. Philippe CouillardSaskatchewan The Hon. Brad WallYukon The Hon. Darrell Pasloski
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CHARLOTTETOWN
Charlottetown, (population 34,562 as of 2011) named in honour of Queen Charlotte, wife andconsort of King George III of England, was designated the Provincial capital in 1764. The city wasincorporated in 1855.
Charlottetown is known as the "Birthplace of Canada" for it was here in 1864 that delegates fromacross British North America met and discussed a union of their colonies. As a result, the birth of anation took place when Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario united to form theDominion of Canada.
PEI did not join this union until 1873 when it needed the nation's financial assistance to build arailroad. Charlottetown is primarily a residential city with many interesting places to visit. Some of the highlights include:
PROVINCE HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA, Grafton Street, houses theLegislature and Confederation Chamber. In 1864 the Fathers of Confederation met here. It is operated by Parks Canada and open to the public for tours.
THE CONFEDERATION CENTRE OF THE ARTS, Grafton Street, houses a theatre, art gallery,museum, library, and Memorial Hall. It was opened October 6, 1964 by Queen Elizabeth II.
A prime entertainment feature of Prince Edward Island's summer is the Charlottetown Festival heldannually from June to October. For information and reservations call toll free anywhere in Canadaand the USA 1-800-565-0278. In Charlottetown. call 902-566-1267. Website: www.confederationcentre.com
FOUNDERS’ HALL is located at Confederation Landing Park on the Charlottetown Waterfront. Thisheritage attraction tells the story of Canada from the Charlottetown Conference in 1864 and theformation of the Confederation of Canada. Fascinating interactive historical displays guide thevisitor up to the present day. Website: www.foundershall.ca
BEACONSFIELD, 2 Kent Street is the headquarters for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundationoffices, as well as a bookstore specializing in publications about the Island. The house is open fortours daily from 10 am to 5 pm during the summer months, and is well worth the visit to see thebeautiful architecture and hear about the house’s history.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE IN VICTORIA PARK, (Fanningbank) is where the Island's successiveLieutenant Governor reside. There is also the newly restored Prince Edward Battery with its scenicview of the harbour and a children's playground. The house is open for tours during July and August, 10 am-4 pm.
WALKING TOURS & RE-ENACTMENTS with the Confederation Players are available daily fromlate June to September. Tours depart from Founders’ Hall and the re-enactments take place atProvince House and Confederation Landing Park. For details, check the website: www.foundershall.ca
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CHURCHES OF INTEREST:St. Paul's Anglican Church, Church Street, is the oldest Protestant church on the Island.St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral, Rochford Square, contains paintings by Robert Harris.St. Dunstan's Basilica, Great George Street, features artistically executed Italian carvings.Kirk of St. James Presbyterian Church, Rochford Street, has beautiful stained glass windows andan interesting ghost story.
PARKING:Queen Parkade: 222 Queen StreetPownal Parkade: 100 Pownal StreetFitzroy Parkade: 130 Fitzroy StreetOpen Mon.-Fri. 7 am-12 midnight. Free parking Saturdays/Sundays/holidays.
Peakes Lot (Peake’s Quay): Open daily, 7 am-2 am.Rail Yard (off Water Street): Open daily, 8 am-9 pm.
Meter parking is enforced Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm. Free on Saturdays/Sundays/holidays.
TAXI SERVICE:Yellow Cab 902-566-6666Good Taxi Service 902-629-2000City Taxi 902-892-6567Taxi Taxi 902-626-8967Co-op 902-892-1111GrabbaCab 902-892-6000Pat & The Elephant (specialized transportation for mobility challenged) 902-894-3339
PUBLIC TRANSIT:Charlottetown Transit operates routes in Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford, as well as pointsbetween Charlottetown and Summerside (County Line Express). Fares start at $2-exact change,with ticket booklets and monthly passes available. For detailed routes/schedules, consultwww.triustransit.ca
CONFEDERATION CENTRE OF THE ARTS: Situated at the corner of Queen and GraftonStreets in downtown Charlottetown, Confederation Centre of the Arts is Canada’s NationalMemorial to the Fathers of Confederation. It is the home of the Charlottetown Festival,celebrating its 50 season in 2014. th
It was built by the Provincial and Federal Governments and officially opened by Her MajestyQueen Elizabeth II in 1964. The Centre has several theatres, an art gallery and museum (thelargest in Eastern Canada), a year-round music program, gift shop, art sales and rental gallery,restaurant and the Provincial Library.
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LIVE THEATRE LISTINGS THROUGHOUT PEI **Details in VG Index ‘Theatres/Dinner Theatres’**
CHARLOTTETOWNCONFEDERATION CENTRE OF THE ARTS145 Richmond Street, CharlottetownBox Office Local: 902-566-1267Toll Free: 1- 800-565-0278Email: [email protected]
THE GUILD111 Queen St., CharlottetownBox Office Local: 902-620-3333Toll Free: 1-866-774-0717Email: [email protected]
BEACONSFIELD CARRIAGE HOUSECHILDREN’S FESTIVAL2 Kent St., CharlottetownTel: 902-368-6603 Email: [email protected]
RED SANDS SHORE:VICTORIA PLAYHOUSEBox 83, Victoria by the SeaBox Office Local: 902-658-2025Toll Free: 1-800-925-2025Email: [email protected]
GREEN GABLES SHORE:MONTGOMERY THEATREAvonlea Village, 8779 Rte. 6, CavendishBox Office Local: 902-963-3847Email:[email protected]
HARMONY HOUSE THEATRERte. 2, Hunter RiverBox Office Local: 902-964-2255Email: [email protected]
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE:HARBOURFRONT JUBILEE THEATRE124 Harbour Drive, Summerside Box Office Local: 902-888-2500Toll Free: 1-800-708-650524 hr. event line: 902-436-7003Email: [email protected]
CENTRE EXPOAbram Village, Rte 124Tel: 902-854-3300Email: [email protected]
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE:KINGS PLAYHOUSE65 Grafton Street, GeorgetownLocal Direct: 902-652-2053Box Office Toll Free: 1-888-346-5666Email: [email protected]
ST. PETERS COURTHOUSE THEATRE5697 Rte. 2, St. Peters BayLocal Tel: 902-961-3636www.courthousetheatre.com
PEAKE'S WHARF HISTORIC WATERFRONT
The following are some of the merchants and/or services that are located at the Peake's WharfHistoric Waterfront, open mid-May to mid-October, daily:
COASTAL CULTURE - Souvenired apparel and gifts for all ages.
CONFEDERATION LANDING PARK - Celebrating the historic landing of the Fathers ofConfederation in 1864, this park is ideal for strolling or picnicking by the waterfront.
COWS - Old-fashioned homemade ice cream and a wide variety of their famous cow T-shirts andother cow gift items.
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DELTA PRINCE EDWARD HOTEL - Fine dining and accommodations.
FOUNDERS’ HALL - CANADA’S BIRTHPLACE PAVILION - This heritage attraction tells the storyof Canadian confederation from 1864 to present day. Also houses the Charlottetown VisitorInformation Centre. HARBOUR HIPPO - Land and sea tours aboard an amphibious vehicle.
HOW BAZAAR - Unique clothing and gifts.
LOBSTER-ON-THE-WHARF - Lobster pound & casual seafood dining, indoors or on the wharf.Also steak, salads & children’s menu.
NO WHITE DOGS - Original clothing, sweatshirts, T-shirts and more.
PEI DIRT SHIRT - T-shirts, sweatshirts and more hand-dyed with 100% PEI dirt.
PEAKE'S QUAY - Restaurant & bar overlooking the marina. Casual & fine dining indoors, oroutdoors on the covered deck.
PEAKE’S WHARF DAIRY BAR - Soft ice cream, sundaes, flurries, and other dairy bar favourites.
PEAKES WHARF BOAT TOURS - Scheduled tours of historic Charlottetown Harbour. Chartersavailable.
PRINCE EDWARD TOURS - Tours daily, including Charlottetown and Cavendish.
STEPPING STONES - Antiques, Island-made gifts and Anne of Green Gables products.
TARTAN AIR - Seaplane tours.
VILLAGE WEAVERY - Country and Victorian crafts & gifts, weavings and linens.
WHARF'S END CRAFT SHOPPE - Island-made toys, model ships, crafts, dolls, preserves, localmusic and photographs of PEI.
UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES:
University of Prince Edward Island550 University Ave.Registration: (902)566-0439Admissions: 902-628-4353Website: www.upei.ca
Holland College140 Weymouth St.902-629-4217www.hollandc.pe.ca
Collège Acadie Î.-P.-É.48 Mill Rd., Wellington902-854-3010
Eastern College134 Kent St.1-877-297-0777www.compucollege.ca
Academy of Learning55 Grafton St.902-894-8973
Atlantic Veterinary College (UPEI)500 University Ave.902-566-0882
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SUMMERSIDE
Summerside was incorporated as Prince Edward Island’s second city on April 1, 1995. Located ineastern Prince County, Summerside is the gateway to the North Cape Coastal Drive.
The wharves of Historic Summerside reach out to meet the waters of Bedeque Bay on the southslope of a narrow land bridge that links our West Island with our East; bordered on the North byMalpeque Bay that spawned the world famous Malpeque oyster. Rich in history this 16,000 strongurban area is bordered by two of the great bay playgrounds of Prince Edward Island.
Summerside’s festive spirit is infectious. Live performances and relaxing social escapes aboundin Summerside – providing event attendees the chance to soak in the local culture and fun. Ourregional partners also provide diverse offerings of things to see and do.
Department stores, quaint shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs, Summerside fits the bill foryour leisure time. Our downtown has a charming collection of shops and boutiques or travel ashort distance uptown to many more stores and services.
By bridge…Summerside is 28 km from the Confederation Bridge which links the Island to themainland. This 13 km engineered marvel is a quick, convenient, dramatic way to arrive or departthe Island. The bridge is open all year round, 24 hours a day and takes approximately 12 minutesto cross.
By land…Summerside has direct access to the Island’s two major highways – Route 1A and(Trans-Canada Highway) and Route 2.
By Air…Summerside is only 40 minutes from Charlottetown Airport, 5 minutes from Slemon ParkAirport and one hour away from Moncton International Airport.
SUMMERSIDE CITY HALL is presently located at 275 Fitzroy Street. The former location onSummer St. was built in 1882-86 as a post office. Local tradition insists that the foundation wasput in backwards, later necessitating some ad hoc alterations. During its construction, adisgruntled stone cutter named Bernard Gallant vented his displeasure with the job foreman byreplacing one of the doves in the stone arch over the south entrance with a pig's face. The clockwas imported from England and installed in 1914-15. The post office vacated in 1952 and thestructure was purchased by the town in 1956 and re-opened as the town hall.
SUMMERSIDE ROTARY LIBRARY– Hours of operation: Monday: Closed; Tuesday 10:00 am -9:00 pm; Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, and; Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.Services: Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) access available; 24-hour book drop; Community AccessProject (CAP) computers; French-language materials; Interac debit payments accepted ($5.00minimum).
Location and contact information: 192 Water Street, Summerside, PE C1N 1B1Telephone: (902) 436-7323E-mail: [email protected].
CHURCHES in Summerside area include St. Mary's Anglican, St. John's Anglican, SummersideBible Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Summerside Church of the Nazarene,Hillcrest Pentecostal, Trinity United, Fundamental Baptist, Presbyterian, United Baptist, SalvationArmy, St. Paul's Parish, Central Street Christian Church, Jehovah’s Witnesses SummersideCongregation, Summerside Community Church, Summerside Presbyterian Church, SummersideBaptist and United Pentecostal.
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RECREATION FACILITIES
CREDIT UNION PLACE - Eastern Canada’s newest sport, recreation, entertainment and meetingplace. This state of the art $38 million facility offers a multitude of opportunities. Featuring PrinceEdward Island’s largest indoor concert and trade show venue, CUP is equipped with seating forover 4500, boasting luxury sky boxes, full service conference and meeting space, full servicerestaurant, café and a plethora of activities; leisure pool, hot tub, wet/dry saunas, indoor walkingtrack, full gym facilities, and bowling lanes.
CUP features two new multipurpose arenas for additional events: The signature trade showarena, featuring 3,620 fixed seats, 150 observation seats and standing room for 400, and; thesecondary trade show area features fixed seating for 500 people plus ample tradeshow/multipurpose space. This venue has hosted an impressive number of events.
CUP is a 10 minute walk to the waterfront shops, restaurants and accommodations and a two-minute drive to these locations. For additional information please visit: http://cupevents.ca/ or call902-432-3505; Box Office 902-432-3507.
SUMMERSIDE GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB - One of the finest 18-hole championship golfcourses on Prince Edward Island. Situated one kilometer west of Summerside, just 20 minutesfrom the Confederation Bridge, it overlooks the Summerside Harbour. This year marks the 85th
anniversary of the Summerside Golf and Country Club. Summerside's spacious modernclubhouse includes a licensed restaurant and lounge that overlooks the 9 and 18 greens. Theth th
18 hole is one of the most challenging finishing holes on PEI and includes one of the eight waterth
holes located on the course. They have a fully equipped golf shop along with a qualified CPGAProfessional. With their driving range, practice putting green and short game area, the courseoffers golfers the opportunity to work on their game while visiting. For more information pleasevisit: http://www.summersidegolf.com/; call 902-436-2505 for general information or tee times;Toll Free: 1-877-505-2505 or email: [email protected].
THE SILVER FOX CURLING AND YACHT CLUB - Established in 1981 with the amalgamation ofthe Summerside Yacht Club and the Summerside Curling Club. This non-profit communitycomplex is owned by its members and operated by a CEO under the direction of an elected boardof directors.
The facility operates year round and boasts a variety of activities. Curling begins in October andplay continues until April. At this time the ice is removed and the ice surface is transformed intoan area for hosting large trade shows, banquets, dances and more. The docks go in the water inMay and the marina can be enjoyed until October. The restaurant offers lunch specials Monday -Friday 11 am - 2 pm and evening service every Friday from 5-8 pm. The newly renovated loungeand entertainment centre can be enjoyed daily. All while enjoying beautiful views of SummersideHarbour.
Throughout the year, the complex is host to many events such as concerts, dances, banquets,wedding receptions, conventions, bonspiels and regattas. Since its construction the Silver Foxhas drawn many provincial and national curling and boating events to Summerside.
The Entertainment Room is 20,000 sq. ft., convention centre 15,000 sq. ft. and the entertainmentroom is 5,000 sq. ft. There is also a large paved parking lot for motorcycle parking, outdoorvendor displays, demonstrations, displays and ride departures.
The Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club is located on Water St. in downtown Summerside. It isminutes away, by foot or motorcycle, from the many restaurants, accommodations and shops inthis area.
For more information please visit: http://www.silverfox-pei.com/index.php or call 902-436-2153.
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CONFEDERATION TRAIL - Designated as the official start of the Confederation Trail in Canada,nature paths branch out from the centre of the city towards each end of the province.
PARKS - From Green’s Shore on the picturesque waterfront to the lush forest of Rotary Park atnorth of the city, Summerside has 12 day parks and nine sports fields.
BAYWALK - 7 km long boardwalk that traverses the city waterfront, past parks, shoppingfacilities, and has a unique shopping complex (Spinnaker’s Landing) sitting on stilts over thewater.
SHOPPING CENTRES include County Fair Mall, Atlantic Superstore, Walmart, McNeill Mall,Granville St. Plaza, Century 21 Strip Mall, Greco Mall, Town Centre, North Granville Optical Mall,and NuCity Plaza.
ATTRACTIONS
WYATT HERITAGE PROPERTIES - Promotes the value of arts and culture in Summerside byhighlighting our rich heritage. Properties include: Lefurgey Cultural Centre - This restored historichome offers musical performances and more; MacNaught History Centre & Archives - This is astarting point for genealogical research for all of PEI. The public can access newspapers, censusand church records, on-line databases, PEI Genealogical Society data, research assistance andmore; Wyatt Historic House - Step into another time. Wyatt Historic House animates theheirlooms and stories of the prominent Wyatt family. Begin in the 1890s, and exit the authentic1950s kitchen. Special themed visits also offered to stir the soul; Bishop Machine Shop - Intactold-fashioned machine shop which boasts an amazing collection of lathes and machining toolsand gadgets, a rare tangible reminder of early industrial Summerside. It is the remnant of thelandmark Bishop’s Foundry where 4 generations of metal workers plied their trade, and;International Fox Museum and Fox Hall of Fame – This is a tribute to the Silver Black Foxindustry. Founded on PEI about 1900 the industry attracted buyers from around the world. It islocated in the historic 1911 Armoury which also houses a gallery.
Wyatt Heritage Properties also offers Summerside Walking Tours - Summerside is well knownthroughout Canada for its splendid nineteenth century and early twentieth century residentialarchitecture. Its heritage houses have many stories to tell and represent the stylistic trends whichprevailed at different stages in the community’s development. These walking tours through theHistoric House District and along the Water Street Commercial District will introduce you to manyof Summerside’s beautiful heritage buildings. For more information please visit:http://www.wyattheritage.com/mainsite3/ or call (902) 432-1296. Events are listed on theirwebsite.
EPTEK ART AND CULTURE CENTRE – Located at 130 Harbour Drive, Eptek offers a diversearray of exhibits and programs featuring heritage, history, visual art and crafts. These exhibits oflocal and national interest provide glimpses into a rich culture that Islanders and visitors alike findrewarding. The gift shop offers an eclectic mix of Island art and crafts. For more informationplease visit: http://www.gov.pe.ca/peimhf/index.php3?number=1015694 or call (902) 888-8373.
RED SHORES AT SUMMERSIDE RACEWAY – Located at 55 Greenwood Drive featuringharness Racing at its best. Red Shores also offers a RED HOT entertainment package, featuringlive and simulcast racing, a gaming floor with 40 slot machines and live Texas Hold ‘Em Pokertables. Plus, West End Bar and Grill welcomes you for casual food and drinks. For moreinformation please visit: http://www.redshores.ca/. Race dates are listed on their website.
SUMMERSIDE FARMER’S MARKET – Located on 90 Spring Street this Market showcases thepride of PEI. A year-round indoor farmers market located in a historic building in downtownSummerside. Features include: farm produce, meats, baked goods and handmade Island crafts.Browse the vendors, get breakfast or lunch and visit with friends in our dining area. Take homehealthy food and genuine Island keepsakes. Open year round; Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Call902- 432-8396 for more information.
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HARBOURFRONT THEATRE – Located on 124 Harbour Drive - The facility is ideally suited to amyriad of uses, including plays, concerts, opera, ballet, comedy & magic shows, conferences,seminars, receptions, business mixers, trade shows and public forums. Beautifully appointed andstate of the art equipped, the Harbourfront Theatre represents the best of both worlds – largeenough to host renowned touring acts, yet small enough so that everyone in its 527 seatscaptures a uniquely intimate performer/audience experience. For more information visit:
http://www.harbourfronttheatre.com/index.html; call Box Office Local (902)888-2500; Toll Free(800)708-6505, or email: [email protected]. Performances are listed on theirwebsite.
THE COLLEGE OF PIPING & CELTIC PERFORMING ARTS OF CANADA - Based inSummerside on 619 Water Street East, this College is affiliated with The College of Piping inGlasgow, The College has developed a world-class reputation as an international school ofexcellence in Highland bagpiping, Scottish-style drumming, Highland dancing and Island stepdancing. With a mandate to preserve and promote the Celtic heritage of Canada’s most Celticprovince, Prince Edward Island, The College ignites passion in the hearts and minds of studentsand visitors alike!
Since its inception in 1990, students from all over the world have come to learn traditional Celticarts, passed down from generation to generation. As the only year-round institution of its kind inNorth America, The College attracts students from across Canada and as far away as NewZealand, Australia, Kuwait, Japan, Singapore, Germany, the United States of America and, yes,even Scotland! Under the direction of College faculty, individuals and pipe bands have beenconsistent winners in local, national and international competitions. Instructors at The Collegehave all been selected for their outstanding abilities as both educators and performers. 100%Authentic, Heartfelt Celtic! For more information please visit:http://www.collegeofpiping.com/index.php; call 902-436-5377; Toll free 1-877-Bag-PIPE, or email:[email protected]. Events are listed on their website.
Summerside features over 40 restaurants covering a wide range of culinary experiences, andapproximately 30 hotels/motels and bed and breakfasts. It is also known as the host for manyregional, national and international sporting and cultural events.
Another centre for academic study is Holland College. Summerside campuses include theAerospace Centre, the Atlantic Police Academy, Summerside Waterfront Campus and the MarineTraining Centre. For more information, contact 1-800-446-5265 or visit the websitewww.hollandcollege.com
For further information on the City of Summerside, call 902-432-1327 or visit the websitescity.summerside.pe.ca or www.visitsummerside.com
SPINNAKERS' LANDING is one of Summerside’s great marketplaces situated within a recreatedfishing village. A potpourri of giftware, crafts, fine retail outlets and great food await you. Rent abike or segway and tour Summerside via the Baywalk, or relax in the picnic area.
Shops open daily from mid-June to mid-September.
TRIUS TRANSIT (T3)Pick-ups at all stops signs and street corners along the route. Give us a wave! Flag us down! Busservice operates Monday to Friday. One way fare $2.00. Exact change.
Take transit today...travelling from Reads Corner and Downtown Summerside to County FairMall, Prince County Hospital, St. Eleanors and Slemon Park Plaza.
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For more information and bus schedules call: 902-436-7272 or visithttp://triustransit.ca/schedules/Summerside_Transit_Schedule
TAXI SERVICECourtesy Cab 436-4232Team Taxi 436-4555
PARKINGFree parking city-wide!
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CLIMATE
Despite its maritime location, the climate of Prince Edward Island is largely continental in natureowing to its location on the east coast of an immense continental land mass. Since the generalmovement of air masses is from west to east, air reaching the region has had a previous historyover the continent. The effects of the sea are noticeable everywhere but act mainly as a modifier.
Ice conditions in the Gulf of St. Lawrence retard the arrival of spring. On the other hand, inautumn the water of the Gulf is relatively warm and holds back the onset of winter for a fewweeks longer. Influxes of moist Atlantic air produce mild spells in winter and periods of coolweather during the summer.
The average frost-free period is 140 to 160 days. Temperatures on the Island have neverofficially reached 35 C (95 F) and record low temperatures at Charlottetown have never exceeded- 31 C (-24 F). (1971-2000)
MONTHAVERAGE SNOWFALL AVERAGE RAINFALL AVERAGE
TEMPERATURE
Centimetres Inches Millimetres Inches Celsius Fahrenheit
JANUARY 67.4 26.9 33.1 1.3 -8 17.6
FEBRUARY 56 22.4 27 1.1 -7.8 18
MARCH 48.1 19.2 32.8 1.3 -3.1 26.4
APRIL 28.1 11.2 58.6 2.3 2.7 36.9
MAY 3.5 1.4 89.8 3.6 9.1 48.4
JUNE 0 0 87.5 3.5 14.6 58.3
JULY 0 0 78.5 3.1 18.5 65.3
AUGUST 0 0 90.1 3.6 18.1 65.6
SEPTEMBER 0 0 91.1 3.6 13.6 56.5
OCTOBER 2.8 1.1 109 4.4 7.8 46
NOVEMBER 18.4 7.4 96.2 3.8 2.3 36.1
DECEMBER 60.5 24.2 59.8 2.4 -4.1 24.6
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TEMPERATURESMEAN MAXIMUM MEAN MINIMUM
Celsius Fahrenheit Celsius Fahrenheit
JANUARY -3.3 26.1 -11.3 11. 7
FEBRUARY -3.4 25.9 -11.7 10.9
MARCH 0.7 33.3 -6.7 19.9
APRIL 6.5 43.7 -1.1 30
MAY 13.8 56.8 4.5 40.1
JUNE 19.4 67.8 10.1 50.2
JULY 23.1 73.6 14.4 57.9
AUGUST 22.7 72.9 14.1 57.4
SEPTEMBER 18 64.4 9.9 49.8
OCTOBER 12.2 54 5 41
NOVEMBER 6.1 43 0 32
DECEMBER -0.2 31.6 -7.2 19
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDLIGHTHOUSES
Canada’s smallest province has a deeply indented coastline stretching over miles of sandybeaches and red capes. With 63 lighthouses and range light structures (40 still active Aids toNavigation), this averages one lighthouse for every 34 square miles, which is thought to be thehighest concentration of lighthouses in any province or state in Canada or the United States.
The following nine lighthouses are open to the public during the summer: West Point, TignishRun, East Point, Souris, Panmure Island Head, Cape Bear, Wood Islands, Point Prim andVictoria Seaport Museum (Leard’s Front Range). They are all operated by community not-for-profit groups.
Thirteen other lighthouses are owned privately, or in two cases, by not for profit groups. They arelisted as Private and we ask visitors to respect the owners’ privacy.
The lighthouses are listed and numbered the same as they are listed in the Prince Edward IslandLighthouse society brochure, beginning with Former Miminegash Range. They are listed asDecommissioned (not an active aid to navigation, or Active.)
The information has been supplied by Carol Livingstone, President PEI Lighthouse Society andKraig Anderson, lighthousefriends.com It should be noted that NOT ALL OF THESELIGHTHOUSES HAVE PUBLIC ACCESS ROADS.
Please respect “NO TRESPASSING” and “PRIVATE ROAD” signs!
62. WEST POINT LIGHTHOUSEThis lighthouse, built in 1875, is the tallest lighthouse on PEI at 20.1 m (67 ft. 8 in.). It is the firstof the “second generation” lighthouses on PEI which marked the transfer of responsibility for aidsto navigation from the Colonial Government to the new federal Department of Marine andFisheries. It is adjacent to Cedar Dunes Park which has supervised swimming, nature trails,boardwalk and a restaurant nearby. Active lighthouse. Open seasonally.
2. TIGNISH RUN LIGHTHOUSEConstructed in 1880 by Henry Williams and put in operation in 1881, the Tignish Run Lighthousewas located at the entrance to the Main Channel, cutting through a sandy beach at Jude’s Point.There is a boardwalk, playground, canteen and picnic area. It is also known as Big Tignish orJude’s Point Lighthouse. Decommissioned. Open seasonally.
20. EAST POINT LIGHTHOUSEThe East Point Lighthouse, built in 1866-67, is a major coastal light that serves all marine trafficusing the Canso Strait to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It’s the last of the Colonian lighthouses to bebuilt on PEI. The Friends of Elmira, a non-profit group, assumed ownership in 2010. A WelcomeCentre, gifts shop and café operate in the Fog Alarm Building which was moved because oferosion in 2008. There is a picnic area. East Point Lighthouse and the North Cape InterpretiveCentre have a Tip to Tip Program. Active. Open seasonally.
21. SOURIS EAST LIGHTHOUSEOne of the first mercury vapour lamps used by the Canadian Coast Guard was installed here in1961. Francis McIntosh, who retired June 16, 1991, was the Island’s last lightkeeper. TheLighthouse was transferred to the Souris Harbour Authority in 2009 and opened to the public in2010. It has a retail shop, interpretive displays, tours and a picnic area. Active. Open seasonally.
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29. PANMURE HEAD LIGHTHOUSEThe Panmure Island Lighthouse, constructed in 1853, was the second lighthouse on PEI, the firstwooden and the first octagonal lighthouse on the Island. Electrified in 1958 and automated in1985, the lighthouse is open in the summer months with artifacts, pictures, and a gift shop. Fourhandsome Belgian horses greet visitors from the adjacent pasture. Active. Open seasonally.
34. CAPE BEAR LIGHTHOUSEThe lighthouse, built in 1881, was removed and sold in 1963. The Marconi Wireless TelegraphStation was built adjacent to the lighthouse in 1906 and in 1912 it received the first distress signalin Canada from the sinking Titanic. The lighthouse was moved due to erosion in 1946 and plansare underway to move it to a new location in 2011. There are tours, displays, a simulatedtelegraph office, a gift shop and picnic tables. Active. Open seasonally.
35. WOOD ISLANDS LIGHTHOUSEThe lighthouse, constructed in 1875-76, began service in November 1876. The 1937 constructionof the Wood Islands Ferry Terminal increased this light’s importance. It has an extensivecollection relating to lighthouses, the car ferry service, rum-running and local history. There aretours, a gift shop and picnic tables. The Wood Island Range Lights are within easy walking ordriving distance. Active. Open seasonally.
38. POINT PRIM LIGHTHOUSEPoint Prim Lighthouse, PEI’s oldest lighthouse, was built in 1845. One of the few round bricklighthouses in Canada, it was designed by Isaac Smith and constructed by Richard Walsh. Thereare tours, historic photographs, and a picnic area. Active. Open seasonally.
49. VICTORIA SEAPORT MUSEUM - LEARD’S FRONT RANGEConstructed in 1879 to replace an 1869 beacon that was hoisted on a mast, the lighthouseoverlooks the Northumberland Strait and Victoria Harbour. The Museum is open during thesummer months. Active range light.
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDLIGHTHOUSES (cont’d)
3. Former Miminegash Range - Decommissioned. Private.
4. Former Northport Range - Decommissioned. Private.
5. Former Cascumpec Lighthouse - Decommissioned. Private.
6. Northport Rear Range - Active range light. Located at Northport Harbour south of Alberton
7. Former Hardy’s Channel Lighthouse - Decommissioned. Private.
8. Malpeque Harbour Approach Light - Active rangelight.
9. Former Fish Island Lighthouse - Decommissioned. Located in Cabot Park. Cared for bythe Malpeque Historical Society.
10. Malpeque Outer Range Back - Active range light. Surrounded by private land.
11. Malpeque Outer Range Front - Active range light. Located within private cottage grounds.
12. Former Cape Tryon - Decommissioned. Private
14. New London Lighthouse - Decommissioned in 2009. Visitors must walk from a parkingarea at the end of the Cape Road.
15. North Rustico Harbour Lighthouse - Active lighthouse. Near boardwalk, craft shop, etc.
16. Covehead Harbour Lighthouse - Active lighthouse. Located within the PEI National Park.
17. St. Peter’s Harbour Lighthouse - Decommissioned.
18. Shipwreck Point/Naufrage Lighthouse - Active lighthouse.
19. Former Shipwreck Point Lighthouse - Decommissioned. Private.
22. Former Annandale Front Range Light - Decommissioned. Private.
23. Annandale Back Range Light - Decommissioned. Private.
24. Annandale Front Range Light - Active range light. Surrounded by private property.
25. Cardigan River Range - Decommissioned. Private.
26. Georgetown Back Range - Active range light.
27. Former Georgetown Range Front - Decommissioned. Private.
28. Georgetown Front Range - Active range light located on private property.
30. Douse Point Front Range - Decommissioned. Private.
31. Douse Point Back Range - Decommissioned. Private.
32. Murray Harbour Back Range - Active range light. Private lane.
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33. Murray Harbour Front Range - Future of the range light uncertain as of May 2011.
36. Wood Island Back Range Light - Decommissioned.
37. Wood Island Front Range Light. Decommissioned in 2007.
39. Brush Wharf Front Range - Decommissioned. Private.
40. Haszard Point Front Range - Active range light. Private road.
41. Haszard Point Back Range Light - Active range light. Private road.
42. Brighton Beach Front Range Light - Active range light. Located on York Lane.
43. Brighton Beach Back Range Light - Active range light. On private land adjacent to QueenElizabeth Dr.
44. Warren Cove Back Range Light - Active range light. Located within Port-la-Joye/FortAmherst National Historic Site at Rocky Point.
45. Warren Cove Front Range Light - Active range light. Located within Port-la-Joye/FortAmherst National Historic Site at Rocky Point.
46. Blockhouse Point Lighthouse - Active range light. Located immediately south of Port-la-Joye/Fort Amherst National Historic Site at Rocky Point.
47. St. Peter’s Island Light - Active lighthouse.
48. Leard’s Back Range Light - Active range light. Surrounded by private land.
50. Wright’s Back Range Light - Active range light. Surrounded by private land.
51. Wright’s Front Range Light - Active range light. Surrounded by private land.
52. Port Borden Front Range Light - Decommissioned.
53. Port Borden Back Range Light - Decommissioned. Access to site.
54. Port Borden Pier Light - Active lighthouse. Restricted access.
55. Seacow Head Lighthouse - Active lighthouse.
56. Former Summerside Front Range Light - Private.
57. Indian Head Lighthouse - Active lighthouse.
58. Summerside Back Range Light - Active range light.
59. Summerside Outer Front Range Light - Active range light.
60. Summerside Outer Back Range Light - Active range light.
61. Cape Egmont Lighthouse - Active lighthouse.
63. Howard’s Cove Lighthouse - Active lighthouse.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please contact:
The Prince Edward Island Lighthouse Society, c/o Carol Livingstone4272 Rte 14-West Point, RR #2, O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0902-859-3117 Fax: 902-859-3117 Email: [email protected]
GEOCACHES: Visit www.geocaching.com for coordinates of lighthouse caches listed here.Cache Location Cache NicknameVictoria Range Light GCYKZ2 Pause in VictoriaWood Islands Lighthouse GCJGXB Wood Islands LighthousePoint Prim Lighthouse GCJBHX Point Prim LighthousePanmure Head Lighthouse GCJ7PW Panmure Head LighthouseCape Bear Lighthouse GCJDCE Cape Bear Lighthouse
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POPULATION STATISTICS(Taken from 38 Annual Statistical Review 2011 - Prince Edward Island)th
Rural Population 74,619
Urban Population 60,675
Total Population (preliminary) (2013) 145,273
Population Density (per square km) 24
Population by Sex - Male 71,255
Population by Sex - Female 74,600
Population under 15 years 23,055
Population 65 and over 22,790
Number of families with no children (2009) 16,420
Number of families with children 23,285
Number per household (2009) 2.9
Number of households 53,135
Average Income (2006) $48,097
Average Farm Size 364.6 acres
Total Number of Farms 1,700
LABOUR FORCE POPULATION: (2006) 77,100
GOODS-PRODUCING SECTOR 18,900
- Agriculture 3,900
- Forestry, Fishing 2,400
- Utilities 300
- Construction 5,700
- Manufacturing 6,600
SERVICES-PRODUCING SECTOR 49,700
- Trade 9,900
- Transportation and W arehousing 2,200
- Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 2,100
- Professional, Scientific and Technical 2,800
- Business, building and other support 2,800
- Educational Services 4,600
- Health Care and Social Assistance 7,900
- Information, Culture and Recreation 2,600
- Accommodation and Food Services 5,600
- Public Administration 6,300
- Other Services 3,900
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POPULATION - CITIES, TOWNS, VILLAGES & COMMUNITIES IN PEI2011 Census Canada
Prince County - 45,194 (preliminary)
ABRAM-VILLAGE 267
ALBERTON 1135
BEDEQUE 143
BORDEN-CARLETON 750
CENTRAL BEDEQUE 167
KENSINGTON 1496
KINKORA 339
LENNOX ISLAND 293
LINKLETTER 320
LOT 11 & AREA 523
MIMINEGASH 173
MISCOUCHE 869
O’LEARY 812
ST. LOUIS 51
SHERBROOKE 172
SUMMERSIDE 14751
TIGNISH 779
TYNE VALLEY 222
WELLINGTON 409
Kings County - 18,998 (preliminary)
CARDIGAN 332
GEORGETOW N 675
KINGS ROYALTY 291
MONTAGUE 1895
MORELL 313
MURRAY RIVER 334
MURRAY HARBOUR 320
SOURIS 1173
ST. PETERS BAY 253
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Queens County - 74,327 (preliminary)
BRACKLEY 340
BREADALBANE 173
CHARLOTTETOW N 34,562
CLYDE RIVER 576
CORNW ALL 5162
CRAPAUD 345
HUNTER RIVER 294
MEADOW BANK 338
MILTONVALE PARK 1153
MOUNT STEW ART 225
NORTH RUSTICO 583
RESORT 266
STRATFORD 8574
UNION ROAD 235
VICTORIA 104
WARREN GROVE 367
WINSLOE SOUTH 221
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ETHNIC POPULATION STATISTICS - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Prince Edward Island population by Mother Tongue (2001 Census)
ENGLISH 125215
FRENCH 5670
ENGLISH and FRENCH 440
*OTHERS 2065
Native population of Prince Edward Island (2006 Census)
INUIT 120
NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN 2.36
METIS 245
MULTIPLE ABORIGINAL 10
ABORIGINAL OTHER 65
TOTAL NATIVE POPULATION 2800
Population of ethnic groups on Prince Edward Island (2006 Census)
BRITISH ISLES 84315
FRENCH 29920
EUROPEAN 12750
ARAB 665
WEST ASIAN 35
SOUTH ASIAN 140
EAST & SOUTHEAST ASIAN 385
AFRICAN 200
LATIN/CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICAN 135
CARIBBEAN 260
ABORIGINAL 2720
NORTH AMERICAN 60420
OCEANIA 7
GOODS ANDSERVICES
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ACCESS PEI CENTRES
Access PEI Centres provide one-stop shopping for government services on Prince EdwardIsland. Following are some of the services available:
Licenses, permits and registrationsApplications and formsAppointment schedulingTaxes/fees remittanceInformation on government programsVarious government publications and manuals
Most Access PEI offices are open regular government of PEI office hours (winter: 8:30 am-5 pm;summer: 8 am-4 pm), however, hours of operation may vary at some locations. Bilingual servicesare available at Summerside, Wellington, Tignish and Charlottetown.
ACCESS PEI LOCATIONS:
Alberton116 Dufferin [email protected]
Charlottetown33 Riverside Dr., [email protected]
Montague41 Wood Islands [email protected]
O’Leary45 Barclay [email protected]
Souris15 Green [email protected]
Summerside120 Harbour [email protected]
Tignish & Area103 School [email protected]
Wellington48 Mill [email protected]
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ANTIQUES
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
ALBERTONBlessed Nest Antiques491 Main St; 902-231-6378
CLERMONTB. C. Furniture & Antiques Box 221, Summerside, C1N 4Y8902-836-3370/4735Off Rte. 2, west of Kensington.Open April-Nov. Off season:weekends only.Antiques, furniture, glass & souvenirs.
NORTH BEDEQUENorth Bedeque Antiques & CraftsSummerside RR3, C1N 4J9902-887-3298Season: June-Sept.Off season: by appointment.On Rte. 1A, 2 km from Summerside.Specializing in refinished pine furniture.
SUMMERSIDE AREACoulson's Used Furniture499 Water St; 902-436-8330Open year round.Antiques and used furniture.
Homestead Antiques, Gifts & Gardens286 Fitzroy St; [email protected] Open Apr. 15-Dec. 31Beautifully restored 1855 home located onthe historic walking tour.
GREEN GABLES SHORE
CLINTONDawn’s Gallery Antiques/Bed & Breakfast3132 Kerrytown Rd; 902-886-2995Open May-Oct.China, crystal, silver, pottery and furniture.
NEW LONDONBayview AntiquesStanley Bridge; 902-886-2356
Gallery 18 - 10686 Rte 6, New London902-886-3201; 1-866-963-3339www.gallery18.comOpen year round. Wheelchair accessible.Antique maps, prints, collectible books, fineart, vintage posters, ephemera andfurniture.
Stanley Bridge Antiques, Gifts and Gallery(part of Stanley Bridge Resort)902-886-3330/621-0486Rte. 6 - 5 minutes west of CavendishAntiques, collectibles, gifts, souvenirs - plusa gallery featuring Island artistsOpen daily May 1-Oct. 31
CHARLOTTETOWN and AREA
Details Past & Present166 Richmond St. (Victoria Row)902-892-2233Open year round - summer hours Mon toSat 10 am-6 pm, and Sun. 1-5 pmQuality period furniture, art, glassware,baskets, hooked rugs, contemporary worksby local artists.
Pilar Shepard Art Gallery, Antiques &Appraisals82 Great George St; 902-892-1953
Precious Memories Fine China, Gifts andCollectibles Inc.89 Capital Dr.902-368-1212; 800-463-5200Open year round.Eastern Canada’s largest selection oftableware and figurines.
RED SANDS SHORECANOE COVECanoe Cove Antiques Collectibles & FineCraftsSharon Coulson Rte. 19, 22 km southwest of Charlottetown902-675-4319Open mid May-Sept. 30Canadian furniture, glassware, art deco and interesting collectibles
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CRAPAUDTole Treasures & Antiques19832 Rte. 1, Crapaud; 902-658-2581www.toletreasures.com Open June 1-Oct. 10Hand-painted treasures, books, jewelleryand collectibles.
TRYONReally-O Handcrafts & AntiquesOn Rte. 10; Phone: 902-658-2009Open year round by chance or appointment- call ahead. Also at this location: TryonMuseum, featuring an antique radio [email protected]
VICTORIACoach House AntiquesPamela Price, 9 Russell St; 902-658-2243Open July-Sept. 11-7China, furniture, paintings and books.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEBEACH POINTBeach Point AntiquesFrank & Maureen Scaravaglione902-962-2895; 69 School Lane (off Rte. 18)east of Murray Harbour. Open July & AugustSept. by chance or appointment.Antiques, collectibles and an extensiveantique linen collection.
MONTAGUEWaterview AntiquesDarryl & Laura Fraser1239 Robertson Rd. (Brudenell Rte 319)RR5 Montague, C0A 1R0902-838-3565 Open May 1-Oct 31 daily 9-7
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BANKS
Following is a list of banks/ATM locations. Most branches have 24-hour ATM service.
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE:TIGNISHTignish Credit Union Box 40, 284 Business St.Ph: 902-882-2203; Fax 902-882-3733
ALBERTONCanadian Imperial Bank of Commerce(CIBC)478 Main Street Ph: 902-853-2102; Fax 902-853-3702
Alberton Credit Union 566 Main St. Ph: 902-853-4112
O’LEARYScotiaBankPh: 902-859-2310
Central Credit Union Ltd.512 Main Street Box 279 Ph: 902-859-2266; Fax 902-859-3219
TYNE VALLEYTyne Valley Credit UnionPh: 902-831-2900; Fax: 902-831-2902
WELLINGTONEvangeline Credit Union Ltd.37 Mill RoadPh: 902-854-2595; Fax: 902-854-3210
SUMMERSIDEBMO Bank of Montreal475 Granville Street NorthPh: 902-436-9231
CIBC Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce245 Water StreetPh: 902-436-2255Additional CIBC ATM locations: 141 Water St. and 486 Granville St.
National Bank of Canada290 Water StreetPh: 902-439-9121
RBC Royal Bank of Canada222 Water StreetPh: 902-436-4237Additional ATM: Petro Canada, 612 Water Street
ScotiaBank247 Water StreetPh: 902-436-2204
TD Canada Trust120 Harbour Dr.Ph: 902-888-5450
Consolidated Credit Union305 Water St.Ph: 902-432-9218
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMONTAGUEMontague Credit Union524 Main St. Box 760Ph: 902-838-3636; Fax 902-838-2691
CIBC Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce532 Main Street NorthPh: 902-838-2134; Fax 902-838-2756
ScotiaBank552 Main St., Ph: 902-838-2252
RBC Royal Bank ABM locationEsso, 75 Main St.
SOURISSouris Credit Union Ltd.129 Main Street Box 159Ph: 902-687-2721; 902-687-3510
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CIBC Canadian Imperial Bank ofCommerce91 Main Street Ph: 902-687-2014; Fax 902-687-3008
MORELLMorell Credit Union LtdMain St. Box 59Ph: 902-961-2735; Fax: 902-961-3485
ScotiaBankMain St.Ph: 902-961-2019
MURRAY RIVERCIBC Canadian Imperial Bank ofCommerce Main Street Ph: 902-692-3119; Fax 902-962-3751
MOUNT STEWARTMain St. Credit UnionPhone 902-676-2363
Suggested Independent ATMs:Old MacDonald’s Store, St. PetersSouris and Morell Irving locations
RED SANDS SHOREALBANYScotiaBank, Rte. 1A, Ph: 902-855-2233
BORDEN-CARLETONConsolidated Credit Union 236 Main St. Box 119Ph: 902-855-2066 CRAPAUDScotiaBank, Rte. 1, Ph: 902-658-2778
CHARLOTTETOWN and AREABMO Bank of Montreal105 Grafton StreetPh: 902-892-2437
BMO Bank of MontrealCharlottetown Mall, 670 University AvenuePh: 902-894-7021
CIBC Canadian Imperial Bank ofCommerceQueen & Grafton StreetPh: 902-892-1284
CIBC Canadian Imperial Bank ofCommerce465 University AvenuePh: 902-892-3477
CIBC ABM locations:Irving Oil, 76 St. Peters Rd.Shoppers Drug Mart, 390 University Avenue
Metro Credit Union281 University AvenuePh: 902-892-4107; Fax 902-368-3567
National Bank of Canada132 Kent Street; Ph: 902-892-7443
RBC Royal Bank of Canada83 Queen Street; Ph: 902-892-2405
RBC Royal Bank of Canada335 University Avenue; Ph: 902-892-0104
RBC ABM location:Parkdale Pharmacy, 24 St. Peters Road
ScotiaBank143 Grafton Street; Ph: 902-566-5004
ScotiaBank161 St. Peters Road; Ph: 902-894-5013
TD Canada Trust695 University Avenue; Ph: 902-569-2819
TD Canada Trust ABM locations:Shops of St. Avards, 11 St. Peters Rd.Ellens Creek Convenience, 47A BeachGrove Rd.
STRATFORDMetro Credit Union10 Kinlock RoadPh: 902-569-6900; Fax 902-569-6901
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RBC Royal Bank ABM locationEsso Tiger Express, 50 Causeway Drive
GREEN GABLES SHORE
HUNTER RIVERRBC Royal Bank of CanadaRte. 2, Ph: 902-965-2002
KENSINGTONScotiaBank, 54 Broadway StreetPh: 902-836-3333
MALPEQUEMalpeque Bay Credit Union1 Commercial Street Box 428Ph: 902-836-3030; Fax 902-836-5659
NORTH RUSTICOStella Maris Credit Union720 Main Street Box 130Ph: 902-963-2543; Fax 902-963-3450
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BIKE RENTALS AND *REPAIRS(*where indicated, at time of printing)
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEALBERTONTerry Adams - Iron Haven Gym1 Argyle St., Ph. 853-3421
ST. EDWARDPaul’s Bike Shop and Rentals (*Repairs)104 Chaisson Rd. (off Rte 152), Ph. 882-3750
SUMMERSIDELoyalist Lakeview Resort195 Harbour Dr., Ph. 436-3333
GREEN GABLES SHOREBRACKLEY BEACHFreewheeling Adventures (Rentals deliveredfrom NS) Ph. 800-672-0775; 857-3600
Northshore Rentals (Shaw’s Hotel)99 Appletree Rd. (Rte 15), Ph. 672-2022
CAVENDISHPetroCanadaCorner of Rte 6&13, 963-2075
DALVAYDalvay By The Sea Bike RentalsPEI National Park, Ph. 888-366-2955; 672-2048
KENSINGTONJacklyn’s Bike Rentals13 Commercial St., Ph. 877-836-3031; 836-3031
NORTH RUSTICOOutside Expeditions370 Harbourview Dr., Ph. 800-207-3899; 963-3366
CHARLOTTETOWNGowheelin’6 Prince St., Ph. 877-286-6532; 566-5259
MacQueen’s Bike Specialists (*Repairs)430 Queen St., Ph. 800-969-2822; 368-2453
Play It Again Sports (*Repairs, not rentals)449 University Ave., 628-1223
Smooth Cycle (*Professional Repairs, notrentals)330 University Ave., 566-5530
Source for Sports (*Parts and Repairs, notrentals)375 University Ave., 566-9898
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEANNANDALEAnnandale Bike Rental & Small RepairsService274 Annandale Wharf Rd, 583-2045/969-3099
GEORGETOWN ROYALTYOutside Expeditions - BrudenellProvincial Park, 800-207-3899; 652-2434
MONTAGUEThe Pines Bicycle Rentals31 Riverside Dr., 838-3650
MORELLKingfisher Outdoors Inc.Welcome Centre, 961-2080
MOUNT STEWARTTrailside Café & Inn109 Main St., 888-704-6595; 676-3130
ST. PETERS AREAPlover Bike RentalsSt. Peters Bay, 961-3223Cable Head B&B14988 North Side Rd., 800-924-3275;961-3275
Elmira Railway Museum , Elmira 902-357-7234
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BLOCK ICE (Suggested Locations)
GREEN GABLES SHOREBRACKLEY BEACHMacKenzie’s Grocery
CAVENDISHCavendish CampgroundCavendish KOA CampgroundCavendish PetroCanCavendish Shopping CentreCavendish Sunset Campground
GRAND TRACADIEAnne’s Whispering Pines Campground
HARRINGTONPine Hills Campground
KENSINGTONBell’s Esso
NEW LONDONNew London Irving
NORTH RUSTICOCommunity MarketNorth Rustico Irving
OYSTER BED BRIDGEBayside Travel ParkOyster Bed General Store
RUSTICOCymbria Tent & Trailer ParkGallant’s Clover Farm
STANHOPEStanhope CampgroundStanhope Shopping Centre
STANLEY BRIDGER & A Service Station Ltd.
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREACharlottetown Yacht Club1 Pownal St.Queen’s Arms Esso124 Trans Canada Hwy.
CORNWALLFrizzell’s Service StationPetro Convenience Store
STRATFORDNeeds Convenience Store
RED SANDS SHOREBORDEN-CARLETONHowatt's Tourist Mart
CRAPAUDHarvey's Clover Farm
DESABLEWaterview Convenience Store
NEW HAVEN Newman’s Ultramar NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVECAP EGMONTMoonlight Camping
NEW ANNANCrystal Beach Campground/Cottages
SUMMERSIDEGreenwood Convenience561 Notre Dame
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POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVECARDIGANCardigan Garage Ltd.
CHERRY VALLEYBuster's ESSO
FORT AUGUSTUSWakelin's Grocery
MONTAGUEBaker’s PetroCanada Montague IrvingShoppers Drug Mart
MOUNT ALBIONMount Albion Irving
MURRAY HARBOUR NORTHSeal Cove Campground
MURRAY RIVERMiller’s Quick Mart
RED POINTRed Point Provincial Park
ROSENEATHBrudenell River CampgroundRoseneath Gardens
ST. PETERSSt. Peters Park
SOURISMain St. PetroCanadaIrving Mainway
WOOD ISLANDSCrabby's Seafood The Sweet Factory
* Cube ice is available from the above locations and many grocery stores, service stations,campgrounds and canteens.
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CAR WASHES
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVESUMMERSIDEGordie's Irving Car Wash96 Water St., Phone: 902-436-2308Self-serve/full service washOpen 24 hours
MacArthur’s Esso489 Granville St., Phone: 902-888-33002 touchless car washes, diesel fuel,propane, gas, free dumping station.Open Year Round
MacArthur’s Petro-Can612 Water St.; Phone: 902-888-33002 brushless car washes, 5 self-serve bays, diesel, propane gasOpen: Year Round
Rainbow Brite Car & Home Care322 Pope Rd., Phone: 902-436-8962Professional clean/wax/shampooOpen: Mon.-Fri., 8-5
Wash World682 Water St., Phone: 902-439-2220
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMONTAGUEBrudenell Car Wash5168 MacDonald Hwy., Phone: 902-838-2602; Open daily 8-10
SOURISA M Auto Parts44 Main St. (self-serve)Ph: 902-687-2844 Open daily daylight to dark
ST. ANDREWSCorner of Rte 2& 217 (no phone)Open daily; coin operated
GREEN GABLES SHOREKENSINGTONWet ‘n Wild Car Wash118 Victoria St., Phone: 902-836-2018Open daily
CHARLOTTETOWN and AREACameron’s Irving76 St. Peters Rd., Phone: 902-566-5188Automatic car wash, open 7am-8pm Fluff ‘N Fold Laundromat/Car Wash11 Eden St., Phone 368-9911Car wash 24 hours; Laundromat 8-10 daily.
Hi-Shine Auto Care303 Allen St., Phone: 902-368-8111
Just Clean Car Wash37 Trans Canada Hwy.Phone: 902-569-4087
Parkdale Irving76 St. Peters Road, Phone: 902-566-5188
Prestige Car Wash18 Queen St.; Phone: 902-628-1605Mon-Fri: 7:30-5, Evenings/Sat:appointments
Proper Kleen Pressure WashingBrackley Point Rd. (near airport)Phone: 902-892-9700; Full/self-serveOpen year round: Mon.-Sat.8-5
Shine-Tec Car Cleaners83 Euston St. (Irving Station)Phone: 902-628-8031; Open Tues.-Fri. 8-5 Interior/exterior cleaning, waxing,shampooing. Free pick-up and delivery
Shine Depot30A Exhibition Dr., Phone: 902-566-4980Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5Hand wash, wax, paint repellent, engineshampoo, interior shampoo andundercoating.
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Wash World613 North River Rd., Phone: 902-894-92744 self-serve wash bays, 2 touchlessautomatic bays, high-poweredvacuums. Open 24 hours
X-Kote Quality Auto Detailing 85 Belvedere Ave, Phone: 902-892-4541
STRATFORDWash A Way10 St. John Ave., Phone: 569-5300
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CELIAC DISEASE/GLUTEN-FREE FOODS
Canadian Celiac Association Charlottetown ChapterPO Box 1921, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N5
Phone 902-672-2822 (Jerry Muzika)
Consult the website www.celiacpei.ca for peer counsellor contact information or meetingschedules.
Where to shop (groceries, products)
Morell Co-op, Hwy 2, Morell, 961-2687
The Turning Point, Main St., Montague, [email protected]
Sobeys Charlottetown area locations: West Royalty: 201 Buchanan Drive, 566-3218Charlottetown: 400 University Ave., 626-3334Stratford: 9 Kinlock Road, 894-3800
Atlantic Superstores:465 University Ave., Ch’town, 569-2850Charlottetown Mall, Ch’town, 368-8163Central St., Summerside, 888-1581Main St. Montague, 838-5421
Bulk Barn, 465 University Ave., Ch’town,894-7400
Root Cellar, 34 Queen St., Ch’town, 892-6227
Where to eat (restaurants)Please inform wait staff/chef of glutenallergies!
The Globe, 132 Richmond St., Charlottetown370-4040
Brits Fish & Chips, 41 University Ave.,Ch’town892-3474
Shaddy’s Restaurant, 44 University Ave.,Ch’town368-8886
Cedar’s Eatery, 81 University Ave., Ch’town892-7377
Merchantman Pub, 23 Queen St., Ch’town892-9150
Seatreat, 202 University Ave., Ch’town894-5678
Swiss Chalet, 359 University Ave., Ch’town894-7441
Wendy’s, 643 University Ave./308 GraftonSt., Ch’town, 626-3000; 894-4654 - askserver for special oils.
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CHURCHESNORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEAlberton Alberton Baptist, 128 Main St. 902-853-3492
St. Peter's Anglican 902-853-3633Sacred Heart Roman Catholic 902-853-2344Alberton United 902-853-3996Apostolic Pentecostal, Main St. 902-853-3494
Alma Holy Trinity Anglican Alma United Baptist Church, 578 Main St.
Bayside Bayside Roman Catholic
Bedeque Bedeque Baptist Church 902-887-2065
Belmont Belmont United Baptist
Bideford Conway United 902-831-2807
Birch Hill Birch Hill AnglicanBirch Hill UnitedBirch Hill PresbyterianFree Church of Scotland 902-658-2759
Bloomfield St. Anthony's Roman Catholic 902-859-2536
Brae Immaculate Conception Roman CatholicBrae United 902-859-2678
Brockton St. Bernadette Roman Catholic 902-853-2344Brooklyn Brooklyn United Pentecostal
Burton St. Mark's Roman Catholic 902-859-2013
Campbellton Campbellton United
Cape Wolfe Cape Wolfe United 902-859-2969
Cascumpec Cascumpec United
Coleman Free Church of Scotland 902-892-9890
Derby Derby Roman Catholic Church
Dunblane West Prince Presbyterian Church
Egmont Bay St. Philippe/St. Jacques Catholic Church 902-854-2915Ellerslie St. John's Anglican 902-831-2873Elmsdale Elmsdale Church of the Nazarene
Elmsdale United
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Foxley River St. Bridgit's Roman Catholic 902-854-2502
Freeland Freeland United Presbyterian Church 902-831-2341
Glenwood Glenwood Catholic ChurchGlenwood UnitedSt. Peters Anglican
Grand River St. Patrick's Roman Catholic 902-676-2736
Greenmount Church of Christ
Kildare Capes Christ Church Anglican
Lennox Island St. Ann's Roman Catholic
Lot 11 St. Peter's Anglican 902-831-2873
Lot 14 Presbyterian Church 902-831-2341Lot 14 United 902-831-2807
Miminegash Miminegash UnitedOur Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic 902-882-2622
Miscouche St. John The Baptist Roman Catholic 902-436-3271
Mont-Carmel Our Lady of Mont-Carmel Roman Catholic 902-854-2789
Montrose Montrose United
North Bedeque Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 902-436-8598
O'Leary O'Leary Baptist 902-859-3221St. Luke's Anglican 902-853-2412O'Leary Church of Christ 902-854-3214O'Leary Church of the Nazarene 902-859-3375St. Teresa’s Roman Catholic 902-859-2969O’Leary United 902-859-2678
Port Hill St. James' Anglican 902-831-2873
Summerside Salvation Army, 299 Pope Rd. 902-436-6044St. John's Anglican - St. Eleanors 902-436-3208St. Mary's Anglican, 74 Summer St. 902-436-3208Fundamental Baptist, 200 MacEwen Rd. 902-436-6245United Baptist, 219 Church St. 902-436-5625Christian Church, 83 Central 902-436-2662Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 109 Maple Grove Rd. 902-436-3622Church of the Nazarene, 156 Fitzroy St. 902-436-3476Summerside Presbyterian, 130 Victoria Rd. 902-436-2557St. Paul's Roman Catholic, 289 Winter St.
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Summerside Bible Chapel, Granville St. 902-436-5534Summerside Community Church,364 Notre Dame 902-436-8300Trinity United, 90 Spring St. 902-436-3155United Pentecostal Church, 269 Pope Rd. 902-436-6212Wilmot Church of Christ
Tignish St. Simon & St. Jude Roman Catholic 902-882-2049
Tyne Valley Presbyterian Church 902-831-2341Tyne Valley United 902-831-2807
Union Corner Union Corner United
Victoria West Presbyterian Church 902-831-2341Victoria West United
Wellington Wellington UnitedImmaculate Conception Roman Catholic 902-854-2667
West Cape Bethel United
West Devon West Devon United 902-859-2678
West Point Presbyterian Church
Woodstock Anglican Church
GREEN GABLES SHORE
Brookfield Presbyterian Church 902-621-2259
Burlington St. Stephen's AnglicanBurlington BaptistBurlington United
Corran Ban St. Michael's Roman Catholic 902-672-2228
Cavendish Cavendish United 902-963-2056
Covehead St. Eugene's Roman Catholic 902-672-2228
Fredericton Church of Christ 902-964-2553Hope River St. Ann's Roman Catholic 902-963-2245
Hunter River Christian Church 902-964-3005Hunter River Presbyterian Church 902-621-2259Hunter River United St. Mary's of the People Roman Catholic 902-963-2245
Indian River St. Mary's Holy Family Roman Catholic 902-836-3609Irishtown St. Stephen’s Anglican Church 902-836-3303
Kensington St. Mark's Anglican 902-836-3303Kensington Presbyterian, 46 Woodleigh Dr.
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Holy Family Roman Catholic 902-836-3609Kensington United 902-836-3347Church of the Nazarene, Victoria St. E. 902-836-4664
Little York Little York United 902-628-1815
Malpeque Malpeque United
Marshfield St. Columbia PresbyterianCentral United
New Glasgow New Glasgow Road Presbyterian Church 902-621-2259
New London St. John's PresbyterianUnited Church
North Milton Baptist Church
North Rustico Stella Maris Roman Catholic 902-963-2098
Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove United 902-629-1815
Rustico St. Mark's Anglican 902-836-3303St. Augustine's Roman Catholic 902-963-2245
South Granville South Granville Presbyterian
Springbrook St. Thomas Anglican 902-836-3303
Stanley Bridge Stanley Bridge United
Summerfield Summerfield United
Tracadie Cross St. Bonaventure's Roman Catholic 902-676-2253
West Covehead West Covehead United
Wheatley River Wheatley River United
RED SANDS SHOREBorden-Carleton Borden-Carleton United 902-887-2274
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic 902-887-2020St. Malachi’s Roman Catholic Church 902-887-2020
Breadalbane First Congregational Christian Church 902-963-3345Breadalbane Presbyterian 902-963-3345Scared Heart (Mission) 902-887-2020
Canoe Cove Presbyterian Church 902-675-3175
Cape Traverse Cape Traverse United Church 902-887-2274Free Church of Scotland 902-658-2759
Central Bedeque Central Bedeque Baptist 902-887-2065
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Churchill Presbyterian Church 902-675-3175
Clyde River Burnside Presbyterian 902-675-3175
Crapaud St. John the Evangelist Anglican 902-658-2109
Crossroads Christian Church
Cumberland St. Martin's Roman Catholic 902-368-8005
DeSable Free Church of Scotland 902-658-2759
Emyvale St. Ann's Roman Catholic 902-675-2940
Freetown Freetown PresbyterianFreetown United
Green Road Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic
Hampshire Hampshire United 902-964-3460
Hartsville Hartsville Presbyterian 902-621-0284
Kellys Cross St. Joseph's Roman Catholic 902-658-2877
Kingston Kingston United 902-675-3943
Kinkora St. Malachy's Roman Catholic 902-887-2020
Long Creek Long Creek Baptist 902-675-2464
Milton St. John's Anglican 902-892-8842
New Dominion United Church 902-675-3228
Nine Mile Creek Fairview Presbyterian
North Carleton St. Peter's Roman Catholic 902-887-2020
North Tryon North Tryon Presbyterian 902-855-2480
North Wiltshire St. Anne's Roman Catholic
Springfield St. Elizabeth Anglican 902-836-3303St. James Roman Catholic 902-658-2877
Stanchel Free Church of Scotland 902-628-2128
Stratford Our Lady of Assumption Roman Catholic 902-569-4769
Tryon Tryon United Baptist 902-658-2822
Westmoreland Westmoreland United Baptist 902-658-2822
Winsloe Winsloe United 902-368-1604
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CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREACharlottetown Calvary Temple Pentecostal, Rte. 1&2 902-368-1226
Central Christian Ch. of Christ, 217 Kent St. 902-894-5234Charlottetown Bible Chapel, Lincolnwood Dr. 902-894-5121Christian Missionary, Brackley Point Rd. 902-368-1887Christian Reformed, 153 Mt. Edward Rd. 902-894-4721Church of the Nazarene, 40 Woodlawn Dr. 902-368-8484Ch. of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, St. Peters Rd.Community Baptist Church, 162 Sherwood Rd. 902-892-8786Faith Bible Church, 392 St. Peters Rd. 902-629-1202First United Baptist, 235 Prince St. 902-628-2111Free Church of Scotland, 1 Birchwood St.Good News Fundamental Baptist, B’kley Pt Rd.Grace Baptist, 50 Kirkdale Rd. 902-368-2218Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic, Pond St. 902-894-7385Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 5 Pope Ave. 902-892-7777Kirk of St. James Presbyterian,35 Fitzroy St. 902-892-2839Park Royal United, 11 Christie Dr. 902-894-9656St. Dunstan's Basilica Roman Catholic, Great George St. 902-894-3486St. Mark’s Presbyterian, 7 Tamarac Ave. 902-894-3205St. Paul's Anglican, 101 Prince St. 902-892-1691St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral, 11 Rochford St. 902-566-2102St. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Lower Malpeque 902-566-4313St. Pius X Roman Catholic, 106 St. Peters Rd. 902-894-8380Salvation Army Citadel, 158 Fitzroy St. 902-892-2281Seventh Day Adventist, 20 Lapthorne Ave. 902-894-9301Sherwood Apostolic Pentecostal, 195 Kensington Rd.Sherwood Church of Christ, 9 Lilac Ave. 902-892-7958Spring Park United Church, Kirkwood Dr. 902-368-1822Trinity United Church, 220 Richmond St. 902-892-4114Queen Elizabeth Hospital Chapel 902-894-2053United Pentecostal Church of Charlottetown 902-894-3395Zion Presbyterian, Prince St. 902-566-5363
Although there are no synagogues on PEI, the Jewish Community does hold meetings, but theyare not regularly scheduled. For information, contact the Voluntary Resource Council, 81 PrinceSt., Phone 902-368-7337.
At time of publication, there are no contact numbers available for the Islamic or Buddhistcommunities.
Cornwall St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic,Lowther Dr. 902-566-3876Cornwall United 902-566-2168Cornwall Christian Church, 113 Trans Canada Hwy. 902-566-2906Cornerstone Baptist, Kingston Rd. 902-892-1001
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POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Alexandra Baptist Church
Annandale Annandale UnitedAnnandale Baptist
Bangor Free Church of Scotland 902-838-4271
Bay Fortune Bay Fortune United
Belfast St. John's Presbyterian 902-659-2703
Belle River Belle River Christian Church 902-659-2052
Caledonia Caledonia Presbyterian 902-838-3139
Cardigan All Saints Roman Catholic 902-583-2743Cardigan Presbyterian
Cherry Valley Christ Church Anglican
Dundas Dundas BaptistDundas United
Fairfield St. Columbia's Roman Catholic 902-357-2780
Fort Augustus St. Patrick's Roman Catholic 902-676-2736
Georgetown Holy Trinity Anglican 902-838-3001St. James Roman Catholic 902-652-2401Georgetown Baptist, 64 Main St. 902-652-2679
Green Meadows St. Lawrence O’Toole Roman Catholic 902-961-2265
Iona St. Michael's Roman Catholic 902-651-2004
Johnstons River Sacred Heart Roman Catholic
Kingsboro Kingsboro United Baptist 902-357-2753South Lake Church 902-357-2753
Lakeville St. Columbia’s Roman Catholic Church
Little Pond St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic 902-652-2401
Mermaid Calvin Presbyterian (May-Sept. only)
Montague Montague United BaptistChurch of Christ, Main St. N. 902-838-4189Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 902-838-4617Crossroads Tabernacle Pentecostal AssemblySt. Andrew's Presbyterian, Main St. N. 902-838-3139St. Mary's Roman Catholic, 25 Wd. Islands Hill 902-838-2253Hillcrest United Church, 50 Wood Islands Hill 902-838-2698Free Church of Scotland 902-838-4271St. George's Anglican, Douses Rd. 902-838-3001Emmanuel Bible Chapel, Queens Rd. 902-838-3538Kings Way Christian Followship 902-838-5483
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Morell St. Teresa's The Little Flower Roman Catholic 902-961-2265Peter Gordon Memorial United 902-961-2746
Mount Stewart St. John’s United Baptist St. Andrew's Roman Catholic902-583-2095
Murray Harbour Murray Harbour BaptistChurch of Christ 902-962-2884Murray Harbour United
Murray Harbour N. Presbyterian Church 902-962-2906
Murray Harbour S. Presbyterian 902-962-3623
Murray River Murray River United Baptist Church 902-962-2769Church of Christ 902-962-2884Free Church of Scotland 902-838-4271Glad Tidings Pentecostal AssemblyMurray Harbour United 902-962-2519
New Perth Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
New Zealand Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic
Rollo Bay St. Alexis Roman Catholic
St. Charles St. Charles Roman Catholic 902-357-2780
St. Georges St. Georges Roman Catholic 902-583-2330
St. Margarets St. Margarets Roman Catholic
St. Peters St. Peters Roman Catholic 902-961-2767St. Peters Bay United 902-676-2221
St. Teresa St. Cuthbert's Roman Catholic 902-583-2095
Souris St. Alban's AnglicanSt. James United St. Mary's Roman Catholic902-687-2319
South Lake Christian Church of South Lake 902-357-2753Kingsboro Baptist church 902-357-2753
Sturgeon Sturgeon United 902-838-2698St. Paul's Roman Catholic 902-838-2253
Vernon Bridge St. Andrew's United 902-651-2009
Vernon River St. Joachim's Roman Catholic 902-651-2004
Wood Islands Presbyterian Church 902-659-2703
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DIESEL FUEL OUTLETS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEMurphy’s Ultramar 902-853-2750 AlbertonBarbour's Esso 902-853-2414 AlbertonElmsdale Clover Farm & Esso 902-853-3737 ElmsdaleThibideau’s Ultramar 902-436-8662 MiscoucheO'Leary Farmer's Co-op, Main St. 902-859-2661 O'LearyLockhart’s Sherbrooke Esso 902-436-6007 SherbrookeRamsay’s Ultramar 902-888-2252 SummersideBayview Shell 902-436-5405 SummersideGordie's Irving & Conv., 96 Water St. 902-436-2308 SummersideMeinke Car Care, 161 Water St. 902-436-6400 SummersideMacArthur’s Esso,489 Granville St. 902-888-3322 SummersideSt. Eleanors Irving 902-436-8952 SummersideMacArthur’s Petro Can 902-888-3300 SummersideMacArthur’s Petro Can 902-854-2333 RichmondTignish Irving 902-882-3898 TignishGas Bar 902-882-2080 TignishHarper’s Automobile, 200 Main St. 902-882-3898 TignishWellington Service Station 902-854-3093 Wellington
GREEN GABLES SHORESparky’s Convenience 902-629-1233 BedfordHunter River Irving 902-964-2020 Hunter RiverBell's Esso 902-836-3319 KensingtonOyster Bed General Store 902-621-1980 Oyster Bed BridgeWinsloe PetroCan 902-368-8666 Winsloe
RED SANDS SHOREGateway Petroleum 902-437-2600 Borden-CarletonHowatt’s Tourist Mart & Shell 902-437-2511 Borden-CarletonGass’s Clover Farm 902-675-2006 New Haven
CHARLOTTETOWN and AREAParkdale Irving, 76 St. Peters Rd. 902-566-5188 CharlottetownCity Shell, 201 University Ave. 902-894-9722 CharlottetownQueens Arms Esso, 124 Trans Canada Hwy. 902-368-3820 CharlottetownIrving, Riverside Dr. 902-566-2042 Charlottetown
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMount Albion Irving 902-569-4300 Mount AlbionCardigan Garage Ltd. 902-583-2744 CardiganCampbell's Irving 902-583-2370 DundasSouris PetroCanada, 39 Main St. 902-687-2173 SourisSouris Irving, 63 Main St. 902-687-2043 SourisOld MacDonald’s Store 902-961-3181 St. Peters
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Morell Irving 902-961-3776 MorellMt. Stewart Irving & Convenience Store 902-676-2390 Mount StewartWinds Inc. 902-962-3883 AllistonMiller’s Murray River Esso 902-962-2707 Murray RiverDW Baker Co 902-962-2340 Murray HarbourMontague Esso 902-838-2103 MontagueMontague Irving 902-838-2405 MontagueBaker’s PetroCanada/Convenience 902-838-4890 Brudenell
*Additionally, the following three outlets sell unmarked product to watercraft:Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club, Summerside
Charlottetown Yacht Club, CharlottetownQuartermaster Marine, Charlottetown
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DUMPING STATIONS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE DATES OF OPERATIONJacques Cartier Prov. Park Kildare Capes mid June - mid Sept.Linkletter Prov. Park Linkletter mid June - end Sept.Crystal Beach Campground New Annan mid May -Sept. Green Park Campground Port Hill May -Nov. Green Acres Trailer Park Summerside May -Nov. MacArthur’s Granville St. Esso Summerside YEAR ROUNDCedar Dunes Prov. Park West Point mid June -mid Sept.Mill River Prov. Park Woodstock mid May -end Sept.
GREEN GABLES SHOREVacationland Travel Park Brackley Beach mid May - mid Sept. Cavendish KOA Campground Cavendish June -mid Oct. Cavendish Sunset Campground Cavendish mid-June to Labour DayMarco Polo Land Cavendish mid May-mid Sept. The Oasis Resort Cavendish May-Oct.Twin Shores Camping Area Darnley June 1-Sept. 9Pine Hills R.V. Park Harrington mid May -mid Sept. Cabot Beach Prov. Park Malpeque end May -mid Sept.Winter Bay Tent & Trailer Park Mill Cove mid May -Sept. New Glasgow Highlands New Glasgow May-Nov.White Sands Campground North Rustico June-Sept.Bayside RV Campground Oyster Bed Bridge mid May -Sept.Cymbria Tent & Trailer Park Rustico mid-May to Oct.
RED SANDS SHORECumberland Cove Campground Augustine Cove Late June to Sept.Sun-N-Shade Campground Borden-Carleton mid May - mid Oct.Pollution Control Centre Charlottetown Mon.-Fri., 8 am-4 pmHoliday Haven Travel Park Cornwall June -Sept.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEBen's Lake Campground Bellevue May -Sept. Lord Selkirk Prov. Park Eldon June -Sept. Montague Recreation Park Montague May -Oct. Seal Cove Campground Murray Harbour North June -Sept. River R. V. Campground Murray River May -Oct. Panmure Island Prov. Park Panmure Island June -mid Sept. Red Point Prov. Park Red Point June -mid Sept. Brudenell River Prov. Park Roseneath mid May - end Sept.St. Peters Park St. Peters June -Sept.Northumberland Prov. Park Wood Islands June -mid Sept.
* For a list of campgrounds and their facilities, refer to the 2014 Visitor’s Guide
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FARMERS MARKETS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE ARLINGTONArlington Orchard1158 Route 167, ArlingtonPhone: 902-831-2965
SUMMERSIDESummerside Farmers Market250 Water Street902-887-2909
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREASTRATFORDBalderston’s Farm Market11053 Trans Canada Highway, StratfordPhone: 902-569-3318
MARSHFIELDJewell’s Country Market11 York Road, Route 25, Marshfield Phone: 902-629-1900
MILTONGreen Valley Market17136 Route 2, Milton902-894-9516
CHARLOTTETOWNCharlottetown Farmer’s Market100 Belvedere Avenue, Charlottetown Phone: 902-626-3373
Riverview Country Market21 Riverside Drive, CharlottetownPhone: 902-892-9632
Downtown Charlottetown FarmersMarketSeasonal: July 2- Sept. 17Queen Street - Dorchester to GraftonPhone: 902-368-8636
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVECARDIGANCardigan Community MarketHeritage Centre, Cardigan waterfrontOpening July 4; Saturdays 9-2
ELDONChuckwagon Farms Market5283 Trans Canada Highway, Eldon Phone: 902-659-2181
GEORGETOWNGeorgetown Farmers Market65 Grafton Street 902-652-2053
BRUDENELLNabuurs Gardens Ltd.4986 A.A. MacDonald Highway, Route 4Phone: 902-838-4510
RED SANDS SHOREVICTORIAVictoria By The Sea Farm Market10 Russel Street902-566-2249
** For a more complete listing of farm freshproduce, visit these web sites:www.gov.pe.ca/af/farmfresh/http://peiflavours.ca/index.php/flavours-trail/type/category/Local-Market/www.gov.pe.ca/af/agweb/produce/markets.php3
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FAX MACHINES FOR PUBLIC USE
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVESUMMERSIDE
HMS Office Supplies291 Water St., SummersideFax: 902-436-4534Phone: 902-436-4281
Staples Business Depot57 Water St., SummersidePhone: 902-432-3838
GREEN GABLES SHORENORTH RUSTICO
Stella Maris Credit UnionRte. 6, North RusticoPhone: 902-963-2543Fax: 902-963-3450
CHARLOTTETOWN and AREAStaples Business Depot655 University Ave., CharlottetownPhone: 902-894-5011
RED SANDS SHORECrapaud CAP SiteSouth Shore Professional Building Phone: 902-658-2788
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMONTAGUE
Montague Office Supplies Down East MallFax: 902-838-2407Phone 902-838-3457
MORELL
Morell Learning CentreMorell High SchoolPhone:(902)961-2642
SOURIS
The Source by Circuit City81 Main St.Phone: 902-687-3225; Fax: 902-687-4073
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FLEA MARKETS
Consult The Guardian classified listings each week for updates.
GREEN GABLES SHORECAVENDISH
Cavendish Flea MarketRte. 6, across from SandspitPhone: 902-963-2393Open summer only, daily
KENSINGTONKensington Flea MarketKensington Legion Phone: 902-836-3547Open year round, Sun., 8:30 am-3 pm
CHARLOTTETOWNNorth River Flea Market4 York Point RoadCharlottetown, PE Phone: 902-621-1999Open: Sunday morning from 10 am - 2:30 pm
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMontagueDown East MallRte. 4, MontaguePhone: 902-838-5055Open year round, Sat., 9 am-3 pm. Call first to confirm.
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HEALTH FOOD STORES
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEBLOOMFIELDSharons Health Food StoreBloomfield MallPhone: 902-859-1818
SUMMERSIDEThe Bulk Barn454 Granville St.Phone: 902-436-8455Bulk foods, vitamins, herbal supplements andhealth foods.
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREAGeneral Nutrition Center (GNC)161C Buchanan DriveCharlottetown, PE C1E 2E4Phone: 902-569-3556 The Bulk Barn465 University Ave.Phone: 902-894-7400Bulk foods, vitamins, herbal supplements andhealth foods.
Nature's Harvest Natural Food Co.Confederation Court MallPhone: 902-566-1823Spices and specialty bulk foods, vitamins andminerals, herbal remedies, sports nutrition,weight loss products and health foods.
The Root Cellar34 Queen St., CharlottetownPhone: 902-892-6227www.therootcellar.netNatural foods, skin and body care products,specialty supplements. Licensed naturopathicdoctor on staff.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMontagueThe Turning PointDown East Mall, MontaguePhone: 902-838-5197A variety of organic and natural flours, herbs
and spices, Island-milled breads.
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KENNELS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEO’LEARYDiamondsun K-9 Training Facility37149 Hwy. 2 W, West CarletonPhone: 902-859-2468Open year round.Grooming, dogs and cats, clips, baths,training, photos, food and supplies. Heatedfloors in kennels.
RED SANDS SHORENEW DOMINIONCoast Line Boarding Kennel955 Highland Park, New DominionPhone: 902-629-9619
GREEN GABLES SHOREKozy Kennels Dog & Cat Boarding1305 Route 101, KensingtonPhone: 902-836-5656
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREACHARLOTTETOWNA Pampered Pet Grooming/Boarding693 Brackley Point Road (3 miles pastairport)Country setting, multi-dog daycare discounts.902-626-7744
Paws Awhile Canine ServicesSheldon Brushett, 44 Belmont Rd.Phone 902-892-5555
Paws on the Beach Boarding KennelMermaid902-628-3815
CORNWALLBuckhaven K-9 AcademyDenin Hupe, Cornwall Rd., CornwallPhone: 902-628-2373Open year round, daily. Nous parlonsfrançais.
Pet Care MotelGloria & Ed Stevenson12 Crosby St., CornwallPhone: 902-566-2183Open year round. Appointments necessaryKennels located on own premises. Air-conditioned/heated. Indoor-outdoor runs,shaded. Cats kept separate from dogs.Dogs exercised and walked on a regularbasis. All vaccinations required upon arrival. Privately-owned/operated, twenty-five yearsin business.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEUIGGEastern Dawn KennelsStephanie TomanPhone: 902-651-2309; [email protected] Open year round. Doggie day care, long-/short-term boarding, in-floor heat, extra-large interior/exterior runs.
MONTAGUEKings County K9 Academy570 Main St., Montague902-838-7833Certified Master Dog Trainerwww.kck9.ca
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LAUNDROMATS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVESummersideBernard Quick Mart & Laundromat126 Bayview Drive902-436-8609
Sun n’ Suds Laundry454 Granville St.902-888-3131
Sunny Day Coin Laundry89 Water St.902-436-3848
Greenwood Plaza Laundromat561 Notre Dame St.902-436-5151
GREEN GABLES SHORECavendishCavendish Tourist Mart, Rte. 6 (summer only)902-963-2370
RED SANDS SHOREBedequeVillage Store Laundromat 902-887-3444
DesableC&T Convenience and Laundromat 902-658-2864
CHARLOTTETOWNBetter Than Home Laundromat73 St. Peters Rd. 902-628-1994
Downtown Convenience Store54 Queen St.902-368-1684
Fluff ’N Fold Laundromat & Car Wash11 Eden St.902-368-9911
Super Clean Coin Laundromat249 University Ave.902-892-5096
Needs Convenience Store LaundromatBrackley Point Road (by Airport Road)902-368-3318
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMontagueLane's Cottages/Mini Golf/Laundromat33 Brook St.902-838-2433
Down East Mall LaundromatMain St. (no phone)
SourisSouris Mall LaundromatMain St. (no phone)
St. PetersSt. Peters CampgroundMain St.902-961-2786
MorellMorell Maples MallRte. 2 (Bakeshop entrance) (no phone)
Jays General StoreMain St.902-961-2253
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LIQUOR STORES
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEAlberton: Church St. 853-8640O’Leary: Ellis Ave. 859-8787Summerside: Waterfront Mall 888-8363 Summerside: 475 Granville St. N. 888-8362Tignish: Church St. 882-7370Tyne Valley: Main St. 831-7946Wellington: Pondside Dr. 854-7272
GREEN GABLES SHOREKensington: Broadway St. 836-8911North Rustico: Rte. 6 963-7841
RED SANDS SHOREBorden-Carleton: Gateway Village 437-8545
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREACharlottetown: 80 Queen St. 368-5099Charlottetown: 355 University Ave. 368-4327Cornwall: 17-25 Meadowbank Plaza 368-5757Stratford: Sobeys Mall 569-0580West Royalty: 193 Malpeque Rd. 368-4299 POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVECardigan: Chapel Rd., Rte. 321 583-8583Montague: Commercial Road 838-0666Morell Agency: Maples Mall 961-2013Souris: Main Street East 687-7088Wood Islands: Plough the Waves Centre, 962-3850 (Winters closed Jan.1-May 1)
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LOBSTER SUPPERS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEABRAM-VILLAGECentre Expo-Festival Centre (licensed)Rte. 124, Abram VillagePhone: 902-854-3300Open: July & Aug.
GREEN GABLES SHOREHOPE RIVERSt. Ann's Church Lobster Suppers (licensed)Rte. 224 between Stanley Bridge & HunterRiver Open: Mid-June to late Sept. www.lobstersuppers.com Phone: 902-621-0635Children's menu also available. Air-conditioned, music
NEW GLASGOWNew Glasgow Lobster Suppers (licensed)New Glasgow on Rte. 258Phone: 902-964-2870www.peilobstersuppers.com Open: June 1- mid-Oct. daily, 4-8:30 pm1, 1½, 2 lb. lobster servedAlternates: Breaded scallops, hot roast beef,Atlantic salmon or ham. Children's menu.
NEW LONDONNew London Seafood Restaurant (licensed)New London Wharf, Rte. 20Phone: 902-886-3000Open: May 24-Sept. 30Full menu available.
NORTH RUSTICOFisherman's Wharf Lobster Suppers(licensed)Rte. 6, North RusticoPhone: 902-963-2669; 1-877-289-1010Open: Mid-May to mid-Oct.Alternates: Steak, ham or scallops All-you-can-eat mussels, 60-ft. salad bar,chowder, desserts and beverages. (Available all day in adjoining dining room).
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVECARDIGANCardigan Lobster Suppers (licensed)Located at junction of rtes. 311, 321 & 5Waterfront dining at the historic old storePhone: 902-583-2020(summer)Open: Early June to Oct., daily, 5-9 pm.Five-course, 1-1¼ lb. fresh market lobster,mussels, chowder, salad bar, homemadedesserts. Full menu available.
** In addition to the more traditional lobstersuppers, many other restaurants offersizeable lobster dinners - a few of which aresuggested below:
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREALobster-on-the-Wharf (licensed)On the waterfront at Prince St. WharfDine indoors or open-air over the water.Lobster, seafood, salads, steak etc.Phone: 902-368-2888www.lobsteronthewharf.com Open: May 4-Oct. 27
Water Prince Corner Store & Restaurant(licensed)141 Water St; Phone: 902-368-3212Open: May-Oct.www.waterprincelobster.ca Featuring lobster, mussels and seafood.Lobster tank. Air-pack service available.
SUMMERSIDEBrothers Two Restaurant (licensed)Water St. East, SummersidePhone: 902-436-9654; www.brotherstwo.ca Open: Lobster suppers available May-Sept.1-lb. lobster, mussels, seafood chowder,choice of potato, coleslaw, strawberryshortcake.
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PROPANE GAS
A number of campgrounds have propane distribution for campers. Please refer to your Visitor’sGuide for contact information.
DISTRIBUTORMAIN OFFICEIrving Oil8 Riverside Dr.Charlottetown, C1A 7K7Phone: 902-566-2042BBQ tank exchange
ORIrving Oil350 Water St.Summerside, C1N 1C4Phone: 902-888-5400
DISTRIBUTORMAIN OFFICESuperior Propane16 McAleer Dr.(Bulk Plant)CharlottetownPhone: 902-566-3533
PROPANE GAS OUTLETS - * Denotes facilities for fuelling motor vehicles.
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVETIGNISHHarper’s Automobile, 200 Main St.Ph: 902-882-3898. BBQ tanks only.
ST. LOUISF. J. Shea and Son Ltd.,* Main St.Ph: 902-882-2530
SUMMERSIDELockhart’s Esso, 415 Sherbrooke RoadPh. 436-6007
MacArthur’s PetroCan*, 612 Water St. E.Ph: 902-888-3300
St. Eleanors Irving, 82 North Dr.Ph: 902-436-8952. BBQ/camping tanks.
Gordie’s Irving, 96 Water St.Ph: 902-436-2308. BBQ/camping tanks.
GREEN GABLES SHORECAVENDISHCavendish PetroCan*, Rtes. 6 & 13Ph: 902-963-2075
HUNTER RIVERHunter River Irving, Ph: 902-964-2020.BBQ/camping tanks.
KENSINGTONBell’s Esso61 Victoria St. WPhone 902-836-3319
NORTH RUSTICONorth Rustico Irving, Rustico RoadPh: 902-963-2105. BBQ/camping tanks.
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREAWest Royalty ProCare, 695 University Ave.Ph: 902-566-9100. BBQ/camping tanks.
Parkdale Irving*, 76 St. Peters Rd.Ph: 902-566-5188
Home Hardware Building CentreKinlock Road, Stratford.Ph: 902-569-8000. Propane filling
Dave’s Cornwall Shell*, 200 Trans CanadaHwy.Ph: 902-566-3684. BBQ tanks only.
Grafton St. Irving, 354 Grafton St. E.Ph: 902-892-3454. BBQ tanks only.
Riverside Dr. Irving*; 8 Riverside Dr.Ph: 902-566-2042
RED SANDS SHOREMIDDLETONMiddleton Irving, Rte. 1Ph: 902-887-3345. BBQ/camping tanks.
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POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMORELLMorell Irving*, Rte. 2 EastPh: 902-961-3776
MOUNT ALBIONMount Albion IrvingPh: 902-569-4300
MONTAGUEMontague Irving, Main St.Ph 902-838-2405
MURRAY HARBOURMurray Harbour IrvingPh: 902-962-2340. BBQ/camping tanks.MURRAY RIVERMiller’s Murray River EssoPh: 902-962-2707
MOUNT STEWARTMt. Stewart Irving*Ph: 902-676-2390
Souris Irving, Main St.Ph: 902-687-2043
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PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS
** PLEASE NOTE! Community Access (CAP) sites are subject to annual funding renewal - thismay not be finalized at time of publication. Some listings below may not be completely accurate.
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEABRAM VILLAGEAbram Village Community Access Site/Site d’Accès Communautaire d’Évangéline Evangeline School, Rte. 124Phone: 902-854-2166
ALBERTONAlberton Town Hall/CAP SiteRailway St. (off Church)Phone: 902-853-2720
CENTRAL BEDEQUEBedeque & Area Community Access Site966 Callbeck St., off Rte. 171Phone: 902-887-3400
O’LEARYFuture Tech West, 454 Main St.Open year roundPhone: 902-859-1962, Ext. 11
SUMMERSIDE
East Prince Youth Development Centre223 Water St.Cost: $1 hour; Phone: 902-436-2815
La Belle-Alliance CAP site5 Stella Maris Ave., Phone:902-888-1681
Rotary Regional Library192 Water St., Phone: 902-436-7323
Peeks & Perks Café and Art Gallery295 Water St., Phone: 902-436-3341
TIGNISHDigital Innovations3 School St., Phone: 902-882-2392
TYNE VALLEYTyne Valley Village Office Cap SitePhone: 902-831-3136
GREEN GABLES SHORECAVENDISHMarco Polo Land Campground (summeronly)Phone: 902-963-2352; 1-800-665-2352
HUNTER RIVERHunter River Library Cap Site19816 Rte. 2, Phone: 902-964-2800
NORTH RUSTICONorth Rustico CAP SiteHarbourview Drive, 902-963-2323
RUSTICOCymbria Lions Club902-963-3252
TRACADIE CROSSTracadie Cross Elementary School Phone: 902-676-7995
KENSINGTON KenNet Inc28 Gorden Drive, Phone: 902-836-4003
CHARLOTTETOWN and AREAAtlantic Technology Centre90 University Ave.Phone: 902-569-7602
Beanz38 University Ave. Phone: 902-892-8797 - free wireless
Café Diem128 Richmond St., Victoria RowPhone: 902-892-0494 (summer only)Carrefour de L’Isle Saint-JeanAcadienne Dr.Phone: 902-368-1895
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CHARLOTTETOWN and AREA (cont’d)
Confederation Centre Public Library145 Richmond St.Phone: 902-368-4642
Confederation Court Mall, DowntownCharlottetownFood Fair, 2 floor, 134 Kent Streetnd
Phone: 902-566-4206
Mavor’s Bistro & BarConfederation Centre of the Arts145 Richmond St.Phone: 902-628-6107
Timothy’s137 University Ave.Phone: 902-628-8503
Tremploy Inc. Community Access sitePhone: 902-892-5338
CORNWALLCornwall CAP Site24 Ferry Rd.Phone: 629-8417
RED SANDS SHOREBORDEN-CARLETONVisitor Information CentreGateway VillagePhone:902-437-8570
Borden-Carleton CAP Site300 Carlton St.Phone: 902-437-8525
BREADALBANEBreadalbane Library/Community Centre4023 Dixon Rd., Rte. 246Phone: 902-964-2520
CRAPAUDCrapaud CAPSouth Shore Professional Bldg 20424 TCHPhone: 902-658-2788
KINKORA Kinkora Kanata ClubKinkora Fire HallPhone:902-887-2868
NEW DOMINIONAfton Community Resource Club1552 Highway 19Phone:902-675-2842
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEELDONHigher Ground CaféTCH Rte. 1, Eldon659-2415 (high speed/wireless)Open May 15-Oct. 5
MONTAGUE (AND AREA)East Tech Cap Site Pooles Corner Business Park
Phone: 902-838-2509 Montague Public Library273 Queens Rd., in Town Hall Phone: 902-838-2928
MORELLMorell Region Community LearningCentre199 Little Flower Ave. Phone: 902-961-2642
MOUNT STEWARTMount Stewart Community Access Site 105 Main St.Phone: 902-676-2881 MURRAY HARBOURMurray Harbour Public Library Cap Site Main St. Phone: 902-962-3875
SOURIS (AND AREA)Souris Public Library CAP SiteMain St. (in Town Hall)Phone: 902-687-2157, Ext. 4
Eastern Kings Consolidated School 81 Munns Rd., Rte. 301Phone: 902-357-7225 or 7226
ST. PETERS
St. Peters Library Cap Site Cardigan Rd. Phone: 902-961-3415
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ST. TERESASt. Teresa Consolidated School CAP SitePhone: 902-961-7296
WOOD ISLANDSWood Islands Visitor Information Centre13054 Shore Rd., Junction 1/315/4902-962-7411
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS SITES
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVESummerside Wellness Centre Phone: 902-432-3505 Summerside City HallPhone: 902-432-1230
RED SANDS SHOREBorden Visitor Information Centre902-437-8570
Crapaud Cap site; 902-658-2788
CHARLOTTETOWNBeanz, University Ave; 902-892-8797
UPEI; 902-566-0585
Mavor’s BistroPhone: 902-628-6107Charlottetown Destination CentrePhone: 902-368-1864
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEWood Islands VIC (contact info above)902-962-7411
INTERNET CAFÉS
CHARLOTTETOWNSurf City Internet Café 379 University Ave., Charlottetown367-7873
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEPeeks & Perks Internet Café/Art Gallery295 Water St., Summerside; 436-3341
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVETrailside Café109 North Main St., Mount Stewart676-3130
Cardigan Internet Café4537 Wharf Rd., Cardigan, 583-2311
Higher Ground Café4720 TCH, Eldon, 659-2415
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PUBLIC LIBRARIES (most have Internet access)
www.islandlibraries.ca
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Abrams-Village Bibliothèque publique, 854-7268Alberton Public Library, 853-3049O’Leary Public Library, 859-8788Summerside Bibliothèque J-Henri Blanchard, 432-2748Summerside Kinsmen Microfilm Library, 888-8373Summerside Rotary Library, 436-7323Tignish Public Library, 882-7363Tyne Valley Public Library, 831-2928
GREEN GABLES SHORE
Hunter River Public Library, 964-2800Kensington Public Library, 836-3721
RED SANDS SHOREBorden-Carleton Public Library, 437-6492Breadalbane Public Library, 964-2520Crapaud Public Library, 658-2297Kinkora Public Library, 887-2172
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Cardigan Canada’s Smallest Library, 583-2020Georgetown Genevieve Soloman Memorial Library,652-2832Montague Public Library, 838-2928Morell Public Library, 961-3389Mount Stewart Public Library, 676-2050Murray Harbour Public Library, 962-3875Murray River Leona Giddings Memorial Library,962-2667Souris Public Library, 687-2157St. Peters Public Library, 961-3415
CHARLOTTETOWN and AREA
Business Resource Library, 800-668-1010Agriculture Library - Research Station, 566-6861Bibliothèque Dr. J. Edmund Arsenault, 368-6092Community Legal Information Ass’n, 800-240-9798; 892-0853Confederation Centre Public Library, 368-4642Geomatics Library, 368-5133Government Services Library, 368-4653Holland College Library Services, 566-9558Law Society of PEI Library, 566-1666Legal Information Library, 800-240-9798Bio/Food/Tech, 368-3548Robertson Library, 566-0343Veterans Affairs Canada Library, 368-0531Cornwall Public Library, 629-8415Stratford Public Library, 569-7441
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QUILTING RESOURCES
In addition, there are a number of fabric outlet shops that also sell sewing and quilting supplies.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEAlways in Stitches Quilting44 St. Catherine’s Road, Souris; 902-687-2361
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEQuilt GalleryO’Leary; 902-859-1888; 1-800-889-2606www.quiltgallerypei.com
CHARLOTTETOWNQuilting B and More199 Prince St; 902-628-1998www.quiltingb.ca
RED SANDS SHOREBargain Fabric OutletNorth Bedeque; 1-877-887-2189Open Mon-Sat 9-5; Fri 9-8
REAL ESTATE AGENTSPRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
75 St. Peters Rd., Charlottetown, C1A 5N7Phone: 902-368-8451 Website: www.peira.com
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVESUMMERSIDECentury 21-Northumberland Realty902-436-2265; 437-6100 Coldwell Banker/Parker Realty; 902-436-4663Re/Max Royal Harbourside Realty902-888-3600Royal LePage Country Estates; 902-436-9251
GREEN GABLES SHOREHUNTER RIVERColdwell Banker/Parker Realty - 566-4663KENSINGTONCentury 21-Northumberland Realty902-836-4222Coulson Realty Ltd; 902-836-3845
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREAAngel Realty; 902-388-1588APM Properties; 902-569-8400Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty902-367-4009Bell Realty PEI; 902-894-3948Blue Ocean Real Estate Inc; 902-394-1393Bluefield Realty; 902-394-0202Brewster Realty; 902-892-4416Century 21 Colonial Realty Inc;902-566-2121Coldwell Banker/Parker Realty Ltd 902-566-4663Confederation Realty; 902-892-5074
Exit Realty PEI; 902-892-7653First Commercial Realty & Investment Inc.902-314-9988Gold Key Realty Ltd; 902-894-4653Homelife PEI Realty; 902-892-4744Just Call Josie MacKenzie Realty Ltd.902-629-2006McMillan Real Estate; 902-394-4000Property Guys; 902-892-8920Re/Max Charlottetown Realty; 902-892-2000Realty Revolution; 902-393-8100Royal LePage Peters & Lank Realty Inc.902-892-5355Spud Isle Realty Inc; 902-566-9943
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMONTAGUEBrad Oliver Realty Inc; 902-838-4000Century 21-Colonial Realty; 838-2221Coldwell Banker/Parker Realty; 838-2888
BEACH POINTRed Soil Real Estate; 902-962-2050
RED SANDS SHORECENTRAL BEDEQUERealty Executives of PEIPhone: 902-887-2544
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONS IN PEIProvincial Command: 902-892-2161
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVESt. Anthony's Canadian Legion Br. 27 902-859-3404 BloomfieldEllerslie Canadian Legion Br. 22 902-831-2806 EllerslieMiscouche Canadian Legion Br. 18 902-436-9881 MiscoucheO'Leary Canadian Legion Br. 2 902-859-3301 O'LearySummerside Canadian Legion Br.5 902-436-2091 SummersideTignish Canadian Legion Br. 6 902-882-2011 TignishWellington Canadian Legion Br. 17 902-854-2444 Wellington
GREEN GABLES SHORELt. Col. E.W. Johnstone R.C.L. 902-836-3600 Kensington
RED SANDS SHOREBorden Canadian Legion Br. 10 902-855-2660 Borden-CarletonKingston Canadian Legion Br. 30 902-675-2023 New Haven
CHARLOTTETOWNCharlottetown Canadian Legion Br. 1 902-892-6022 Charlottetown
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEEldon Canadian Legion Br. 7 902-659-2629 EldonMontague Canadian Legion Br. 8 902-838-2351 MontagueSouris Canadian Legion Br. 3 902-687-2300 Souris
RV SERVICE, PARTS and REPAIRS
CHARLOTTETOWNJim Perry’s Auto Upholstery24 Thompson Dr., Charlottetown566-3250
Atlantic Equipment Repairs2 Bevan Crescent, Charlottetown628-1157
BJ’s Truck Centre502 Brackley Point Road566-4755
PEI Home and RV Centre86 Kensington Road, Charlottetown566-1440
RED SANDS SHORETravellers Rest RV CentreKelvin Grove836-3577
GREEN GABLES SHOREPine Acres RV Ltd.Rte. 2, Kensington836-4622
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEJohnston’s Tire Truck and Automotive Centre30 Greenwood Dr. Summerside436-4285
MacWilliams Service Centre/24 Hr. Towing116 Greenwood Dr., Summerside436-2366
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TARTANS AND WOOLENS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEBLOOMFIELDMacAusland's Woolen Mill Highway 2 Bloomfield, Ph. 902-859-3005Blankets, coloured & natural yarns made of100% pure virgin wool
SUMMERSIDEThe College of Piping - Celtic Gift Shop619 Water St. East, SummersidePhone: 902-436-5377 - Tartans
TIGNISHTignish Co-op285 Mall, Tignish, Ph. 902-882-2020Island-made wool & yarn
WELLINGTONWellington Co-opCommercial St., Ph. 902-854-2951Island-made wool & yarn
GREEN GABLES SHORENORTH RUSTICONorth Shore Island Traditions Past & Present Rug Shop7176 Rustic Rd. Rte 6, Ph.902-963-2453Woolens and rug hooking supplies
Rustico Bay Wool Sweater CompanyRte. 6 next to Fisherman’s WharfPhone: 902-963-3576Handmade woolen products and blankets
OYSTER BED BRIDGEThe PEI Sweater ShopJust off Rte. 6, Ph. 902-621-0185Woolen products
RED SANDS SHOREBREADALBANEStanley Pottery and Weaving3421 Route 26-Dixon Rd., Ph. 902-621-0316Weaving and spinning of silk, angora andalpaca
HAMPTONWoven Treasures16 Myers Rd.Open: Year round. Ph: 902-658-2500Placemats, table runners, coasters, wool lapblankets, scarves and golf towels
POWNALAlpaca Bay Farm780 Pownal Rd., Ph: 902-569-3665Knitted and woven alpaca products, yarn,and unique handmade alpaca jewellery
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREAKnit Pickers by Margaret McEachern566 Line Road, RR 2 Mayfield, Ph. 902-626-8284Merino wool sweaters and fashionaccessories, retail studio space
CORNWALLGlen Valley Custom Knits43 Bonavista Dr., Ph. 902-628-6365Handcrafted knitwear, yarns
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEALBION CROSSSpringwater FarmsRte. 4, Phone: 902-583-2840Handcrafted sheep’s wool knitwear
MURRAY RIVERSpit ‘N Image - Creator of Fine AlpacaKnitwear649 Dover Rd., Ph. 902-962-2031Handcrafted, organic alpaca knitwear
BELFASTBelfast Mini MillsRoute 207 Melville, Ph. 902-659-2202Sheep’s wool products of all kinds!
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TEA ROOMS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVESUMMERSIDEMiss Daisy’s Victorian Tea Room100 Summer Street902-436-8306
GREEN GABLES SHOREGRAND TRACADIEDalvay By The Sea Inn & RestaurantOff Rte. 2 East Prince Edward Island National ParkPhone: 902-672-2048www.dalvaybythesea.com
NEW LONDONBlue Winds Tea RoomOn Rte. 6, 500 m west of New LondonintersectionPhone: 902-886-2860
PARK CORNERShining Waters Tea Room Located on Rte. 20 at Anne of Green GablesMuseum at Silver BushPhone: 902-886-2884www.annesociety.org/anne
LONG RIVERThe Kitchen Witch Tea Room & CountryCrafts949 Long River RoadPhone:902-886-2092www.kitchenwitch.entreamisgroup.com
RED SANDS SHOREVICTORIAMrs. Proffit’s Tea RoomOrient HotelPhone: 902-658-2503www.theorienthotel.com
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREACHARLOTTETOWN FARMER’S MARKETLady Baker’s Tea Trolly100 Belvedere Avenue902-370-8327
WINSLOEGrandma’s Trailside Tea Room & Crafts545 Malpeque Road, Rte. [email protected]
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMOUNT STEWARTCrane’s Landing Tea RoomRte. 2, Mount StewartPhone: 902-676-2827
NORTH LAKE HARBOUREast-East Tea & Arts at Harbour LightsGuest House6434 Northside Road902-357-2127
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USED CLOTHING
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREARepeats, 95 Trans Canada Hwy.Ph: 902-892-0200Open year round.
The Children’s Exchange449 University Ave., Ph: 902-892-2505Open year round.Experienced children's clothing. New andused furniture (cribs, strollers, bathtubs, toys,etc.)
Value Village, Spring Park Plaza339 University Ave., Ph: 902-566-4084Open year round.
Nu Look Boutique, 224A Euston St.Ph: 902-894-3422Open year round: Mon.-Thurs. 10-6;
The Garment District9 Jordan Cres., 902-367-4044
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMONTAGUEThe Nearly New Shop, Main St.Ph: 902-838-2263Open year round.
SOURISSecond Time Around, Main St., Souris MallPh: 902-687-1715
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEBEDEQUEDress For Less, Ph: 902-887-2725
SUMMERSIDEFrenchy’s, 485 Granville St.Ph: 902-432-3843
HISTORY
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND - GENERAL HISTORY
Jacques Cartier is believed to have been the first of the early European explorers to have set footon the Island. Other European explorers, including John Cabot, may have sighted the Islandduring their visits to the East Coast of ‘present day’ Canada, but Cartier, who landed at CapeKildare, was the first white man to have left a record of having visited the Island. He described it as“The fairest island ‘tis possible to see,” but commented on the lack of harbours. Had Cartiercontinued around to the south or eastern shores, he would have found many fine harbours. He didencounter a few of the Indians who inhabited the Island, but found them to be extremely shy. Hisvisit was brief and he did not penetrate inland. Although Cartier took possession of the territory forFrance in 1534, it was not until 1720 that the first settlers arrived. These hardy souls were broughtto this part of the New World by Count St. Pierre. This first settlement was name Port-la-Joye(located across the harbour from present day Charlottetown).
Another man who left his print on the pages of the French Colonial days was Jean-Pierre Roma,who founded an ambitious settlement at Three Rivers (now Brudenell Point) in 1732. But hopes fora vast commercial empire, which he cherished, faded in the face of several crushing disasters,one of which was that some of his settlers were lured to other parts of the Island. Another majorset back was that his crops were destroyed by a plague of field mice, and as well, his largestvessel with all its cargo was lost at sea. The final blow in 1745 when the entire settlement waslooted and burned by a marauding band of New Englanders. Thirteen years of hard work weregone in a matter of hours but Roma and his family escaped into the forest and later moved toQuebec. Today the Roma historic site at Brudenell Point is open to the public, and recreates the efforts of this brave pioneer to found a new world for himself and his friends.
While parts of the force of New Englanders destroyed Three Rivers the remainder took Port LaJoie and burned it to the ground. The entire force then returned to Louisbourg in Nova Scotia. TheBritish controlled the Island until 1748, when it was returned to French settlers. In the next fewyears as British pressure against the Acadians increased there was a steady stream of Acadiansmigrating to the Island from Beaubassin on the Chignecto Peninula.
The stream became a torrent after the mass expulsion of the Acadians from the Annapolis Valleyof Nova Scotia in 1755, but the Island was only temporary refuge. In 1758 Louisbourg fell andLord Rollo with 500 men and four ships-of-war arrived to occupy the Island and transport theinhabitants to France. At Fort Amherst, a large square “redoubt” mounting 18 cannon was built.The garrison stationed at Port La Joie was left as an occupying force while several thousandAcadians were being taken to France.
This ended the French occupation. Uninhabited except for the few Acadians who had escapeddeportation along with some Micmac Indians, the island of St-John as it was now called attractedBritish colonizers. In 1763 the Island was annexed to Nova Scotia and thanks to the remarkableand persistent requests of the Earl of Egmont, it was given serious attention by the British Lords ofGovernment. The Lord of Egmont audaciously set before the British Lords of Trade a proposalthat he be granted the entire Island which he would rule absolutely as a feudality. It was rejectedon the grounds that such a system, although useful for defence and military discipline, was totallyinapplicable to an overseas colony where the encouragement of commerce and agriculture wasthe main consideration. Egmont continued to press his claim. His third brief had appointed to it along list of admirals, generals, peers, members of parliament and other notables who wished toshare the grant. Finally the Board of Trade recommended a survey of the Island and subsequentgrants of no more than 20,000 acres of land were given to Egmont and his nine children, as wellas to other petitioners.
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In 1764, Captain Samuel Holland, commissioned as Surveyor - General of British North AmericaNorth of the Potomac River, began his survey of Prince Edward Island. For two years, Holland,Canada’s first Surveyor-General, made headquarters at Holland’s Cove. It was here that a sonwas born to his French wife. St. John Jack, the name that the Hollands gave their baby, isbelieved to be the first child of British parentage born on PEI.
Holland’s survey, completed in 1765, was thorough. He proposed the locations of Charlottetown,Georgetown, and Princetown (whose towns were laid out in 1768 by Chief surveyor Charles Morrisof Nova Scotia). He made numerous observations of the climate, geography, and wildlife. He alsodivided the Island into counties, parishes, and townships. In 1765 Charlottetown, named afterQueen Charlotte the Consort of King George III, was founded and chosen as the capital.
In a lottery held in London in 1767, applicants for land grants drew 67 numbers and accordinglywere allotted the Townships surveyed by Holland. Thus the irksome “Land of Questions” with itsfamiliar features of absentee landlords, oppressive and dishonest land agents, and abusedtenants became the Island’s main domestic problem for more than 100 years. The Earl of Egmonthad died by this time and was not involved in the ensuing acrimony.
The land-owners petitioned the King to establish a separate government for the Island in 1769.Walter Patterson was appointed the first Governor of the newly established separate colony. Theexpenses for the government of the Island of St. John were an estimated $1,470.00 a year whichwas to be paid from the rents of landlords. It was in 1773 that the first House of Assembly met,passing 13 acts during its single session.
It was during this period that Scottish, Irish, and English groups crossed the stormy Atlantic Oceanin sailing vessels to build new homes in a new land. The most numerous of the early settlers werethe Scots who fled from oppression in their homeland. One of the earliest groups came withMacDonald of the Glanalandale in 1772 and settled at Scotchfort near Mt. Stewart. Then came800 hardy Scotsmen who followed Lord Selkirk to the New World. They settled near present dayEldon, and their descendants are prosperous farmers and fishermen in the area. Another earlygroup of settlers was the United Empire Loyalists who came from the United States after theAmerican War of Independence. The American Revolution had its repercussions inCharlottetown. Two American armed schooners sailed out to Marblehead to intercept a couple ofBritish ships bringing arms and supplies to Quebec. Instead of making the interception in the St.Lawrence River, the Americans took the easier course and raided Charlottetown. Landing partieswere met politely by the Honourable Philip Callbeck, the Attorney General and ChiefGovernmental authority of the Island in the absence of Governor Patterson. They took the SilverSeal of the Province (which was never recovered), the Governor’s Commission, silverware,household belongings, furniture and food supplies. They also drank all the liquor. Callbeck andWright, the Surveyor General, were taken away by the American Raiders to the headquarters ofthe Continental Army at Cambridge. General Washington immediately released the CabinetMinisters and severely reprimanded the commanders of the American vessels. Both commanderswere later dismissed from the service and deprived of their Master’s Certificates. No restitutionwas made for the plundered goods.
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St. John’s Island was named Prince Edward Island in 1799, in honour of Edward, Duke of Kent,the fourth son of George III. This ended the long prevalent confusion with the Island of St. John’s,Newfoundland, St. John on the Labrador Coast and St. John, New Brunswick. The first Assemblyhad suggested “New Ireland” as a name in 1780 but the British Government did not agree,suggesting instead New Guernsey or New Angelesea. The arrival of the Duke of Kent in Halifaxand his interest in the welfare and security of the Island made his name a popular choice.Although Prince Edward never visited the Island, the Assembly passed a local act naming theirIsland after him.
Prince Edward Island is sometimes referred to as the ‘Cradle of Confederation.” Thomas HeathHaviland, a Prince Edward Island Father of Confederation, would have been pleased at thereference, “It may yet be said,” he declared in Charlottetown in 1864, “that here in little PrinceEdward Island was that union formed which has produced one of the greatest nations on the faceof God’s Earth.” His ringing words recall the Charlottetown Conference of September 1, 1864, aconference to discuss a local union for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island,expanded under the influence of great political minds and the vision of a future nation tosomething much greater. From the Charlottetown Conference emerged the concept ofConfederation which was presented in 72 resolutions adopted at the Quebec Conference a monthlater and given reality by the British North America Act 1867.
Charles Tupper, William A. Henry, Robert D. Dicky, Jonathan McCully, and Adam G. Archibaldfrom Nova Scotia; Samuel Leonard Tilley, John M Johnson, John Hamilton Gray, William H.Steeves, and Edward B. Chandler from New Brunswick and Edward Palmer, W. H. Pope, JohnHamilton Gray, George Coles, and A. A. MacDonald from Prince Edward Island met in theColonial Building in Charlottetown. After receiving permission to attend, they had left for the Islandon board the government steam ship Queen Victoria. They arrived and invited the Canadians topresent their views. Representing Canada at the meeting were Sir John A. MacDonald, GeorgeBrown, William MacDougall, Thomas D’arcy McGee, Alexander Campbell, Alexander Galt, GeorgeF. Cartier, and Hector Langevin.
The idea of Confederation emerged from the Charlottetown Conference, but Prince Edward Islanddid not enter consideration. Disappointed because the Quebec Conference produced no hope ofsolving their “Land Questions,” and seeing no benefit in an union with provinces that wereseparated during winter by the ice-choked Northumberland Strait, the Islanders stayed out ofConfederation until 1873. Finally embarrassed by a railway costing approximately $25,000 a mile,and encouraged by Dominion Government undertakings to buy out the landlords, establish reliablecommunications across the Northumberland Strait and take over the costly railway, thegovernment of Prince Edward Island adopted union unanimously. Lord Dufferin, the CanadianGovernor-General, visited Charlottetown in 1873. He was greeted by an arch of welcome, reading,“Long courted, Won at Last.”
Today Prince Edward Island has capitalized upon its rich soil and temperate climate to develop anoteworthy agriculture industry. Prince Edward Island potatoes, dairy products, and livestock areknown throughout Canada. Fishing is still an important industry and the silver fox industryoriginated with Island fur breeders.
Compiled by Tourism PEI, May, 1996.
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HISTORICAL MILESTONES
c11,000 BP (Before Present) -- Glaciers retreat from Gulf of St Lawrence area. Evidence of firstpeople living on Prince Edward Island. The Island is connected to the mainland by a land bridgestretching roughly from West Cape to Point Prim.
c7500 BP (give or take a millennium or so) -- Rising sea levels submerge the land bridge.Northumberland Strait appears. PEI becomes an island.
1534 -- Island is "discovered" by Jacques Cartier. He describes it "The fairest land 'tis possible tosee. Full of fine meadows and trees." Later named Île St. Jean, it is claimed by France, whichgenerally ignores it for the next two centuries.
1720 -- After losing control of Acadia to the British, the French decide it is high time they settle inÎle St. Jean. They establish a capital at Port-la-Joye, just across the harbour from present-dayCharlottetown. Other major settlements include St. Pierre (near Morell), Trois Rivières (Brudenell)and Malpeque (eastern Prince county).
1745 -- A force of British and New England troops capture Île St. Jean, destroying Port-la-Joyeand Trois Rivières.
1748 -- Britain trades Île St. Jean back to France for a city in India.
1758 -- British troops capture the colony again and deport the population of French and Acadiansettlers -- close to 5000 people. A small number, fewer than 300, escape deportation.
1762 -- Charlottetown founded, named in honour of Charlotte, wife of King George III
1763 -- The Treaty of Paris ends the Seven Years War between France and Great Britain. Francecedes Quebec, Île St. Jean and Île Royale (Cape Breton) to Britain. For book keeping purposes,the latter two are annexed to Nova Scotia. The Island’s name changes to St. John’s Island.
1765 -- Charlottetown made capital
1767 -- Having been surveyed and divided into 67 lots of approximately 20,000 acres, the Island isgranted to a handful of private proprietors. In return for their land grants, the proprietors promise tobring out settlers and pay "quit rents" to support the government of the colony. Despite thispromise most, as a rule, don't.
1769 -- After intense lobbying by its proprietors, the Island is detached from the administration ofNova Scotia and given its own Governor and civil administration.
1773 -- Lacking a suitable chamber, the Legislature meets for the first time at the Crossed KeysTavern in Charlottetown. The tavern's doorkeeper is supposed to have quipped "This is a damnedqueer parliament." Queer or not, it is the second-oldest Legislature in Canada -- only NovaScotia's is older.
1775 -- Two American privateers raid the tiny settlement of Charlotte Town. Finding little of valueworth stealing (other than the colony's official seal, which is made of silver) they contentthemselves with kidnapping two government officials. The latter are returned, but the seal is neverseen again.
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1799 -- There are too many "St. Johns" (cities, rivers, colonies, etc) in the maritimes. So the Islanddecides to rename itself "Prince Edward," in honour of one of King George III's sons: Edward,Duke of Kent (and father of Queen Victoria). Ironically, the only time Prince Edward seems to havementioned the Island was when he recommended it be re-annexed to Nova Scotia.
1803 -- In the largest single colonization in Island history, 800 settlers from the Scottish highlandsland at Belfast. They are sponsored by Thomas Douglas, Lord Selkirk, who later founded the RedRiver settlement in Manitoba. By the mid-1800s, Scots represent over half our population, makingus the most "Scottish" province or state in North America.
1816 -- Islanders face their third hungry winter in a row. Between 1813 and 1815, plagues of miceattacked numerous settlements. This year will be nick-named "The Year Without Summer" as dustfrom an enormous volcanic eruption in the Pacific lowers temperatures -- and harvest yields --around the world.
1830 -- The Island's electorate doubles in size as full civil rights are extended to Roman Catholics.Catholicism was technically illegal in Great Britain and the Empire until 1829.
1834 -- Prince of Wales College, the Island’s first institution of higher education, is established inCharlottetown.
1838 -- The "Escheat" Party, led by William Cooper, wins control of the Legislature. ("Escheat"was the legal process where the Crown could repossess a land grant.) Escheaters demand GreatBritain revoke the land grants of 1767 and redistribute the land to tenant farmers. Authorities inLondon refuse to even meet with Cooper, and his Party collapses within a few years.
1846 -- Inventor Abraham Gesner unveils a new lamp fuel he calls "kerosene" at a Mechanics'Institute meeting in Charlottetown. It's the first public demonstration of kerosene in the world.
1847 -- Province House opens.
1851 -- Great Britain grants "Responsible Government." The Island will now be semi-independent-- responsible for everything but foreign trade and defence.
1852 -- The first submarine telegraph cable in North America (only the second in the world)connects Cape Traverse to Cape Tormentine.
1854 -- A "Reciprocity Treaty" comes into effect between the United States and Britain's NorthAmerican colonies. It's essentially a free trade treaty, and on the Island it fuels an economic boom.
1855 -- Charlottetown is incorporated as the Island's first city.
1864 -- Delegates arrive in Charlottetown to discuss the possibility of a political union of BritishNorth American colonies. After an initial burst of enthusiasm for the concept, Islanders decide notto participate.
1866 -- The Reciprocity Treaty lapses. Busy with rebuilding its country and economy after a CivilWar, the United States isn't interested in free trade. The Island economy booms on regardless. Afire devastates Charlottetown, 200 buildings burn.
1868 -- The best year ever for shipbuilding as 120 vessels are launched from Island shipyards.Between 1800 and 1880 we built close to 4000 vessels. Prince Edward Island now is one of the
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most active shipbuilding centres outside Great Britain - shipbuilding is the engine driving theeconomy.
1871 -- We decide we cannot face the future without a railroad, so we mortgage the province tobuild one. Costs quickly rise beyond what we can afford.
1874 --Lucy Maud Montgomery is born in Clinton, PEI.
1873 - Faced with a mounting railway debt, an unfinished railroad and the effects of a world-widetrade depression, the Island negotiates a deal to enter Confederation. We get: 6 seats in theHouse of Commons, 4 seats in the Senate, relief from the railway debt and cash ($800,000) to buyout the remaining large private estates. We give up our independence.
c1880 - The shipbuilding industry in Atlantic Canada collapses. The industry that had amounted tohalf the Island economy disappears in the course of a few years. Thousands of Islanders migrateto the "Boston States" to get work in factories and domestic service. Over the next 50 years, thepopulation will drop from 120,000 to 80,000.
1885 -- Dismayed that they still have to rely on iceboats for winter mail and passengertransportation, Islanders demand a fixed link to the mainland in the form of a railway tunnel.
1895 -- Robert Oulton and Charles Dalton become the first to successfully breed silver foxes incaptivity. They share their secrets and breeding stock with a small circle of associates and withinten years they become very wealthy. At the peak of the fox boom in 1912, individual pelts arefetching as much as $2,000. For almost 20 years the Island is the only source in the world forfarm-bred silver foxes.
1908 -- Anne of Green Gables is published.
1917 -- The Island's first ice-breaking car ferry, Prince Edward Island, begins service between thenew ports of Borden and Cape Tormentine. The vessel stays in service until 1968.
1919 -- Though there were a few loopholes in the law, automobiles were effectively banned fromIsland roads in 1908. Since 1917 communities had the right to vote whether to lift the ban on theirparticular stretch of road. This year the last closed road -- Tracadie to Mount Stewart -- is votedopen.
1922 -- Prince Edward Island becomes the second-last province in Canada to extend the vote towomen. Only Quebec, which waits until 1949, takes longer.
1924 -- With more automobiles coming over from the mainland, where they drive on the right handside of the road, PEI decides to join the rest of the continent. Newspapers are full of warnings thatwe are no longer to drive on the left.
1925 -- The Island's first radio station, CFCY, is licensed for broadcasting.
1937 --The Prince Edward Island National Park, which encompasses the north shore of the Gulf ofSt. Lawrence, is designated.
1941 -- Charlottetown native Carl Burke founded Maritime Central Airways. By the mid-1950s,MCA will be the 3rd largest passenger airline and the biggest air freight carrier in the country. In1963 he sells the airline to Eastern Provincial Airlines, which in the 1980s became part of
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Canadian Airlines.
1942 – -Lucy Maud Montgomery is buried in Cavendish
1947 -- MV Abegweit, the Island's most-beloved-ever car ferry is launched. A school holiday isdeclared and almost half the population of the province turns out to tour the boat.
1964 -- To celebrate the centennial of the Charlottetown Conference, the Fathers of ConfederationMemorial Building is opened. In 1973 the complex is renamed Confederation Centre.
1965 -- The musical Anne of Green Gables opens.
1969 -- A Comprehensive Development Plan, designed to slingshot the Island economy and itssociety into the modern age, is signed between Ottawa and Charlottetown. The effects of the Plan,good and bad, are still being felt. The University of Prince Edward Island is incorporated byprovincial legislation to create “a single, public, non-denominational institution of higher education.”
1972 --Anne of Green Gables is released as a five-part mini-series on BBC television. A secondadaption airs on CBC in 1985.
1988 -- Islanders vote by a margin of 60% to 40% in favour of exploring the possibilities of buildinga fixed link to the mainland. Half of those in favour, though, think that a tunnel is the only way to goand say later they would have voted against a bridge.
1989--The rail service is discontinued.
1992–-Islanders vote in a special plebiscite on the construction of a fixed crossing to the lsland. Amajority 59.4% said ‘yes’, while 40.6% said ‘no’.
1993 – -Catherine Sophia Callbeck is elected premier of PEI, becoming the first female premier inCanada. 1997 -- The Confederation Bridge opens for traffic.
1998 --Land on the western end of Greenwich Peninsula is added to the Prince Edward IslandNational Park.
2005 --A Wind Energy Institute, the first of its kind in Canada, is announced for Prince EdwardIsland.
2008 --Marks the 100 anniversary of the publication Anne of Green Gables.th
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PROVINCIAL HERITAGE PLACES RECOGNITION PROGRAM
There is a Provincial Heritage Places Recognition Program as well. This is administered throughthe provincial Heritage Places Protection Act.
There is information about this program here:http://www.gov.pe.ca/tourism/index.php3?number=1037412&lang=E and in this documenthttp://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/sites/tourismw/file/PEI%20PHPRP%20Guide%20web%202011.pdf There are 43 provincially designated heritage places, and 391 registered heritage places. Theseplaces can include residences, churches, schools, lighthouses, farm and fisheries buildings,roads/lanes, pioneer cemeteries, commercial buildings, government buildings, etc.
Not all recognized places would be open to public visiting (there are a number of privateresidences). Listings of the recognized places are included on our websitewww.peihistoricplaces.ca . This PEI site also includes historic places that are recognized by theCity of Charlottetown and the City of Summerside. In all, there are over 840 recognized heritageplaces in PEI to date. The PEI listings from peihistoricplaces.ca are also uploaded to a nationalwebsite: www.historicplaces.ca
Here is a list of the provincially designated heritage places, the location and date designated,(some are private residences, so not open to visitors):
St. Mary Church 1374 Hamilton Rd.,Rte 104, Indian River 1 Nov. 2011Souris Historic Lighthouse 134 Breakwater St. Souris 1 Nov. 2011West Point Lighthouse 364 Cedar Dunes Park Rd., West Point 1 Nov. 2011Farmer’s Bank of Rustico 2188 Church Rd., Anglo-Rustico 10 May 2011Barachois Inn 2193 Church Rd., Anglo-Rustico 10 May 2011McLean House Inn 16 Washington St., Souris 10 May 2011Souris Town Hall 75 Main St., Souris 10 May 2011St. James United Church West Covehead 18 Aug. 2010Bayfield-Jaynes Property 42 Owen Lane, Stratford 18 Aug. 2010LM Montgomery Birthplace 6461 Rte. 20, New London 18 Aug. 2010Acadian-Scottish Ancient Burial Ground Eldon 18 Dec. 20096 Howard Street Victoria 18 Dec. 2009St. Margaret of Scotland Pioneer Cemetery St. Margaret’s 21 Jul. 2009Bideford Parsonage Museum Ellerslie-Bideford 21 Jul. 2009The Grist Mill 4373 Rte. 13, Hunter River 8 Jan. 2009(former James Patterson Mill)Roy House 20259 Rte. 2, Hazel Grove 8 Jan. 2009(Bagnall Stone House)Ashford Cottage 1494 Freetown Rd., Freetown 15 May 2008Garden of the gulf Museum 564 Main St., Montague 10 Mar. 2008
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Government of Canada Building 289 Church St., Tignish 14 Mar. 2008Tignish Post OfficeThe Old Princetown Road Sections at Hazel Grove, South Granville 28 Oct. 2008Victoria Village Inn 22 Howard St., Victoria 18 Jan. 2007Victoria Community Hall and Playhouse Victoria 18 Jan. 2007Clifton United Church 19 Clifton Rd., Stratford 18 Jan. 2007Matthew and McLean Heritage Building 95 Main St., Souris 15 Aug. 2006Sir Andrew MacPhail Homestead Orwell 8 Mar. 2006The Goff House Woodville Mills 8 Mar. 2006Elmira Railway Museum Elmira 15 Dec. 2005(former Elmira Station)Orwell School Orwell 15 Dec. 2005Orwell Church Orwell 15 Dec. 2005(former St. Andrew’s United)The Cannery at Basin Head Fisheries Museum Kingsboro 15 Dec. 2005Princetown United Church Malpeque 9 May 2005D.E. Clarke’s General Store Orwell 1 June 2004Summerside Law Courts Summerside 18 May 2004Customs House Charlottetown 18 May 2004J. Angus MacLean Building Charlottetown 18 May 2004Honourable George Coles Building Charlottetown 18 May 2004Province House Charlottetown 18 May 2004Doucet House Rustico 5 Apr. 2004Alberton Courthouse (Museum) Alberton 3 Nov. 2003Atwell House Clyde River 13 Dec. 2001Green Park Port Hill 5 Dec. 2001Kings County Court House Georgetown 5 Dec. 2001Government House Charlottetown 28 Oct. 2001
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DESIGNATIONS OF NATIONAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE(Sites, Persons and Events)
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
ALBERTON
Alberton Court House
Mounted on the front of the Alberton Museum. The site of one of six circuit court houses erected in
the province’s small towns and villages following the passage of the County Courts Act in 1873.
The date of designation is 1980. Circuit court house, 1877
Discovery of Prince Edward Island
Located in Jacques Cartier Provincial Park. Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the landing
of Jacques Cartier on this island on June 30 and July 1534. "... all the said land is low and plaine,
and the fairest that may possibly be seen, full of goodly meadows and trees."
Pioneer Fox Farming 1880-1910
Commemorating the work of Robert T. Oulton and Charles Dalton, pioneers in breeding and
raising silver and black foxes in captivity; and also, James Gordon and Robert Tuplin, who later
assisted in perfecting the technique and in developing the industry. These men furnished a
foundation stock for other ranches in North America, Europe and Asia. Their successes
stimulated experiments in other types of fur-farming in Canada. Located in Alberton (Route 12,
town park on Main road).
LENNOX ISLAND
Mi’kmaq on Malpeque Bay
Traditional hunting, fishing and gathering for the Mi’kmaq. Located in Prince Country
LOWER BEDEQUE
James Colledge Pope
Merchant, shipbuilder, and statesman, thrice Premier of Prince Edward Island. He played a
significant role in the final negotiations that preceded Prince Edward Island’s entry into
Confederation. Minister of Marine and Fisheries for Canada. Born in Bedeque, June 11, 1826.
Died in Summerside May 18, 1885. Located Route 112, at the Howatt’s store.
MISCOUCHE
Ten Acadian National Conventions
Instrumental in establishing and asserting a national identity for the Acadian people (1881-1937).
SUMMERSIDE
Georgina Fane Pope
Mounted on the outside of the old Armoury in Summerside. Born in Charlottetown, Georgina Pope
trained and worked as a nurse in the United States before being selected in 1899 to superintend
Canada’s military nurses in the South African War. She was the first Canadian to receive the
Royal Red Cross, and in 1908, she became Canada’s first Nursing Matron, having charge of all
Canadian military nurses. Located at the Armoury Building, Summer Street, Summerside.
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Former Summerside Post Office
Located at Summerside Town Hall. Built from 1883-86, this structure was designed under the
direction of Thomas Fuller who served as Chief Architect of the Department of Public Works from
1881-86. This basic design was adapted to many small post offices across the country and came
to symbolize the federal presence throughout Canada.
GREEN GABLES SHORE
BRACKLEY BEACH
Shaw’s Hotel
Established in 1860, Shaw’s Hotel is Canada’s oldest family-operated inn. Four generations of
Shaws have carried on the tradition to present-day.
CAVENDISH
L.M. Montgomery’s Cavendish National Historic Site of Canada
This National Historic Site includes Green Gables Heritage Place and the Site of L.M.
Montgomery’s Cavendish Home at the MacNeill Homestead . Both are intimately associated with
Montgomery’s works. Separate site fees apply .
PEI National Park - Green Gables House
Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)
Author of Anne of Green Gables, this was the first in a series of novels which cast a romantic glow
over her native province and gained her international fame as the creator of "one of the most
loveable children in English fiction."
GRAND TRACADIE
Dalvay-By-The-Sea Hotel
Built between 1896 and 1899 by Alexander MacDonald of Cincinnati, Dalvay-By-The-Sea is a fine
example of a summer house in Queen Anne Revival style. This style was favoured for Canadian
domestic architecture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
KENSINGTONKensington Railway Station
In 1871 the colony of Prince Edward Island embarked upon the construction of a circuitous 147-milerailway covering a 120-mile distance between Georgetown and Alberton. The high cost of building the
line added substantially to the public debt and helped to persuade the colony to enter Confederationin 1873. The town of Kensington was among the numerous communities accommodated by the
Prince Edward Island Railway. The distinctive stone station, built in 1904 to replace an earlier framestructure, was designed by the Island architect Charles Chappel.
NEW GLASGOW
Hon. David Laird Founded the Charlottetown Patriot in 1859. Prince Edward Island legislator (1871-73), Member of
Parliament and Minister of the Interior (1873-76). He was the first resident Lieutenant Governor of theNorthwest Territories (1876-81) and negotiated the Blackfoot Treaty in 1877. He was named Indian
Commissioner for Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. Born in New Glasgow, 1833. Died inOttawa, 1914. It is on Rte.13.
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RUSTICOReverend Georges-Antoine Belcourt and Farmers Bank of Rustico (1864 - 1894)
Under the leadership of Rev. G.A. Belcourt, a former pioneer missionary in the West, his parishionerserected this building to house one of the first people’s banks in Canada. Chartered in 1864, and
directed by farmers and fishermen, it continued to operate until 1894 and foreshadowed thedevelopment of the Credit Union movement. The bank, by providing cheap credit, enabled the people
of this predominantly Acadian community to gain economic independence. It is located on the ChurchRoad, Rte. 234 North, adjacent to St. Augustine’s church in Rustico.
When visiting the Farmers’ Bank Museum in Rustico, the new addition to the site, “ The Doucet
House,” is among the most historic houses on Prince Edward Island. A dendrochronology reportprepared by Dr. Andre Robichaud of the Université de Moncton found that the structure was built on
or about the year 1768. It is certainly the oldest in the Rustico area and is most probably the oldestin the whole of the province.
SOUTH SHORE
BONSHAWStrathgartney Homestead
Reminder of the land tenure system that dominated political and social life on the island for over acentury. Strathgartney Homestead operated as an inn for many years.
CAPE TRAVERSE
First Submarine Telegraph in AmericaRte. 10: Commemorating the laying of the first substantial submarine cable in America. It extended
from Carleton Head, PEI to Cape Tormentine, NB. Laid by Frederick Newton Gisborne, MondayNovember 22, 1852.
Ice Boat Service
In Cape Traverse on Rte. 10. On December 19, 1827 a new mail service began from Cape Traverseacross the icy Northumberland Strait to Cape Tormentine, NB. The ice boat was small, sturdy and
fitted with runners so it could be used in water or on ice. Soon the ice boat became standardequipment for the service. With calculated daring, ice boat expeditioners conquered drifting ice and
sudden storms to bring passengers and mails safely to land. Until the first car ferry ice breaker beganduty in 1917, the Capes Ice Boat Service afforded the quickest and most reliable means of winter
communication between Prince Edward Island and the mainland.
CHARLOTTETOWNAll Souls’ Chapel
Located in St. Peter’s Cathedral. This chapel was designed by William Crithchlow Harris, Jr. and isa masterful example of High Victorian Gothic revival in Canada. It is a outstanding high Victorian
gothic chapel with mural; 1888.
Andrew Archibald MacDonald A Father of Confederation, he attended the Charlottetown and Quebec conferences of 1864 and on
the latter occasion, compiled notes which provided one of the few original sources of information onthat conference. Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island from 1884-1889 and a Senator from
1891-1912. Born in Brudenell Point, February 14, 1829. He died in Ottawa, March 21, 1912. He isburied in the People’s Cemetery. The grave is marked by the Government of Canada.
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Ardgowan - NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Mt. Edward Rd. and Palmers Lane. The former home of W.H. Pope, one of the Fathers ofConfederation. Now the headquarters for Parks Canada's District Office. The exterior has been
restored consistent with styles and materials of the 1850's. The interior has been renovated toprovide modern office accommodation. Open to visitors year round, the restored grounds feature
garden fashions from Pope's time.
Charlottetown City HallLocated on the corner of Kent and Queen Sts. Built in 1888, the Charlottetown City Hall is the oldestmunicipal hall in Prince Edward Island. Designed by Phillips and Chappell in the Romanesque Revivalstyle often favoured for 19th-century civic buildings.
Colonel John Hamilton Gray C.M.G.A Father of Confederation, he served with the Imperial Forces in India and Africa. He was Premier ofPrince Edward Island between 1863-1865. Born in Charlottetown, June 14, 1811. Died inCharlottetown, August 13, 1887. He is buried at the Sherwood Cemetery. The grave is marked by theGovernment of Canada. Located at the Province house in Charlottetown.
Confederation Centre of the ArtsAn outstanding example of a national institution dedicated to the performing arts. The Centre is hometo the Charlottetown Festival and Anne of Green Gables - The Musical based on the novel by L.TM
M. Montgomery. The designated date was 2003. Location at 145 Richmond St.
Dundas TerraceQueen Anne Revival Building, 1889.
Edward PalmerA Father of Confederation, Palmer was a delegate to the Charlottetown and Quebec conferences. Hewas a member of the legislature and of the Legislative Council from 1835-60 and 1860-73respectively. He was also the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of PEI from 1874-89. Born inCharlottetown, September 1, 1809. He died in Charlottetown November 3, 1889. He is buried at theSherwood Cemetery. The grave is marked by the Government of Canada.
Edward WhelanA Father of Confederation, journalist, orator and advocate of free land, free schools and responsiblegovernment. Born in County Mayo, Ireland 1824. He died in Charlottetown, December 10, 1867. Heis buried at the old St. Dunstan’s Cemetery on Longworth Ave. The grave is marked by theGovernment of Canada.
* PEI Fathers of Confederation plaques are located on the grounds of Province House at the rear(Grafton St. side).
FairholmLocated on Fitzroy St., close to the intersection with Prince St. This superb, picturesque villa is oneof the finest homes built in pre-Confederation Canada. Constructed about 1839 for politician andadministrator Thomas H. Haviland Sr. A rare example of early brick construction on the Island. Thehome has been restored and now operates as a Breakfast Inn.
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George ColesA Father of Confederation, thrice Premier of Prince Edward Island, (1851-54, 1855-59, 1867-69).Born Charlottetown, September 20, 1810; died in Charlottetown, August 21, 1875. He is buried at theSt. Peter’s Cemetery. The grave is marked by the Government of Canada.
Government House - Located on 1 Government Drive (VICTORIA PARK)In 1833-34 local contractors Isaac Smith, Henry Smith and Nathan Wright built Government House,a finely proportioned framed structure of neo-classical style as the official residence of the LieutenantGovernor of PEI. Before the attainment of Responsible Government in 1851, it served as the seat ofthe Colonial Executive power. Through the years this house has provided a setting of simple elegancefor the formal entertainment of the island community and its distinguished visitors.
Great George Street Historic District - NATIONAL HISTORIC SITEThe entire street scape, August 28, 1992 was designated a National Historic Site at the conclusionof the First Ministers Conference on the constitution. In 1864, the Fathers of Confederation attendingthe Charlottetown Conference landed on the wharf at the bottom of this street, and some of thedelegates stayed in the nearby Pavilion Hotel (a newly restored addition to the Inns on Great George).
Hughes Drug Store/Apothecaries HallOn December 24, 1810, Thomas Desbrisay Jr. opened an apothecary shop on this site. In 1874,George Hughes bought Apothecaries Hall and operated it under the title "Apothecaries Hall - HughesDrug Co. Ltd." The original building was replaced by the present brick structure in 1900. Mounted onthe corner of the building presently housing COWS Ice Cream on the corner of Queen/ Grafton St.
Prince Edward Island Becomes a Province of Canada (Provincial Administration Offices Grounds)
Cradled on the waves, this beautiful Island was successively named Abegweit, Île Saint-Jean, and
Prince Edward Island to denote Mi’kmaq, French and English regimes. Discovered and settled by the
French, it finally became a British colony in 1763. English, Scottish and Irish settlers joined the French
inhabitants to form a sturdy pioneer stock and to build primary industries of agriculture and fishing.
Considering the original terms of confederation unfavourable, Prince Edward Island did not join the
Dominion until July 1, 1873. Hon. James C. Pope was the first Premier.
Province House - NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Province House was completed in 1847, designed and built by local architect Isaac Smith to
accommodate the provincial legislature and administrative office. In September, 1864 it was the scene
of the first conference on colonial union. Delegates met to begin discussions which led to
Confederation in 1867. The building, a significant example of Canada's architectural heritage, was
restored by Parks Canada. The work was completed in 1983. It is open to the public. Located down
town Charlottetown.
Robert Harris (1849-1919) (CONFEDERATION CENTRE LIBRARY)
Born in Wales, Harris came to Prince Edward Island in 1856. Beginning his studies in Charlottetown,
he continued them in Boston, London, Paris, and Rome, before returning to Canada where he enjoyed
a long and distinguished career as painter and teacher. He was original member of the Royal
Academy of Canada and its President from 1890-1903. One of Canada's leading portrait painters.
He is best known for his painting of the Fathers of Confederation, but produced many other works,
conservative and academic, which reflect the taste of his age.
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSEUM & HERITAGE FOUNDATION
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES & SITES
Administrative Offices
3 Floor, Beaconsfield Historic Houserd
2 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1M6
Open Monday to Friday, all year
Phone: 902-368-6600
Provincial Collections: 368-6579
Curator of History and Editor of The Island Magazine: 368-6046
email: [email protected]
Website: www.peimuseum.com
On Facebook at: Prince Edward Island Museum & Heritage Foundation
Sites
Acadian Museum of PEI
Rte 2, Miscouche
Phone: 902-432-2880
Open all year
Admission charged
One of seven PEI Museum sites. Follow the odyssey of Island Acadians from 1720 to present at
the Acadian Museum of PEI. Discover treasures related to the Acadians’ 300-year presence in
our exhibitions on Prince Edward Island. View our highly rated video and marvel at the paintings
in the Galerie Claude Picard. Acadian genealogy resources are available for research.
Green Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House
Rte 12, Tyne Valley in Green Park Provincial Park
Phone: 902-831-7947/902-368-6600 (off season)
Seasonal Site - Open June to September
Admission Charged
One of seven PEI Museum sites, Green Park Shipbuilding Museum allows you step back in time
and relive the glory days of Prince Edward Island’s shipbuilding industry through video and
interpretive displays. Visit historic Yeo House, the restored home of James Yeo Jr., once
considered to be the richest and most influential man in the colony.
Eptek Art & Culture Centre
130 Harbour Drive, Summerside
Phone: 902-888-8373
Open All Year
Admission by Donation
One of seven PEI Museum sites, Eptek Centre offers a diverse array of exhibits and programs
featuring heritage, visual art and crafts. Exhibits of local and national interest provide glimpses
into the rich PEI culture that Islanders and visitors are sure to enjoy.
Beaconsfield Historic House
2 Kent Street, Charlottetown
Phone: 902-368-6603
Open All Year - Admission Charged
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One of seven PEI Museum sites, Beaconsfield Historic House was built in 1877 for wealthy
shipbuilder and merchant, James Peake. Today, Beaconsfield stands as a wonderful example of
Victorian elegance with a fascinating story to tell, with book store on site. Open year round for
tours, Beaconsfield hosts a variety of lectures, concerts, and theatre performances in its Carriage
House.
Orwell Corner Historic Village
98 MacPhail Park Road, Orwell
Phone: 902-651-8515 or 902-651-8513
Seasonal Site: Open May to October
Admission Charged
One of seven PEI museum sites. Orwell Corner Historic Village re-creates the atmosphere and
charm of a small, original 1980's Island village. Daily summer children’s programming includes,
candle and ice cream making. Visit Clark’s General Store, the agricultural museum, one-room
schoolhouse and the blacksmith shop. See the farm animals and enjoy lunch in our tea room.
Come Wednesday evenings for our celebrated ceilidhs.
Elmira Railway Museum - 457 Elmira Road, Rte 16A, Elmira
Phone: 902-357-7234/902-368-6600 (off season)
Seasonal Site, Open June to September
Admission Charged
One of seven PEI Museum sites. Elmira tells the story of railroading on the Island through photos,
maps, artifacts and the recreated station master’s office. Take a ride on the PEI Miniature Railway
and see on of Atlantic Canada’s largest model train collections. Visit our CN trolley, speeder and
historic caboose.
Basin Head Fisheries Museum - 336 Basin Head Road, Rte 16, Kingsboro
Phone: 902-357-7233 / 902-368-6600 (off season)
Seasonal Site: Open June to September
Admission Charged
One of seven PEI Museum sites, Basin Head Fisheries Museum overlooks the Northumberland
Strait and the magnificent white “Singing Sands” beach. The story of PEI’s inshore fishery is told,
with displays, exhibits and dioramas and the Cannery.
Sir Louis Henry Davies (1845-1924)
Located on the outside of the courthouse which bears his name on Water St. Born in
Charlottetown. A member of the Legislative Assembly from 1872-79 (premier for the last three
years of that period). Member of the House of Commons from 1882-1901 and Minister of Marine
and Fisheries in 1896. He was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1901 and became Chief Justice
in 1918. Located on 42 Water Street in Charlottetown.
Sir Joseph Pope, K.C.M.G., C.V.D. (PROVINCE HOUSE)
Private Secretary to Sir John A. MacDonald (1882-1891), Assistant Clerk to the Privy Council and
Under Secretary of State for Canada (1896-1926). He was knighted in 1912. Born in
Charlottetown, August 16, 1854. Died in Ottawa December 2, 1926.
Sir Robert Falconer, K.C.M.G.
Located at the Robertson Library, UPEI. Educator, writer, lecturer and Principal of Pine Hill
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College, Halifax, 1904-1907. President of the University of Toronto, 1907-1932. Author of many
books and articles on educational and public questions. He became president of the Royal Society
of Canada in 1932. Born in Charlottetown, February 10, 1867. Died in Toronto, November 5, 1943.
St. Dunstan’s Basilica
An excellent example of the High Victorian Gothic style in Canadian architecture. Erected between
1897 and 1907, it was consecrated and elevated to the status of a basilica in 1929. St. Dunstan’s
is the spiritual centre of the Catholicism in PEI. It was designated in 1990. It is located on Great
George Street.
Survey of the Gulf and River of St. Lawrence
Captain Henry W. Bayfield produced the first accurate charts, 1827-56.
The Land Tenure Question
Located at the Brighton Compound. Land dominated Island politics for over a century. In 1767, the
British government granted the Island into 67 lots to 100 proprietors. Over time, leasehold tenures
disappeared with the sale of land and estates to tenants and the government. This was required
by law after 1875. The Brighton Powder Magazine was built in 1866, when troops were stationed
here to quash the Tenant’s League.
Thomas Heath Haviland
A Father of Confederation, he was a delegate to the Quebec conference of 1864 and was one of
the three who, in 1873, arranged for the entry of Prince Edward Island into Confederation. A
Senator from 1873-79, and Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island from 1879-84. He was
born in Charlottetown, November 13, 1822. Died in Charlottetown September 11, 1895. He is
buried at the St. Peter’s Cemetery. The grave is marked by the Government of Canada.
William Henry Pope
A Father of Confederation, legislator, journalist, and judge of Prince County court 1873-1879. Born
in Bedeque, May 29, 1825. He died in Summerside, October 7, 1879. He is buried in the St.
John’s Anglican Cemetery in St. Eleanors. The grave is marked by the Government of Canada.
Located at the St. John’s Anglican Cemetery.
DESABLEFranklin Knight LaneBorn in DeSable, PEI July 15, 1864. Rose to eminence in the United States of America. InterState Commerce Commissioner, 1906-1913. Secretary of the Interior, 1913-1920. Died inRochester, Minnesota, May 18, 1921. Route 19.
FREETOWNJacob Gould SchurmanEducationalist, author, ambassador and professor at Acadia, Dalhousie and Cornell University1892-1921. He was President of the first United States Philippine Commission. He was theUnited States Minister to Greece, Montenegro and China and ambassador to Germany. Born inFreetown, PEI May 22, 1854. He died in New York, in late August 1942. It is location at theCemetery entrance in Freetown.
HOLLAND COVE (ROCKY POINT)First Organized Land SurveyFollowing the Treaty of Paris, the British Government ordered a systematic survey of itspossessions in North America. Captain Samuel Holland was placed in charge of the District North
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of the Potomac and because of the importance of the fisheries, was instructed to begin with PrinceEdward Island in October 1764. He established his headquarters at Holland Cove and completedhis survey of the Island in 1765. He divided the Island into 67 lots and reserved land for town sites.
NORTH TRYON
Tryon United ChurchBuilt in 1881 and designed by William Critchlow Harris, one of PEI’s most distinguished architects.
Its simple but bold forms, including the prominent steep roof, low walls with buttresses andpicturesque tower place it within the High Victorian phase of the Gothic Revival.
ROCKY POINT
Port-la-Joye – Fort Amherst NATIONAL HISTORIC SITELocated off Rte. 19. A traditional gathering place for Mi'kmaq for thousands of years, this is also
the site of Port-la-Joye, the first permanent European settlement on what was then called IsleSaint-Jean. It was established in 1720 and was the site of the French colonial capital of the Island.
Fort Amherst was built by the British in 1758 immediately after the capitulation of the Island by theFrench to the British and the ensuing Deportation of the French and Acadians to France. Only the
"earthworks" of the British fort remain as a visual reminder of the 18th century occupation of thesite. There are extensive walking trails, including the Old Harbour Path, which accented with
interpretive panels and the Monument of the Acadian Odyssey. Bring a picnic and enjoy the bestview of Charlottetown Harbour! Knowledgeable Parks Canada guides, an orientation slide show
and informative exhibits are located in the Visitor Reception Centre. Guided tours are available.The Visitor Reception Centre is open in July and August and the grounds are open year-round.
Follow Route 1, the Trans-Canada Highway west from Charlottetown to Cornwall. Follow route 19
for approximately 15 km.
Walter Patterson 1742-1789Fort Amherst Visitor Centre. Patterson, appointed first Governor of St. John's Island (PEI) in 1769,
led a controversial career during which time land title disputes and factional conflict slowed theinitial attempts to populate and develop the now-British colony. Following the completion of
Samuel Holland's survey, a Great Lottery was held in London, England and the 67 lots weregranted. Despite the challenges encountered, Patterson did establish a government and further
attempted to bring about benefits to the tenant farmers' situation, which was met with significantopposition. He ceded office in 1787 and later died in England.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
BRUDENELL POINTRoma at Three Rivers
Here in 1732 Jean Pierre Roma founded a base for control of the Gulf fisheries and for trade withFrance, Quebec, and the West Indies. His establishment was destroyed after the fall of
Louisbourg in 1745. Route 319, at the junction of the Montague and Brudenell River.
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ELDON
The Selkirk SettlementFounded by Thomas Douglas, Fifth Earl of Selkirk, 800 settlers arrived here in 1803 aboard the
Polly, Dykes and Oughton. Together with earlier immigrants from the Highlands and Hebrides, theSelkirk Settlers established an enduring Scottish tradition in Prince Edward Island.
ORWELL
Sir Andrew MacPhailLocated at the Sir Andrew MacPhail Homestead. A distinguished doctor and writer, he served as
the first professor of the history of medicine at McGill University (1907-37). He was knighted for hisservices with the Canadian Army Medical Corp of which he wrote the history (1925). Born in
Orwell, November 24, 1864. Died in Montreal, September 23, 1938. Located in Orwell on 269MacPhail Park Road.
ST ANDREWS
Bishop A.B. MacEachernAngus Bernard MacEachern, a pioneer missionary was born in 1759. He immigrated from
Scotland in 1790. For 45 years he ministered zealously to the people of PEI, the MagdalenIslands, and to large sections of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Appointed Suffragan to the
Bishop of Quebec in 1819, he became in 1829 the first Bishop of Charlottetown with jurisdictionover PEI, New Brunswick, and the Magdalen Islands. He founded the Island's first institution of
higher learning at St. Andrews in 1831. This distinguished ecclesiastical and civil leader died in1835. Located on Route 2.
SOURCE: Parks Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage
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HISTORIC CHURCHES
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
ELLERSLIESt. John’s Anglican Church
Completed in 1899, this church was designed by local architect Harry Williams, with theassistance of Edward England.
GRAND RIVER
St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic ChurchCompleted in 1844, this English Gothic Style church was renovated extensively in 1890 under the
direction of Island architect William Harris.
KILDARE CAPESChrist Church Anglican
This church was moved from Montrose following a fire in 1923 which destroyed the original churchbuilt on the site in 1866.
MISCOUCHE
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic ChurchCompleted in 1892, a High Victorian Gothic Revival building with eighty-five foot twin spires.
MONT CARMEL
Notre-Dame de Mont Carmel Roman Catholic ChurchA brick church built in 1899.
ST. ELEANORS
St. John’s AnglicanBuilt by local builder George Tanton and completed in 1842. A neo-Gothic English parish church.
SUMMERSIDE
St. Mary’s AnglicanBuilt in 1907 of brick and designed by architect George Baker.
TIGNISH
St. Simon and St. Jude Roman Catholic ChurchBuilt in 1860 and designed by New York architect P. C. Keely and his assistant Owen Hammill. A
brick church, one feature of note is the tracker action organ built for the church by Louis Mitchell ofMontreal, and installed in 1882.
GREEN GABLES SHORE
INDIAN RIVERSt. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
Completed in 1902, this church in the French Gothic Style was designed by Island architectWilliam Harris. It is the largest wood church in Prince Edward Island.
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MALPEQUE
Princetown United ChurchCompleted in 1870, this church is one of the finest examples of Carpenter-Gothic church
architecture on Prince Edward Island.
RUSTICOSt. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church
Completed in 1838 and built by local Acadian carpenters under the supervision of Bishop BernardDonald MacDonald.
SPRINGBROOK
Geddie Memorial Church (Presbyterian)Built in 1836-37 by James Clark, this is one of Prince Edward Island’s most historic and well
preserved churches.
TRACADIE CROSSSt. Bonaventure’s Roman Catholic Church
Built in 1903 and designed in neo-Gothic Style by Quebec architect R. P. Lemay.
WEST COVEHEADSt. James United Church
Built in the early 1830's, this church represents one of the earliest Presbyterian congregations onPrince Edward Island.
WINSLOE SOUTH
South Winsloe United ChurchBuilt in 1880 by Henry and Thomas Ford of Glasgow Road. It is one of the earliest brick churches
in Prince Edward Island.
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREAAll Soul’s Chapel, St. Peter’s Cathedral
Completed in 1894, this chapel addition to St. Peter’s Cathedral was designed by Island architectWilliam Harris and is built entirely of rust-red Island sandstone in the High Victorian Gothic Revival
Style. The chapel contains paintings by renowned Canadian painter Robert Harris, brother of thearchitect.
Central Christian Church
Built in 1900, this church has a round Château Style tower.
St. Dunstan's BasilicaCompleted in 1919 , this church was re-built by architect John Hunter in the Flamboyant Gothic
Revival Style in the form of a Gothic Cross. It replaced the cathedral on the site which wasdestroyed by fire in 1913.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Completed in 1896, this church of Island sandstone designed by William Harris is located near thesite of the first Anglican parish in Prince Edward Island. The design is French Gothic Revival Style.
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RED SANDS SHORE
CUMBERLANDSt. Martin’s Roman Catholic Church
Completed in 1868 and designed by architect John Corbett, this is one of the smallest stonechurches in Eastern Canada.
DESABLE
Free Church of ScotlandBuilt in 1855 for Reverend Donald McDonald, a missionary for the Church of Scotland.
KINKORA
St. Malachy’s Roman Catholic ChurchBuilt in 1899 and designed by architect William Harris in the French Gothic Style.
MILTON
St. John’s Anglican ChurchBuilt in 1898 and designed by architect William Harris in the French Gothic Revival Style.
STRATFORD
First Baptist Church (Crossroads Christian)Completed in 1839, this church is simple neo-Classic form.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
BELFASTSt. John's Presbyterian Church
Completed in 1826, this church was designed by Robert Jones and built by the Selkirk settlerswho had immigrated from Scotland in 1803.
CARDIGAN BRIDGE
All Saints’ Roman Catholic ChurchCompleted in 1874, this church is French Gothic Revival Style.
EAST POINT
East Point United Baptist ChurchBuilt in 1903 in the Akron plan, this church shows an intricate shingle pattern above the front
window.
FORT AUGUSTUSSt. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church
Completed in 1903, this church was designed by Island architect William Harris in the GothicRevival Style.
GEORGETOWN
Holy Trinity Anglican ChurchCompleted in 1842, this church is typical of early Anglican churches in the Maritimes.
JOHNSTONS RIVER
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic ChurchBuilt in 1916 and designed by architects Chappel and Hunter in the Spanish Revival Style.
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LITTLE SANDSLittle Sands United Church Built in 1898 under the direction of D. J. MacLean.
MONTAGUE
Church of ChristBuilt in 1876 by an association of independent Baptist congregations.
SOURIS
St. Mary's ChurchCompleted in 1902-03 this church, built to a design of William Harris is built almost entirely of
Island sandstone and is one of the largest in Prince Edward Island.
STURGEON St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church
Built in 1888, this church was designed by Island architect William Harris and is constructedprimarily of Island sandstone.
VERNON RIVER
St. Joachim’s Roman Catholic Church - This impressive brick church was built in 1877.
The churches mentioned here represent a selection of churches of historical significance onPrince Edward Island. The source of this information, The Historical Churches of Prince Edward
Island, by H. M. Scott Smith contains detailed descriptions of most of these churches, and isavailable for sale at some Island bookstores and shops.
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LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERYThe Island's Most Famous Author
Born at Clinton Corner, PEI, on November 30, 1874, Lucy Maud Montgomery was brought up in
Cavendish . Her natural and cultural surroundings inspired her early efforts at prose and poetry. Oneof her poems was published in a local newspaper when she was 15 and this encouraged her to
continue with her writing efforts.
She left Prince of Wales College in 1894 and taught school for a year before attending DalhousieUniversity in Halifax for the next two years. More teaching on the Island was followed by a year in
Halifax as a columnist for the Daily Echo. In 1898 , her grandfather Macneill passed away and shereturned to Cavendish to live with and to help out her grandmother . She lived at home for the next
13 years. In 1904-06 she wrote Anne of Green Gables. It was rejected by five publishers in two years.After a period of time, she sent it to Page and Co. in Boston, and it appeared in 1908. The book and
its author became an overnight sensation.
In 1911, Montgomery married Rev. Ewan MacDonald, and moved to Ontario first to Leaksdale, then
to Norval and finally Toronto until her death in 1942. Although she never again lived on PEI, shevisited often. All but one of her 21 novels were set on PEI. “The Blue Castle “was set in Ontario.
Although she wrote 21 novels and collections of stories and one volume of poetry, it is for Anne of
Green Gables that she is remembered. It has been translated into 15 different languages and put onfilm. Its story, inspired by the land, sea and people around her, has in turn imparted an image of
Prince Edward Island that draws 140,000 people annually from around the world to Green Gables,the farm which inspired the setting for the novel.
Montgomery’s Emily series of books has gained recognition through the CBC television series Emilyof New Moon, first aired in January, 1998. The musical Emily followed with the world premiere onTM
the mainstage at the Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown in June, 1999. Montgomerycharacterized the Emily series as being “the most autobiographical” of all of her writings.
Further information on L. M. Montgomery and her work can be found on the following websites:
www.gentleisland.com
www.confederationcentre.comwww.Lmmontgomery.ca
www.annesociety.org/ www.lmmconfederationcentre.com
www.pc.gc.ca/greengables
“The Bend in the Road” CD-ROM is available through the L. M. Montgomery Institute andcontains insights into the world and works of Montgomery.
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BOOKS OF LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY
FICTION:The Anne series dealt with two different stages in Anne's life. The first four books were about Anne
before she was married and the last four books were after Anne was married.1. Anne of Green Gables
2. Anne of Avonlea3. Anne of the Island
4. Anne of Windy Poplars5. Anne's House of Dreams
6. Anne of Ingleside7. Rainbow Valley
8. Rilla of Ingleside
Even though L.M. Montgomery is best known for the Anne series, she had other series which are justas enchanting as the Anne series. According to L.M. Montgomery the Emily series is "the most
autobiographical" of all of her series.1. Emily of New Moon
2. Emily of Climbs3. Emily's Quest
The Pat series has the character which Lucy Maud claims "I put more of myself into Pat than in any
other character."1. Pat of Silver Bush
2. Mistress Pat
Montgomery’s favourite book was, The Story Girl. There are two books in this series:1. The Story Girl
2. The Golden Road
L.M. Montgomery also wrote a series of short stories that have a main theme or heroine.1. Chronicles of Avonlea
2. Further Chronicles of Avonlea
She also wrote novels which were not part of a series.1. Jane of Lantern Hill
2. Blue Castle3. A Tangled Web
4. Kilmeny of the Orchard5. Magic for Marigold
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NON-FICTION:
1. Courageous Women
AUTOBIOGRAPHY:1. The Alpine Path
SHORT STORIES:
1. The Road to Yesterday2. The Doctor’s Sweetheart, and Other Stories
3. Akin To Anne: Tales of Other Orphans4. Along the Shore: Tales by the Sea
5. Among the Shadows6. After Many Days
7. Against the Odds: Tales of Achievement8. At the Altar: Matrimonial Tales
POETRY:
1. The Watchman, and Other Poems2. Poetry of Lucy Maud Montgomery
BIOGRAPHIES:
The following biographies have been written about Lucy Maud Montgomery:1. The Wheel of Things By Mollie Gillen
2. Lucy Maud Montgomery, The Canadian Series By Mollie Gillen3. The Years Before Anne By Francis W.P Bolger
4. The Story of L.M. Montgomery By Hilda M. Ridley5. Kindred Spirit: A Biography of L. M. Montgomery By Catherine M. Andronik
6. Maud: The Intimate Life of L. M. Montgomery By Irene Gammel7. L. M. Montgomery By Genevieve Wiggins
8. L. M. Montgomery as Mrs. Ewan MacDonald By St.Paul’s Presbyterianof the Leaksdale Manse 1911-1926 Leaksdale Women’s Assn.
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JOURNALS AND CORRESPONDENCEThe Selected Journals of L. M. Montgomery are also in print, edited by Mary Rubio and Elizabeth
Waterston.
Actual letters she wrote to her two men friends have also been published. She wrote to EphriamWeber who lived in Alberta and George MacMillan from Scotland.
1. The Green Gables Letters: from L. M. Montgomery to Ephraim Weber2. My Dear Mr. M: Letters to G. B. MacMillan, By F.W.P. Bolger
3. L.M. Montgomery’s letters to Ephraim Weber, 1916-1941
CRITICISMS AND INTERPRETATION1. A Life and its Mirrors: A Feminist Reading of L. M. Montgomery
By Gabriella Ahmansson2. Spirit of Place: Lucy Maud Montgomery and Prince Edward Island
Prepared F.W.P. Bolger3. L.M. Montgomery on the Red Road to Reconstruction: A Survey of Her Novels
By Sylvia Du Vernet4. L. M. Montgomery and the Mystery of Muskoka By Sylvia Du Vernet
5. Minding the Spirit: Theosophic Thoughts ConcerningL. M. Montgomery By Sylvia Du Vernet
6. The Fragrance of Sweetgrass: L. M. Montgomery’sHeroines and the Pursuit of Romance By Elizabeth Epperly
7. Such a Simple Little Tale Edited by Mavis Reimer8. HarvestingThistles: L.M.Montgomery’s Textual Garden Edited by Mario Rubi
9. Kindling Spirit By Elizabeth Waterston10. Making Avonlea: L.M Montgomery and popular culture By Irene Gammel
11. L.M Montgomery and Canadian culture By Irene Gammel, Elizabeth Epperly
12. Though Lover’s Lane: L.M. Montgomery’s photography and visual imagination By Elizabeth Epperly
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
1. Lucy Maud Montgomery: A Preliminary Bibliography By Ruth Weber Russell,www.lmmresearch.org/bibliography D.W. Russell
Rea WilmshurstTEACHER’S GUIDE:
1. Companions to Literature: Teacher’s Guide Anne of Green Gables By Lars Thompson
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LIBRARY PUBLICATIONS
Books are available at Beaconsfield Historic House, 2 Kent St., Charlottetown, C1A 1M6. Phone:
902-368-6608.
MUSEUM PUBLICATIONSA Lobster Tale: The Lobster Fishery of PEI 2.00
A Thousand Young Men: PEI Militia 29.95Abegweit Dynasty 17.50
Country Churchyards 9.35Down at the Shore: History of Summerside 4.95
Gaslights, Epidemics & Vagabond Cows (Victorian Ch’town) 4.95Getting the Lights 9.95
History of St. Dunstan’s 50.00Life of the Party: A history of the Liberal Party 5.00
PEI Architects - WC Harris (Booklet) 2.00PEI Architects - Isaac Smith (Booklet) 5.00
PEI Architects - Edward Sterling Blanchard (Booklet) 5.00LANDSCAPES OF Confederation - Charlottetown 1864 24.95
THE ISLAND MAGAZINE
Current Issue5.50
Back Issues* (#4 & #5 - out of print)5.50
Here is a list of books on History & Culture across Prince Edward Island. (Many of these books
are available at the Acadian Museum of PEI located in Miscouche 902-432-2880).
ACADIAN HISTORY & CULTUREAcadian Cuisine
Acadian Folk Art of PEIAcadian Legends, Folktales and Songs
Des Trésors AcadienHistoire de la Société de Saint-Thomas d’Aquin
Historical Guidebook of the Évangéline RégionJean Pierre Roma
L'Île du contentementLa Petite Histoire de Papa
Le Guide Historique de la Région ÉvangélineLe Mouvement Coopératif:
Les Remèdes de Grand MèrePar un dimanche au soir
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BIOGRAPHIES, DIARIES, FOLKLORE, HISTORY & REFERENCE
A Light in the Field: Historic Buildings of Rural PEIA Century on Spring Street: Wanda Lefurgey Wyatt
A Good Time Was Had By AllA Long Way From the Road
Along Lot Seven ShoreAn Island Christmas Reader
Bonshaw Hills (Stories and Reflections)Charlottetown Photographs
Charlottetown - Places of Historic InterestChasing A Dream (Islanders in the Klondike)
Col. John Hamilton Gray and Inkerman HouseClose to the Folks
Close to the HeartDictionary of PEI English
Drive Dull Care Away: Folksongs from PEIFather Staff: Remembering George Stavert Tanton
Forward in Faith (UPEI School of Nursing)Ghost Stories and Legends
Hell Upon Earth (World War I)Historic Houses of Prince Edward Island
Historic Churches of Prince Edward IslandHistory of Alumnae of PEI School of Nursing
History of Dunstaffnage SchoolIsland Churches - Summerside & Prince County
MF Schurman Company Limited of PEIMicmac Legends
O'Leary's Two, (2 brothers, Bishops of Charlottetown)Out of Thin Air: The Story of CFCY
PEI SayingsPhoto Historica - PEI Tignish ÎPE
Prescription For a Full LifeSea Over Bow
Shipwrecks and Seafaring TalesStream Out of Lebanon
The Mi’kmaqThe Prince Edward Island Music Series, Vol. 2
Them TimesVictorian Gingerbread Trim (Kerras Jeffrey Woodworking)
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COMMUNITY & CHURCH HISTORIES AND GENEALOGY
Deoradh: The Dewars-Storytellers & Relic KeepersFrom England to PEI (English settlers’ death & obituary notices
in Island Newspapers 1835-1910; also tombstone transcriptions)Gathered by the River: The Story of the West River
Seminary and Theological Hall, 1648 - 1858History of St. Mark' Presbyterian Church
Pathways to the Present - Hamilton PEIParish of Port Hill
Presbyterianism In SummersideRemember Yesterday: A History of North Tryon
Success on the Edge: (Tignish)Your Clan Heritage (Available Names: MacPherson, Morrison, Johnston, MacIntyre)
MAPS
Bird’s Eye View of Charlottetown
Lighthouses and ShipwrecksOld Mills of PEI
Oldest Houses in CharlottetownShipwrecks and Pioneer Cemeteries
(Postage and handling applied to all mail orders. GST must be added to all Canadian orders
for books. HST must be added to all Canadian orders for maps, tapes and CDs).
Please note that inventory is subject to change.
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GENEALOGY
For persons interested in researching their family trees, genealogical records are available atthe following locations:
CHARLOTTETOWNPUBLIC ARCHIVESColes Building (next to Province House), 175 Richmond St., Box 1000, Charlottetown, C1A 7M4Phone: 902-368-4290; Fax: 902-368-6327Email: [email protected] Website: www.edu.pe.ca/paro/This location is the headquarters for genealogical research and consequently has the mostextensive province-wide records available.
The ESTATES SECTION OF THE SUPREME COURTBox 2000, Charlottetown, C1A 7N8Phone: 902-368-6004; Fax: 902-368-0266Located in the Law Courts building at 42 Water St.This office holds wills and administration records from the late 1700s until the present.
CONFEDERATION CENTRE PUBLIC LIBRARYBox 7000, Charlottetown, C1A 8G8Phone: 902-368-4642; Fax: 902-368-4652Email: [email protected] Website: www.library.pe.ca/libraryfinderindex.aspContains local, community and family histories.
ROBERTSON LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND550 University Ave., Charlottetown, C1A 4P3Phone: 902-566-0343; Fax: 902-628-4305Website: www.upei.ca/~library/Various newspapers on microfilm. Biographical information available. Borrowers are required tohave a UPEI identification card (available at a cost of $10).
ALBERTONThe ALBERTON MUSEUM and GENEALOGY CENTRE457 Church St.Alberton RR1, C0B 1MOPhone: 902-853-4048; Email: [email protected] Genealogical indexes, scrapbooks of newspaper clippings and compiled genealogies for the WestPrince area.
CARDIGANCardigan Heritage Centre4545 Wharf Road, Cardigan C0A 1G0902-583-3110; Email: [email protected] Genealogy research, census records, community histories, shipbuilding museum and heritagedisplays from Cardigan area.
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KINGSBORO:Waldron Leard12 Heritage LaneSouris RR2, C0A 2B0Phone: 902-357-2116www.islandregister.com/leard.html Privately owned ancestral research library.
MALPEQUEThe KEIR MEMORIAL MUSEUMPhone: 902-836-3054/836-5613 (off season)Genealogical services available.
MISCOUCHEThe ISLAND ACADIAN RESEARCH CENTRE at the ACADIAN MUSEUMBox 159, Miscouche, C0B 1T0Phone: 902-432-2880; Fax: 902-432-2884Email: [email protected] Website: www.teleco.org/museeacadien Provides access to 30,000 genealogical cards for those seeking information on Acadian heritage.
MONTAGUEThe PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND VITAL STATISTICS DIVISION126 Douces Rd.Box 3000, Montague, C0A 1R0Phone: 902-838-0880; 1-877-320-1253; Fax: 902-838-0883This office holds an index of baptisms for the period from 1886-1919, official birth records from1840 to present, marriage records from 1886 to present and death records from 1906 to present.This information is not open to the public, however, a staff member will check the records and issuea certificate for a fee if the record is 100 years or older and you are a direct descendant of theperson whose record you wish to obtain.
SUMMERSIDEEPTEK GENEALOGY COLLECTION OF SUMMERSIDE130 Harbour Dr., Summerside, C1N 5Y8 Phone: 902-888-8373; Fax: 902-888-8375 This centre has a small genealogical library with microfilm holdings including the Master NameIndex, census and church records, newspapers and other materials pertaining to the Summersidearea.
The LAND REGISTRY OFFICE120 Harbour Dr., Summerside, C1N 5Y8Phone: 902-888-8080; Fax: 902-888-8082Email: [email protected] land records for all of PEI; post-1899 records for Prince County only. They also hold anindex to PEI wills and administrations, copies of post-1930 wills and copies of post-1967administrations.
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MACNAUGHT HISTORY CENTRE & ARCHIVES75 Spring St., Summerside, C1N 4K4Phone: 902-432-1332; (902)432-1328www.wyattheritage.com/mainsitemaster name index of Island families, cemetery transcripts for all of PEI, and microfilmed resourcescompiled by the Genealogical Society.
TIGNISHThe TIGNISH CULTURAL CENTRE103 School St.Box 100, Tignish, C0B 2B0Phone: 902-882-1999; Fax: 902-882-3144Email: [email protected] Website: www.tignish.com/centre.html Records on Acadian families from the Tignish area including census, church and cemetery records,old newspapers and family files.
WEBSITESTourism PEI - FINDING YOUR ROOTS: www.gov.pe.ca/visitorsguide/islandinbrief/roots.php3 ARCHIVES COUNCIL OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: www.archives.pe.caPEI GenWeb: www.islandregister.com/peigenweb.html
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BEACHES
SUPERVISED BEACHESThese beaches are located in the Prince Edward Island National Park and in selected provincialparks throughout the province. All are supervised from mid-June to late August. Access to thePrince Edward Island National Park is available year round; entry fees apply from June 18 toSeptember 2, 2014 with the exception of Greenwich which will collect fees until Sept. 16.
Dates of operation for provincial parks vary. Check the Visitors Guide for details.
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEKILDAREJacques Cartier Provincial Park
MILL RIVERMill River Provincial Park (Marina)
WEST POINTCedar Dunes Provincial Park
GREEN GABLES SHOREPRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NATIONALPARKBrackley Beach Cavendish Main Beach Cavendish Campground BeachNorth RusticoStanhope Main Beach (wheelchairaccessible)Stanhope - Ross Lane
MALPEQUECabot Beach Provincial Park
RED SANDS SHORECHELTONChelton Beach Provincial Park
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEBASIN HEAD Basin Head Provincial Park
GREENWICHPrince Edward Island National Park
PANMURE ISLANDPanmure Island Provincial Park
RED POINTRed Point Provincial Park
WOOD ISLANDSNorthumberland Provincial Park
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BEACHES
UNSUPERVISED BEACHESPrince Edward Island has 1760 km of coastline and beautiful, secluded beaches can be foundat the end of many public country roads. The following beaches are some of the more popularunsupervised beaches in the province. For the most part, they offer limited or no facilities.
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEBELMONTBelmont Provincial Park
SUMMERSIDELinkletter Provincial Park
UNION CORNER Union Corner Provincial Park
RED SANDS SHOREARGYLE SHOREArgyle Shore Provincial Park
TEA HILLTea Hill Day Use Park
VICTORIAVictoria Day Park
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEBLOOMING POINTPoint Deroche
ELDONLord Selkirk Provincial Park
MURRAY HARBOUR NORTHPoverty Beach
PINETTEPinette Provincial Park
SOURISSouris Beach Provincial Park
SPRY POINTSally’s Beach Provincial Park
WOOD ISLANDSWood Islands Provincial Park
**IMPORTANT!!!! Tourists should be aware that dangerous currents and surf conditions are present in Islandwaters. In heavy surf, the waters off PEI can be extremely dangerous.
Information is available on page 54, 2014 PEI Visitor’s Guide, or at visitor information centres(VICs). The information describes rip currents, also known as rip tides. Rip currents occur whenwater blown onshore by strong winds rushes back out to sea in a narrow channel between sandbars.
It is recommended strongly that when going to a beach, it should be to a supervised beach. P.E.I.'s provincial park-sand beaches within Prince Edward Island National Park post warnings about surf conditions.
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CYCLING: CONFEDERATION TRAIL
When the Prince Edward Island Railway was abandoned in 1989, Islanders were quick to noticea unique opportunity. The idea of a tip-to-tip shared-use walking and cycling trail was born andthe final link was completed for Canada Day, 2000. A tip-to-tip tour totals 273 km but includingbranches, 400 km of excellent stone-dust trails are available for use. The Confederation Trail isthe provincial component of the Trans Canada Trail and is a part of PEI Provincial Parks.
Tignish to Elmsdale, 0-27 (27 km)0 Tignish is the western terminus of the Confederation Trail just as it was for the railway. Littleremains from rail days except the open station area with the “T” on the north side where theyused to turn the engines around for the return trip. The station area has been turned into alarge kilometre-zero central park by the community. A short distance away, again to the north,is St. Simon and St. Jude Church. It was built in 1860 and contains a tracker-action organ builtby Louis Mitchell of Montreal.
The community name is said to come from “Mtegenetig”, a Mi’Maq term for “trail”. Tignish isabout 13 km. from the lighthouse and windmills at North Cape and about 3 km. from beaches atTignish Shore. It is home to the Tignish Cultural Centre dedicated to the French and Irishheritage of the community.
1 Ascension Bridge is the last remaining bridge over a road in the province. Farther along, an oldboiler, cut out on both ends, forms a narrow passage under the trail that was used as part of adog sled trail in winter.
2The district of Ascension was the scene of a tragic train wreck where four lives were lost in1932. An interpretation sign commemorates the event and those who perished. Tank Pond,nearby on the opposite side of the trail, had silted in over many years but is restored once againas a deep fishing pond where ducks and herons can be seen. If you look in the large culvertunder the trail, you will note that it also serves as a fish ladder. Originally this pond was createdby the PEI Railway to provide water for steam trains. The old foundation of a water tankremains near the trail shelter.
Wetland habitat is predominant in the area. With it comes wetland plants, trees and otherspecies. Eastern white cedar is found only in the western end of PEI Also found are black-billed cuckoos and white-winged crossbills. Drowned trees indicate beaver activity and providefor woodpeckers. Many small birds such as warblers and chickadees are found in alder andjuniper. White ash trees are also found along the trail, a species well used by first peoples.
11St. Louis community on route 152 developed a roadside trail access and rest stop which couldbe a model for any community. Large elm trees are scattered along the upper Montrose Riverwatershed, enjoying the shallow water table in the flood plain.
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18Huntley is named for Sir Henry Vere Huntley, Lt. Governor of PEI in the 1840s. A trestle bridgeprovides a vista over Huntley Creek. Downstream was the site of an early power dam whichprovided electricity in Alberton. A glacial era esker crosses the trail at the location of a largegravel pit, and ends near the trail at km. 24. A series of interpretive signs on local birds arealso found from here to km. 24.
21The Town of Alberton is on a short spur from the main trail where a fieldstone station remainsas a feature in Alberton Station Park. It was built in 1906 by Schurmans Ltd. A date-stone islocated above the central window on the trail side. Alberton was named for Albert Edward, laterKing Edward VII. Alberton Museum and Genealogy Centre is located nearby in the 1878courthouse, a National Historic Site.
27Elmsdale was named for the elm trees seen for the last few kilometres. Naturally-occurringelms exist mainly in the western end of the province. Higher ground permits more agriculture asindicated by more open landscape. This is potato country and residents have commemoratedthe Industry with a monument in a small trail-side park. The first of several Trans Canada TrailDiscovery Panel sites is here also. Shelters are located at km 0, 2.0, 2.8, 6.1, 13.0, 17.2, 20.0,26.8 Elmsdale to Portage 27-59 (32 km.)27One of the province’s three grain elevators is located beside the trail just south of Elmsdale.Elm, yellow birch and beech are more frequent but habitat in this region is mixed wetland andupland with some indications of our forest industry. Strip-harvesting of softwood and someplantations of pine and juniper are evident. So too are wetlands with beaver dams and the now-familiar drowned trees.
36Bloomfield Station is one of the many small communities en route. Services are available atBloomfield Corner and not far away is MacAusland’s Woolen Mill. John Joe Scenic HeritageRoad is nearby also.
38A small trail bridge crosses Cain’s Brook which is the stream that once powered the machineryat MacAusland’s. It is not yet known what function the concrete abutments beside the trailserved. The brook flows into the Mill River.
40Duvar, at the next crossroad, was named for John Hunter Duvar, a fisheries inspector and poet.
42Route 143 at Howlan leads to Mill River Provincial Park approximately 4 km to the east. It wasnamed for George W. Howlan, Lt. Governor of P.E.I., 1894-9. Carruthers Brook bridgeoverlooks what is now a quiet fishing stream but at one time a dam created a mill pond foranother woolen mill and was also used by the railway for water for the steam engines. The
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brook is another tributary of the Mill River. Large white pine trees are noticeable along the trail. Approaching the village of O’Leary, the trail passes through an extensive wetland with a largebeaver house and cat-tails. This is a tributary of the Trout River. There have been manywashouts here due to beaver activity and one even stole a piece of a trail warning barricade,adding it to the top of his house. Watch along the route for underwater beaver baffle pipeswhich permit water to flow but maintain sufficient levels to keep these industrious critters happy.
45O’Leary is the agriculture centre for the region with potato warehouses and shipping depotsplus general services. The old railway station has been restored for business offices and asmall park on its road side contains a war memorial. The O’Leary Potato Museum is up thestreet to the west.
47The trail provides an elevated vista over Leard’s Pond where Leard’s Mill, a restored traditionalflour mill, uses water power. There is an extensive trail system along the lower part of thiswaterway, near the Western Road.
50Route 14 at Coleman is the exit point for West Point and Cedar Dunes Provincial Park. Anextensive wetland area is found south of Coleman, and one small bog. Sheep laurel and wildrose can be found in season. Near a small bridge over Mary River, there are hay-scented,sensitive and wood ferns. A short distance away in a deep hollow is Mary Creek. Cedar, old-man’s beard on white spruce, and jack pine are found in the immediate area.
55An old derelict station sits beside the trail at West Devon waiting for someone to discover areason to restore it. The large timbers used are typical of railway construction. Next stop isPortage where the trail crosses the Western Road. Shelters located at km 37.6, 40.4, 44.5,46.3, 51.3
Portage to Wellington 59-90 (31 km)59The pond between the trail and the highway at Portage is a Provincial Wildlife ManagementArea (WMA). Waterfowl, amphibians, and reptiles are seen in the area. Pitcher plants arenoted growing out of the water in the north end and green snakes have been found near thetrail. They are scarce in this province. Trail in this area passes through wetlands with beaverand a variety of birds. Wild iris, also known as blue flag, is found in season. Also seen in thissection was a spectacular purple fringed orchid growing out of a wetland beside cat-tails. Thetrail crosses the road at McNeill’s Mills which was named for John McNeill, operator of grist andsaw mills over a century ago.
70Passing more wetlands, the trail reaches Ellerslie Bog, the most extensive bog on the entiretrail. It is owned by the province and managed by Environment as a natural area. A boardwalkextends out into the bog which features interpretive signage on a platform at the end. Just pastthe road into Ellerslie is a bridge over Ellerslie Creek and one of the treasures under the trail. Down the wooden stairs on the east side of the trail one can see under the main trail bridge. It
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is high concrete arch, with a 1922 date at the top. Almost all railway structures contain a datestone. That includes stations, bridges, culverts, foundations (water towers) and at one timeevery railway tie under the rails contained a date nail, one with a flat head and the year on thetop. This was all a part of the railway maintenance program.
74Port Hill Station was on a clay road outside of Tyne Valley. The crossing is now a quietintersection with no structures in evidence. However turning left will put one quickly in thecommunity and not far from Green Park Provincial Park.
78Wetlands predominate almost to Northam where higher ground is in agricultural use. The areasouth of the road was heavily damaged in a very heavy rain storm in September 1999 when anentire section of the trail bed was lost because existing culverts could not manage heavyflooding. Local lore indicates that the next hardwood land on the east side of the trail was anhistoric seasonal camping area of native peoples.
83At Richmond the trail once again crosses route 2. The café on the right side provides parkingas well as sustenance for trail users all year. On the other side of the highway, the trail crossesa dam which at one time contained a millpond on a stream to the Little Trout River. Furtheralong is a small trail bridge across the stream that is known locally as Red Bridge. Local namesfor physical features are not uncommon on the Island. Approaching Wellington one passesthrough a Provincial Natural Area managed by the Forestry Branch featuring a stand of whiteash trees with young elm trees in the understorey. Also in the area is a Juniper plantation.
90The trail passes through the community of Wellington, parallel to the main street. It crosses theGrand River, a pleasant rest stop with a view down the river. On the west side, a railwaycaboose has been restored as a craft shop for tourists. This is the exit point from the trail to theEvangeline Region. Shelters are located at km. 59.1, 61.8, 66.7, 69.0, 71.4, 77.1, 81.6, 82.9,90.6
Wellington to Kensington 90-123 (33 km)The trail east of Wellington is the longest straight section in the province. Straight sections arerare because in the original railway construction contract, the contractor was paid by the mileand the route was not specified. Thus going around the hills and other obstacles was morelucrative in two ways for the contractor. History leaves us with a very interesting winding trail. The section passes through the Miscouche swamp, as it is locally known. It is a peacefulwoodland area, rich in bird life and varied in plant species. It is the easternmost limit of whitecedar in the province.
97A large wetland is located in the centre, east of St. Nicholas road. It is called Muddy Creek andcontains deep water beside the trail. Beaver have made several attempts to fill the largeconcrete culvert under the trail but water levels are now controlled by a beaver-baffler whichruns through the culvert. Water and marsh birds are plentiful. Willow trees and marsh marigoldare noted. As the trail corridor rises toward the eastern end of the stretch, woodland opens into
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farmland; the beginning of extensive potato country between here and the central hills nearBreadalbane.
101Twin spires of St. John the Baptist church are visible in Miscouche, and nearby is the AcadianMuseum. On the way into the edge of Summerside one meets an adjoining spur trail to thenorth, a trail connection into Slemon Park.
106Glenn Drive, at Linkletter Farms, is the exit for Linkletter Provincial Park to the south. The trailin the city passes two schools which make use of the trail and the Summerside Race Track(which does not) before passing close between homes in the west end. Downtown it traversesthe waterfront parallel to the main roads.
109The Summerside Railway Station has been transformed into the Summerside Library andfeatures a large mural of rail times on its west wall. The Trans Canada Trail monumentunveiled a couple of years ago stands beside the trail. Summerside is the home of the TransCanada Trail concept because it was here that the meeting was held in 1992 that establishedtrail as a legacy of Canada 125. On the east end of the property is the TCT Pavilion withpanels indicating contributors to the trail. Just east of downtown is the railyard the railway usedto assemble trains.
112In the east end of the city, formerly Wilmot, there is a connection to the Fox Run Trail to RotaryFriendship Park in the north side of the city. Also in the Wilmot area is a connection to theCollege of Piping. Don’t be surprised to meet a piper on the trail!
114Traveller’s Rest is at the next road crossing, originally the name of a public house. Aphotograph has survived of one of the railway “flag” stations—a small shelter where trains onlystopped if a flag signal was put out for them. It could easily be replicated as a feature for thearea. Just beyond that point is the area of the Summerside well field, near an extensiveagricultural region. This is open country, with a few hedgerows. The latter have beendiminishing unfortunately due to the use of larger agricultural equipment and fewer small farms.
117Near New Annan the trail passes between two creeks which it follows across the highway. White campion and Goat’s beard (small seeds attract goldfinches) species occur on the edge.
North of the trail, up route 106, a marsh has been designed to treat waste water fromCavendish Farms. A small stream and wetland at the head of the Barbara Weit River are nearthe trail as one approaches the province’s second grain elevator. Beside it is Island Fertilizer,formerly owned by the Scales family who are prominent in the history of the province,particularly in South Freetown. Lupins, dogbane, clovers and wild rose are found on the wayinto Kensington.
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123The town is located around the junction of five roads originally known as Barrett’s Cross, animportant railway town. The stone station was designed by architect C.B. Chappell and built in1905 by M.F. Schurman & Co. which was first established in this area. The station is now aNational Historic Site and a diesel engine and caboose are located nearby. St. Marks AnglicanChurch sits beside the trail as it passes out of the downtown. The church was designed byarchitect W.C. Harris and consecrated in 1868. Shelters are located at km. 96.9, 100.9, 108.9,111.6, 117.0
Kensington to Fredericton 123-147 (24 km)124Crossing route 2, we are beside a horse paddock as the trail moves again into potato land,sometimes bordered by hedgerows but often with long vistas. A swallowtail butterfly floats amidhay-scented ferns and Solomon’s seal along the edge. Large open field areas which alternatebetween potatoes and grain crops line both sides from here to Emerald. There is a distant viewof Summerfield Church to the northeast.
126A trestle crossed the Blue Shank Road until it was removed a few years ago, resulting in a levelcrossing for the trail. The Wilmot River is a short distance east with elevated vistas north andsouth from the trail bridge. This is a fishing spot and with open water and bordering trees itshould be a good vantage point for birding. Just down stream, the historic community of MillValley was named for the presence of several water-driven mills but little remains today. Across a barely-discernable divide, the trail enters the Dunk River watershed as it approachesFreetown. This is the 4th largest watershed in the province. Manitoba maple, also known asbox elder are seen along the trail and during migration, Canada geese can be found in thefields.
131Freetown was settled by United Empire Loyalists and the name Freetown speaks of theirattitudes toward the land question on PEI in the mid-late 1800s. A small trail bridge over theNorth Brook tributary to the Dunk is known locally as Black Bridge. Milkweed is found in thearea; the plant needed by the Monarch Butterfly for food and its very bitter taste which makesthem unappetizing to birds. Culvert ends beside the trail indicate a construction date of 1926.
136Emerald Junction is in Prince County while the station area and community are in Queens. Emerald was originally known as “County Line”. Emerald station has been repaired and isawaiting investment for the future. In train times there were at least three tracks out front andthe “Boat Train” or the “Tignish Flier” might be waiting for connections. Train progress wasreported regularly on CFCY. East of the community the landscape begins to change as trailmoves toward uplands. Hedgerows contain apple, showy and American mountain ash, beakedhazelnut and a variety of berries. Reindeer lichen can be found on the ground. The trail followsthe Dunk River and more woodland is in evidence. Agriculture changes with the terrain withmore beef and dairy herds and crops other than potatoes.
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139Breadalbane, originally called Holmes Mills, marks the real change to the central hill country. The hollows beside the trail get deeper and the surrounding tree-covered hills higher. Arestored water-driven mill is preserved at the head of Breadalbane Pond in the community. This is hardwood country with many woodlots of maple and birch and beech interspersed withviews of layers of hills receding into the distance. Early in a spring morning this can be aphotograph delight as the sun illuminates layers of landscape as it burns off the rising mists. Ifyou happen to see a small round hole in the trail bed, about 3+ inches in diameter, it is likelyhome to an eastern chipmunk.
147Fredericton Station is tucked quietly into this landscape. The old station sits sadly beside thetrail without much purpose but is in surprisingly sturdy yet. Shelters are located at km. 126.2,133.7, 136.6,
Fredericton to Milton 147-171 (24 km)149Deep woods, hedgerows and open fields are interspersed over this section through the hills andhollows of central Queens County. This is the rural landscape that showcases the manyshades of green of PEI that attract our visitors. One is in the country, yet habitation is usuallyvisible in the distance poking through the trees. The last remaining bridge over a farm roadcrossing exists at Hazel Grove. Black foxes have been seen in the area.
154A steel railway bridge crosses the Hunter River which then parallels the trail into the community. Peeper frogs make their presence known here in spring. A succession of wildflowersdecorates the meadow beyond. The trail rises as it reaches the former station area in thecommunity. A connecting trail down a steep set of steps crosses the water to the CentralQueens school property. There are beaver in the stream and poplar stumps over 8” in diameteradjacent to the trail. Bagnall’s Pond is visible through the trees. Birch, maples, berry trees, afew spruce, beech, alder and willow make up the mixed edge of the trail. It is glorious in mid-fall but also in early spring when colours are fresh. Fireweed is common in disturbed soil alongthe edge where it is known to replace nitrogen in the soil. Apple trees are evident here andthere but the orchards of earlier times are mostly gone. Closer to ground level, red-berry elder,serviceberry, raspberry, blackberry and chokecherry feed a host of birds and likely a few trailusers. The church at Hunter River stands out on the hill, high over the trail looking back to thewest.
159Toward Darlington, the hollows and high built-up connections become more dramatic. It is inthese areas that remnant stands of old trees remain including maple, hemlock and red spruce. One beautiful stand of large sugar maple is beside the trail. Trestles were used in earlier timesto cross some of the valleys but the structures were eventually filled in to provide the high vistasoffered to trail users today.
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164The highest one in the province in this area is close to 80’ above adjacent fields. Cuttings weremade through the tops of some hills to reduce the elevation of the rails although these spotsposed snow problems in winter. Many of the cuttings had names although not all of them havebeen located. Included are Lower Winsloe, Argyle, Watt’s, Jewell’s and Curtis cuttings. Photosexist showing trains in them with snow banks high above the cars on each side. Strong effortsat sustainable agriculture are being made in the province but some fields are still seen in thisarea ploughed down the slopes rather than across. Croplands in the area are generally ineither grain or potatoes. Milkweed is found here and in scattered clumps along the trail throughcentral Queens and eastern Prince counties. It is known almost exclusively along the trail inPEI.
170Approaching Milton is the first of two bridges over tributaries to the North River. This one, withits trail shelter displays Discovery Program panels of the Trans Canada Trail. Native uplandtrees, plants, birds and animals are included in the program. Wild animal scat is consistentlyevident on the trail and those who travel quietly or early or late in the day may be rewarded by aglimpse. The bridge, built in 1945 (if you lean over the side, it is etched into the face of theabutment) crosses one of the cold-water streams that make ideal habitat for fish. They are fedby waters kept cool by overhanging branches all summer. For the same reasons they areproductive spawning areas.
172The second bridge, this one with a concrete deck, was built in 1950 and is just a short distancefrom route 248 in Milton. Three trail parking areas (Milton, Hunter River and Fredericton) wereconstructed in 2001, the start of an on-going program. Shelters are located at km. 149.7,153.8, 158.5, 164.5, 169.7
Milton to Tracadie 172-195 (23 km)From the trail parking area at Milton (formerly Milton Station), the trail follows hedgerows as itfinds its way into the edges of the capital city. A 70’ high vista overlooks the upper North Riverwetlands at Coles Creek. Below on the south side can be seen abutments of a former bridgeclose to stream level. The railway wound into the woodland before the high crossing was builtto get down to that level and a little further on, a former junction can be distinguished joining thesouth side of the trail. It appears to be narrow, indicating abandonment in the 1920s before theentire trail bed was widened for standard-gauge track.
176A fireman’s training area is on the left before reaching Winsloe, one of the major areasamalgamated into the city about 1995. After crossing route 2, the trail climbs steeply towardthe junction at Royalty offering views back over the community from the top. Once a very busyarea with trains arriving from both ends of the Island several times daily, it is now a quiet pathrequiring a decision to turn right into the city, about 8 km to downtown, or left to continue towardthe east end of the Island. The large station from this point still exists, now located beside route2 near Springvale.
East of the junction, dogbane lines trail edges in season, scenting the air with a heavy perfume. Pink lady’s-slippers, the provincial flower are abundant along the south side. Parking isavailable off the Brackley Point Road beside the paved road parallel to the trail. This is upland
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on the edge of the city with some industry penetrating the countryside amid dairy farms. A mixof hardwood and softwood remain in hedgerows and woodlots providing a comfortablebackdrop for the trail. Sphinx moths can be seen in blossoms along the corridor like miniaturehumming birds, for which they might be mistaken. The trail crosses the Winter River and oneof its tributaries in the area of the Charlottetown well field. Emerging from the woods, thecommunity of York is visible in the distance. In this area, garter snakes are seen on trail edgeson warm days, especially in the early fall.
183York is a farming community known for Vessey Seeds. The former station area is vacant butthe derelict station is located on an adjacent property, an opportunity for an entrepreneur. Thepotato warehouse built of cinder block on the right is very old. A little further on, a pair of culvertends denote a construction date of 1928. Wooded upland predominates in much of this districtwith the mix of animal species that it supports. Included are red fox and their less commonblack phase, red squirrel, striped skunk, hare, raccoon, ruffed grouse and smaller rodentsalthough they are infrequently seen on the trail in daytime. Grouse are more commonly spottedin spring mating season. The black scat noted here and there on the surface is certainlyevidence of mammal presence.
188Oak trees are common along the trail approaching Bedford (formerly Bedford Station—thestopping point for trains delivering visitors to north shore hotels a century ago—imagine beingpicked up here by horse-drawn coaches). This road (rte. 6) is still a major access to Stanhopebeach.
191Two adjacent peat bogs on the north side are a surprise in this predominantly upland area andan adjacent picnic shelter provides a pleasant resting spot. Discovery panels have been added,overlooking the bog. A convenient campground is located on the left approaching TracadieCross. At the former station area, near the highway crossing, the community has developed aheritage trail leading north into the heart of Grand Tracadie, a kilometre away. This is an areaof Scottish heritage of the Glenaladale settlers and their roots remain strong. Shelters arelocated at km. 176.2, 182.0, 185.8, 191.2, 195.1
Tracadie to Morell 195-219 (24 km)195Beyond Tracadie as the trail crosses route 2, it parallels the Hillsborough River and some of themarshes at its edge. The first section is wooded with a few small fields. It descends to justabove river level near Scotchfort, opposite the First Nation Reserve. The Canadian HeritageRiver monument sits in a highway viewpoint just above the trail. It was designated in 1997, thefirst river in PEI to be so recognized. From here to Mount Stewart, marshland is on one or bothsides. The trail has been known to be submerged in very high tides. Marsh birds like red-winged blackbirds are heard all summer long and muskrat trails can be found into the marsh oneither side, especially in the early morning when still wet. Ducks nest in the area and may beseen overhead or in some of the marsh waterways. Some drowned trees are in evidence in theeastern end of this section.
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Mount Stewart was a very busy railway town with daily freights and passenger trains going toand from Charlottetown, Souris, Georgetown and Murray Harbour. It was a bustling centre ofcommerce for a large area on both sides of the county line but the demise of the industry dealt a heavy blow. It is now a quiet bedroom town that is beginning to stir in responseto tourism. The trail meets in Mt. Stewart from four directions and the station area now containsthe Hillsborough River Eco-Centre. Trailside Café has developed connecting loop trails to takeadvantage of accessible country roads. There are eagles in the area and an eagle-feedingstation exists just across the trail bridge on the up-river side. Ducks Unlimited has createdponds in the wetland just east of the community and much of the riverside marsh is beingconsidered for a Wildlife Management Area. It is hoped that will bring additional access to themarsh and wildlife viewing areas.
206Osprey and beaver have been seen at Bambrick Creek near St. Andrews. A path connects tothe site which memorializes Angus MacEachern, the first Bishop in the colony. A church,monument and pioneer graveyard are readily accessible a short distance uphill. Along thissection the salt marshes were used by the earliest French settlers for marsh hay for theirlivestock. Marshlands produced a ready supply whereas clearing land for agriculture was verydifficult. A series of dykes have been identified that settlers built to protect their crops from hightides. They used one-way gates which permitted outflow at low tides but limited flooding of thehay from the incoming tides. The river, which is a considerable distance from the trail throughthe marsh, swings over closer at what is known as the “S” —two tight turns in the upperwetlands.
210In woodlands once more, the trail passes through Cherry Hill and Douglas Station. Just aboveDouglas is a significant bog. This is part of the wetland that feeds the Miracle Spring a shortdistance through the woods to the southeast, but it is not accessible from the trail. Grey jays areseen in this area and further east, usually in pairs. Blueberry fields are expanding in this regionand some hedgerows along the trail have disappeared as an unfortunate (and illegal) result.
216MacKinnon’s Pond is a very pleasant oasis and popular fishing spot near Bristol. The trailcrosses it on a concrete bridge. Bristol was at one time the location of the major railway stationfor the immediate area. Only some foundation remains can be seen in the woods in the springnear the Settlement Road.
219Wetlands predominate as the trail arrives in Morell, beside a new replica station building thathouses an Island Welcome Centre. Shelters are located at km. 200.4, 204.0, 206.6, 219.0
Morell to Bear River 219-249 (30 km)Crossing route 2, the trail follows the Morell River to its mouth on St. Peter’s Bay. The longestremaining bridge (235’) on the trail crosses the river with fabulous views up the estuary andacross the bay toward Greenwich. This was once a “swing” bridge, opening to allow vessels tocome up to the village and the gears are still visible on the round pier under the western end. This is a salmon and trout fishing stream. From there, the trail parallels the edge of the bay,following the headlands and coves. The brackish water supports the blue mussel fishing
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industry and neat rows of white buoys dot much of the bay. Long vistas down the shorelineallow shorebird watching.
224The next cove is the mouth of the Marie River and another bridge which Kingfishers use forfishing. The Cemetery Road crosses the trail, ending on a small peninsula where mussel mudwas once collected to use for fertilizer. The railway built a short spur down to the shore forloading the mud and delivery to farms in the area. The peninsula also contains a small pondfavoured for duck hunting.
227The third bridge along the bay crosses the Midgell River, near the road. St. Peter’s RomanCatholic Church has been visible for much of the trek up the edge of the bay. The trail skirtsthe edge of the St. Peter’s Park campground as it moves into the community. This 10 km.section is the longest stretch in the province along the water. The majority of trail is inland asrailway builders sought to reduce costs by avoiding expensive bridge projects.
230St. Peter’s Bay (originally known as Head of St. Peter’s Bay) developed on both sides of thewater. A PEI Tourist Bureau is located in the former station area which supplies parking for trailusers. The old railway station has been transformed into the Circle Club for senior citizens. Thehead of the bay is also the mouth of the St. Peter’s River and a footbridge across the riverabove the highway bridge makes an excellent shore– and water-bird watching area. Itconnects to a new commercial development called St. Peter’s Landing near the fire station. Anadjoining trail will eventually connect to the Greenwich peninsula and the adjunct to the PEINational Park. The trail crosses the St. Peter’s River on an elevated bridge as it proceedsinland. Watch for marsh marigold in the ditches and wet woodlands in the early spring.
234Crossing route 2 once again at Five Houses, the trail moves into deep woodland. Cow Creek isan extensive wetland featuring a beaver house amid drowned trees. Watch for ducks andwoodpeckers. Further along is a trail shelter beside a spring used by the steam trains. Thesquare concrete-pad foundation indicates a former water tower. Watch for ruffed grouse as youproceed through mixed woodlands, especially in spring.
243Larkin’s Pond, between Selkirk and St. Charles, is one of the larger bodies of fresh water in theprovince. It was created by a dam on the Naufrage River. Geese, ducks and perhaps a loonmay be seen here, it is a popular resting spot. Some wood-duck boxes are mounted at water’sedge. Watch for northern parula warblers in the low trees along the bank of the trail. 249Bear River was named for the black bears found in the area a century ago but the last one wascaught in the 1920s. Shelters are located at km. 222.2, 226.5, 230.5, 236.4, 242.9
Bear River to Elmira 249-273 (24 km)Spectacular hardwood land is a feature of the stretch from Bear River to Harmony. Maplespredominate and the ideal trail season is the middle of September. With upland habitat comesupland species of birds and animals. Owls have been seen along this section of trail and lots ofruffed grouse. Not far from Bear River, trail bisects a peat bog and passes a blueberry barren. More hardwood is found near New Zealand, a community named in the middle of the 19thcentury when settlers were leaving PEI for the south Pacific islands.
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258Harmony Junction was originally a turning point on the railway at the head of the Souris Riverfor the section down to the Town of Souris. It is now a beautiful branch line through the GrantRoad Woodlot and overlooking the Souris River. The section east to Elmira was added in1912. A piped aquifer is located beside the trail and flows most of the year as long asgroundwater levels are high. It was used to refill steam trains after making the grade up fromSouris. McVarish’s Pond is adjacent to the trail at the junction and ducks are found here. Aparking area built beside the road contains a trail information plaza. The project featuressymbol and location signage to help direct travellers to accommodation and food services.Townshend Woodlot, a provincial natural area is located north on the Souris Line Road. TheNew Harmony Road to the south and the Glen Road to the north, both Scenic Heritage Roads,are close by the intersection of the trail with route 304 at New Harmony.
262Fountain Head Spring is just off the trail at the next intersection with a clay road. This springand others feed an extensive wetland. Water here is flowing east and north to North LakeCreek. Wetlands and mixed woods alternate from here to the end of the route. Woodharvesting is important to the area and most woodlots are accessible from the Tarantum Roadwhich parallels the trail a short distance to the south.
265At East Baltic, Dixon’s Pond is just north of the trail but not visible in summer. A trail project infuture will thin brush on that side. This is where you can exit for Red Point Provincial Park orBasin Head Provincial Park to the South, or Baltic Bog to the north. At Alder Creek the trail ishigh above a stream valley and in a couple of seasons, beavers blocked the culvert under thetrail, creating an extensive new lake but at the same time threatening to wash out a halfkilometre of trail bed.
273Elmira is the end of the line although history records one train that did not quite stop there andended up across the highway. The station is restored as a Railway Museum, a fitting end to thetrail. Rails are still in place for about 1 km including a “T” junction used for turning the engines.A miniature railway that carries passengers was developed in woodland adjacent to the stationin 2003 for a real train experience and an extensive model railway operates in one of the freightsheds. Elmira is about 9 km from the East Point Light House, the best site in the province forviewing sea birds. Shelters are located at km. 250.7, 257.4, 261.6, 267.2, 273.4 End of thetrail, Elmira
The Branch Trails: Branch trails are built on the original branch lines of the PEI Railway. Some of them likebranches to Charlottetown (8 km), Georgetown (39 km) and Souris (9 km) were a part of theline that first opened in May 1875. Other branches came later, including Emerald to Port Bordenin 1884, Charlottetown to Murray Harbour in 1905, Cardigan to Montague 1906, and HarmonyJunction to Elmira in 1912. Almost all of them have been developed into first-quality trails thatoffer the peace of the countryside to the photographer, the painter and the nature-lover.
Emerald to Borden-Carleton 0-18 (18 km)0Emerald Junction was built in 1884 when a branch line was constructed to connect the railwayto the iceboat service operating out of Cape Traverse. The Lansdowne Hotel there servedthose waiting for transportation. The federal government took over the iceboat service as the
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essential winter link to the mainland at that time. The junction is about 200 metres west ofEmerald and straddles the county line. The branch runs north-south between large acreages ofcropland that are planted in potatoes, usually every third season. It is a pleasant section of thetrail with hedgerows, frequent vistas and farm cross-roads.
1A raised trestle bridge crosses the Dunk River, a narrow but fast-flowing stream at this point. Itwas a destination for Sunday picnic excursions on the trains in the 1800s. At the south end ofthe bridge is a large cluster of milkweed, standing 5’ high with large pink florets on top. Watchfor sphinx moths, looking like tiny hummingbirds. Pheasants, grouse, chipmunks and foxes arepossible sightings and the mix of berry trees on the edge is popular with small birds.
4Newton. Scales Pond Park is nearby where the Scales family generated hydroelectric power inthe early 20 century. The dam remains and a museum is open showing some of theth
equipment used.
6 Kinkora. Large ponds (one a lagoon) and the distant steeple of St. Malachy’s Church indicatethe approach to Kinkora. The church was designed by W.C.Harris, opened in 1901. South ofthe community a small bog on the left is a Provincial Natural Area with interesting plants andwildflowers. Watch for white campion, dogbane, milkweed, water parsnip, horsetail and variousferns. Old man’s beard grows on snag trees near the bog. Soldier lichen and striped mapletrees are in the woodland (look for vertical lines on the bark/ large goosefoot shaped leaves).
11Albany. Across the highway, a small stream flows under the trail in scrubby woodland.Hawthorne, wild pea and willow are noted nearby. Albany is named for the Earl of Albany, a sonof Queen Victoria. Just past a large warehouse is a recently-built parking area for trail use. Thetrail crosses two roads, including Route 112 by the post office as it again moves into woodland.Cinnamon and interrupted ferns, among others, line the route. Several stands of milkweed arefound on the edge of the trail bed. Old culvert-ends have been turned to face the trail to showdates from the 1920s, the decade when the entire railway was widened to accommodatestandard-gauge trains and the narrow gauge disappeared into history. Somewhere near theMcCains Plant nearby, the original rail branch connected to Cape Traverse. It changed in 1917with the help of German prisoners of war when the ferry terminal was created at Port Borden.
16Borden-Carleton. Carleton was named for Sir Guy Carleton, Governor in the NB-PEI region inthe 1700s and Borden was named for Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister when the new terminalwas built. Many small birds enjoy the young trees in the hedgerows approaching thecommunity. Note the Common tansy plants behind the box plant with their golden button-likeflowers.
18TCH Borden-Carleton. The trail parallels the road through the industrial park. Crossing thehighway at the traffic lights it continues behind the ESSO station and becomes a wideboardwalk between Gateway Village and the community with a vista toward the ConfederationBridge. Shelters are located at km 5.9, 9.7, 14.3, 14.9
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Royalty Junction to Charlottetown 0-8 (8 km)0 Royalty Junction. Charlottetown was on a branch line of the railway and the last station was atthe terminus near the waterfront. Links to steamship lines and the large maintenance shedmade the junction the busiest in the province with trains arriving from all quarters; freights,passenger, mixed and specials. The route begins high above Winsloe before starting downthrough wooded areas and interspersed fields. Farm buildings are on the horizon to the northas the trail approaches an industrial park.
2 Sherwood Road. Two small rail tank cars are parked trailside behind a construction company.The cars came from Port Borden at the ferry terminal. On the opposite side of the trail isSherwood Cemetery where, years ago, special funeral trains delivered mourners and remainsto the site for services. The train moved out to the junction to turn around during services andarrived back to take people to town. Crossing the road the trail passes peacefully through theedge of an industrial park amid scrap metal, heavy machinery, large piles of sand and gravel.
4Charlottetown by-pass Highway. The trail deviates from the former rail route to allow trail usersto cross safely at the traffic lights and quickly departs again from the busy roadway. It follows aridge of land through a thin hedgerow of trees overlooking a long field and the highway in thedistance.
5 Charlottetown Mall. Leaving the trees, the trail is in the middle of a wide green strip from herealmost to the end. The Charlottetown Mall provides parking and good trail access. A smallcreek has its origins in a low area beyond the mall and flows under University Avenue, nearCharlottetown Rural High School and into the harbour. Red foxes have been spotted in thearea. The trail is uphill for a short distance to the University of PEI and an interpretation sign islocated at the intersection of a cross-trail connecting to Mount Edward Road. This is a busy trailarea used by students just as it was when they travelled from downtown or in from the countrydaily by train.
6Belvedere Avenue. The Farmer’s Market on the corner provides another trail access point anda cross-trail from their back parking lot again connects to Mount Edward Road. Behind theparking lot, a Ducks Unlimited pond has been built near the trail. The route is on a raised bedbetween Hawthorn and other berry trees which provide early blossoms in spring and protectand feed a host of small birds. The bed parallels long fields of the Experimental Farm, aproperty being carefully scrutinized for future use. The original superintendent’s house, a largewhite 2-storey, visible from the trail is home to Island Nature Trust and Island Trails. Still on thefringe of a commercial area, the trail crosses Allen Street as the buildings begin to close in. 7St. Peter’s Road. The old 1911 stone jail building is on the left just before crossing the road, nowconverted for commercial purposes. A green strip of land curves through mixed residential andcommercial on the other side, a strip that once contained more than a single track. This is on theedge of an older residential section of the city. At the foot of the section, just before crossingKensington Road, an interpretation plaque offers some history of the original railway development.This was the location of Charlottetown’s first railway station. From this point the rail bed was later
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built across a marshy area beside the Hillsborough River to get to the city waterfront. Land behindit was gradually filled in.
8Trans Canada Trail Pavilion. The trail head in Charlottetown is in the Joseph A. Ghiz MemorialPark where the pavilion is located. The city park has been adopted and developed by the IODE andrenamed in a fitting tribute to Premier Ghiz, whose government initiated the development of theConfederation Trail across the Island. Shelters are located at km 6, 7, 8
Mount Stewart to Georgetown 0-39 (39 km)0Leaving the junction in the centre of Mount Stewart, the trail passes quickly from a small residentialarea to the Hillsborough River, the Island’s first Canadian Heritage River. A causeway/bridgecrosses just upstream from the highway bridge offering an excellent vista upriver. The water is tidaland the direction of flow changes every 5½ hours. Watch the sky for eagles or osprey as both huntthe estuary. Crossing two roads on the east side, the trail follows but dips below the level of route22 in the woodland. The mouth of the Pisquid River is to the south and the trail reaches river levelwhere a bridge on the Murray Harbour branch crossed before it was burned in 1993. DucksUnlimited are actively protecting this estuary and parts of the marsh have been designated aWildlife Management Area.
5Again crossing route 22, the trail moves inland to wooded hedgerows and then woodland with largesoftwoods on both sides. A narrow clay driveway crossing is the access to Pisquid Pond, a privatewild rice operation.
12 Peakes, once the railway centre for the region where farm produce left for market andmachinery and supplies arrived. There were three stock yards and a post office there at onetime, pulp was shipped from a local mill. Traveling the back roads today, it seems all roads incentral Kings County lead there. The trail crosses Silver Stream, a tributary of the Morell Riverflowing out of Mooney’s Pond nearby. The local population is centered today in St. Teresa, theadjacent community. The trail follows the north boundary of Peakes Tee Golf Course.
14 St Cuthberts RC Church comes into view in the centre of the community along with the schooland community centre. A memorial garden has been opened in front of the latter withinterpretation panels on the area. Leaving the community, the trail once again enters woodland,passing a pine plantation and a small concrete bridge (dated 1925) before reaching the back ofwarehouses at MacKenna Bros. Farms in 48 Road. The railway had been extensively used forshipping potatoes.
20Crossing the 48 Road, the trail enters a large and varied wetland. MacKenna’s Pond is in themiddle surrounded by freshwater marsh, cat-tails and drowned trees ideal for a wide variety ofanimals, plants, birds, amphibians and insects. Beaver, Canada geese, Kingfishers, fringedorchids and a variety of dragon flies are some of the larger species. In the lower end near NewPerth station Road, Showy lady’s-slipper decorates the wet trail fringe in early July.
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24 The trail emerges from woodland at the Collins Road north of New Perth. An octagonal watertower foundation is still to be found on the edge of the trail at km. 24.7, a remnant of the days ofsteam engines before 1949. This is the Cardigan River watershed and the river is eventuallyseen down a steep bank on the north side of the trail near the Cardigan Fish Hatchery. Nodirect trail has yet been established across to the facility but the rearing ponds andinterpretation centre are open to visitors. One very deep ravine that the trail crosses nearbycontains old-growth forest species including hemlock.
27 The trail parallels the unseen river as it crosses the route 4 highway and between the hedgerows into the village of Cardigan. It passes between two industrial buildings, a feed mill and abearing and steel operation just prior to crossing Station Street. The old station has beenmoved a short distance but is visible to the left across the road, having been recycled as a craftshop. The building on the corner was the former station master’s house. A community parkbehind the house adjoins the trail, providing a rest stop and shelter.
30The trail crosses the Wharf Road; the main street that crosses the river. This is the exit point forthe waterfront. Woodland and then open fields border the route. There is a glimpse of theCardigan River above the trees in the distance.
31 The trail divides just before the road crossing, the right fork turning south for Montague and theleft fork continuing east to the county capital of Georgetown. Bayberry is prevalent in the area,indicating a change in soil closer to the shore. Past the other corner of the junction is aProvincial Natural Area protecting some woodland. One species of tree there, the white oak,was brought from England about 1820 by James Robertson, an early settler. He had worked atKew Gardens and brought many seeds to his adopted country. A formal English garden was atone time located at his home, later to become the parks office at Brudenell Provincial Park. Theentrance to the park is visible close by at the next intersection, the Emmerson Road
33Past Emmerson Road, the trail passes forest plantations of white and red pine and tamarack,crossing a couple of local roads and then Route 3 into older forest as it edges closer to theMontague River. More white oak, grey birch and alternate-leaved dogwood are present. Thissection is all within the “Royalty” attached originally to Georgetown to provide crop and pastureland to the town settlers, although the concept did not function well. A large house seen overthe trees was called the Highlands, the summer home of Premier D.A. MacKinnon early in the20 century.th
38 Emerging from the woodland there is an open vista of Georgetown and part of its harbour. Tothe immediate right is Parker’s Point looking across the river to St. Andrews Point on the southside. Panmure Island is in the distance. A ferry service operated from Georgetown across theMontague River up to the 1950s. Near shore, rows of mussel buoys dot the sparkling water withvarious species of gulls, including less common ones like Bonaparte’s, Glaucous, and Iceland.The trail ends at a full-size replica of the 1903 railway station, built in 2005. It houses a
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restaurant and interpretation centre that tells the story of the community’s transportation history.Two blocks east are the A.A. MacDonald Memorial Gardens (a Canadian Senator born atBrudenell Point) and several historic structures. Shelters are located at km 4.8, 13.2, 26.2,29.4, 30.5, 34.3, 38.2
Cardigan Junction to Montague 0-10 (10 km)0 From the junction, the other branch turns south. Old man’s beard grows on large spruce treesalong the downhill run to a grain elevator beside Route #3. Across the road, there is a longstretch beside occasional farm fields near the Brudenell River. An old apple orchard set into thewoods is a remnant of once plentiful orchards on most farms.
4 Brudenell Bridge is the highest bridge on the trail system with long views up and down theestuary. It replaced an early trestle built in 1905. Bald eagles live close by and hunt the river.Kingfishers and herons have been seen from the high vantage point.
5The Roma Point Road is the exit for a recent park developed to celebrate the history of theJean Pierre Roma settlement of 1732. Two large buildings reflecting 18 century French designth
were built in early 2004 in the first phase. Historic and nature trails are in place withinterpretation. Past a fertilizer plant at the Robertson Road, the trail approaches and thenfollows the Montague River into the town of Montague.
10Between cottages and farm land, this is a very pleasant path, ending in a recently-developedwaterfront park and marina. The 1906 railway station has been restored for a concession,information and service building. The Garden of the Gulf Museum occupies the old stone postoffice building just across the river. Shelters are located at km 0.3, 6.1, 9.9
Harmony Junction to Souris 0-9 (9 km)0Harmony Junction was originally a turning point on the railway at the head of the Souris Riverfor the section down to the Town of Souris.
2The hardwood area north of Grant Road is the edge of Grant Road Woodlot, a Forestry Divisionmanaged recreation area. The trail crosses the access path to the ski chalet, visible to the east.Look for Discovery Panel signage.
7At the first shelter stop, St. Mary’s Church sits on the eastern horizon above the trail. The 1902gothic stone structure was designed by William Critchlow Harris and rebuilt in 1930 after adisastrous fire in 1928
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8Entering Souris, the trail is high above the estuary at the mouth of the Souris River to the west.A large community park in the town was the former railway terminus. Main Street is an accessto services including the restored Matthew-MacLean building which serves as a Visitor Centre.
9Breakwater Street. The trail in Souris ends at the waterfront near the ferry terminal to theMagdalen Islands. Shelters are located at km 6.6, 7.7, 9.1
Iona to Murray Harbour 20-55 (35 km)(Note: 29 km. of the rail bed was developed from Iona to Murray River in late 2004 joining theshort section built previously from Murray River to Murray Harbour. Another 4 km. of new trailconnects the rail bed to the Visitor Centre in Wood Islands. A railway station, built on the modelof the original one at Wood Islands. was built at the Plough the Waves site during that winter.)Further sections of this branch are expected to be developed to connect Iona to Charlottetownand to Mount Stewart.)
20Iona. Historically the rural community of Montague Cross was settled by Irish immigrants in the1830s. The name was changed to Iona in 1901. The railway branch from Charlottetown toMurray Harbour was completed in 1905 and the original railway station in Iona was namedFodhla Station after a poetic name for Ireland. The trail from Iona runs along a hardwood ridgebetween the headwaters of the Montague River to the north and the Pinette River to the south.At railway grades, the trail changes from an elevation of 250’ down to sea level over 16kilometres. Maple, yellow birch and beech trees provide a comfortable canopy to Ocean Viewand Gairloch. Then the canopy begins to change to occasional majestic pines and more spruce.These lands were originally settled in 1803 by Scottish highlanders brought over by LordSelkirk, for whom the Selkirk Road (nearby) is named.
29Melville. The Melville Bridge is one of the larger railway structures in the province, high abovethe Flat River. It was reconstructed by the Military Engineers in 2002 under a programsponsored by the Trans Canada Trail Foundation and a local initiative spearheaded by DonaldDeacon. The pond on the north side supplied power for Beaton’s Mills, the name by which thelocal post office was known until it closed in the late 1960s. A trail parking lot is located in theformer Melville Station area. Crossing several roads, the route reaches Belle River. A smallgrassy clearing on the south side is the location of the former Belle River station.
36Selkirk Road. The trail follows Douse’s Road to a crossing at Selkirk Road (Route 23). A largemillpond across the road on the Belle River once served MacLeods Mill. Ducks use the pondand Canada Geese are known to breed there, perhaps on the small wooded island. The trailfollows the pond and a shelter provides a viewpoint. Another railway station was located on thesouthwest corner at the crossing the Wood Islands Road (km 36.9).
37Junction. The junction with a new route down to Wood Islands is located just beyond the BelleRiver crossing where a large two-chamber stone culvert passes under the trail. Note that
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this is the only branch of the trail featuring stone culverts, original from 1905. Ducks and heronsare commonly sited on the edges of the river, north of the trail.
38Wood Islands Bog. East of the junction, the trail passes through bog for 500 metres. Smalltrees manage to survive in the acidic wetland. The moss-like surface is raised above the trail inplaces but a metal rod is easily pushed deep into the surface, finding no bottom at four feet.There is no obvious pond but a wide variety of wetland plants adorn the surface. An old railwayculvert at the edge of the next road crossing is dated 1930, the latest date seen on thesestructures. It marks the year that the rail bed was widened in this area to accommodatestandard-gauge track.
42Hopefield is split by the county line, as the road name indicates. Entering Kings County, the trailis in thick mixed woodland, sometimes in cuttings and occasionally high above one of thecreeks leading into the Murray River system. It passes through a blueberry operation andplunges again into the woods.
47The trail emerges in Murray River with a glimpse of the golf course to the north and passesclose behind several homes. MacLures Pond is in the distance on the upper part of the riverand Murray River Pines, a Provincial Natural Area, is on the far side. The very large floweringplants (reaching eight feet high) so thick on the edge of the trail in wet areas, are Angelica (alsocalled wild celery). Parking is available at Main St., beside the post office. The old rail stationstill exists behind the post office, quite visible from the trail. Murray River was named for JamesMurray, the first English governor appointed in Quebec after Wolfe defeated Montcalm on thePlains of Abraham. Samuel Holland named many features after prominent figures in the 1760sduring the initial land survey. Beyond the gazebo shelter at Main St., the trail immediately is inmixed woodland which is lined with Lupins in the spring. It has a full leafy canopy and isdocumented as an excellent area for birding, especially for small species like warblers. Thefirst crossroad is Pioneer Cemetery Road, named for the small early cemetery, easily reachedfrom the trail on the south side. The second crossing is Route 18 where the last tragic railwayaccident happened in the late 1940s. The regular train hit a bus and four people were killed.
51A small bridge in the middle of Jordan’s Pond provides a pleasant viewpoint. From here the trailis never far from the highway, although it cannot be seen except at crossroads leading intoAbney, Lot 64. The origin of the name is uncertain but the community was called Toronto in themid 1800s.
55Murray Harbour. Quiet woodland prevails until the Station Road crossing at Murray Harbour,where trail parking is available. A former “T” for turning train engines is visible in the woods withcareful inspection. This was not quite the end of the railway branch and a recent projecthas extended the trail two hundred metres into a former rail terminus beside the South River.The foundation of an old coal shed (later an engine shed) has been reused in a park setting tosupport an open longhouse with historical interpretive panels. A large gazebo overlooks the
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river near where a large railway roundhouse once stood beside a spot known as “the birches”. Shelters are located at km 21.9, 26.4, 29.6, 36.4, 38.1, 43.1, 48.9, 55.4
Wood Islands Junction to Wood Islands 0-4 (4 km)0Turning south on the new trail bed, the path is in softwood land, predominately spruce but withfir and tamarack. The latter is colourful in late fall. The trail skirts fingers of wetland and movesinto upland terrain featuring Acadian species like white pine, hemlock, yellow birch and sugarmaple. This section of trail, not being former rail bed, follows the general slopes of the land andskirts the large tree-trunks.
2Below Grey’s Road, the trail levels out in mixed woodland, passing a beautiful small pondcreated in a former gravel pit which is an active skating area in winter. It is a peaceful spot withlots of birdlife. Watch for mallards and Canada geese.
4The trail section ends at a full-scale replica railway station much like the one that sat besideWood Islands Road not that many years ago. The freight shed nearby is an original from BelleRiver. The station is sited between the Visitor Centre and the liquor store at the Plough theWaves Centre, near the Wood Islands Ferry terminal. Shelters are located at km 3.2, 4.2.
CYCLING: GENERAL
WHEN YOU'RE GENTLY PEDALLING down a tranquil, historic road that was carved from thered clay and hardwoods well before the first bicycle was even invented, it's hard to imagine thatover the next hill you could find a cross country trail that gives a whole new meaning to the wordextreme.
Welcome to Prince Edward Island, a place that sometimes seems to have been made just forcycling. No matter what your game -- quiet drives in the country that provide frame after frameof breathtaking photographs, day-long tours that test skill and endurance, or bone-shakingterrain that will challenge both bike and rider, PEI is the destination of choice for die-hard andcasual cyclists alike. For touring enthusiasts, just get on your bike and start pedalling. The rolling hills, lushfarmlands and postcard coastlines that keep our visitors coming back for more will reveal to youa whole new appreciation for your two-wheeling hobby.
The Confederation Trail, the Prince Edward Island leg of the TransCanada Trail, runs tip-to-tipfrom Tignish to Elmira and totals 400 km of excellent rolled stone dust surface for cycling andhiking. Frequent villages along the way offer cyclists a convenient selection ofaccommodations, food and services. See the Confederation Trail section in the Info Book.
Take a trip back in time on one of 16 designated Scenic Heritage Roads and experience PrinceEdward Island the way it used to be. These clay roads meander through farmland andwoodland and provide an excellent opportunity to experience nature at its best. Steep hills andwet areas are common, and these roads should be avoided in the spring when snow and frost
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are still melting and mud is a problem. Keep in mind that many of these routes are still used byfarmers with large machinery and caution is advised.
The Island's six demonstration woodlots also feature some challenging terrain. Although theyweren't designed specifically for off-road bicycles, they do cover some hilly countryside andprovide worthwhile lessons about the province's natural history. There are some very steepgrades on most of the trails and riders should also look out for huge tree stumps, paths thatremain under water all summer, marshes that seem intent on swallowing your bike rather thanletting you pass, windfalls that crop up without notice and awesome downhills that will demandeither precision driving or some serious aches and pains.
Prince Edward Island National Park offers many cycling options , including two paved multi-usepaths that run the length of the park along the North Shore from Cavendish to North Rustico ,and from Bradley to Dalvay. Unpaved cycling trails within the National Park include theHomestead Trail in Cavendish , the trail system linking Cavendish Grove to the beach andcampground , the Woodlands Trail in Dalvay , and the Tlaqatik Trail in Greenwich. Please referto the Prince Edward Island National Park Visitor’s Guide or website at www.pc.gc.ca/pei formore information.
For further details on recommended trails there are two handy pocket guides available.
Nature Trails of Prince Edward Island, published by Ragweed, The Island Publisher, and writtenby well known environmentalists J. Dan McAskill and Kate MacQuarrie, describes about 66biking, hiking and walking trails. Although bicycles are not permitted on all of these, the bookclearly indicates which ones are accessible. As well, the publication lets you know where youcan find brochures on specific trails and which of the paths are best for specific types of wildlifeviewing.
The Prince Edward Island Cycling Guide was written by Denis Beaudry and published byVeloaisis. It is most useful to touring enthusiasts and includes some excellent tips on cyclingwith small children.
Nature Trails is available at most Island bookstores and through the Island Nature Trust inCharlottetown. The Cycling Guide can be found at selected bookstores and at cycle stores.~ Refer to the Visitors Guide on Cycling and Tours.
~ See the section of this book titled Hiking Trails for information on Demonstration Woodlots,Scenic Heritage Roads, and other trails suitable for cycling. See Confederation Trail for detailedinformation on the Confederation Trail.
~ Contact The PEI Cycling Association at 902-368-4985, www.cpei.ca; or The SummersideCycling Club at 902-888-3878, www.summersidecycling.com for information on cycling eventsscheduled for the coming season.
-PEI Tourism Guides are available at all Visitors Information Centres, Destination Centres andWelcome Centres.
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SCENIC HERITAGE ROADS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEThe ‘John Joe’ Road A pleasant rural lane where fields of grain and potatoes alternate withwoodland to form the border, this patchwork of farm and forest creates ideal conditions for theruffed grouse and grey partridge. Corn-lily, bracken fern and trillium are found under the treecover. This road has two local names, the John Joe Road and the Hackney Road. The formeris after a man by the name of John Joe Gallant, a past resident of the road, the latter from a Mr.Hackney who is believed to have been involved in its construction around 1912-14. Prior to thistime the road was a cart track that led to a homestead in the wood. Traces of an oldstagecoach road that stretched from the Kelly Road toward Alberton are found near thesouthern end.
LOCATION: Officially unnamed but locally known as the John Joe Road, this trail runs northfrom the Kelly Road (Rte 142) for 2.2 km to meet Rte. 136 near Mill River Resort.
GREEN GABLES SHOREThe County Line Road Open farmland and mixed woodland lead the way over rolling landscapeto a very high "magnetic" hill, the summit of which provides a spectacular view of the Gulf of St.Lawrence to the north and rolling hills to the south. Erosion and yearly scraping have literallycarved this road several feet into the landscape. Rum runners, en route to Kensington,transported their "cargo" along this secluded trail risking the sharp incline of the hill. It isreported to be so steep at the base that a wagon driver with a full load of grain could touch theears of his horses while sitting in his seat! The rugged hill provides a challenge to the travelleras well as wonderful vistas for sightseeing, while the woodland invites exploration on foot.
LOCATION: In the Darnley-Seaview area, this road runs south for 4.5 km from Rte. 103 to Rte.101 near Irishtown, along the border of Prince and Queens Counties. Note: this road beginsand ends on short paved sections.
The Millman Road was one of the first scenic heritage roads to be designated. A wonderfulview of the surrounding countryside is provided from a high hill near the northern end. A varietyof hardwood and softwood forms the border with branches reaching up and over to create alovely canopy through which the sun dapples onto the red soil. In spring, sweet-scented appleblossoms create a profusion of bloom, attracting not only humans, but a variety of birds as well.In 1855, the Irishtown Anglican Church was erected. A nearby school and general storefollowed approximately 20 years later. These were the places upon which life outside the farmfocussed. Horse-drawn wagons and sleighs transported those in need of spiritual comfort,education or local "exchange" at the country store. Visions of children rambling along and ofyoung lovers strolling come to mind.
LOCATION: North of Kensington, the Millman Road runs south from Rte. 101 in Irishtown for 2km to meet with Rte. 231 in Burlington. Travelling from north to south provides a good vantagepoint.
The Perry Road Carved through the hilly terrain of Central Queens, this narrow passage isheavily bordered by softwood and various hardwoods. Bushes and ground vegetation encroachupon the road, providing a secure habitat for wildlife. Exploring on foot you may discover the
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provincial flower, the pink Lady's Slipper, and chanterelle mushrooms. (Please do not pick.) This road is one of those which have been officially designated under the Planning Act. It isreported that, during construction of the road, the government of the day was defeated andwork was halted. Land for this first section of the road had been purchased from a landownerof the appropriate political stripe. Land required for completion was acquired, on the oppositeside of the road's intended line, from a landowner sympathetic to the new government. Thiscreated a "dog leg" or "crook" midway along the road. On foot or by vehicle, bring along acamera or binoculars and catch the flora and fauna that abound here.
LOCATION: Near St. Patrick's in central Queens, the Perry Road runs south from Rte. 239 for2 km to meet Rte. 228, near Hazelgrove.
The Princetown-Warburton Road An air of seclusion and wilderness prevails on this steeplyhilled and winding road which has been designated as a scenic heritage road. The high hillsprovide a panoramic view of the surrounding farmland. The road wanders through a border ofwoodlands, hedgerows and pastoral landscape. The Warburton Road dates to 1898, while thePrincetown Road, circa 1771, is one of the most famous early roads. Once the main arteryconnecting Charlottetown to Princetown, the original capital of Prince County, its use hasdecreased over the years. (Hikers, watch for the section east of the intersection of the tworoads.) A fascination and familiarity with hills and hollows has often prompted locals to givethem names. Interesting examples here include Inch Hill, Mile Hill, Burnt Hill and Marianne'sHollow.
Location: Sections of the Princetown and Warburton Roads form a "Y" shape covering 7.8 km. From Rte. 239 near Millvale the Warburton Road travels south to Fredericton Station. Theadjoining section of the Princetown Road runs west from the Warburton Road toward SouthGranville. SOUTH SHOREThe Currie-Farrar Road Bordered by spruce, hemlock, sugar maple and beech that extendsfrom hedgerow to a light canopy, this road features wonderful visual variety. Rose bushes,bracken ferns and mosses are found scattered along the roadside and within the woodland. These low bushes provide protective nesting and roosting sites for birds common to the area.The high hills of the Currie provide excellent vantage points for viewing the surroundingcountryside and Northumberland Strait. The Farrar, bordered by a hedgerow and a smallcanopy, is somewhat lower and less winding.
The Currie and Farrar families were property owners along these routes for severalgenerations. The roads have been named for these early settlers. In the late 1800s and early1900s, the area was actively farmed. Horses and wagons were used for hauling wood anddressed meats to market. Although the farmsteads are gone, reminders of early rural life areeasily embraced on a drive through this country lane.
Location: The Currie Road extends southwesterly from Rte. 249 at Green Bay to Rte. 237(Appin Road). The Farrar Road begins almost immediately, extending from Rte. 237 to Rte.246 for a total of 6.7 km.The Junction Road - Handsome stands of hardwood and softwood, including maple, beech,yellow birch, spruce and hemlock, provide an appealing backdrop for this pleasant lane in
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Central Queens. Just off the road near the southern end is a mature hemlock stand. Some ofthe trees are estimated to be ninety years old. Wildflowers, including trillium, Lady's Slippersand Sweet William (escapees from an old garden) bloom among the mosses. In the late 1800'sto the early 1900's sawmills were located near the northern end of this road. After haulingwood to the mill, travellers, at the first sign of dusk, would hasten down the Junction Road toavoid the place known as "Spooky Hollow". Locals were well aware of the mysterious eventsrumoured to have occurred here. From the first buds of spring through the splendour ofautumn, this road provides a tranquil drive or stroll. Winter recreation such as sleigh riding,skiing and snowshoeing are also popular pursuits.
LOCATION: This road is part of Rte. 227 near Hartsville. Entering from Rte .225, thedesignated portion begins 420 metres from Rte. 225 and extends northwest for 1.7 km.
The MacArthur Road Retaining the rustic charm of a century or more ago, the MacArthur Roadtwists and turns uphill and down through beautiful stands of hardwood and softwood andagricultural fields. Sunlight filters through a protective umbrage of maples, birch, pine andspruce. Old apple orchards, the remnants of abandoned farmsteads, add their blooms inspring. An assortment of wildlife, especially perching birds, find this type of habitat irresistible. This road has received protection through designation as a scenic heritage road. Prosperousfarmland once surrounded the road and, in the mid- to late-1800s, a sawmill and furniturefactory were located here. Now officially known as Peter's Road, it has become known locallyas the MacArthur Road after families of that name who settled here. Near the turn of thecentury, diphtheria swept through this small community. A pioneer cemetery known as theMacArthur Cemetery, on the west side near the top of the hill, bears sad witness to the fate offamilies stricken by this dreaded disease. A sense of history, both human and natural, prevailson this pleasant country lane.
LOCATION: Near Strathgartney Provincial Park this section of Rte. 244 begins 700 metresnorth of the Trans Canada Highway and extends to Elmwood for a distance of approximately 2km.
The McKenna-Appin Road The upper arms of the road travel through a tremendous variety ofhardwoods and softwoods that form a light to extensive canopy. This provides a wonderful"cooling" effect especially enjoyed by farmers leaving hot dusty fields. Ground vegetation,including wood ferns and fire weeds, competes for space along the roadside. The southernsection is somewhat less wooded but is quite winding and hilly, with views of open farmland andspruce stands. The Appin Road was built in 1862. Its name probably is derived from Strath ofAppin, Perthshire, or Appin, Argyleshire, Scotland. The McKenna Road, constructed in 1904, isnamed for Hugh McKenna, a property owner in the area. It now serves as a shortcut fromEmyvale to Rte. 246.
These roads form part of an interesting network of clay lanes in southwestern Queens Countyoffering a wide variety of bordering vegetation -- a wonderful place for a peaceful ramblethrough the countryside.
Location: Two roads form a rough "T" shape in southwestern Queens County. The northernsection of the Appin Road (Rte. 237) reaches almost to Rte. 249. The McKenna Road runsfrom the Appin Road in a westerly direction to Rte. 246, forming the left arm of the "T".
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Walls Road Open farmlands encompass either end of this variable lane until it breaks into alovely woodland scene where the road crosses the Dunk River. Spruce, birch, pin cherry andalders surrounding this area and common wildflowers enhance the picture. Upon closerexploration you may discover the provincial flower, the pink Lady's Slipper. Common to thearea are muskrats, grey partridge and red fox. The rare but showy bald eagle have also beenspotted along here.
Officially this road is unnamed, but it is well known in the area as Wall's Road. About 1868 theroad and Wall's Mills, which included a saw and grist mill, were constructed. A shingle mill wasadded by 1880. By 1900 the mills had ceased operation; the only reminder of their existence isthe flattened area near the river which now provides a great spot for picnics. Nature lovers andfishing enthusiasts will appreciate this road/river combination, as will those seeking winterrecreation such as skiing or snowshoeing.
LOCATION: West of Scales Pond Park in the Freetown area, Wall's Road runs south from Rte.113 to Rte. 111 for 1.5 km.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEThe County Line Road A drive through the County Line Road offers many vantage points forviewing the surrounding countryside. Mid way along the road is a small but lovely hardwoodstand. This road has been designated as a scenic heritage road. In earlier years horse-drawncarriages transported passengers along this lane, at that time bordered by beautiful hardwoodstands that arched overhead to form a delightful canopy. Although the area has changed littleover the years, recent widening of the roadbed has resulted not only in a decrease in aestheticappeal but a loss for the wildlife that once found refuge in the trees and surrounding vegetation. Perhaps, through time and proper management, this road will regain its former splendour. TheCounty Line Road derives its name form the fact that it is on the boundary of the two counties,Kings and Queens.
LOCATION: The designated portion of this road (Rte. 325) begins at Caledonia at theintersection of Rte. 315 and runs north for 2.6 km until it intersects with Rte. 317.
The Glen Road- This rich, red clay passage wanders through a bright green "glen" wherewonderful woodland and pastoral farmland greet the traveller. Just off this road on theeastern end is a large American elm believed to be the largest tree on PEI. It is reputed to beso big that two men cannot reach each other's hands around its base. This was once aprosperous farming community with a mill and two blacksmith shops. Fine horses and drivingwagons were status symbols the residents proudly displayed along this route. Today activity inthe area centres around a shingle mill and farming. Stories of fairies abounded (and still linger)in the area, and children would quietly await the appearance of these magical creatures. NellieMacPhee, a lifelong resident, is well remembered for her fortune-telling abilities. Clinging to herbeloved homestead to the end, she was the last person to live in "the Glen".
LOCATION: Northeast of Souris, this road is the section of Rte. 303 that runs west from theBaltic Road (Rte. 302, through Glencorradale or "the Glen" as it is known locally, to the NewHarmony Road.
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Jack’s Road A narrow, winding trail where time seems to stand still, this rustic passage is agentle reminder of simpler times past. Leafy arches are created by a border of hardwoods suchas sugar maple, beech and birch. Stately hemlocks appear as one rounds a bend, addingdimension and depth. Mosses form a textured carpet under the tree cover. The pervadingsilence is broken only by the trilling of songbirds and the trickling of nearby streams. Muskrats,hares and red fox find this secluded wood an ideal location to feed and raise their families. JackMacPherson owned a large farm to the north of the road in the early 1900s. Locals travelledthe road to get to his place and, consequently, it became known and has remained Jack'sRoad.
LOCATION: Near the south shore and Wood Islands this road runs from Rte. 1 in Flat River toRte. 207 for a distance of 4.1 m.
The Klondyke Road Uphill and down, the Klondyke cuts a sturdy swath through a border ofsugar maple, birch and spruce. Foxes, raccoons and hares have a secure corridor amid thetrees and lower vegetation as they scurry from one woodland thicket to another. In the early1900's, sawmills and several homesteads were located here. Colonel Weatherbie, known inmilitary circles as the "Father of Canadian Munitions" due to his expertise in that field, was thelast settler to live on the road. His homestead, now abandoned, was once a welcome retreatwhere visitors enjoyed both the beautiful flower gardens and the musical talent of the family.The 1920's and 30's set the scene for another activity - rumrunners, under cover of darkness,would steal along the road, hiding their contraband in a secure place. A rag tied to a treeindicated the location.
LOCATION: For 4.9 km the Klondyke road travels roughly in an east west direction from theSelkirk Road (Rte. 23) south of Iona, to the Murray Harbour Road (Rte. 24).
Mellish Pond Road- Cattle grazing on sloping hillsides, a farmer ploughing his fields, ruralscenes such as these enliven a drive down this country lane. As one enters from the northernend, one looks upon open fields and then a hedgerow bordering the road to an old mill pondwhere mixed woodland creates a light canopy overhead. Wildflowers, including daisies,dandelions and Queen Anne's lace, grow along the roadside. In the late 1800s this road servedas the route to Perth Mills. A MacDonald family owned the land on the northern section of theroad. The enterprise became known as MacDonald's Mills and the road as the MacDonald MillRoad. Other variations of the name include "Mill Road", "Fish Pond Road" and the "DamRoad". Today the road provides farmers with access to fields and sports enthusiasts with winterpursuits such as skiing and snowmobiling. This road has been designated as a scenic heritageroad.
LOCATION: Just east of New Perth, this road runs south from Rte. 3 for 3 km to meet theMellish Road. (The designated portion runs from the north end from Rte. 3 to the mill streamwhich is at the mid point of the road.)
The New Harmony Road- Wonderful hardwoods, interspersed with softwood, combine to form aleafy canopy where sunlight dapples onto this rich clay passage, creating a brilliant green"tunnel". On the eastern side of the road the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Forestryoperates a demonstration woodlot, which lends an educational aspect as well as aestheticappeal. Visitors are welcome to tour this site. Once part of a thriving agricultural communitywhere French, Irish, English and Scottish nationalities settled, most of the farmland has been
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reclaimed by woodland. Today the road is used as an access to property, and a scenic driveand shortcut to the north shore. During Prohibition years, the remoteness of the road made it aprized location for rumrunners to hide illegal cargo unloaded from boats lying off the northshore.
LOCATION: Northeast of Souris, one of the finest scenic heritage roads in the section of theNew Harmony Road (Rte. 303) that runs from the Greenvale Road to the Tarantum Road (Rte.304) for a distance of 1.2 km.
NOTE: Many of these routes are used by farmers with large machinery and caution is advised.Steep hills, sharp turns and wet areas are common and travellers are advised to reduce theirspeed accordingly. In spring (late -March until mid-June, depending on the weather) as thesnow and frost melt, these routes are quite muddy. Driving at this time is not advised.
This information was taken from the brochure "Scenic Heritage Roads" published by The IslandNature Trust and The PEI Department of Community and Cultural Affairs.
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FISHING
Prince Edward Island offers 1770 (1,100 miles) of coastline, deeply indented with manyestuaries and bays. Other than barrier beach ponds, which can be found at the mouth of manystreams, there are few natural lakes. However, there are more than 800 artificial ponds, manyoriginally constructed as mill ponds. The streams themselves are short and spring fed; mostoriginating from springs that discharge 7 C water in summer and winter. As a result, streamson Prince Edward Island are less dependent upon surface run-off and maintain good flows,even in summer. There may be a limited number of sport fish species on Prince Edward Island,but don't let that fool you. Recreational fishing on Prince Edward Island, both in freshwater andsaltwater, is one of the best kept secrets in the angling world.
Prince Edward Island is one of the few places in North America where the brook trout, alsocalled speckled trout, is still king. The large input of mineral rich ground water, combined withshort streams and large estuaries, has created ideal conditions for brook trout. Brook trout canbe found in virtually every stream on the Island, with sea run trout, the fish most sought after byanglers, ranging from ½ lb to 6 lbs. The trout season runs from April 15 to September 15, witha daily limit of eight (8) fish. Bait, fly or lures are used to take sea trout. Timing of runs variesfrom river to river, but many rivers have a run of sea trout beginning in mid-June and runninguntil mid July. From the middle of June until early August, small dry flies are preferred. Thestreams in Prince Edward Island are small, and rods from 6'-8' are preferred by fly fishers. Most trout fishing is by wading or from the river bank. Some anglers enjoy fishing in pondswhere a small boat may be required. Most of the Brook trout flies are tied on hooks sizes from10-16. Some of the more common fresh water trout flies include: royal coachman, darkMontreal, white wulff, woolly worm, muddler minnow light and dark Cahill, and variations of themosquito. Variations of the above mentioned and patterns unique to the Island can bediscovered through local anglers. Salt water flies common to the Island include the shrimp,lobster and blockhouse. Popular salt water baits, other than worms include, mummichog(locally know as gudgeon), shrimp, silversides and smelts. Suggested lures include daredevils,goldfish, lucky strike and gold and silver spin doctors.
Rainbow trout are an introduced species on Prince Edward Island but they maintain selfsustaining populations in roughly two dozen rivers. Salt water rainbows, or “steelheads” cangrow quite large (up to 8 lbs) and provide excellent angling opportunities. In spring, rainbowscan be caught as they head downstream to salt water. In summer and fall, many anglers areseeking the fresh rainbows coming in from salt water. Most rainbow fishing at this time is doneusing fly. Rainbow trout are captured on dry fly and a variety of nymphs and streamers. Effective flies include shrimp patters, wooly buggers and leeches, and assorted colours of deerhair bugs.
At one time, over seventy rivers supported runs of Atlantic salmon in Prince Edward Island;currently, there are less than twenty. All angling for Atlantic salmon is catch and release usingbarbless fly. Most of the salmon angling takes place in the Mill River, Dunk River, West River,and Morell River although salmon can be caught in other locations. The Morell has specialmanagement regulations that limits fishing in the main branch to fly fishing only after June 1. The season extends from June 1 to October 31 . Island rivers are fairly small and most salmonst
anglers choose fly rods not longer than 8 ½ feet. Popular salmon fly patterns on the Islandinclude green machine, mickey finn and black bear with red or green butts. Advice on local flypatterns from resident anglers is advisable.
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Other species found in freshwater include white perch, rainbow smelt, gaspereau and eels. Perch can be taken from April 15 to September 15. This fish was formerly restricted to barrierbeach ponds, but in recent years has expanded its range to include a few artificialimpoundments and estuaries. Rainbow smelt are caught through the ice with spears in winter;they are also fished from many wharves in late summer and autumn. Each winter, hundreds of"smelt shacks" cover the ice in estuaries and bays across Prince Edward Island.
Salt water angling on Prince Edward Island continues to be the most under-utilised componentof the recreational fishery. The many estuaries and bays, along with offshore areas, offerexcellent opportunities for recreational angling of a variety of saltwater species. No saltwaterrecreational license is required. Deep sea fishing is a fantastic family outing, and is a greatway to enjoy beautiful coastline vistas. Some of the species commonly caught during deep seafishing excursions are: mackerel, cod, and dogfish. Various deep sea charters are availablethroughout Prince Edward Island from mid-summer to early autumn. All required fishingequipment is available through the boat charter.
Mackerel can be exceedingly abundant and are superb fighters if taken on fly or even aspinning rod. There is no limit on the number you can catch, and when runs are on, anglerscan fish from wharves or near causeways. There is a short recreational season for groundfish,including winter flounder and cod, in August and September. The exact dates of the groundfishseason change from year to year so be sure to check before heading out. One can catch atotal of fifteen ground fish, of which no more than five can be cod. Flounder can be caught offwharves or under bridges in many locations around Prince Edward Island during this shortseason for groundfish. No licence is required.
For those interested in larger fish, there are three species of sharks caught off the coast ofPrince Edward Island - blue, mako, and porbeagle. Although some shark species areabundant, catch and release is recommended because of their low reproductive rate. Fishingfor these sharks is generally done in September. Chum is used to attract sharks to the vicinityof the boat. Most of the blue and mako sharks top out at about 100 lbs, but the porbeagle canrun two to three times this weight. Sharks of this size are tremendous fighters. Most heavyduty salt water rods and reels will handle these sharks and provide you with a thrill toremember. A licence is required for the hook and release shark fishery and there are conditionsattached. For many sports fishers, catching a tuna is considered the greatest thrill of theirsport. Tuna charters can be booked in several locations around the Island. North Lake, ineastern Prince Edward Island, boasts of being the “Tuna Capital of the World”, with manybluefin tuna caught weighing in excess of 1000 lbs.
Important! See also the REGULATIONS section of this book for further information.
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GOOD FISHING LOCATIONS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEAlaska: Alaska BridgeBedeque: Affleck’s Pond, Dunk RiverCarleton: Trout River, Trout River BridgeColeman: Leard’s PondEgmont Bay: Arsenault’s Pond, Jacques RiverEllerslie: Griggs PondFoxley River: Milligan’s PondGlennwood: Big Pierre Jacques River, Livingstone’s PondGrand River: Grand River BridgeHuntley: Gordon’s PondMill River: Mill River BridgeMiminegash: Little Miminegash River, Miminegash RiverMontrose: Warren’s PondPleasant View: Black PondRose Hill: Black PondSt. Felix: Blanchard’s PointTignish: Arsenault’s Pond, Little Tignish RiverTyne Valley: Hansen’s Pond, Robinson’s Pond, Trout RiverWellington: Barlow’s PondWilmot: Wilmot RiverWoodvale: Marchbank’s Pond
GREEN GABLES SHORECorran Ban: Corran Ban Bridge, Winter RiverCovehead: Covehead BayHamilton: Lockerby’s PondIndian River: Indian River ImpoundmentLong River: Paynter’s PondNew Glasgow: Bell’s PondOyster Bed Bridge: Oyster Bed BridgeStanley Bridge: Stanley RiverWest Covehead: Cass’s Pond, Marshall’s Pond
RED SANDS SHOREBonshaw: Crosby’s Pond, West River, BonshawBreadalbane: Murray’s PondCrapaud: Sherren’s PondDeSable: Holm’s PondElliots: Week’s PondLower Newton: Cook’s PondMiddleton: Wright’s PondSouth Freetown: Scales PondStratford: Hatchery Pond
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POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEAlbion Cross: GrovepineAuburn: Kelly’s PondAvondale: O’Keefe LakeBaltic: Dixon’s RoadBelle River: Belle RiverBellevue: Ben’s LakeBridgetown: Boughton RiverBrudenell: Brudenell River, Martin’s PondCanavoy: MacEwen’s PondCardigan: Cardigan RiverCherry Hill: Warren’s PondClearspring: Johnston’s PondEast Lake: East LakeFlat River: MacPherson’s PondFortune Bridge: Fortune RiverGeorgetown: Easton’s PondGlennfinnan: Glennfinnan Lake, Glennfinnan River, Glennfinnan River Impoundment, Readon’s PondJohnston River: Johnston’s River MarshLower Montague: Thompson’s PondMarie: Webster’s PondMartinvale: Everglades MarshMidgell: MacDonald’s Pond, Midgell RiverMilltown Cross: Moores SanctuaryMontague: Knox’s Pond, Montague River, Sutherland’s BridgeMorell: Morell RiverMount Stewart: Doyle’s PondMunns Road: MacVane’s PondMurray River: Strickland’s/MacLure’s PondNaufrage: Larkin’s Pond, Naufrage RiverNorth Lake: North LakePisquid West: Jay’s PondPooles Corner: Dewar’s PondRed Point: Basin HeadRiverton: Leard’s PondSt. Peters: Jordan’s PointSt. Peters Bay: Lewis PondSt. Peters Harbour: MacKinnon’s Pond, St. Peters LakeSturgeon: Sturgeon RiverUnion Road: Hardy’s PondUpton: Doc Marsh, Whitlock’s PondVernon Bridge: Vernon BridgeVernon River: MacLean’s Pond, MacPhail’s Pond, Stewarts Pond
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ANGLING AND HUNTING LICENSE VENDORSPlease note this list is subject to change.
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEALBERTONAccess PEI, 116 Dufferin Street
O’LEARYAccess PEI, 45 East DriveWest Prince Video , 859-1781
RICHMONDHandy Andy Auto Plus ,Western Road
SUMMERSIDEAccess PEI, 120 Harbour DriveBernard’s Quick Mart, 126 Bayview Drive ,436-8609Canadian Tire - Summerside, 474 GranvilleStreet,436-7223Waugh’s Quik Mart, 650 Water St. East436-9511George Mallett , 627 Barbara Weit Road ,436-0981Green Diamond Equipment , 15 LockeShore Road
TIGNISHAccess PEI, 103 School StreetTignish Co-op , Main Street , 882-2020
WELLINGTONAccess PEI, 48 Mill Rd.
GREEN GABLES SHORECOVEHEADMaritime Mosquito Control
KENSINGTONDavid Montgomery - Hunters Chance836-3970Kensington Food Basket836-3970 Wild Goose Lodge1-888-561-7666
OYSTER BED BRIDGEOyster Bed General Store621-1980
HUNTER RIVERNorth Shore Lawn & Garden963-2125Gallant’s Clover Farm 963-2000
RED SANDS SHOREBORDEN-CARLETONCeretti’s Grocery and Hardware855-2060
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREAAccess PEI, 33 Riverside DriveCanadian Tire, 202 Buchanan Drive894-8874Conservation & Management Division, Jones Bldg11 Kent St., 368-5000David McLelland, 476 Keppoch Rd.859-2579Going Fishing, 161 St. Peters RoadHome Hardware - Charlottetown, 115 St. PetersRd.Mel’s Petro Can ,419 St. Peters Road Winsloe Irving ,537 Malpeque Road
Winsloe Petro Canada, 473 MalpequeRoad
Home Hardware Building Centre - 14Kinlock Rd
RED SANDS SHOREHAMPSHIREClow’s Red & White - 1104 Route 225
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
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BELFASTCooper’s Red & White - 4985 Trans CanadaHighway
CARDIGANCardigan Esso , 583-2744RJ’s Country Store 583-3245
CHERRY VALLEYBuster’s Service Station Ltd. , 651-2806
GEORGETOWNDaryl’s General Store, 27 Kent Street,652-2626
MONTAGUE (and area)Access PEI, 41 Wood Island HillStewart and Beck, 568 Main Street ,838-2291The Muddy Dog, Collins Rd., New Perth838-3701
MORELLJay’s General Store
MOUNT STEWARTMount Stewart Irving , 676-2390
SOURISAccess PEI SourisCJ Fly’s, 687-2808Leamac,687-3225MacPhee’s Home Hardware, 687-3332
MURRAY RIVERMiller’s Murray River Esso, 9440 MainStreet962-2707
VERNON BRIDGEPointview Outfitters , 393-6555
ST. PETERSMacDonald’s Rite Stop , 961-2956
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HUNTING
BIRD HUNTING SEASONThe migratory bird hunting season begins on Prince Edward Island on the first Monday ofOctober and runs through the second Saturday of December -- with the exception of theWoodcock season, which begins the last Monday in September and ends the second Saturdayof December.
Hunters are reminded that, according to federal migratory bird regulations, they can only bagfive geese a day and they are only allowed to have 10 in possession. Under the same rules,there is no open season for Harlequin Ducks, but for other breeds of ducks the bag limit is six aday, providing not more than one is a Wood Duck and not more than four are Black Ducks,Mallards or Black-Mallard Hybrids. Hunters are not permitted to have more than 12 ducks inpossession, with provisions under the Act stating that not more than eight of these may beBlacks, Mallards or Black-Mallard Hybrids and not more than one can be a Wood Duck. The bag limit on Snipe is 10 a day, while as many as eight Woodcocks can be shot each day.For possession limits simply double each daily limit.
You may also want to try your luck at partridge, rabbit and other game. The Ruffed Grouseseason runs from the last Monday in September to the end of December. Keep in mind, though,that Hungarian or Grey Partridge only has a 3-week season spanning late October and earlyNovember.
OTHER HUNTSThe Snowshoe Hare and Coyote seasons both run from the first Monday in October until March31. There are no possession limits on either of these quarry and no daily bag limit on Coyote.However, there is a daily bag limit of five on Snowshoe Hare.Prince Edward Island was once world renowned for its Silver Fox ranches, but what manyhunters may not be aware of is the abundance of wild Fox that roam our fields and woodlands.Patience is a must when hunting these sly little critters between the first of November and theend of January.
For specific seasons dates, and other detailed information, be sure to contact the Island'sForests,Fish and Wildlife Division.
HUNTING SAFELYHunters are reminded to treat every firearm as if it were loaded and to respect all “NoTrespassing” and “No Hunting” signs wherever they may be posted. As well, the regulationsnoted here are simply summaries of those listed in the Wildlife Conservation Act. For acomplete list of the rules and regulations governing hunting on Prince Edward Island contactthe Forest, Fish and Wildlife Division.
Hunting licenses are available at Access PEI centres across PEI, or at businesses specializingas hunting outfitters.
See also REGULATIONS section of this book for further information.
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HUNTING OUTFITTERS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Malpeque Bay OutfittersWilliam LewisSlemon Park, C0A 2A0
GREEN GABLES SHORE
Hunter’s ChanceDavid & Robert MontgomeryFrench River RR2902-886-2752/2709
Wild Goose LodgeJim DugganFrench River RR2, C0B 1M0jim@wildgooselodge.comwww.wildgooselodge.com902-836-21771-888-561-7666
RED SANDS SHORE
David McLellan’s Canada Goose & SeaTrout Fishing476 Keppoch Road, [email protected]
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Birch Grove OutfittersBirch Grove902-676-2349
Pointview [email protected]
Muddy Dog OutfittersNew Perth902-838-3701
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HIKING/NATURE TRAILS
HIKING TOURS Island Trails is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development, maintenance andpromotion of Prince Edward Island’s extensive network of trails. Visit www.islandtrails.ca forinformation about the history of the Confederation Trail.
ISLAND-WIDEThe Confederation Trail Please refer to the CONFEDERATION TRAIL section for more detailed information of this trail.For a detailed map of the Confederation Trail, dial 1-800-463-4PEI or drop by any provinciallyoperated Visitor Information Centre.
The following charts indicate trail distances:
MAIN TRAIL: Tignish to Elmira
Tignish 0 Emerald 136.8
St. Louis 11.1 Fredericton 147.4
Alma 14.6 Hunter River 154.5
Alberton 21.1 Milton 170.8
Elmsdale 26.8 Royalty Junction 176.7
Bloomfield 35.5 York 182.9
O’Leary 44.8 Tracadie 195.3
Portage 59.1 Mount Stewart 204
Ellerslie 71.9 Morell 219.1
Richmond 82.9 St. Peters 230.5
Wellington 90.7 Selkirk 242.1
Summerside (waterfront) 109.3 Bear River 248.9
Kensington 122.7 Harmony Junction 257.6
Freetown 131.1 Elmira 273.4
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Emerald to Borden-Carleton: Montague Junction to Montague:
Emerald 0 Montague Junction 0
Kinkora 5.9 Montague 9.9
Borden-Carleton 18 Harmony Junction to Souris:
Royalty Junction to Charlottetown: Harmony Junction 0
Royalty 0 Souris (station area) 7.9
Charlottetown (Grafton St.) 9 Iona to Murray Harbour:
Mount Stewart to Georgetown: Iona 0
Mount Stewart 0 Wood Islands Rd. Junction 17
St. Teresa 15.2 Murray River 29
Cardigan 29.7 Murray Harbour 35.5
Georgetown 38.6 Wood Islands Rd. Junction 0
Wood Islands Station 3.9
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NATIONAL PARKThe Park has 14 hiking trails varying in length from 0.5-10.0 km. Beach walking is also anexcellent way to explore the Park.
DALVAY AREAWoodlands (4.0-5.7 km) The Woodlands trail provides a satisfying hike through a wooded areafeaturing a 50-year old red pine plantation. Suitable for hiking, skiing, and biking.
Reeds & Rushes (2 km) This trail is wheelchair accessible. Interpretive stations explore life in apond and identify some of the plants, animals, and insects you may encounter. Suitable forhiking and snowshoeing.
Farmlands (2.9 km) While meandering along field edges, hedgerows, and through mixedwoodlands, keep your eyes and ears open for a variety of sights and sounds. Suitable forhiking.
Bubbling Springs (2.5 km). This trail features a bubbling spring as well as lookout towers thatprovide panoramic views of Long Pond. Suitable for hiking and skiing. Features interpretivesignage.
Gulf Shore Way ( 10 km ) . This paved multi-use trail runs adjacent to the North Shore andwinding through the park from Brackley to Dalvay. A shared multi-use trail, Gulf Shore Way isan ideal trail for roller blading, biking, running or hiking. Features interpretive signage andobservation points along the trail .
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CAVENDISH AREACavendish Dunelands (2.3 km) This trail provides a convenient path joining ocean-view look-offwith Cavendish Beach Complex by way of a floating boardwalk over MacNeill’s pond. Suitablefor hiking. Features interpretive signage.
Homestead (6.7 km or 8.8 km) The Homestead Trail passes through the forest toward openfarmland and along the shores of New London Bay. Suitable for hiking and biking.
Cavendish Grove ( various distances ) Park at Cavendish Grove and access the entire NorthShore in Cavendish through a series of inter-linking trails .Suitable for hiking and biking.Features Interpretive signage.
Haunted Wood (1.1 km) This woodland trail highlights influences and inspirations thatencouraged L.M. Montgomery to become an internationally renowned author. Suitable forhiking and snowshoeing. Features interpretive signage.
Balsam Hollow (1 km) Beginning as Lucy Maud Montgomery’s own Lover’s Lane, this trailmeanders through mixed woodlands and follows a babbling brook. Suitable for hiking andsnowshoeing. Features interpretive signage.
Gulf Shore Way (8.5 kms) . This paved multi-use trail runs adjacent to the North Shore andwinds through the park from Cavendish to North Rustico. A shared multi-use trail, the GulfShore Way is an ideal trail for roller-blading, biking, running or hiking. Features observationpoints along the trail.
OTHER TRAILS NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEThe Black Marsh Nature Trail (3km) Located at North Cape, this trail follows the ruggedcoastline of the Northumberland Strait. Follow the boardwalk through an open bog and learnabout the trees, flowers, birds and animals found in this unique environment. Bilingualinterpretive signs.
Camp Tamawaby Demonstration Woodlot (1.5 km) This walking trail is over level ground andtakes about one hour to walk at a leisurely pace. It is found off Rt. 131 (near Richmond), on thebanks of the Ellis River, provides scenic natural wooded areas in addition to mature plantations. Of particular importance to the history of Island forestry is the red pine plantation established in1955 by the late J. Frank Gaudet, PEI's first Director of Forestry. These red pine were the firstseedlings to be grown in an Island nursery and planted on a reforested site. This walking trail is1.5 km long over level ground and takes about one hour to walk at a leisurely pace.
Cedar Dunes Nature Trail (1.5 km) Located in Cedar Dunes Provincial Park. This loop trailtakes you from sandy beach to woodland and roadside sections and features Eastern WhiteCedar, coastal birds, plants and mammals.
Foxley River Demonstration Woodlot (1.3 km) off Rte. 12, located on the lovely Gulf of St.Lawrence, includes tree species common to abandoned farmland and to wetland sites, anddemonstrates management techniques adapted to this diversity of forest conditions. Delicatewildflowers carpet the mossy forest floor and a wide variety of birds inhabit this secluded,picturesque woodland. This trail which takes approximately one hour to complete.
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Green Park Nature Trail -Green Park Provincial Park (0.6 km) This trail winds through a mixedwoodlot and terminates at a salt marsh. If you spend any time at the marsh, it is advisable towear a long-sleeved shirt and pants and carry some insect repellent.
Mill River Provincial Park Trail (0.8 km) Located in Mill River Provincial Park. This trail windsthrough a mixed woodlot overlooking the Mill River and ends at the public boat ramp.The Path of our Forefathers - Lennox Island (3 km and 7 km) This two-loop hiking trail consistsof a short, easy loop that is accessible to cyclists and wheelchairs and a long loop that is amoderately difficult hike. Both loops feature coastal walking and signage about local andregional Mi’kmaq history.
Trout River Nature Trail (2.5 km) Whether you like to try some sport fishing or just take arelaxing walk along a nature trail, the Trout River Natural Area is the spot for you. Located onRte. 2 in Coleman, this linear trail follows the provincially important Trout River, now a protectednatural area. Watch for stinging nettles for the first kilometre, where the trail passes through aformer pond. This trail also features the provincially uncommon white baneberry as well as avariety of songbirds. Wooden benches provide rest stops along the way and footbridges overwet areas will keep you feet dry.
West Country Trails -Bog Walk Located directly off the Confederation Trail, between Ellerslieand MacNeils Mills, this interpretive boardwalk will take you to the middle of a beautiful PeatBog. At the end of the board walk an interpretive deck has been built where you can rest andlearn all about Peat Bogs and some of the rare plants that can be found there. This bog is nowa protected natural area.
West Country Trails -Path To The Past (1.5 km) To experience this trail watch for the WestCountry Trails sign as you travel through Ellerslie on the Confederation Trail. This trailmeanders along the Smelt Creek and through the history of area. Stop at one of the 3 bridgesand enjoy the soothing sound of the running stream or watch for brook trout or maybe asalmon.
GREEN GABLES SHOREBlooming Point Trail (1.2 km) This loop trail is located off Rte. 218 (Blooming Point Rd.). Itwinds through a variety of habitat including ponds, wetlands, plowed fields and woodlands.Hikers are likely to see a variety of birds and may spot a snowshoe hare or red fox.
Granville (2 km) This trail of easy walking is located between Rte. 254 (Rattenbury Rd.) andSouth Granville. Interpretive signs explain the odd name given to the trail. The path followswhat was originally the Old Princetown Road to enable overland communications betweenCharlottetown and Princetown. Hikers will find themselves walking through a mixed woodlot andfor the more imaginative, it is a trip back to the days of the ox sleds.
Indian River Trail (1.6 km) This nature trail is is located just off Rte. 106 to the right as youcross the bridge over the Indian River. It is located beside the Indian River Wildlife ManagementArea. Ospreys and bald eagles may be sighted along this trail.
Rustico Promenade (1.1 km) This boardwalk follows the scenic Rustico Bay ending at NorthRustico Beach in the PEI National Park.
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Beach Grove Memorial Forest Trail (1.8 km) This loop trail is located off the North River Rd. inCharlottetown. Follow the Beach Grove Rd. to the Beach Grove Home.
Bonshaw Hills Trail (30 km) This trail extends from the West River Bridge near St. Catherines toVictoria. Winding through large woodlots, across old fields and along country roads, it traversessome of the most picturesque landscape in Prince Edward Island. The hiker is immediatelyaware of the vertical nature of the trail. Climbing to the top of a hill, one can look forward orback over the scenic vistas. Descending the slopes often brings the cool dark solitude of ahemlock forest that borders a small brook or pond. Some of the highlights of the trail include astand of remnant white pine and hemlock near Appin Road, a beautiful section along the WestRiver near Bonshaw, the beach walk at Victoria and scenic views near Strathgartney andHampton. The trail will provide a recreational and educational facility for all outdoor enthusiastsof any age group. Never far from roadways, the trail may be hiked in sections ranging from 0.4km to 8 km in length. Access points are marked with blue markers at the St. Catherines Roadand in the Bonshaw Provincial Park. It is the responsibility of every hiker to ensure that a litter-free trail is maintained and that every respect be shown toward fences, buildings and all privateproperty along the trail.
Breadalbane Trail (4.2 km) This loop trail starts at the Dunk River headpond dam inBreadalbane on Rte 231. The northern section of the loop starts on Confederation Trail beforeturning to the right through mixed woodlands and across the North branch of the Dunk River tothe Dixon Rd. After a short walk on the road, across the South branch of the Dunk, the southernsection of the loop returns to Breadalbane and down wooden stairs to the dam.
Within the Brookvale Demonstration Woodlot (1 km and 2 km) This woodlot is found off Rte 13where several non-native species such as Douglas-fir and Norway spruce have beenestablished with relative success. Mature plantations, pre-commercial thinnings andprovenance tests are demonstrated as well. Located near the Brookvale Ski Park, this woodlotoffers excellent winter facilities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. There are two trailsat this woodlot. The Gaudet Trail is 1 km long and takes one hour to walk. The Flood Trail is 2km long and takes approximately two hours to walk.
Brookvale Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails Located on Rte. 13 at the Nordic Ski location,there are 32 km of well marked trails. An excellent area for both hiking and mountain biking.Dunk River Educational Trail (1.2 km) Located on Rte. 109 at Scales Pond Community Park, onthe left side of the road. This trail follows the Dunk River and contains signage indicating nativetree species found along the trail.
Fort Amherst Trail - Prince Edward Island National Historic Site (0.9 km) Located at Port-La-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site off Rte. 19.Hermitage Creek Trail (1.7 km) Located on the east side of North River Rd., Charlottetown,across from Ellens Creek Plaza. This loop trail follows Hermitage Creek and loops back, withinterpretive signs along the way.
Hillsborough Park Community Trail (2.8 km) Located at the Hillsborough Park CommunityCentre off Riverside Dr., Charlottetown. This trail follows Wright’s Creek on the HillsboroughRiver.
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North Tryon Memorial Park Trail (0.8 km) Off TransCanada Hwy. On Lords Pond Rd., NorthTryon. This loop trail crosses a small wooden bridge and offers the opportunity to see manyspecies of birds and a wide variety of trees, shrubs and other plants.
Robert L. Cotton Trail (0.6 km) Turn left off the TransCanada Hwy. at Stratford and follow forless than 1 km. The trail passes through the community, past ponds and the Hillsborough Riverand offers a view of the Hillsborough Bridge.
Royalty Oaks Trail (0.8 km) The Royalty Oaks Natural Area is located in East Royalty off the St.Peters Rd. The trail entrance is between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints andBelmont House on Northridge Parkway.
Strathgartney Nature Trail (3.5 km) This trail has a steep gradient in some area but is navigableby anyone who likes to walk and enjoys a small challenge. The eastern side of the trail slopesdownhill, while the western side is uphill all the way. The well-established trail is shaded andshould provide a leisurely one- or two-hour walk. The nature trail spans two properties, theStrathgartney Homestead and Strathgartney Provincial Park. This area is part of the centralQueens County hills and affords a magnificent view of the West River. Although the site has arich cultural history, a trail brochure will concentrate on natural features that occur at seventeenmarked points on the trail. As on other nature trails only a few specific topics and naturalfeatures can be discussed. While each feature has merit in its own right, it does not exist inisolation but is a part of a natural community, in which it has a specific role. Thus, it is affectedby what goes on around it and in turn has its affect on others.
Tryon River Interpretive Trail (0.9 km) Beginning off Rte 10 at Tryon United Church, this trailpasses through the Tryon People’s Cemetery to a wooded area and historic salt marsh.
Victoria Park This park is approximately 15 hectares (37 acres) in area, is located betweenBrighton Road and the Park Roadway in Charlottetown. Walking among the trees in the park,one notices that the terrain is not typical of most of the city. The tree stands are a mixture oforiginal and cultivated stock. Species such as Austrian pine, red maple, sugar maple, balsamfir, white spruce, white oak, red oak, beech, yellow birch, white birch and linden can be foundthroughout the park. A boardwalk 1.3 km in length extends the full length of the park along thewaterfront.
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POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEThe Auburn Demonstration Woodlot (1.2 km) This woodlot is off Rte. 213, passes through avariety of forest conditions including young plantations, regenerating old field sites, and bogland. Colourful meadow flowers abound along the roadway and trail, and upland game, such asruffed grouse and snowshoe hare, frequent the forested sections. long and takes approximatelyone hour walking at a moderate pace.
Valleyfield's (1.4 km) This trail is off Rte. 326. Attractions include scenic hardwood stands andsome spectacular representatives of our eastern forest giants - the white pine and easternhemlock. Adding to the splendour of these majestic trees are a wide variety of Island wildflowers and birds. This trail takes approximately one hour to walk moving at a moderatepace.
Boughton River Hiking Trail (4 km) The Boughton River Hiking Trail is a woodland trail thattreks along the north bank of the beautiful Boughton River. Access to the trail is located justbehind the Lions Hall in Bridgetown. The Boughton River Hiking Trail is not heavily used,therefore it is perfect for those wanting to experience the PEI outdoors. The trail has one shortloop and the difficulty level is 3C meaning some stairs and short, steep inclines. It isrecommended that hikers wear sturdy footwear such as sneakers or hiking boots and that theycarry a walking stick. Insect repellent is also recommended. There are many types of wildlife tobe viewed along the trail, so include binoculars in your backpack.
Brudenell River Wildflower Garden Trail - Brudenell River Provincial Park Brudenell River hikingand biking trail system offers opportunities to witness Prince Edward Island's flora and fauna.The purpose of this Wildflower Trail is to preserve and display, in their native habitats, the treesand plants common to Prince Edward Island's woodlands, meadows, stream banks, bogs, andfresh and saltwater marshes. Plants are arranged according to their ecological requirements.Identification markers, listing both scientific and common names, are situated along the trailnext to the respective plant. Guided tours with Park Naturalists are available at specific timesduring July and August. For details contact: 902-652-2575.
Cardigan Fish Hatchery Trail (0.6 km) Located at the Cardigan Fish Hatchery, this loop trailcrosses over a fish ladder and follows the stream to the U-Fish pond.
Harvey Moore Wildlife Management Area Located at Milltown Cross, Rte. 4. For visitors whowish to get a more in-depth feeling for the sanctuary, the trail provides some pleasant views ofthe back pond and a refreshing walk through various woodland types and open fields. The trailis a pleasant one-hour walk for both bird watcher enthusiasts and hikers.
Keith Mill Nature Trail (1.7 km) Take Riverside Dr. (Rte. 353) from Montague and turn rightbefore the bridge. The trailhead is located at the barricade. This trail follows a partly woodedroad and travels through a mixed woodlot adjacent to Brudenell River.
Mooney’s Pond Trail (1 km) From Mount Stewart, take Rte. 22 to the Mooneys Pond sign. Thisloop trail offers views of the pond which is a rearing facility for Atlantic salmon.
Murray River Pines -Murray River (0.6 km) This elegant grove of red and white pines highlightsone of PEI's most beautiful settings. This natural area occupies four hectares (10 acres) on theeast side of McLure's Pond, at the western side of the village of Murray River. Located on
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Provincial crown land, the stand is one of the best examples of old growth pine forest with someof the trees dating to pre-1870.
The New Harmony Demonstration Woodlot (1 km) is located off Rte. 303, combines a mixtureof mature natural hardwood stands and several softwood plantations. An abundance of forest ferns, fungi and wildflowers add to the secluded beauty of this area. In autumn, the vibrantfoliage creates a colourful setting for photographers. The trail which winds through this woodlotcan be walked in approximately one hour.
GREENWICH AREATlaqatik (4.8 km) Experience the history of the area and how people have interacted with theland and sea over time. Suitable for hiking and biking. Features interpretive signage.
Greenwich Dunes (4.8 km) This trail features the diverse natural features found along theGreenwich peninsula. A long floating boardwalk leads to a designated dune crossing. Suitablefor hiking and biking. Features interpretive signage.
Havre Saint Pierre (1.25 km) Learn about rope-cultured mussels while making your way alongthe shores of St. Peters Bay. Partially wheelchair accessible. Suitable for hiking. Featuresinterpretive signage.
Pigot’s Trail In Mount Stewart. While passing through a diversity of habitats (from agricultureland and wetlands to wooded areas), you will be able to see an abundance of flora and fauna.You will be certain to see waterfowl, resting in the old lagoon or the Ducks Unlimitedimpoundment. There may also be a muskrat sunning or a beaver chewing vegetation. You mayeven see a bald eagle or osprey soaring overhead. Pigot’s Trail passes along P.E.I.’s onlydesignated Heritage River, the Hillsborough River. The Trail begins at the Confederation Trailon the south side of the river near the old railway bridge. Once you pass over the small bridge,go to your left and look out over the marsh. You will observe an eagle feeding station and perchwhere they may be feeding.
Sir Andrew MacPhail Homestead Nature Trails -Orwell Located in Orwell, 1 km (0.6 miles) eastof the Orwell Corner Historic Village. The Woodland Trail, a loop trail 1.4 km in length is on thehomestead property and has interpretive signs along the way. The Wildflower Trail, 0.5 km inlength begins at a wildflower garden and follows through a mixed woods. The Streamside Trail,0.7 km in length follows a stream through the MacPhail woodlands which are used for researchand are a demonstration site for native forests.
The Trails at Spry Point (0.8 km and 3.2 km) Located off Rte. 310. There are two trail systemson the 100 acres which make up the Inn at Spry Point property. A map of the routes and anexplanation of the interpretive markers are provided outside the Inn. There are nine interpretivemarkers and you will be thrilled by the scenic views of water and land. The edge of the banksrunning near the trail are fragile and potentially dangerous. The trail has been kept back fromthe edge and you are cautioned to stay on the trail for your safety. Do not leave childrenunattended. The upper trail starts where the lower trail ends, and is an enjoyable walk acrossthe beach, then up and around the property. There's lots to see and you'll find interpretivemarkers 10 to 19. If you have any questions or would like more information on the trails, justask at the front desk.
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Townshend Woodlot - Souris Line Road This woodlot is a trip through time, a revelation of theIsland's forestry past. Located off Rte. 305 (Souris Line Road). The area occupies 106hectares (260 acres). All four maples native to PEI can be found in this woodlot: the sugarmaple, the red maple, the striped maple and the mountain maple. The trees in the back sectionapproximate those familiar to the first European settlers to PEI more than 200 years ago. Thissite is a designated natural area. To access the trail, proceed 2.1 km past the ConfederationTrail entrance and look for an unpaved road to the left.
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NATIONAL PARK
Prince Edward Island National Park is a narrow coastal area of 40 km along the Gulf of St.Lawrence. Established in 1937, the Park encompasses a varied landscape of sand dunes, redsandstone cliffs, marshes, ponds and some of the finest salt-water beaches in Canada. In1998 6 kilometres of the Greenwich Peninsula were added to Prince Edward Island NationalPark to protect unique dune formations, rare plants and animals, and archaeological findingsdating back 10,000 years. The Park welcomes visitors from the Victoria Day weekend untilThanksgiving weekend and offers a variety of recreational and interpretive opportunities,particularly during the summer. For additional information, please call (902) 672-6350 or visitwww.parkscanada.gc.ca/pei.
CYCLING: Permitted on all roads in the Park. A 3 m wide multi-use trail for cycling, hiking andin-line skating is located beside the Gulf Shore Parkway called Gulf Shore Way. It stretches 10km from Cavendish to North Rustico and 12 km from Brackley to Dalvay. Cyclists may enter thePark free of charge. Cycling is also permitted on Homestead, Cavendish, Dunelands, ClarksLane, Havre Saint Pierre Trail and Cavendish Beach trails in Cavendish, Woodlands Trail inDalvay, Farmlands Bubbling Springs Trail in Stanhope and the Tlaqatik Trail in Greenwich.
CAMPING: The park has two campgrounds, Cavendish and Stanhope Campgrounds. Bothoperate on a full capacity reservation system. For information or to make reservations dial 1-877-737-3783 or visit http://reservation.parkscanada.gc.ca (Reservation fees apply ) Bothcampgrounds offer interpretive programs, showers, playgrounds, laundry facilities, fire-pits andfirewood. A 21-day maximum stay is in effect. Campers are required to purchase a NationalPark entry permit.
CAVENDISH CAMPGROUND: open June 11 to September 14 in 2014 (Over 260 sites). Supervised beach on location. Fees: $25.50 – 35.30 per night plus National Park Entry Fees .Shoulder season rates apply from September 3-14, 2014.
STANHOPE CAMPGROUND: open June 11 to September 14 in 2014 (125 sites). Campground is wheelchair accessible with a number of accessible sites, kitchen shelter andwashroom. Supervised and accessible beach is located 90 m on opposite side of Gulf ShoreParkway. Fees: $25.50 – 35.30 per night plus National Park Entry Fees. Shoulder season ratesapply from September 3-14, 2014.
CANTEENS: Light lunches, soft drinks, confections, etc.Brackley Beach: July and Aug.Cavendish: July and Aug.All dates and rates are subject to change
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GREEN GABLES HERITAGE PLACE : Built in the mid-1800s, this house was once the homeof L. M. Montgomery's older cousins, and has become known internationally as the setting theauthor chose for her first novel Anne of Green Gables. The farmhouse is now restored andfurnished to portray the Victorian setting Montgomery describes in the novel. In 1997, ParksCanada completed a site development in order to better serve the many visitors to GreenGables and to better interpret the significance of the site. Site features include: a Visitor Centre,interpretive buildings based on the original farm buildings, a restored landscape, a snack barand an enlarged gift shop. Since 2004 Green Gables has been of L.M. Montgomery’sCavendish National Historic Site which also includes the Site of L.M, Montgomery CavendishHome. Separate Fees apply. Open: April 15-30, 2014 by special appointment only. May 1 - October 31, 2014 Open daily 9:00am - 5:00 pm. November 1-30, 2014 by special appointment only.
DALVAY-BY-THE-SEA: In 1896, Alexander MacDonald, a business associate of John D.Rockefeller, built a summer residence which he called Dalvay-By-the-Sea after his ancestralhome in Scotland. Following his death, the residence changed ownership several times,eventually being acquired by Prince Edward Island National Park in 1937. 25 single and doublerooms, eight cottages. American Plan. Open: June 5 - September 30 Phone: 902-672-2048
INFORMATIONCAVENDISH DESTINATION CENTRE: Mid-May to mid-Oct. 902-963-2391.
GREENWICH INTERPRETATION CENTRE: For information please call 902-961-2514.Interpretive Programs are available July - August throughout the Park and at Green Gables.The interpretive summer program offers a variety of activities designed to help visitors discoverthe natural and human history of the park. All activities are advertised on bulletin boardsthroughout the Park and on the Parks Canada website at http://www.pc.gc.ca/pei . Park activityschedules are available in the PEI National Park Visitors Guide, copies can be picked up at anypark entrance, campground or National Historic Site, or by calling 902-672-6350.
LIQUOR: Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all areas of the Park except atindividual campsites (registered guests only).
PARK ENTRANCE PERMITS: Park entrance permits are required from June 18- August 31 in2014. All persons entering the park must stop at entrance kiosks.Exemptions:- persons travelling directly to or from Covehead Harbour, or any private landholding
located within or adjacent to the Park boundary where the sole means of access isthrough the Park.
- persons travelling in commercial vehicles which are being used to conduct business,within the Park with the exception of tour buses and taxis.
- There is no charge for cyclists or pedestrians.
FEES-For updated information on fees, please refer to Parks Canada website:www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pei
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SWIMMING: Approximately 32 kilometres of beach, bordering on the Gulf of St. Lawrence.Visitors are urged to use one of the seven supervised beaches open from late June to lateAugust. The Prince Edward Island National Park surfguards are proud of their excellent record. All members are certified under the Royal Lifesaving Society.Brackley Beach, Cavendish Beach: daily, 10 am-6 pmCavendish Campground, North Rustico, Ross Lane: daily, 11 am-5 pmStanhope Main Beach and Greenwich: 11 am-6 pm
TENNIS: Double courts at Dalvay-By-The-Sea Hotel available for a fee. Open early June to lateSept. TRAFFIC: Vehicles, including motorcycles and mini-bikes must be driven on roadwaysdesignated for that purpose. They are not permitted on the sand dunes, beaches, or trails.
TRAILS: Please refer to the HIKING TRAILS section.
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PROVINCIAL PARKS
DAY USE PARKS All of day use parks provide a wide range of playground equipment, some have picnic sheltersand washroom facilities, making them an ideal family fun destination. Two day use parks alsohave lifeguards on duty: Chelton Beach and Basin Head. Day use parks are free of charge. Formore information please call Parks West, 902-859-8790, or Parks East, 902-952-8950.
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE Belmont Provincial Park (Open mid-June to mid-Sept.) Located on Rte. 123, Belmont is a dayuse park featuring an unsupervised beach, playground equipment, picnic facilities, showers andflush toilets. Pets are permitted on leash.
Bloomfield Provincial Park (Open mid to-June-mid-Sept.) Located on Rte. 2, Bloomfield is a dayuse park featuring playground equipment, picnic facilities, showers and flush toilets. Pets arepermitted on leash.
Green Park Provincial Park (Open mid-June to mid-September). Located on route 12 not farfrom beautiful Tyne Valley on the North Cape Coastal Drive, Green Park is a day use parkfeaturing an unsupervised river beach, playground equipment, picnic facilities, showers andflush toilets. Pets are permitted on leash. The park is also home to the Green Park ShipbuildingMuseum and Yeo House in addition to a private campground.
Mill River Fun Park (Open July-Sept.) The Fun Park is worth a visit, with activities for the entirefamily-toddlers and up. Attractions include a swimming pool, sea of balls, bumper boats, pirateship, kiddie’s pool with waterslides, giant twister slide and the Aqua Rage. Admission includesall activities in the park. $9 per person; children 5 and under are free.Union Corner Provincial Park Located on Rte. 11. Union Corner is a day use park featuring anunsupervised beach, change rooms and picnic tables. Pets permitted on leash.
RED SANDS SHORE Argyle Shore Provincial Park (Open June-Sept.) Located on Rte. 19, Argyle Shore is a day usepark offering an unsupervised beach, playground equipment, picnic facilities, showers and flushtoilets. Pets are permitted on leash.
Bonshaw Provincial Park (Open June-Sept.) Located on the TransCanada Highway, Bonshawis a day use park featuring a playground and picnic facilities. Pets are permitted on leash.
Chelton Beach Provincial Park (Open June-Sept.) Located off Rte. 10 from Bedeque. CheltonBeach is a day use park featuring playground equipment, supervised beach, showers, flushtoilets and privately-operated canteen. Pets are permitted on leash.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEBasin Head (Open June-Sept.) Located off Rte. 16, east of the town of Souris. Basin Head is aday use park featuring a supervised white sand beach, play area, food on site, washroom andshower facilities. The park is home to the Basin Head Fisheries Museum and is open from mid-June to the end of September. Pets are permitted on leash.
Kings Castle Provincial Park (Open June-Sept.) Located in Gladstone, on Rte. 348, 3 km eastof Murray River. Kings Castle, a day use park, is a magical place displaying a family of favourite
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storybook characters in statue form. Kings Castle is a terrific family location, with open areas forgames, and the children will enjoy the variety of equipment and forts. Here you will find anunsupervised riverfront beach with a beautiful view of Murray River. Kings Castle also featureschange rooms, and two kitchen shelters–great for family or group barbecues. Pets arepermitted on leash. Small canteen facility.
Buffaloland Provincial Park (Open year round) Located at Milltown Cross, on Rte. 4, 6 km southof Montague. Buffaloland is a day use park. Picnic tables are provided. The deck overlooks a100-acre enclosure where the herd of about 25 of these large and dramatic animals graze. Theoriginal buffalo were a gift to the Prince Edward Island government from the province of Alberta.The park is open year round and admission is free. Best time to view, early morning or lateevening.
Pinette Provincial Park (Open June -Sept.) Located on the TransCanada Highway. Pinette is aday use park featuring picnic facilities, flush toilets, playground equipment and an unsupervisedriverside beach. Pets are permitted on leash.
Sally’s Beach Provincial Park (Open June-Sept.) Located in Spry Point off Rte. 310. Sally’sBeach has an unsupervised beach, playground, nature trail, washrooms, and change facilities.Offers large kitchen shelter.
Wood Islands Provincial Park (Open June-Sept.) Located off the TransCanada highway at theWood Islands Ferry Terminal. Wood Islands is a day use park featuring playground equipment,an unsupervised beach, flush toilets, picnic facilities. Pets permitted on leash.
CAMPGROUND PARKSAll Provincial Park Campgrounds have the same fee structure. Daily rates are between $26-$35. There is a 10% discount for seniors aged 60 and over and disabled patrons.
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVECedar Dunes Provincial Park (Open Mid-June to Mid- Sept.) Cedar Dunes provincial park islocated in the West Point area. Cedar Dunes is famous for its beautiful beaches that stretch formiles. The park provides supervised swimming as well as children’s activities, plus an activitycentre for all ages. While you’re there, you can tour Canada’s only functioning lighthouse in aninn. The West Point Lighthouse also houses a museum displaying artifacts and photographsthat document the history of Island lighthouses. Phone: 902-859-8785; off season 902-859-8790
Jacques Cartier Provincial Park (Open June-Sept.) The Island’s first European visitor cameashore in 1534 in the vicinity of this provincial park which bears his name, Jacques Cartier. Heremarked that it was ‘the fairest land ‘tis possible to see!’ The park holds a celebration of thisgreat discovery every July on Rediscovery Day. Jacques Cartier Provincial Park offers a widerange of activities and activity centre for all ages including children’s games and there issupervised swimming at the beautiful beach on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Phone: 902-853-8632;off season 902-859-8790
Linkletter Provincial Park (Open May-Sept.) This park, located on Bedeque Bay, is in closeproximity to Summerside, the recreational and cultural centre of Prince County. It is also theclosest park to The Confederation Bridge. Phone: 902-888-8366; off season 902-859-8790
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Mill River Provincial Park (Open May-Oct.) This park is located on beautiful Mill River 8 kmnorthwest of O’Leary. The Park includes walking trails, wagon rides, playground equipment, anactivity centre and access to the Mill River Fun Park with water slides and a swimming pool, aswell as several fun, exciting and educational programs. Rentals are available at the Mill RiverMarina. Rodd Mill River Resort, a four-star resort hotel, and the prestigious Mill River GolfCourse are located within the park. There number is 902-859-8786; off-season 902-859-8790.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEBrudenell River Provincial Park (Open May-Oct.) Brudenell River is the largest provincial park ineastern PEI. In addition to two 18-hole championship golf courses, Brudenell and Dundarave,there is a 9 hole Executive Golf Course, and tennis offered at Rodd Brudenell River Resort. Thepark has a multitude of activities to amuse campers and day visitors: pool (open Jul & Aug), amarina, river beach, and a hiking trail as well as daily activities scheduled as part of Brudenell’srecreation programs for children. Private sector operators also provide canoeing, kayaking, anda trail ride. Phone: 902-652-8966; off season 902-652-8950.
Lord Selkirk Provincial Park (Open June-Sept.) Located in the historic community of Eldon, LordSelkirk Park is infused with the Scottish atmosphere that prevails throughout the community.The park hosts many events with a Celtic flavour and the view from the cliffs is captivating. Thebeach, while not suitable for swimming, is ideal for strolls. Lord Selkirk offers many popularcommunity facilities such as a swimming pool and miniature golf. The nine-hole BelfastHighland Greens golf course, which opened in 1996, has been an excellent addition to the park.Lord Selkirk hosts a series of nightly variety concerts which feature traditional music by localartists and entertainers. Lord Selkirk also hosts the Annual Highland Games. Activities includedance competitions, bagpipe and fiddle music, and sporting events such as caber toss, shotputt and log toss. Sunday afternoon concerts. Phone: 902-659-7221; off season 902-652-8950
Northumberland Provincial Park (Open late May-Sept.) Northumberland’s convenient locationnear the Wood Islands ferry terminal makes this a busy park. Many people choose to stay for anight or two at the beginning or at the end of their visit to PEI. A nature trail has been developedto offer visitors a peaceful walk in nature. Cliff swallows burrowing nests along the shore are ofspecial interest. Children’s programs and supervised swimming are available. Phone: 902-962-7418; off season 902-652-8950
Panmure Island Provincial Park (Open June-Sept.) Panmure Island features one of the mostpopular white sand beaches on PEI. The park provides life-guards for its supervised swimmingareas. The location along a causeway gives water access on both sides of the highway with thesheltered St. Mary’s Bay on one side and the ocean on the other. The sand dunes on the oceanside provide a secluded atmosphere with long stretches or shoreline and a vast view of theocean makes Panmure Island a beach lover’s haven. Climb to the lantern at historic PanmureIsland Lighthouse. The First Nations People hold an annual Pow Wow at Panmure Island. Thisspiritual/cultural event, attracting visitors from Eastern Canada and the New England states,includes drum bands, native crafts and a healing sweat tent. Phone: 902-838-0668; off season902-652-8950.
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Red Point Provincial Park (Open June-Sept.) With its beautiful beach and stunning waterview.Red Point campground is very popular with families. During July and August organized activitiesfor children are offered. Red Point is located approximately 10 minutes from Souris where you’llfind gas, food, restaurants, a hospital, hotels, exercise facilities, a liquor store, souvenir shops,a tourist information centre and the terminal for the Magdalen Island ferry service. Red Point isalso the closest campground to the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival Grounds. Phone: 902-357-3075;off season 902-652-8950.
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WATER SPORTS
For boating safety information, please contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada 902-566-7812,Service Canada 902-566-7723, or visit the website: www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/menu.htm
BOAT SLIPS - up to 32' concrete slab haul-outs can accommodate boats 12' to 32' in length. Ifthe boat can be placed on a trailer and hauled by a car, the concrete slabs are large enough tolaunch the boat. For further information, contact Gerry Kelly at the Department of Fisheries andOceans 902-566-7835
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Summerside (Silver Fox Curling and YachtClub
RED SANDS SHORE
Borden
Nine Mile Creek
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Cardigan Bridge
Georgetown
Lower Montague
Murray River
Pinette
Red Head Harbour
Savage Harbour
Souris
Vernon River
BOAT SLIPS - up to 42' Timber constructed slipways can launch boats similar in size to afishing boat up to approximately 45' in length. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans isresponsible for these slipways. For further information, contact Gerry Kelly at the Department ofFisheries and Oceans 902-566-7835
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Abram-Village
Brae Harbour
Gordon’s Point
Higgins Shore (Higgins Road)
Howards Cove
Judes Point
Milligans Shore (Poplar Grove)
Miminegash
Northport
Seacow Pond
Skinners Pond
Tignish Run (Tignish)
West Point
GREEN GABLES SHORE
Covehead
Darnley
French River North
French River South
Malpeque
New London
Rustico
Tracadie
RED SANDS SHORE
Victoria
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CHARLOTTETOWN Harbour
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Annandale
Bay Fortune
Beach Point
Cardigan
Georgetown
Grahams Pond
Greek River
Launching Pond
Machon’s Point (Gladstone)
McAulays Shore (Pinette)
Mink River
Montague
Naufrage
Panmure Island
Red Head (Morell)
Savage Harbour
Souris
South River (Murray Harbour
Wood Islands
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MARINAS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Summerside Yacht Club Marina
110 Water Street, Summerside
VAL Channel 16 or 88
Phone: 902-436-2153
www.silverfox-pei.com
CHARLOTTETOWN
Quartermaster Marine
1 Great George Street, Charlottetown
VAL Channel 16
902-566-4454
www.quartermastermarine.com
Charlottetown Yacht Club
1 Pownal Street, Charlottetown
VAL Channel 68
902-892-9065
www.cyc.pe.ca
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Bowridge Landing Marina & Rentals
Murray Harbour
902-962-2791
Brudenell Marina
Roseneath
Cardigan Marina
Cardigan
902-583-2445
Georgetown Marina
Georgetown
Montague Marina
Montague
902-838-2528
Murray River Marina
Murray River
902-962-2254
Souris Marina
Souris
902-687-2283
Morell Marina
Leo Rossiter Angling Park
YACHT CLUBS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Summerside Yacht & Curling Club
110 Water Street, Summerside
Phone: 902-436-2153
www.silverfox-pei.com
CHARLOTTETOWN
Charlottetown Yacht Club
1 Pownal Street, Charlottetown
902-892-9065
www.cyc.pe.ca
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CANOEING AND KAYAKING
Prince Edward Island has plenty of water for paddling, offering a variety of scenic routes forboth river and coastal boaters. Feel free to launch your craft where you see a bridge crossing, asuitable body of water, or at a public access to the beach. Safety must be highly consideredbefore beginning your outing. The following are some specific points:
- Abide by the Department of Transport boating regulations
- On open areas, never paddle alone, two boats can help each other
- Check the tides and predicted wind and weather conditions provided by thelocal news media
- Before setting out let someone know of your planned route
- Safety information regarding the above is available from the PEI Red Cross
- It is strongly recommended that all boaters wear a Department of Transport approvedpersonal floatation device while boating
- Alcohol/drugs and boating do not mix
SUGGESTED LOCALES
Let the PEI Highway map be your guide. Maps with greater detail are available from theProvincial Land Registration, 11 Kent St., Charlottetown, C1A 7N8.
KEY TO CONDITIONS
Or - Tidal open areas with some sheltered areas.
Sr - Tidal, mainly sheltered, except some short portages.
Mr - Mainly moving water (level one or less) except some lining and short portages.Best in spring, early summer and fall.
Oc - Ocean conditions requiring skill and caution with respect to winds, waves andcurrents.
Sc - Bay- or lake-like conditions with some shelter.
RIVERS & LAKES (the following are locales, map locations, key, and access)
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Bideford - Trout Rivers D-4 Sr Green Park ProvincialPark
Foxley - Trout Rivers D-3 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte.12
Grand River E-5 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte.12
Kildare River B-3 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte.152
Mill River D-2 Sr Mill River ProvincialPark
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GREEN GABLES SHORE
Darnley Basin -Baltic River D-6 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 20
Hunter River D-8 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 224
South West River D-7 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 20
Stanley-Trout River D-7 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 254
Wheatley River D-9 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 6
Winter River D-10 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 6
RED SANDS SHORE
Dunk River E-7 Mr Scales Pond Park
Eliot (West) River F-9 Mr Road Bridge, 1 km west fromRiverdale
Eliot (West) River F-9 Sr Bonshaw Provincial Park
Eliot (West) River F-9 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 9
Eliot (West) River F-9 Or Highway Bridge, Rte. 19
Hillsborough (East) River D-10 Or Hwy. 20 Bridge
Johnstons River
Hillsborough (East) River C-11 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 22
York (North) River E-10 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 1
CHARLOTTETOWN
Hillsborough (East) River E-10 Or Riverside Dr, Charlottetown
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Basin Head Lake A-15 Sr Basin Head FisheriesMuseum
Boughton River C-13 S Highway Bridge, Rte. 4
Brudenell River D-13 Sr Brudenell River Prov. Park
Cardigan River D-13 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 321
Fortune River B-14 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 310
Midgell River C-12 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 2
Montague River D-13 Sr Fishing Wharf in Montague
Morell River C-12 Mr Highway Bridge, Rte. 2
Murray River F-14 Sr Fishing Wharf, Murray River
North Lake A-15 Sr North Lake Harbour
Pisquid River D-11 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 21
Souris River B-14 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 2
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South Lake A-15 Sr Extension of Hwy, Rte. 16A
Vernon River E-12 Sr Highway Bridge, Rte. 1
NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Bedeque Bay F-5 Oc Linkletter/Union Corner Prov.Park
Egmont Bay E-3 Oc Higgins Wharf
Miminegash Shore C-2 Oc Miminegash Harbour
West Point Shore E-2 Oc Cedar Dunes Prov. Park
RED SANDS SHORE
Canoe Cove F-9 Oc Canoe Cove Fishing Wharfoff Rte. 1
Hillsborough Bay E-10 Oc Tea Hill Provincial Park
Seven Mile Bay F-6 Oc Chelton Prov. Park
Victoria Harbour F-8 Oc Victoria Provincial Park
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Boughton Bay C-14 Oc Annandale
Little Harbour B-15 Oc Red Point Prov. Park
Murray Harbour Basin E-14 Oc Beach Point Harbour
Orwell Bay F-12 Oc Lord Selkirk Prov. Park
Pinette Harbour F-12 Sc Pinette Provincial Park
St. Marys Bay D-14 Sc Panmure Island Prov. Park
Wood Islands F-13 Oc Northumberland Prov. Park
GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Cascumpec Bay C-3 Sc Highway Bridge, Rte. 12
Conway Narrows C-4 Sc Highway Bridge, Rte. 163
GREEN GABLES SHORE
Covehead Shores D-9 Oc Covehead Beach, NationalPark
Covehead Bay D-9 Sc Fishing Wharf, Off Rte. 25
Malpeque Bay D-5 Oc Cabot & Belmont Prov. Parks
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New London Bay D-7 Sc Hwy Bridge, Bayview, Rte. 6
Rustico Bay D-9 Sc Off road, Rte. 242
Rustico Shores D-8 Oc Rustico Beach, National Park
Winter-Tracadie Bay D-10 Sc Highway Bridge, Rte. 6
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Campbells Cove A-15 Oc Campbells Cove ProvincialPark
Naufrage Harbour B-13 Oc Naufrage Harbour
Savage Harbour C-11 Sc Savage Harbour
St. Peters Bay B-12 Sc St. Peters Harbour
TOURS
Please refer to the Visitor Guide for information on canoeing/kayaking tours and rentals in
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PADDLING ROUTES
There are meant to inform individuals about areas where kayaking and canoeing can takeplace. However, it is always best to check local weather conditions and currents beforeheading out onto the water.
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Bedeque Bay - from Rte 11, both the Linkletter and Union Corner Provincial Parks provide goodaccess to the south shore of PEI.
Bideford and Trout Rivers - from Green Park Provincial Park, you can launch a canoe or oceankayak into the wide expanse of the Bideford River. When wind conditions are low, this area canbe quite safe and easy to paddle.
Cascumpec Bay - Cascumpec Bay is a larger sheltered bay that provides lake-like paddling thatis often suitable for novice paddlers, although during high winds, intermediate paddlingexperience is required. There are several access points including the bridge on Rte.12.
Conway Narrows - a popular access point to this area is found of Rte163 at the bridge. Thepaddling is very safe with shallow water that is both calm and warm.
Egmont Bay - this spot is located of Rte 11 off Higgins Wharf and paddlers should beexperienced for ocean conditions, which require both skill and caution with respect to winds andcurrrents.
Foxley and Trout River - the Trout River is accessed from the bridge on Rte 12 just south ofRoxbury. Paddling is easy, although as you approach the bigger waters of Cascumpec Bay,wind conditions could make travel difficult. Grand River - the Grand River is a large river, that isaccessible from the bridge on Rte 12.
Kildare River - the Kildare River is a wide, slow moving river that is accessible from the bridgeon Rte 152. This easy paddle passes by a few residences and provides good opportunities forbird viewing.
Mill River - the paddle is generally easy with boating traffic the main safety concern forpaddlers, For a one-way route, it is suggested to leave a second vehicle near the Rte 12 bridge.
Miminegash River - the exposed waters of the Northumberland Strait present ocean likeconditions that require plenty of skill and caution.
Summerside Harbour - located on Harbour Drive in downtown Summerside, this spot isguaranteed to challenge your endurance on a great stretch of water.
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West Point Shore - this spot can be accessed at the scenic Cedar Dunes Provincial Park. Heavy winds and strong currents can be a problem. Ocean paddling skills are a requirement toexplore this area by kayak.
GREEN GABLES SHORE
Brackley Beach and Brackley Bay is located in the central portion of Prince Edward IslandNational Park, southeast of North Rustico. From Brackley Beach it is possible to explore thecalm waters of Brackley Bay or for the more experienced paddlers, venture out onto the openwaters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Covehead Bay & Shores - located at the Covehead Fishing Wharf off Rte 25, you can explorethe each and enjoy the original integrity of the bay. Conditions are lake-like with somesheltered areas.
Darnley Basin - the Darnley Basin is accessible from the bridge on Rte 20 or from Cabot BeachProvincial Park. Paddling conditions are often calm and suitable for novice paddlers, but windconditions can make travel choppy on occasion.
Hunter River - a public put-in is found behind New Glasgow Lobster Suppers on Rte 258, whilea good take-out location is the North Rustico Beach.
Malpeque Bay - this site is locate on Rte 105, at Malpeque Bay. Ocean conditions require skilland caution to respect to winds, waves, and currents.
New London Bay - this is a great spot for beginners looking for something fairly easy. Accesspoints include the Inn at the Pier and from the highway bridge on Rte 6. Further upstream, Rte254 provides access to the Stanley and Trout Rivers.
North Rustico Harbour - the sheltered harbour area offers lake-like paddling conditions, whichare suitable for novice paddlers.
Southwest River - this river is a large, slow moving stream that can be accessed from thebridge on Rte 234, northeast of Kensington.
Stanley and Trout Rivers - paddlers can begin this route in the Trout River near Millvale oralternatively, access the junction of the two rivers of the bridge on Rte 254 to the west.
Tracadie Bay - Tracadie Bay is a large inland water located along the northern portion of theIsland. Open canoes and kayaks can be used to explore the bay.
Wheatley River - the Wheatley River can be accessed from the bridge on Rte 6 or even furthersouth off Highway 2. Depending on where you access the river, paddling experience requiredvaries from novice to intermediate.
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Winter River - the Winter River can be accessed from the bridge on Highway 25 and followednorth all the way to Tracadie Bay. Paddling experience required varies which area the river isaccessed because paddling can be easy during low wind periods and much more challengingduring windy days.
CHARLOTTETOWN
Hillsborough River Stretching inland from Charlottetown, the Hillsborough River is more like aninlet than a river. The waters are sheltered and paddlers can ride the tides. The main accesspoints include Riverside Drive in Charlottetown, the Rt 21 bridge over the Johnstons River, andthe Rte 22 bridge near Mount Stewart.
RED SANDS SHORE
Canoe Cove - Canoe Cove Fishing Wharf is found of Rte 19. Ocean conditions require oceanpaddling skills and be sure to use caution with respect to winds, waves, and currents.
Dunk River - the Dunk River is a meandering long river that flows from around Breadalbanewest to just south of Summerside. The river is accessible from several bridges along the way, itis recommended to check locally near your intended put in location for river conditions.
North (York) River - from Highway 1 bridge west of Charlottetown, it is possible to access theNorth River. Although the waters are sheltered from the ocean, they can be busy with boatingtraffic.
Seven Mile Bay - from Rte 10 Follow the signs to Chelton Beach Provincial Park where it ispossible to launch. Conditions require skill and caution with respect to winds, waves, andcurrents.
Vernon River - this tidal river can be accessed at the highway bridge on Highway 1. Novicepaddlers can have fun exploring this meandering river.
Victoria Harbour - in Victoria-by-the-sea, it is possible to explore the South Shore’s coastal baysand inlets. This area is best access from the Victoria Park or Wharf. Beyond the harbour,ocean conditions require ocean paddling skill and caution.
West (Eliot) River - St. Catherines Area - there are numerous access points to this canoe andkayak river system. From west to east, they include Bonshaw Provincial Park, the Highway 1bridge, a tiny farm on St. Catherines Rd, the bridge on Rte 9, and the bridge on Rte 19.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Basin Head Harbour This harbour is accessible from the Basin Head Fisheries Museum not faroff Highway 16. The harbour is fairly sheltered making for an ideal outing for novice paddlers.
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Boughton Bay & River - in Annandale, you can launch your canoe or kayak anywhere along thewaters edge. Beginners can enjoy touring the calmer waters of Boughton River from the bridgeon Highway 4 almost all the way to Annandale.
Brudenell River - access to the Brudenell River can be found in the Roseneath area, ofBrudenell River Provincial Park. The section closer to the provincial park is often calm and canbe easy to paddle. However, as you venture to Georgetown and beyond, the waters are muchmore exposed.
Campbell’s Cove - accessed from Cambpell’s Cove route 16, this ocean paddle should not beunderestimated as it requires someone with plenty of skill to ride the waves and the strongcurrents.
Cardigan River - accessed from the bridge on Rte 321, the Cardigan River is an easy river toexplore by kayak or canoe. Further to the east, the river eventually opens up into the largeCardigan Bay where ocean paddling experience is required.
Fortune River - the Fortune River is usually an easy paddle from the bridge on Rte 332 westtowards Dingwells Mills
Little Harbour - Red Point Provincial Park is where you can access Little Harbour, just east ofSouris. This area is exposed to the open waters of the Northumberland Strait and requiresskilled paddlers with experience with winds, waves and currents.
Montague River - this stretch of water can be accessed near Lower Montague at MontagueRecreational park on St. Andrews Access Point Rd.
Morell River - accessed from the bridge on Rte 2, or from the Indian Bridge Rd, paddlers caneventually coast down to St. Peters Bay.
Murray Harbour Basin - this is an open water paddling area that is best left to the experiencedpaddler used to sudden winds, waves, and currents. Access is found at Beach Point Harbourto the east to the town.
Murray River - the sheltered estuary provides calm bay or lake-like conditions and is an easypaddle.
Naufrage Harbour - the harbour provides access to the open waters of the Gulf of St.Lawrence. Experienced paddlers should only attempt this route, as ocean conditions can bequite challenging and potentially dangerous.
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North Lake & Harbour - the inland lake offers a completely different experience that theexposed waters of the harbour. Both are influenced by tides but only the sheltered water of thelake are recommended for inexperienced paddlers.
Orwell Bay - best accessed fro the Lord Selkirk Provincial Park of Highway 1, Orwell Bay isconsidered to have ocean conditions. Paddlers should be experienced with waves and currentsand take caution during windy periods.
Pinette Harbour - this harbour can be accessed from Pinette Provincial Park. As paddlersventure out into the more open waters of the Harbour ocean paddling experience is necessary.
Pisquid River - the river can be accessed of the highway bridge on Rte 21.
Savage Harbour - located north of Mount Stewart. The sheltered area provides a leisurelyplace which is suitable for novice paddlers.
Souris - Souris Beach Provincial Park is located on Highway 2 and provides good access to theriver and harbour. The harbour area is much more exposed and should be left to experiencedpaddlers.
South Lake - the Lake is found near the eastern tip of the Island , just south of Highway 16 andis suitable for novice paddlers.
St. Marys Bay - accessed from Panmure Island Provincial Park on Rte 347, this site is shelteredfrom the open ocean. However, it is still a big bay and inexperienced paddlers are well advisedto stick close to the shore, especially when the winds pick up in the afternoon.
St. Peters Bay - accessed in Morell at Leo F. Rossiter Angler’s Park, you can kayak or canoethe Morell River or cross the bay to Greenwich. Other popular access points include Red Headand the bridge on highway 2 at the mouth of Midgell River.
Wood Island - this can be accessed from the ferry landing or the Northumberland ProvincialPark off Rte 4. In addition to ferry traffic, paddlers should be wary of open water, strong winds,and heavy currents.
The following information is taken from the book “Backroad Mapbook: Prince Edward Island”(Mussio Ventures Ltd.), by Leanne Soucy (2005)
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SCUBA DIVING
CHARLOTTETOWN
Black Dolphin Diving and Water Sports
106 Hillsboro St., Charlottetown
Certified diving course. Rental equipment, sales and service. Dive charters available.
Phone: 902-894-3483; Fax: 902-626-3483
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.blackdolphindiving.ca
RED SANDS SHORE
Diver's Quarters
TransCanada Hwy., Hazelbrook
Arrange diving charters. Rental, sales and service available. PADI diving courses
Contact: Dave Gormley
Phone: 902-894-7080
Email: [email protected]
WATER SKIING
Locales are for water skiing, if persons have their own boats and ski equipment.
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
Bideford
Cape Egmont
Foxley River
Mill River
Summerside Waterfront Marina
GREEN GABLES SHORE
French River
New London
North Rustico
Stanhope
Tracadie Harbour
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREA
Charlottetown
North River Causeway
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Cardigan
Fortune
Georgetown
Murray River
North Lake
Pinette
Savage Harbour
Souris
Red Head Harbour
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WILDLIFE VIEWING
GREEN GABLES SHORE: Blooming Point The ponds in this area support a rich growth ofcranberries sought by people, waterfowl, and animals. When you visit, you might find someAmerican Bitterns, great Blue Herons, Norther Flickers, Yellow Warblers, Savannah Sparrows,Red Foxes, muskrats, or some Red Squirrels.
RED SANDS SHORE: Dromodore North of the Vernon River, follow Rte 216 to the DromodoreRd (Rte 214). This road is narrow but offers an excellent view of late spring and early summerbirds. During the season you will often find warblers and sparrows flying around. Listen for thehumming of the Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers and Hairy and Dowry Wood Peckers in the scattereddeadwood of the area.
CHARLOTTETOWN: West Royalty in Charlottetown follow University Ave to North River Rd. Urn right and a trail will lead you to many field birds, including Yellow Warblers, Blue Jays,Northern Flickers, Hairy Woodpeckers, American Goldfinches, White-throated Sparrows andmany others.
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE: Auburn Demonstration Woodlot Found on Rte 213, thiswoodlot features several wildflowers and plants with a good selection of wildlife. There is agood population of Snowshoe Hare, Red Squirrels and racoons, while bird-watchers can seerobins, Wit-throated Sparrows, Northern Juncos, Northern Flickers and sometimes merlins ormain sort of reptiles or amphibians you can find here.
Harvey Moore Sanctuary From Montague, Rte 4 leads south to the signed Harvey MooreWildlife Sanctuary. This is a well known spot for waterfowl and a nesting ground for wildCanada Geese, ducks and many other birds. You may also come across a few chickadees,kinglets, and certain warblers, such as Northern Parula. Be sure to watch for the Black- backedWoodpeckers in the trees.
Murray River Pines In the town of Murray River, this trail wanders through a small woodlandwhere belted Kingfishers, Ospreys, Red-winged Blackbirds, Blue-winged Teal, and Black Duckscan be seen. This is said to be one of the Islands most beautiful natural areas.
New Harmony Demonstration Woodlot Next to Rte 303, east of Souris, you will come across amix of trees attracting warblers, thrushes and many woodpeckers. This is also a great habitatfor an abundance of wildflowers, ferns, and mushroom.
Townsend Woodlot Take Rte 305 north from Rte 2 in Souris, to get to the entrance road andtrail system cutting through the woodlot. If you have any luck along the way you may see someBrown Creepers, Pileated throated Blue Warblers are more common, while little brown bats flyalong the trail at night. The puddles and wet areas have Wood Frogs and Spring Peepers. This is also a great spot to find Red-Backed Salamanders.
The following information is taken from the book “ Backroad Mapbook: Prince Edward Island”(Mussio Ventures Ltd.) By Leanne Soucy (2005)
RECREATION
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CINEMAS/MOVIE THEATRES
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
SUMMERSIDE AREA
Empire Studio 5
130 Ryan St., Summerside
Five theatres - stadium seating
Phone: (902)888-3456
www.empiretheatres.com
GREEN GABLES SHORE
BRACKLEY BEACH
Brackley Beach Drive-In Theatre/Fun Park
On Rte. 15, 16 km from Charlottetown
Two movies per night (at dusk)
Seasonal
Phone: 902-672-3333
Website: www.drivein.ca
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
Centre for Performing ARTS
20 School Ave., Montague
Phone 902-838-2787
Kings Playhouse
Georgetown
Phone 902-652-2053
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREA
City Cinema
64 King St., Charlottetown
Wide variety of Canadian and internationalfilms. Schedule changes weekly. Scheduleavailable online and in The Buzz newspaperevery month.
Contact: Derek Martin
Phone: 902-368-3669
Season: Open year round
www.citycinema.net
Cineplex Theatres
Charlottetown Mall, TransCanada Hwy.
8 theatres, some with stadium seating
Phone: 902-892-0943
Season: Open year round
www.empiretheatres.com
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FITNESS CLUBS, SPAS, ETC
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
ALBERTON
Iron Haven Gym, 1 Argyle St.
A huge facility that caters to everyone, child care available, and separate ladies fitness centre.
Phone: 902-853-3421
ABRAM-VILLAGE
Iron Haven Gym, Evangeline Recreation Centre
Bilingual services, cardio equipment, full universal weight gym, dumbbells, barbells, changerooms, showers and lockers. Day passes available. Phone: 902-854-2592
BEDEQUE
Iron Loft Gym, Phone:(902) 887-3507
O’LEARY
Iron Haven Gym, 17 Willow Ave.
Weight training, fitness program, pilates. Separate gym for women.
Phone: 902-859-1800
West Prince Health and Fitness Centre, Bloomfield Mall
Phone: 902-859-2440
SUMMERSIDE
Iron Haven Gym, 465 Water St.
Visually motivated circuit training system, cardiovascular equipment, fully equipped weighttraining room. Professionally trained certified weight training instructors, dietician available forconsultation, sun beds, locker rooms and showers available. Day passes available.
Phone: 902-888-3499
The Fit Stop, Credit Union Place
511 Notre Dame St.
Phone: 902-724-3175
WOODSTOCK
Rodd Mill River Resort and Aquaplex
Heated, 20 m. pool, waterslide, whirlpool, sauna, squash and racquetball courts, tennis courts,weight room.
Phone: 902-859-3555
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CRAPAUD
South Shore Actiplex
Walking track, work-out equipment and fitness program instructor.
Phone: 902-658-2885 20519 Trans Canada Highway
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREA
Atlantic Fitness - 18 Garfield St. & 119 Kent St.
*Not all amenities available at both locations
State-of-the-art cardiovascular, cardio theatre featuring the latest in cardio, circuit training andstrength training equipment with emphasis placed on user-friendliness and ease of operation.Fully personalized programs. Instructional staff available in equipment areas at all times. Twosquash courts, 2,000 square feet floating hardwood aerobics floor with full aerobics schedule,child-care services daily, saunas, four tanning beds, free parking, pro shop, full service beautysalon, nutrition centre and chiropractic and massage therapy service. Esthetic services offered.Baby sitting service available. Day passes and weekly passes available.
Phone: 902-892-1999 (Garfield St.); 902-368-3622 (Kent St.)
The Chi - Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI Campus, University Ave.
Phone: 1902-566-0627
Charlottetown Fitness Club, Delta Prince Edward Hotel
Specializing in Nautilus equipment, 54' pool, indoor and outdoor whirlpool, undergroundparking, towel service, aerobic classes.
Phone: 902-566-9200
Curves For Women, 112 Longworth Ave.
Fully equipped training facility for women only.
Phone: 902-892-3488 - Website: www.curves.com
The SPA - Total Fitness Centre, 670 University Ave.
Facilities include racquetball/squash courts, indoor tennis courts, jogging track, heated pool,saunas, weight training, solarium, whirlpool, Cheers sports bar.
Day passes available. Must be 18 years or older, or accompanied by an adult
Phone: 902-566-1400
CORNWALL
APM Centre, 37 Lowther Dr., off TransCanada Hwy.
Arena, indoor walking track, gym, weight room, aerobics. Full-service kitchen and canteen.
Day passes: Walking track and gym, $2.50 adults/$1.50 seniors and students; weight room, $6adults, $5 seniors and students.
Phone: 902-628-8513
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POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
MONTAGUE
Atlantic Fitness East, 55 Wood Islands Hill
Multi-purpose fitness room, conditioning room with Nautilus equipment and free weights, cardioequipment, racquetball and squash courts, men's, ladies and family change rooms. All areasare wheelchair accessible. 25-metre indoor pool, supervised swimming, 105-ft. waterslide.Outdoor venues include 3 km and 1 km walking/ski/snowshoe trails. Day passes available.
Phone: 902-838-3047 Fax: 838-3373
Website: www.fitnesseast.ca
POOLES CORNER
Total Assets Fitness
4541 AA MacDonald Highway
Phone: 902-838-4247
SOURIS
Eastern Kings Sportsplex, 203 Main St. Phone: 902-687-2323
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HARNESS RACING
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
SUMMERSIDE
Summerside Raceway
477 Notre Dame St.
Phone: 902-436-7221
www.summersideraceway.pe.ca
CHARLOTTETOWN
Charlottetown Driving Park
Box 308, Charlottetown
Phone: 902-894-9919
www.charlottetowndrivingpark.com
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
PINETTE
Racing every Wednesday 6:00 pm
July - September
Contact : Scott MacPhail, 659-2736
Trans Canada Highway 45 km East ofCharlottetown
GREEN GABLES SHORE
KENSINGTON
Contact: Eddie Doucette, 836-5665
Route 22, 3 km from Summerside
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
O’LEARY
Contact: Clair Sweet, 859-2221
Route 142, 59km West of Summerside
ALBERTON
Contact: Craig Avery, 853-2307
Route 12, 66 km West of Summerside
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HOSTELS
CHARLOTTETOWN
Charlottetown Backpackers Inn.
60 Hillsborough St. Charlottetown
Phone: 902-367-5749
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.charlottetownbackpackers.com
Open year round
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
CAP-EGMONT
Centre Goéland
7151 Rte. 11
Phone: 902-854-2546
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.centregeoland.org
Open year round
GREEN GABLES SHORE
Brackley Beach Hostel
37 Britain Shore Rd.
Phone: 902-672-1900
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.brackleybeachhostel.com
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RINKS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
ABRAM VILLAGE
Evangeline Recreation Centre
1745 Rte. 124
Phone: 902-854-2592
ALBERTON
Jacques Cartier Memorial Arena
349 Church St.
Phone: 902-853-2858
BEDEQUE
Bedeque and Area Recreation Centre
1015 Calllbeck St, Rte.171
Phone: 902-887-2042
MILL RIVER
Mill River Outdoor Arena
O’LEARY
O’Leary Community Centre Sports Centre
424 Main St.
Phone: 902-859-2168
SUMMERSIDE AREA
Andrews Sports Centre
Juniper Ln., Slemon Park
Phone: 902-436-0055
Credit Union Place Wellness Centre
511 Notre Dame St.
Phone 902-432-3507
TIGNISH
Tignish Centennial Arena
Phone: 902-882-3415
TYNE VALLEY
Tyne Valley Community Sports Centre
7085 Rte. 12
Phone: 902-831-2727
RED SANDS SHORE
BORDEN-CARLETON
Gateway Arena
246 Main St.
Phone: 902-437-2410
CHARLOTTETOWN AREA
Bunbury Outdoor Rink
107 Clifton Rd, Bunbury (near Stratford)
Phone: 902-569-2535
Charlottetown Civic Centre
46 Kensington Rd.
Phone: 902-629-6600
Simmons Sports Arena
170 North River Rd.
Phone: 902-894-8247
MacLaughlin Arena
550 University Ave (UPEI)
Phone: 902-566-0516
North River Community Rink
2 York Point Rd., North River
Phone: 902-566-3066
Pownal Sports Centre
145 Pownal Rd. Rte 26
Phone: 902-651-2326
Cody Banks Arena
58 Maple Ave., Sherwood
Phone: 902-894-8422
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GREEN GABLES SHORE
KENSINGTON
Community Gardens Arena Complex
25 Garden Dr.
Phone: 902-836-3509
NORTH RUSTICO
North Star Arena
22 Recreation St.
Phone: 902-963-2696
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
BELFAST
Belfast Recreation Centre
3033 Garfield Rd, Rte.207
Phone:(902)659-2277
GEORGETOWN
Three Rivers Sportsplex
85 Glenelg St.
Phone: 902-652-296
MONTAGUE
Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre
53 Wood Islands Hill
Phone: 902-838-2724
MORELL
Morell Community Rink
58 Queen Elizabeth Dr.
Phone: 902-961-2689
MURRAY RIVER
Northumberland Arena
1251 Gladstone Rd. Rte. 348
Phone: 902-962-3327
SOURIS
Eastern Kings Sportsplex
203 Main St.
Phone: 902-687-2323
ST. PETERS
St. Peters Arena
Phone: 902-961-2180
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SUMMER DAY CAMPS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
ALBERTON
Camp Kildare (Scouts Canada)
Site offers a large lodge with kitchen and dining areas. Located on 5 acres next to shoreline. Noswimming. Beach accessible approximately 3 km away. Sleeps 30.
Phone: 902-859-2330
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREA
Harness Racing Camp
Adults and children over that age of 10 can enjoy taking part in a six day Harness Racing campat one of PEI’s scenic camps. For five days you’ll learn the ins and outs of caring for an equineathlete and how to drive a horse and on the sixth day you’ll actually have the opportunity toparticipate in a race.
Phone: 902-894-6511 Website: www.peimatineetracks.com
Email: [email protected]
Andrews & Dunns Camps and Programs (Hockey)
MacLauchlan Arena, University of Prince Edward Island
Programs in hockey Phone: 1-877-936-6699
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hockeygrowth.com
Season: June-August
Canadian Golf Academy Junior Camp
Canadian Golf Academy, at Fox Meadows Golf Club, 175 Kinlock Rd. Stratford.
Phone: 1-888-698-4653
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.canadiangolfacademy.com
Charlottetown Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp Program
39 St. Peters Rd., Charlottetown
Contact: Meighan Forbes
Phone: 902-892-1817
Email: [email protected]
Ages: 6-12 years; Season: July-early Sept.
Activities include swimming, bowling, beach trips, field trips, recreational activities, computers,arts and crafts and more.
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Charlottetown Yacht Club Junior Sail Program
Charlottetown Yacht Club, 1 Pownal St., Charlottetown
Contact: Doug Rankin Phone: 902-566-4115
Email: [email protected] Website: www.cyc.pe.ca
Season: July-early Sept. Mon.-Fri., 9 am-4 pm. Junior sailing courses.
Charlottetown Y’s Men - Summer Day Camps
Charlottetown YMCA and Spring Park United Church, 224 Euston St., Charlottetown
Weekly day camps, each week with a different theme.
Mon.-Fri., 7:30 am-6 pm
Phone: 902-892-0292/2455 Email: [email protected]
Confederation Centre Theatre, Dance and Specialty Camps
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St. Charlottetown
Contact: Cindy Riley
Phone: 902-628-6102
Email: [email protected] ; Web: www.confederationcentre.com/theatrecamp.asp
Season: July-early Sept.
One or two-week camps. Junior/intermediate - dance, acting, musical theatre and film.
Downtown Kids Day Camp
Kirk of St. James, 35 Fitzroy St., Charlottetown
Contact: Amy Holloway Phone: 902-892-2839
Email: [email protected]
Season: late June 28-early Sept. Mon.-Fri., 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Swimming, bowling, field trips, recreational activities, computers, arts, crafts and more. Ages: 6-12 years.
East Royalty Summer Day Camp
East Royalty Community Centre, 1 Avondale Dr., Charlottetown
Phone: 902-368-1025
Ages: 6-12 years
Season: early July-early Sept. Mon.-Fri., 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Murphy’s Community Centre
200 Richmond St., Charlottetown
Phone: 902-566-9259; Email: [email protected]
Season: late June-early Sept. Ages 6-12 years
Activities include swimming, outdoor games and activities, non-competitive games, theatre andmusical activities, hiking and nature and special events.
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UPEI Panther Camps
University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Ave., Charlottetown
Phone: 902-566-0305
Email: [email protected] Website: www.upei.ca/athletics/html/camps.html
Season: early July-early Sept.
Various camps offered in Fun & Fitness, Aquaquest, TrymGym, Just Us Girls, Mini-Volleyball/Basketball, Mini-University, Leadership, UPEI Summer Volleyball, UPEI SummerBasketball, UPEI Summer Soccer.
UPEI Atlantic Veterinary College Vet Camp
University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Ave., Charlottetown
Phone: 902-566-0553
Email: [email protected] Website: www.upei.ca/avc/camp
Season: usually in July
West Royalty Summer Day Camp
West Royalty Community Centre, 1 Kirkdale Dr., Charlottetown
Phone: 902-368-1025
Swimming, recreational sports, arts and crafts, activities and games, gym activities, cooking,nature, special events, movies and more. Children ages 6-12 years.
Season: late June-late August Mon.-Fri., 7:30 am-5:30 pm
REGULAR CAMPS
RED SANDS SHORE
AUGUSTINE COVE
Camp Abegweit - Augustine Cove
Camp Abegweit is an interfaith camp.
Phone: 902-836-3296
Email: [email protected]
Website: campabegweit.peipresbytery.net
CANOE COVE
Camp Keir - Canoe Cove
Program activities include daily Bible study, arts and crafts, campfire, sports and games. Otherspecial events include talent shows, petting zoo, field trips (golfing, go-carting) and swimming.
Phone: 902-621-2259; Camp Phone - 902-675-3734
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campkeir.ca
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PEI Children’s Camp - Canoe Cove - Canoe Cove Christian Camp
Jul 31-Aug 5/2011
Canadian Diabetes Association - Contact: 506-389-9172
Email: [email protected]
POWNAL
Camp Gencheff Inc. - Bellevue Cove
Programs specially designed for individuals with special needs - activities focus on ability. Nutritious home cooking provided. Camp offers an opportunity for children, teens, and adults toparticipate and develop physically and emotionally through a safe and fun camping experience.Phone: 902-569-2669; Fax: 902-569-1613
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.snis.ca
RICE POINT
Camp Segunakadeck (Camp Seggie) - Countryview Dr., Rice Point
You wake up early, do morning stretches, eat three good meals, learn about God, attend theskills of your choice, play extreme team games, swim in the pool/play on the beach, compete for team points and have some good old fashion fun. Phone: 902-675-3799
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campseggie.ca
Season: July 2-September 1
RIVERDALE
Camp Riverdale
60 acres, near Strathgartney, featuring two lodges and a dining hall. Each lodge sleeps 30 andhas washrooms, kitchen, telephone, showers and heat. Open field, walking trails. Winterized.Contact the Scouts Canada office for bookings and further information at 902-566-9153.
Phone: 902-566-9153 - Year round season.
Email: [email protected];
Website: www.peiscouts.ca/Camps.htm
GREEN GABLES SHORE
NORTH RUSTICO
Outside Expeditions - Wonderful Outside World Day Camp
370 Harbourview Dr., North Rustico
Phone: 902-963-3366 or 1(800) 207-3899
Website: www.getoutside.com;
Email: [email protected]
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PEI School of the Arts
Gulf Shore School, 185 Hilltop Ave., North Rustico
Each course is with one artist for one week. Season: usually in July; Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Phone: 902-886-2369
Email: [email protected];
Website: www.peischoolofthearts.com
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
MONTAGUE
Sufu Day Camp
Atlantic Fitness East, 55 Wood Island Hill, Montague
Traditional summer camp program with sports, games, water games, theatre, arts & crafts,swimming, and outdoor activities
Phone: 902-838-3047
Email: [email protected];
Website: www.fitnesseast.ca/camp/html
Season: July-August (call for dates); Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-4:30 pm
POINT PLEASANT
Camp Fairhaven
Camping areas, main lodge, large sleeping cabin, water, washrooms, beach. Off seasoncamping arranged.
Phone: 902-894-4936; 1-800-565-8111
Email: [email protected];
Website: www.girlguides.pe.ca/about_campfairhaven.php
Season: June-Aug (call for dates)
POINT PRIM
Camp Buchan
70 acres on the ocean front featuring camping areas and buildings for groups with leadership. The camp has water, showers, toilets, beach, open fields, and telephones.
Phone: 902-566-9153
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.peiscouts.ca/Camps.htm
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SWIMMING POOLS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
SUMMERSIDE AREA
Credit Union Place Wellness Centre
511 Notre Dame St., Summerside
Early bird lap swim, Aquafit, Waterworks, KickBoxing Public/Lap/Slide/Senior Swim, WaterRunning, Water Basketball. Please call forschedule
Phone: 902-432-3505 or 902-432-1234
Fax: 902-436-4561
Website: www.city.summerside.pe.ca
WOODSTOCK
Rodd Mill River Aquaplex
Heated, 20 m swimming pool, waterslide, hot tub,sauna, squash courts, weight room
Phone: 902-859-1575
Season: Open year round: Mon.-Sat., 6 am-10 pm;Sun., 8 am-9 pm
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREA
Capital Area Recreation Inc., UPEI
Aquatics facility with 25-metre leisure andcompetition pools, toddler pool, whirlpool, 142-ft.waterslide, diving boards and moveable floor.Completely wheelchair-accessible.
Phone: 902-569-4584
Email: [email protected]; Web: www.caripei.ca
Season: Year round. Mon.-Fri., 6 am-10 pm; Sat., 9am-8 pm; Sun., 10 am-8 pm
The Charlottetown Fitness Club
18 Queen St., Charlottetown
Specializing in Nautilus equipment, 54' pool, indoorand outdoor whirlpool, underground parking, towelservice, and aqua fitness classes.
Phone: 902-566-9200
Season: Open year round
Poolside Park, Cornwall, 29 Cornwall Rd.
Heated outdoor pool, family and open swims;aquatic programs; swimming lessons
Memberships available.
Phone: 902-628-6260
Season: Mid-June to late Aug., daily.
Simmons Sports Centre
North River Rd., Charlottetown
Heated outdoor pool staffed by fully qualifiedLifeguards. Red Cross instructional morningprogram for swim lessons. Open swims daily at 1pm, late June to late Aug.
Phone: 902-368-1025
Victoria Park Pool
Outdoor pool; free public swims.
Phone: 902-368-1025
Season: July and Aug. 11 am-8 pm, daily
The SPA Total Fitness Centre
670 University Ave., Charlottetown
Heated indoor pool.
Phone: 902-566-1400; Open year round
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
MONTAGUE
Atlantic Fitness East
55 Wood Islands Hill
25-metre indoor pool, water slide, whirlpool, hot-tub, and sauna.
Phone: 902-838-3047
Website: www.fitnesseast.ca
Season: Open year round
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TENNIS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE
ABRAMS VILLAGE
École Évangéline
Phone: 902-854-2491
Website: www.edu.pe.ca/evangeline
ELMSDALE
M.E. Callaghan Intermediate School
Phone: 902-853-7364
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.edu.pe.ca/callaghan
SUMMERSIDE
Greenfield Tennis Courts, St. Eleanors
Two hard asphalt courts
Phone: 902-432-1276
Email: [email protected]
Leger Park, Maple Ave.
Three plexi-paved courts. Owned andoperated by the city of Summerside. Opento the public during the summer.
Phone: 902-432-1276
Email: [email protected]
Wilmot Community Centre
Two hard asphalt courts. Owned andoperated by the city of Summerside. Opento the public during the summer
Phone: 902-432-1276
Email: [email protected]
ROSEBANK
Westile Composite High School
39570 Western Rd. (Rt.2)
Phone: 902-853-8626
TIGNISH
Tignish Tennis Court
Behind Tignish Centennial Arena
Double paved court: Open to the public, nofee.
Phone: 902-882-2476
WOODSTOCK
Rodd Mill River Resort
Six paved courts (two night courts). Open tothe public and guest by appointment.
Phone: 902-859-3555
Dalvay
Dalvay-By-The-Sea Hotel,
PEI National Park
Two paved courts. Hotel use first, thenavailable to the public
Phone: 902-672-2048
Season: Mid-June to Labour Day
KENSINGTON
Kensington Intermediate Senior HighSchool
19 Victoria St. East, Kensington
Phone: 902-836-8901
Website: www.edu.pe.ca/kish
CHARLOTTETOWN AND AREA
Queen Elizabeth Park, Belvedere Ave.
Two hard asphalt courts. Open to the publicduring the summer months. Operated byCharlottetown Recreation Dep’t.
Phone: 902-368-1025
Season: Open play June 15-Oct. 1
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Stonepark Intermediate School
50 Pope Ave., Phone: 902-368-6085
Website: www.edu.pe.ca/stonepark
Victoria Park
Six hard surfaces, all weather plexi-paved courts.Program including instructions, tournaments, etc.for both youth and adults. Program operates mid-May to Oct. Courts are available to the public forrecreational use on a daily basis. Visitors welcome.Day use, no charge; night use, $5/hour. Operatedby Charlottetown Recreation Dep’t. Season: May-Oct.
West Royalty Courts Burns Ave
(behind Charlottetown Rural High School)
Two courts. Open to the public daylight hoursduring the summer months. No charge. Operatedby Charlottetown Recreation Dep’t. Phone: 902-368-1025
CORNWALL
Bluefield High School
924 Colville Rd., Phone: 902-675-7480
Website: www.edu.pe.ca/bluefield
East Wiltshire Intermediate School
100 Kingston Rd., Phone: 902-368-4130
Website: www.edu.pe.ca/eastwiltshire
Westwood Primary School
Cornwall, Meadowbank Rd. (Rte. 19)
Two hard asphalt courts. Operated by the town ofCornwall - Recreation Dep’t.
Phone: 902-628-6260
STRATFORD
Kinlock Park (Beacon Hill) and Pondside Park(Keppoch Rd.)
Ron Fisher - Phone: 902-569-2535
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE
GEORGETOWN
Georgetown Tennis Courts, 45 Kent St.
Phone: 902-652-2924
MORELL
Morell Regional High School
100 Little Flower Ave. (Rt. 322)
Phone: 902-961-7345
Website: www.edu.pe.ca/morellhigh
SOURIS
Souris Consolidated School, 33 Church St.
Two paved courts. Operated by the town of Souris.Open to the public beginning in July for thesummer months.
Phone: 902-687-7140
Website: www.edu.pe.ca/souriscons
ROSENEATH
Rodd Brudenell River Resort
Rt. 3, Brudenell
Two asphalt courts. Open to the public in July: 7am to dusk. Open May-Oct.
When people are waiting the maximum use of thecourts is 45 minutes.
Phone: 902-652-2332
LAKESIDE
Rodd Crowbush Resort, Rte 350
Mid May-Mid Oct.
Phone: 902-961-5600
REGULATIONS
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CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
(For residents of Canada travelling abroad)
For further information refer to the booklet “I Declare,” or check the Canadian Border ServiceAgency website at www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS
If you plan to import agricultural, forestry, or food items, contact one of the following CanadianFood Inspection Agency (CFIA) Import Services Centres for information before you leave:
Eastern ISC (Montréal), 1-877-493-0468 (toll free in North America)
Central ISC, (Toronto), 1-800-835-4486 (toll free in North America)
Western ISC (Vancouver), 1-888-732-6222 (toll free In North America)
Or visit the website: www.inspection.gc.ca
GIFTS
You may send gifts duty free and tax free from abroad to friends or relatives in Canada undercertain conditions. Each gift must be valued at no more than $60 Canadian and the gifts must notconsist of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or advertising matter. Gift packages sent by mailshould be clearly marked "GIFT" (as well as nature of article, i.e. shirt) and the value should beindicated. If any gift is valued at more than $60, your friend or relative will be required to payregular duty and taxes on the excess amount. Gifts sent from abroad do not count against yourpersonal exemption. Make sure a gift card is enclosed to avoid misunderstanding. Note: gifts thatyou bring back with you do count against your personal exemption.
PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS
After 24 hours absence or more, any number of times per year, you may bring in goods to the valueof $50 Canadian (excluding tobacco products and alcoholic beverages). You must have the goodswith you when you arrive. If the goods you bring in are worth more than $50 in total, you cannotclaim this exemption. You must pay duty on the full value. After 48 hours absence or more, anynumber of times per year, you may bring in goods to the value of $200 Canadian.
After seven days absence or more (not counting the day you left Canada), any number of timesper year, you may bring in goods to the value of $750 Canadian. Excepting tobacco products andalcoholic beverages, you do not need to have the goods with you when you arrive. A writtendeclaration may be required.
NAFTA - Goods qualify for the US duty-free rate if they are for personal use, marked as made inthe United States or Canada, or not marked or labelled to indicate they were made elsewhere.
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TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Can be included in your 48-hour or seven-day exemption, but not in your 24-hour exemption.Persons who meet the age requirements of the province or territory where you enter Canada maybring in up to 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars (or cigarillos), 200 tobacco sticks and 200 grams ofmanufactured tobacco. If you include cigarettes, tobacco sticks or manufactured tobacco in yourpersonal allowance, only a partial exemption will apply. A special duty applies to these productsunless they are marked “Canada Duty Paid. À Droit Acquitté.”
If you meet the age requirement set by the province or territory through which you re-enter Canadayou may bring in 1.5 litres of wine, 1.14 litres of liquor or 24 x 355 ml. cans/bottles (or its equivalent- 288 fl oz. or 8.5 litres) of beer or ale. Coolers are classified according to the type of alcohol theycontain. For example, beer coolers are considered to be beer, and wine coolers are considered tobe wine. Quantity limits are applied accordingly. Beer or wine containing 0.5% alcohol by volumeor less is not classified as an alcoholic beverage. Everywhere in Canada except the NorthwestTerritories and Nunavut, you are allowed to exceed the free allowance without any specialauthority, however, the quantities must be within the limit set by the province or territory. The costis high, since both customs assessments and provincial fees must be paid. All tobacco productsand alcoholic beverages must accompany you in your hand or checked baggage.
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CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
(For residents of the United States travelling abroad)
GENERAL
Merchandise
Residents of the United States visiting Canada for more than 48 hours may take back onceevery 30 days, personal and household merchandise to the value of $800 free of United Statesduty and tax. (If less than 48 hours the maximum is $200). Under the North American FreeTrade Agreement (NAFTA), goods are eligible for free or reduced duty rates if they were grown,manufactured, or produced in Canada as defined by the Act. Check with customs for details.
Tobacco/Alcohol
They may return with up to 100 cigars (Non-Cuban in origin unless purchased in Cuba) and 200cigarettes (1 carton) regardless of the person's age. Also free of tax and duty is 1 litre (33.8 fl.oz.) of alcoholic beverages if the resident is at least 21 years of age, and it is for personal useor a gift. Importation of any alcohol is subject to State laws.
SPECIFIC
Firearms
For information about importing weapons, contact the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearmsand Explosives at (202) 927-8320 or www.atf.gov
Medication
For specifics about importing controlled substances, call (202) 307-2414.
Pets
Cats and dogs must be free of evidence of diseases communicable to humans. Dogs must beaccompanied by a current rabies vaccination certificate. Please refer to the custom bookletPets & Wildlife or check the website www.aphis.usda.gov/travel/
Food, Plant and Animal Products
For details regarding products suitable for import, contact the USDA-APHIS (US Departmentof Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) at (301) 734-8645 or check theirwebsite www.aphis.usda.gov/travel/
**For further information refer to the booklets "Know Before You Go" and “Travellers Tips.” Orcheck with the Office of Customs and Border Protection, 1-877-CBP-5511, www.cbp.gov
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American citizens flying private aircraft into Charlottetown Airport must:
- File a flight plan prior to departure
- Request customs clearance
- Must have pilots license
For customs information, phone: 902-628-4287. Telephone 1-888-CANPASS for details prior todeparture.
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FISHING REGULATIONS
Angling Licence
For complete regulation descriptions, consult http://www.gov.pe.ca/forestry/summary for the2014 Angling Summary or to order fishing licenses online.
Trout: Trout angling licences can be obtained from authorized vendors and Access PEI centresthroughout the province. Winter ice fishing licences are available from selected vendors andAccess PEI centre. Trout licences (resident and non-resident) entitle the licenses to anglebrook and rainbow trout only. Youth under the age at 16 years are not required to obtain a troutangling licence.
Resident - $10
Courtesy Licence - Free. Available to residents only. Issued to anglers 65 years of age andover and includes the spouse of the licence holder.
Angling and Hunting licence - $20
A migratory Bird hunting permit can be obtained at your local post office and most provinciallicence vendors.
Non - Resident - $20. Licence is valid for entire season for the licence holder. In addition,spouse and dependents may angle on this licence for a period of two weeks from date of issue.
Non - Resident Three-day Permit - $7. Valid for date of purchase and following two days.
Atlantic Salmon: Salmon licences are available from Access PEI centres and a limited numberof vendors. To angle for Atlantic salmon, one requires an Atlantic salmon angling licence inaddition to a trout licence. All anglers, including youth under the age of 16 years, must obtaina salmon licence. Two tags are issued with each salmon licence.
Atlantic Salmon - $10
All licensed anglers are required to be in possession of a Wildlife Conservation Fund Licence. Youth under the age of 16 are exempt from this licensing requirement.
Wildlife Conservation Fund - $20
For seniors 65 years of age and over:
Wildlife Conservation Fund - $13
For further information and a list of vendors, please call the Department of Environment, Energyand Forestry’s , Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division, 902-368-6083.
Wildlife Conservation Fund Licence
The Wildlife Conservation Fund was established in 1998 as a means to generate new funds insupport of wildlife conservation. Licensed anglers, hunters, and trappers support the fundthrough a one-time annual contribution, represented in the purchase of a special licence. In2006, the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry officially transferred administration
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of the Fund to the Wildlife Conservation Fund Committee. The Board is currently composed ofthe following:
• 3 representatives from the hunting community
• 3 representative from the angling community
• 1 representative from the trapping community
• 1 representative from community watershed groups
• 1 representative for non - consumptive users
• 1 representative from the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry
The Board welcomes input from the general angling community. Contact 902-892-7513 or email at: [email protected]
Wildlife Conservation Fund
The following organizations received financial support from the Wildlife Conservation Fund in2006. Through the efforts of many volunteers our watercourses are being restored, protectedand enhanced to ensure healthy habitats for the fish from which anglers deice benefit. Theseprojects issued on river restoration, protection, pond improvement, pond improvement, fishpassage, fish stocking, research and education. For information of other WCF projects, contactthe island Nature trust 902-892-7513; email [email protected] or the website at www.gov.pe.ca
Central Queens Wildlife Federation
UPEI Watershed Research Group
Wrights Creek Environmental Committee
Wealthy River Improvement Committee
PEI Trappers Association
Trout River Environmental Committee
Hunter Clyde Watershed Group
Trout Unlimited Prince County Chapter
Prince County Fly Fishers
Tryon Watershed Cooperative
Gordons Pond Environmental Group
Roseville Pond Enhancement Committee
Mill River Wildlife Federation
Little Trout River Project
Souris Wildlife Federation
Morell Management Cooperative
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 2014 ANGLING SEASONS AND CATCH LIMITS
(Excluding National Park)
Species Daily Limit Open Season
Brook Trout 8* April 15-Sept 15 (exceptions listed below)
Rainbow Trout 8 April 15-Sept 15 (exceptions listed below)
* only one of which can be more than 40 cm in length.
Waters with Special Regulations
• Glenfinnan and O’Keefe Lakes - have an extended season until November 15.
• Wilmot River - Marchbanks Pond has an extended season for trout from September 16to October 31. Catch and release fishing with fly, using barbless hooks.
• Souris River - opens on May 15, with exception of Harmony Pond which opens on April15. Souris River has an extended season until October 31 in that section of the mainriver below the Gowanbrae Bridge on Souris River Road. Artificial fly or lure - singlebarbless hooks only.
• Big Pierre Jacques River (Glenwood) has a daily limit of 3 brook trout.
• Trout River Coleman - will be closed to all angling in 2014.
• Mill River (Carruther’s Brook) - Will be closed to all angling upstream from Highway 2 inBloomfield.
• Morell River - after June 1, portions of the main river are to be fished with barbless flyonly. Portions of the Morell River are open to salmon fishing, catch and release usingbarbless flies only, from Sept 16 to Oct 31, 2014.
Possession Limit - Have in your possession, in the field and elsewhere in storage, not morethan 8 trout in total, of which not more than one (rainbow or brook) may be greater than 40 cmin fork length.
Certain restrictions and limitations apply. Please refer to the Prince Edward Island AnglingSummary for complete information before angling for salmon or trout.
Winter Ice Fishing - A regular angling licence and a wildlife conservation licence are required toparticipate in this fishery. Fishing is restricted to Glenfinnan and O’Keefe Lakes. Daily catchlimit at Glenfinnan Lake is 5 rainbow trout, only one of which can be greater than 40 cm. Possession limit is 5 rainbow trout. Open season is January 1 to March 31. Note: Due toelevated mercury levels in O’Keefe Lake, fishing at this location is catch and release only.
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CONSERVATION OFFICERS
Chief Conservation Officer - Wade MacKinnon 902-368-4808, 24 hour emergency number.
Peter Boudreau, Wellington 902-854-7250
Roland Richard, Wellington 902-854-7250
Erin McEvoy, Souris 902-687-0600
Locke Jones, Montague 902-838-0600
Trevor MacKinnon, Souris 902-368-4997 or 902-368-5200
PESTICIDE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Douglas Nicholson, Montague/Charlottetown 902-838-0600
David Dowling, Wellington/Charlottetown 902-854-7250 or 902-368-5200
ANGLING LICENCES may be obtained from Access PEI Centres and from authorized licencevendors located throughout the province. One licence entitles the licensee to angle brook trout,rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon and white perch. Youth under the age of 16 years are notrequired to obtain a licence. A complementary courtesy licence is available to youth 16-18years as well as to seniors 60 and over.
ANGLING LICENCE FEE - RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT - $10 plus Wildlife Conservation Fundlicence.
FAMILY 5-DAY ANGLING LICENCE (available after May 1) - $5 plus $5 Wildlife ConservationFund licence.
COURTESY ANGLING LICENCE - FREE - Anglers 60 and over. Please note: persons 60-64must pay a $20 Wildlife Conservation Fund licence, 65+ pays $13.
**All fees include HST**
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FUND LICENCE - All licenced anglers are required to be inpossession of a Wildlife Conservation Fund Licence. Youth under the age of 16 are exemptfrom this licencing requirement. The Wildlife Conservation Fund Licence costs $20, Forseniors 65 years of age and over, the cost is $13. For family 5-day licence, the cost is $5.
For information on angling in the Prince Edward Island National Park and to obtain a licence,contact one of the park wardens at Dalvay or Cavendish - 902-672-6350.
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TUNA, LOBSTER AND OYSTER FISHING SEASONS
TUNA
The Canadian Bluefin Tuna Fishery began as a charter boat sport activity. During the early1970's it developed into a commercial rod and reel operation. This tended-line fishery isprimarily in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
License holders will be required to be on board their vessels at all times during fishingoperations. Regulations covering the fishery define such matters as gear type, quotas andseasons. Specific details of the regulations are available from local fishery officers.
The approximate daily charter price is $300-500 for 130 lb. test line for 4-6 persons. Also fishcaught are the property of the captain.
Season: Starts tentatively August 15 or earlier.
Quota: Allotted each year.
Fishers fish from a competitive quota subject to conditions fixed in an annual managementplan.
LOBSTER
There are two lobster fishing seasons on Prince Edward Island. The first season is in district 24from North Cape to East Point and districts 26A, from East Point to Victoria. It starts Apr. 30and runs until June 30.
The second season is in district 25 in the area from Victoria to North Cape. It starts Aug. 9 andruns until Oct. 10. This information is subject to change.
OYSTER
Oyster fishing is permitted under license from Sept. 15-Nov. 30 in open public fishing areasonly. Commercial fishers must obtain a license for this fishery.
NOTICE: ALL SEASONS AND LICENSE AVAILABILITY/CONDITIONS MAY CHANGEWITHOUT NOTICE.
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SUMMARY OF SHELLFISH REGULATIONS
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to remind local residents and the visitingpublic of the following summary of regulations for oysters, soft-shell clams, bar clams andquahaugs as applicable under The Canada Fisheries Act and the Maritime Provinces FisheryRegulations.
OYSTERS
Oysters are fished under license only, by fishers. No new licenses are available.
SOFT - SHELL CLAMS
It is unlawful to be in possession of soft-shell clams less than 50 mm (2 in.) in length. Theseason for soft-shell clams is May 1 - Oct. 31 and harvesting must take place in clean watersonly. Sometimes signs indicating contaminated areas are posted. If persons are not surewhether a certain area is contaminated, they should contact their local fishery officer. Apossession limit and a daily limit of 300 clams is in effect.
BAR CLAMS
The season for bar clams is April. 1 - Dec. 31 and the minimum legal size is 102 mm (4 in.). Apossession limit and a daily limit of 100 bar clams is in effect. (See NOTE below).
QUAHAUGS
The quahaug fishery is open from July.18 - Nov. 30, excluding sundays and harvesting musttake place in clean water only. Sometimes signs indicating contaminated areas are posted. Ifpersons are not sure whether a certain area is contaminated, they should contact their localfishery officer. A possession limit and a daily limit of 100 quahaugs is in effect. (See NoteBelow)
For additional information contact any fishery officer or
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION
BOX 1236, CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI C1A 7M8, PHONE: 902-566-7827
Summerside: 888-4000 Montague: 838-2422
Alberton: 853-2297 Souris: 687-2109
NOTE: A daily possession limit of 300 clams applies. This may be a combination of 3 species,but no more than 100 bar clams and/or 100 quahaugs and/or 100 razor clams in the daily limitof 300 clams.
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HUNTING REGULATIONS
(Please note that 2010 Regulations will not be available until early autumn)
GAME SEASON DAILY BAG LIMIT POSSESSION
Pheasant No Open Season - -
Ruffed Grouse Sept. 29-Dec. 31 3 6
Hungarian (grey) Partridge Oct. 23-Nov. 15* 3 6
Snowshoe Hare (rabbit) - Hunting Oct. 01-Feb. 28 5 -
Snowshoe Hare (rabbit) - Snaring Nov. 15-Feb. 28 5 -
Fox Nov. 1-Jan. 31 - -
Coyote Oct. 01-Mar. 31** - -
Racoon Oct. 15-Jan. 31 - -
MIGRATORY BIRDS Oct. 5-Dec. 12/09 (Usually first Mon. in Oct. to second Sat. in Dec.)
(Except Woodcocks, roughly Sept.29-Dec.13)
Ducks 6(A) 12(B)
Geese 5 10
Snipe 10 20
Woodcock 8 16
* There will be no open season for Hungarian (grey) Partridge in Lots 1-10 and 43-47inclusive.
** Hunting with hounds is permitted from Oct 1-Feb. 28. The running of hounds for training orany other purpose will not be permitted from March 1-31, except by permit only.
It is illegal to have in your possession, when hunting all game birds, migratory birds, crowsor ravens, any shot larger than “BB” in the case of lead shot, or size “T” in the case of steelshot.
*** A Snowshoe Hare snaring license is required to snare snowshoe hare.
(A) Of which not more than FOUR may be Black Ducks, Mallards or Black-Mallard Hybrids.
(B) Of which not more than EIGHT may be Black Ducks, Mallards or Black-Mallard Hybrids.
NOTE: No open season for Harlequin Duck.
For further information, contact Forests, Fish and Wildlife Office at Department of Environment,Energy and Forestry, phone 902-368-4683
OR any of the following Conservation Officers:
Sandra Keough, Queens County, 368-5000
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Aaron Waddell, Alberton/O’Leary, 859-8800
Roland Richard (bilingual officer), Wellington, 854-7250 and Summerside, 888-8000
Wade MacKinnon, Charlottetown, 368-5000
Erin McEvoy, Queens County, 368-5000
Trevor MacKinnon, Souris, 687-7000
Locke Jones, Montague, 838-0600
After hours, or for environmental emergencies, phone 1-800-565-1633
LICENSE FEES
To purchase a hunting license, ALL applicants must have proof of completion of hunter safetytraining or equivalent. An individual hunter safety number is required.
* Residents of PEI - a Firearm Safety Certificate (green card or orange wildlife card).
* Non-residents - equivalent proof from home jurisdiction of residence.
* If a person needs proof, again contact Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry
Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division, 183 Upton Road, PO Box 2000, Charlottetown, PEI,
C1A 7N8 or phone 902-368-4683.
RESIDENT HUNTING - $10
NON-RESIDENT HUNTING - $75 (Fees subject to change)
YOUTH (under 16) HUNTING LICENSE - No charge
PERMIT TO HUNT RACCOON AT NIGHT - $7
SNOWSHOE HARE SNARING LICENSE - $5
In addition, hunters (except for youth who acquire a Youth Hunting License) are required tocontribute $20 annually (available only at the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Office or from anyConservation Officer) to the WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FUND. (65+ $13)
Complete hunting guidelines are available in a PDF format at the PEI Environment, Energy andForestry website: http://www.gov.pe.ca/envengfor/index.php3?number=77981&lang=E
Provincial hunting licenses may be obtained from authorized vendors around the province, oronline at www.gov.pe.ca/enveng
**In addition to the Provincial License required to hunt game and Migratory Birds, Migratory Birdhunters are also required to purchase a Canada Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit availablefrom Post Offices and from license vendors (Fee - $17+GST). For information call 902-368-4683.
**Fur bearing animals (trapping only) - non-residents are prohibited from trapping.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES
All inquiries regarding a marriage license are to be referred to an issuer of marriage licenses
Issuers of marriage licenses on Prince Edward Island are:
Location Phone
Vital Statistics 902-838-0880
35 Douses Rd. 1-877-320-1253
Montague, PEI
C0A 1R0
Dept of Health 902-368-4421
16 Garfield St.,
Charlottetown, PEI
Access PEI, Alberton 902-853-8622
Access PEI, O'Leary 902-859-8800
Access PEI, Souris 902-687-7000
Access PEI, Summerside 902-888-8000
Access PEI, Tignish 902-882-7351
Access PEI, Wellington 902-854-7250
Rainbow Lodge 902-651-2202
Jim Culbert
Licensed Marriage Commissioner
RR#2, Vernon Bridge, C0A 2E0
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OTHER REGULATIONS
SUNDAY SHOPPING (legislation in place at time of publication)
In December 2006, Government amended the Retail Business Holidays Act to allow Sundayshopping on Prince Edward Island and this past week an amendment further clarified the laws.
Sunday shopping continues on a year round basis. Retail businesses, which were formerlyprohibited from opening on Sundays, usually open at noon on Sundays. There are noprescribed closing times. The legislation does not compel businesses to open on Sunday, orany day; it merely allows them to open if they wish.
If a retail business is exempt from the application of the Act then nothing changes for thosebusinesses. For example greenhouses, convenience stores, craft fairs and so on may continueto open on Sunday as they always have.
Labor Day and Thanksgiving are always on a Monday, so they are not affected in the recentamendments, and holidays like Boxing, New Year’s and Islander Day do not fall within the timeframe that allows Sunday shopping. Retail establishments will remain closed on these days, asthey have in the past.
In the event that Remembrance Day or Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the day continues tobe a holiday and retail businesses may not open on that day.
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LIQUOR CONTROL
Premises providing alcohol:- Dining rooms will provide alcohol as an accompaniment to food 7 days a week between 11 amand 1 am.
- Alcohol is available to patrons 19 years and older in licensed lounges between 11 am and 1am, Monday through Saturday, and on Sunday from 4 pm to 12 midnight.
- Alcohol is available in clubs and military canteens, to members and invited guests Mondaythrough Saturday between 11 am and 1 am, and on Sunday from 4 pm to 12 midnight.
- Golf clubs are authorized to provide alcohol on Sundays to members and invited guests whoare 19 years of age and older. Green fee holders are considered members for the day. Minorsare not permitted in licensed areas.
Minors:-The legal drinking age on Prince Edward Island is 19 years.
- Minors are not permitted in licensed lounges, clubs or military canteens except whereauthorized by the Liquor Control Commission.
- Minors may be present in licensed lounges between 11 am and 8 pm, if they are accompaniedby their parents and a meal is taken in the lounge.
- Minors may attend a wedding reception if accompanied by their parents. When the parentleaves, the minor must leave.
- Under no circumstances must a minor be provided alcohol.
Campaign 911
Campaign 911 encourages Islanders and Visitors to call 911 to report a suspectedimpaired driver .
Website Address : www.peicampaign911.ca
TRANSPORTATION
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AIRLINE SERVICES
AIR CANADA/AIR CANADA JAZZInformation and/or reservations: 1-888-247-2262 Arrival/departure information: 1-888-422-7533Baggage Inquiries: 1-888-689-2247; Cargo: 1-902-894-5238Hearing Impaired (TTY): 1-800-361-8071Local Office- 1-902-894-7174Reservations -1-888-247-2262Website: www.flyjazz.ca www.aircanada.ca National and International service via Halifax, NS, with daily flights from Toronto, ON; Montréal,QC; and Halifax, NS.
DELTA CONNECTION Website: www.delta.comArrival & Departures: 1-800-325-1999Reservations - 1-800-241-4141
WESTJETReservations: 1-888-937-8538Arrival/departure information: 1-877-929-8646 or Flight Tracer at : www.westjet.comBaggage inquiries: 1-866-666-6224; Cargo: 7-866-WJCARGOHearing Impaired(TTY): 1-877-952-0100; Website: www.westjet.com
SUNWINGWebsite : www.flysunwing.comReservations: 1-877-SUNWINGBaggage inquiries: 1-877-978-6946
Med Evac 24 hours a day. Courier service.Regularly scheduled passenger service between Charlottetown and Halifax.Information and/or reservations: 1-866-565-5359, ext 1/902-566-4488Fax: 902-368-3573Email: [email protected] Website: www.peair.comHead Office: Prince Edward Air, Ltd., 250 Brackley Point Rd., Charlottetown, PE, C1A 6Y9
AIRPORTSCharlottetown Airport Authority, 250 Maple Hills Ave., Suite 132, Charlottetown. PE, C1C 1N2Tele 902-566-7997, Fax: 902-566-7929Email: [email protected]: www.flypei.com
Summerside Airport, Slemon Park Corporation, PO Box 90, Slemon Park, PE, C0B 2A0Tele 902-432-1760Fax: 902-436-9860Email: [email protected]: www.slemonpark.com/departments/airport.cfmFacilities for charter and cargo service. No commercial flight service.
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CAR RENTALS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVESUMMERSIDEDiscount Car & Truck Rentals671 Water St. East, Summerside, PE C1N 4H9 902-888-2277; 1-800-264-8909; Fax: 888-331-5637Email: [email protected] ; Website: www.discountcarspei.comDaily, weekly and monthly car and truck rentals
Enterprise Rent A Car662 Water Street902-436-7077
Rent-A-Wreck610 South Dr., Summerside, PE, C1N 3Z7902-436-4757; 1-888-436-4757Fax: 902-436-4944 Email: [email protected] ; Website: www.rentawreck.ca Nearly new cars, cargo vans, trucks and passenger vans
CHARLOTTETOWNAlamo Rent-A-Car/ National Car RentalCharlottetown Airport Authority, 250 Maple Hills Ave., Charlottetown, PE, C1C 1N2 902-628-6990; Website: www.alamo.ca www.nationalcar.ca Daily Shuttle Service available from Founder’s Hall (6 Prince St., Charlottetown, PE, C1A 5Z5)902-368-2228
Avis Rent-A-CarCharlottetown Airport Authority, 250 Maple Hills Ave., Charlottetown. PE, C1C 1N2 902-892-3706; Website: www.avis.comCompact, mid- and full-size cars, minivans, 4X4s and premium vehicles
Budget Car & Truck Rental215 University Ave., Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4L6 902-566-5525; Website: www.budget.caAirport Location open daily 8:30 am - 12 midnight
Charlottetown Airport Authority185 Brackley Point Rd., Charlottetown. PE, C1A 6Z2902-566-6451Compact, mid-size, full-size, premium and luxury cars; passenger and cargo vans, SUVs andtrucks
Enterprise Rent-A-Car85 Euston St. Charlottetown; 902-894-5004
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Discount Car & Truck Rentals121 Euston St., Charlottetown, PE, C1A 1W3902-566-3213; 1-800-264-8909Email: [email protected]; Website: www.discountcarspei.com Daily/weekly/monthly car and truck rentals.
185 Brackley Point Rd., Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7N9902-566-3213; 1-800-264-8909Email: [email protected]; Website: www.discountcarspei.comServing the Charlottetown Airport.
Dollar Rent A Car/ Thrifty Car Rental600 North River Rd., Charlottetown, PE, C1E 1K1902-892-6300; 1-800-800-4000; Website: www.dollar.com
Hertz Rent A CarCharlottetown Airport Terminal902-566-5566; Airport 902-894-5774Website: www.hertz.com Popular current model cars, minivans, luxury sedans
Rent-A-Wreck361 Mt. Edward Rd, Charlottetown, PE902-566-9955; 1-800-862-0468; Fax: 902-566-2143Email: [email protected] Website: www.rentawreck.ca Nearly new cars, passenger vans, cargo vans and trucks
Thrifty Car Rental600 North River Road; 902-892-6300
National Car and Truck RentalDowntown Charlottetown; Phone : 902-368-2228Or Charlottetown airport phone number is 902-628-6990
POINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVEMONTAGUEDiscount Car & Truck Rentals5225 MacDonald Hwy., Brudenell C0A 1R0 902-838-3210; 1-800-264-8909; Fax: 888-331-5637Email: [email protected] ; Website: www.discountcarspei.com Daily, weekly and monthly car & truck rentals. All new vehicles.
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SPEED LIMITS (EXCEPT AS POSTED)
40 km/h (25 mph) In most municipalities (municipalities may establish the speed limit withintheir boundaries).
50 km/h (30 mph) In urban areas60 km/h (40 mph) In business districts60 km/h (40 mph) In school zones designated as such by the erection of signs at the entrance
and the exit, between 8 am and 5 pm. Where children are present on ornear the highway on school days
80 km/h (50 mph) On most provincial highways90 km/h (55 mph) On the TransCanada Highway and other designated highwaysPosted speed limits indicate the maximum safe speed under favourable driving conditions. Areduction in speed is essential when driving under unfavourable conditions, such as:
1) Poor visibility due to darkness, rain, fog or snow, etc.2) Wet or slippery road surfaces 3) Heavy traffic4) Pedestrians (adults or children) on or near the highway5) Fatigue, illness, or nervous tension on the part of the driver
As of January, 2010: New laws for the use of hand-held wireless communication deviceswhile driving: It is illegal to text, dial, chat, email or search using a hand-held communicationdevice while driving on Prince Edward Island. Drivers who use a hand-held communicationdevice while driving could face fines ranging from $250 to $400 and 3 demerit points uponconviction.
Under the new cell phone law, no one shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway while holding orusing a hand-held wireless communication device that is capable of receiving or transmittingtelephone communications, electronic data, email or text messages. Such devices includecellular phones, BlackBerrys, IPhones, 10-4 phones, GPS systems or laptops.
Drivers can use hands-free technology activated by a single touch to a button, or when it is safeto do so, drivers can pull over and stop the vehicle to talk or email.
New drivers are reminded of the Graduated Driver Licensing Program, where no person who isa Stage 1 driver or a newly licensed driver, shall use a hand-held cellular telephone,headphones, MP3 player, portable video games or any other hand-held electronic device whileoperating or having care and control of a motor vehicle.
Calls to 911 are exempt as are calls from the driver of an ambulance, fire department vehicle orpolice vehicle.
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RAIL, SHUTTLE & TRANSIT SERVICES
RAIL SERVICESVIA RAIL CANADA operates a rail passenger transportation system in Canada. SMT (EasternLtd.) Provides a connector service between Prince Edward Island and Moncton.For information on all VIA services or to make reservations, call toll free: 1-888-VIA RAIL (fromanywhere in Canada). Website: www.viarail.caFor travellers to the USA from Canada, dial 1888-842-7445 for the Via rail.For travellers to the USA from Canada, dial 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit the AMTRAK website,www.amtrak.com
SHUTTLE SERVICESADVANCED SHUTTLE SERVICEDaily transportation between PEI & Halifax, Nova Scotia. For information/reservations: 902-886-3322; 1-877-886-3322.Email: [email protected], 902-888-3353
PEI EXPRESS SHUTTLEDaily transportation between PEI & Halifax, Nova Scotia.Departs Charlottetown at University & Belvedere (Burger King) 11:15amSummerside pick-up at Read’s Corner 12:10pmBorden 12:20pmDrop off at Halifax International Airport 3:15-3:30pmDrop off at door in Halifax and Dartmouth areas 4:00-5:00pmFor information/reservations: 902-462-8177; 1-877-877-1771; daily, 7 am-10 pm.Email: [email protected]: www.peishuttle.com
SQUARE ONE SHUTTLE PEINew Brunswick-Nova Scotia return daily1-877-675-3830
EAST CONNECTION SHUTTLEPassenger shuttle and delivery service to Eastern PEI destinations - St. Peters, Souris,Montague and Wood Islands. June 22-Sept. 30, daily.902-393-5132; 902-892-6760.
The CHARLOTTETOWN - CAVENDISH BEACH SHUTTLEConnects Charlottetown to Cavendish, multiple return trips daily, and is available only duringthe tourist season. The Cavendish Beach Shuttle is run by Prince Edward Tours. Call 902-462-8177 or toll free 1-877-877-1771 for fares or schedule changes.
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TRANSIT SERVICESTHE CHARLOTTETOWN-CORNWALL-STRATFORD TRANSIT operates regular schedulesMon.-Sat. 6:30 am-6:45 pm, with the exception of Route #1 (Winsloe-University Ave.), extendeduntil 10:00 pm. Fare $2; 20-ticket booklets $34; monthly passes Adult $60, Student/Senior $39. Trius Tours, 22 Garfield St., Charlottetown; 902-566-9962; Websites: www.triustransit.ca andwww.thebus.ca (includes an interactive route map).
Some major routes (subject to change) are:UNIVERSITY AVENUE EXPRESS is a pick up and drop off service along University Ave beginsits first run at 6:45 am from the Confederation Centre. The last bus leaving the ConfederationCentre is a 10:55. (Leave Charlottetown mall at 10:20)
NORTH END CONNECTOR LOOP is a pick up and drop off service for the North End of thecity. The run starts at 7:00 am at the Charlottetown Mall and ends at 9:30 pm at theCharlottetown mall. Please note that after 6:00 pm the bus goes from the Charlottetown Mall toSears only and then back to the Mall.
NORTH RIVER ROAD- WEST ROYALTY EXPRESS travels from downtown towardsSuperstore - UPEI - West Royalty Industrial Park - Charlottetown Mall and then travels from theCharlottetown Mall towards West Royalty Industrial Park- Superstore - UPEI-ConfederationCentre. This run starts at 6:45 am from the Confederation Centre and ends at theConfederation Centre 6:45 am.
KENSINGTON ROAD- HILLSBOROUGH EXPRESS is a pick up and drop of service as the bustravels from downtown toward Ellis Brothers - QEH- Charlottetown towards Hillsborough Park -OEH - Ellis Brothers- Confederation Centre.
This run starts at 6:45 am from the Confederation Centre and ends at the Confederation Centreat 7:00 pm.
EAST SIDE TO DOWNTOWN CONNECTOR LOOP - continuous pick up and drop off betweenthe Confederation Centre - Ellis Brothers - QEH - Hillsborough Park. Parkdale Medical Centre -Confederation Centre. This run starts at 10:00 am from the Confederation Centre and ends atthe Confederation Centre at 5:25 pm.
ST. PETERS ROAD - ELLIS BROTHERS EXPRESS travels from the downtown toward EllisBrothers - Sherwood Industrial Park - Charlottetown mall. It then travels from the CharlottetownMall towards Ellis Brothers - Sherwood Industrial Park Superstore - Confederation Centre. Thisrun starts 6:45 am from the Confederation and ends at the Confederation Centre at 6:32 pm.
ACROSS TOWN CONNECTOR LOOP - continuous pick up and drop off service between theCharlottetown Mall Hillsborough Park - QEH - Ellis Brothers - Superstore - UPEI and back tothe Charlottetown mall.
Monday to Friday service includes routes to and from Cornwall, Stratford and the County LineExpress which connects Summerside and Charlottetown with stops along Rte 2 in Hunter Riverand Kensington. Consult www.triustransit.ca for fares and times.
All subjects could change at any time!
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CONFEDERATION BRIDGE
The tolls for the Confederation Bridge between Borden-Carleton, PEI and Cape Jourimain, NBfor round-trip fare are collected at the PEI Toll Plaza in Borden-Carleton. The ConfederationBridge operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
TOLL RATES: ( As of January , 2014 )
Automobiles/Trucks/Trailers/Buses (First two axles) $45.00 + $7.50 for each additional axleMotorcycle $18.00*Pedestrian $4.25*Bicycle $8.50
*Cyclists and pedestrians are not permitted on the bridge. A shuttle service operates 24/7 andwill transport pedestrians and cyclists across the bridge. Users must report to the NewBrunswick facility at the Route 955 interchange, or the PEI facility at the Confederation BridgeAdministrative building in Gateway Village.
For further information, contact:STRAIT CROSSING BRIDGE LIMITED
104 Abegweit Blvd.Box 2032, Borden-Carleton
PEI, C0B 1X0 902-437-7300 or 1-888-437-6565
Fax: 902-437-7321Email: [email protected]
Website: www.confederationbridge.com
Bridge Passes are available from the following locations:
Prince Edward IslandCharlottetownStrait Crossing Bridge Limited, 43 Queen StreetWest Royalty Irving, 644 University AveWinsloe Irving, 637 Malpeque Rd
SummersideCircle K , 96 Water Street
CavendishPetro Canada (seasonally)
New BrunswickTimber River : Allen’s Petro Canada
NORTHUMBERLAND FERRIES LTD - PEI FERRY SERVICE
Tele 1-888-249-7245; 902-566-3838 Sailing time approx. 1 hour, 15 minutesEmail: [email protected]: www.peiferry.com
WOOD ISLANDS & CARIBOUDEPARTING FROM WOOD ISLANDS, PEI
2014 Dates Times
May 1 - June 13 6:30, 9:30, 1:00, 4:30, 8:00
June 14 - June 26 6:30, 9:30, 11:15, 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 8:00
June 27 - Sept 1 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:15, 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15, 8:00
Sept 2 - Oct 5 6:30, 9:30, 11:15, 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 8:00
Oct 6 - Nov 9 6:30, 9:30, 1:00, 4:30, 8:00
Nov 10 - Nov 30 6:30, 11:15, 2:45, 6:15
Dec 1 - Dec 20 8:00, 11:15, 4:30
DEPARTING FROM CARIBOU, NS
2014 Dates Times
May 1 - June 13 8:00, 11:15, 2:45, 6:15, 9:30
June 14 - June 26 8:00, 11:15, 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15, 9:30
June 27 - Sept 1 8:00, 9:30, 11:15, 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15, 8:00, 9:30
Sept 3 - Oct 7 8:00, 11:15, 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15,9:30
Oct 6 - Nov 9 8:00, 11:15, 2:45, 6:15, 9:30
Nov 10 - Nov 30 9:30, 1:00, 4:30, 8:00
Dec 1 - Dec 20 9:30, 1:00, 6:15
Schedules may change without notice. Call 1-877-635-7245 to confirm departure timesNote: All departures in Atlantic Time.
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2014 PASSENGER FARES
Adults (13-59 years) $18.00Senior (60 years+ ) $16.00Children (12 year or less ) FREE
2014 VEHICLE FARES: Passenger Vehicles (including passenger) Round trip RateVehicle up to 20' - $69.00Auto Trailer/ camperUp to 20 ft - $ 69.0021 ft up to 40 ft - $ 93.00Greater than 40 ft - $111.00Mini Bus - $ 182.00 Bus - $405.00Motorcycle - $ 40.00Bicycle - $20.00
Trucks /Tractors Trailers Round Trip RateUp to 20 ft - $ 69.0021 ft up to 40 ft - $ 88.0041 ft up to 50 ft - $ 99.0051 ft up to 70 ft - $ 122.00Greater than 70 ft - $ 187.00Vehicles over 8'6" wide - $100 surcharge plus vehicle rate
Bus Tour Rates: Round Trip* Flat Rate - bus and passengers - $405.00
Note: Bus reservations travelling one-way from Caribou, NS are subject to a $100.00 non-refundable admin fee.
For Bus Reservations contact:Northumberland Ferries LimitedEmail: [email protected] : 902-566-9767
** Schedules and quoted rates are subject to change and/or surcharge without notice.** Passage to Wood Islands is provided without fare collection; fares are collected in full whenleaving PEI** A fuel surcharge has been levied for 2012. This measure is required because of continuedincreases in world oil market prices. NFL reserves the right to adjust this surcharge inaccordance with market fluctuations.
Surcharge: all commercial vehicles - $10 CDNSurcharge: passenger vehicles - $5 CDN
Toll free 1-877-635-7245
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Where to purchase the NOW Assured Loading Pass IN person at the following locations:
Montague Irving, Montague 902-838-2406Riverside Irving, Charlottetown 902-566-2042West Royalty Irving, Charlottetown 902-368-3179Winsloe Irving, Winsloe 902-569-0166Mt. Albion Irving, Mt. Albion 902-569-4300
Head Office: 902-566-3838Online: www.peiferry.comToll Free Number: 1-877-635-7245
*The NOW Assured Loading Pass is limited to passenger vehicles (not including trailers) up to20 feet. Holders must show up at terminal 20 minutes prior to sailing time.
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CTMASOURIS PEI TO MAGDALEN ISLANDS FERRY SERVICE
This service is operated by CTMA (Corporation Transport Maritime Arien) Group, 435 cheminAvila Arseneau, Cap-aux-Meules, Quebec, Canada, G4T 1J3
Cap-aux-Meules: (418) 986-3278Souris: 902-687-2181Reservations: 1-888-986-3278 - Sailing time approx. 5 hoursFax: (418) 986-5101Email: [email protected] ; Website: www.ctma.ca
During the summer months, advance reservations are advised. In making reservations the followinginformation is needed:
- dates of arrival and departure - type of vehicle and plate number- phone number and credit card information
A deposit must be made, payable by credit card (Master Card or Visa) or a certified cheque.
All vehicles travelling on the ship must arrive in the parking lot one hour before departure. Ticketsare sold on the ship only and all vehicles must be accompanied by a driver. All goods carried onthe vessel must comply with the provisions of the Canada Shipping Act. Dangerous goods will notbe accepted on board. Recreational vehicles carrying liquid propane gas must have their cylindervalves fully closed before boarding the ship. No electrical appliances can be in operation.
2014 SCHEDULE: (in Atlantic time)
PEI to MagdalenIslands
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
April 14-30 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm
May 1-June 30 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm
July 1-7 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm
July 8-August 23 2:00 am
2:00 pm
2:00 am
2:00 pm
2:00 pm 2:00 am
2:00 pm
2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 am
2:00 pm
August 24- Sept. 7 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm
Sept 8-30 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm
Oct 1-Nov 30 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm
Dec 1-Jan 31/15 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm
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CTMAMAGDALEN ISLANDS TO SOURIS PEI FERRY SERVICE (cont’d)
MagdalenIslands to PEI
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
April 14-30 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am
May 1-June 30 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am
July 1-7 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am
July 8-August 23 8:00 am 8:00 pm
8:00 am 8:00 am8:00 pm
8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am8:00 pm
8:00 am8:00 pm
August 24- Sept.7
8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am
Sept 8-30 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am
Oct 1-Nov 30 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am
Dec 1-Jan 31,2015
8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am
Additional trips may be scheduled if required.Schedules and rates are subject to change without notice.
2014 RATES (one way) High Season Off seasonAdult (13-59) $47.75 $30.75Children (5-12 yrs) $24.00 $12.50Children under 5 yrs Free FreeSenior Citizens (60+) $38.75 $25.25Car 21 ft. or less, up to 8 ft. high (excluding driver) $89.00 $62.50Panel, Camper, Motorhome, Bus, Trailer $7.20/ft $7.20/ftTruck, van $7.20/ft $7.20/ftBicycle $11.50 $11.50Motorcycle $30.50 $30.50Machinery (by special arrangement only) $41.50 ton $41.50 tonAll rates are in Canadian dollars. A fuel tax applies to all rates.
VISA and MASTER CARD are accepted for passengers and vehicles only.All rates are in Canadian dollars. A fuel tax will be added to the rates.
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BAY FERRIES LTD.SAINT JOHN, NB to DIGBY, NS FERRY SERVICE
“M.V. Princess Acadia” Sailing time: approx. 3 hours
Saint John, NB Terminal: 600 Lancaster St., Saint John, NB, E2M 7Y6, Ph: (506) 649-7777Digby, NS Terminal: P.O. Box 418, Digby, NS, B0V 1A0, 902-245-2116Bay Ferries Ltd., 94 Water St. Box 634, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7L3, Ph: 1-877-635-7245
RESERVATIONS: Toll free: 1-877-762-7245Email: [email protected]: www.bayferries.com
2014 SCHEDULE* Call 1-888-249-7245 to confirm departure times
Departing SaintJohn, NB
Sun Mon Tue W ed Thurs Fri Sat
Jan 2-May 10 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am
May 11-June 21 12:00 pm 12:00 pm11:00 pm
12:00 pm 12:00 pm11:00 pm
12:00 pm11:00 pm
12:00 pm11:00 pm
12:00 pm11:00pm
June 22-Oct 2512:00 pm8:00 pm
12:00 pm11:00 pm
12:00 pm11:00 pm
12:00 pm11:00 pm
12:00 pm11:00 pm
12:00 pm11:00 pm
12:00 pm8:00 pm
Oct.26-Dec.31 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am
*Cancelled Sailings Jan 1 at 9:00 amst
Oct.25th at 8:00 pmDec.25th at 9:00 am
DepartingDigby, NS
Sun Mon Tue W ed Thurs Fri Sat
Jan. 2-March 10 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
May 11-June 21 8:00 am4:00 pm
4:00 pm 8:00 am4:00 pm
4:00 pm 8:00 am4:00 pm
8:00 am4:00 pm
8:00 am4:00 pm
June 22-Oct. 258:00 am4:00 pm
8:00 am4:00 pm
8:00 am4:00 pm
8:00 am4:00 pm
8:00 am4:00 pm
8:00 am4:00 pm
8:00 am4:00 pm
Oct.26-Dec.31 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
*Cancelled Sailings Jan 1 at 4:00 pmst
May 11th at 8:00 pmDec.25th at 4:00 pm
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BAY FERRIES LTD.SAINT JOHN, NB to DIGBY, NS FERRY SERVICE (cont’d)
Passenger Fares ONE-WAY OFF-SEASON PEAK SEASON
Adult (14-59) $34 $44
Youth (6-13) $20 $29
Children under (0-5) $5 $5
Seniors (60+) $29 $34
Student (with student ID) $29 $34
Commercial driver $29 $29
Round Trip WALK-ON OFF-SEASON PEAK SEASON
Adult (14-59) $54 $70
Youth (6-13) $33 $46
Children under 6 $10 $10
Seniors (60+) $46 $54
Student (with student ID) $46 $54
Vehicle Fares ONE-WAY OFF-SEASON PEAK SEASON
Vehicle up to 20 ft. $83 $88
Motorcycle $54 $54
Bicycle $10 $10
For group rates (25 passengers or more), and/or assistance, please call: 1-888-763-5229
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MARINE ATLANTIC FERRYNORTH SYDNEY, NS to ARGENTIA, NL SERVICE
Sailing time: approx. 14-15 hoursEmail: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.marine-atlantic.caRESERVATIONS: 1-800-341-7981
Nova Scotia Terminal355 Purves St.North Sydney, NSB2A 3V2
Newfoundland TerminalPO Box 520Port aux Basques, NL A0M 1C0
2014 SCHEDULE, (NL Time Zone) to North Sydney, NS (seasonal) Sails June 17-Sept. 29Please call 1-800-341-7981 for departure times
** Fuel surcharge included to posted tariff rate for passengers, passenger/commercial vehicles.
PASSENGER FARES (One Way)Adult (13-64) $115.30Children (5-12) $55.90Children (under 5) FREESenior $104.17
VEHICLE FARES (One Way)Vehicle, up to 20' $232.20Vehicle, 20'-30' $350.90Vehicle, 30'-40' $495.68Vehicle, 40'-50' $640.39Vehicle, 50'-60' $780.99Vehicle, 60' and over $925.71Bus $609.17Motorcycles/ATVs $115.92Bicycles $ 36.12
CABIN FARES (One Way)2 berth cabin $176.754 berth cabin $176.95Deluxe Cabin $246.50
Kennel Stowage RatesKennel Stowage space $ 16.75
IMPORTANT!!Check-in Information90 minutes prior to scheduled departure (June 1-Sept. 30/summer season)60 minutes prior to scheduled departure (Oct. 1-May 31/off season)
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MARINE ATLANTIC FERRY NORTH SYDNEY, NS SERVICE to PORT AUX BASQUES, NL
Sailing time: 5-6 hrs. day; 5-8 hrs. night
RESERVATIONS:Tele 1-800-341-7981
Email: [email protected]: www.marine-atlantic.ca
Nova Scotia Terminal:355 Purves St., North Sydney, NSB2A 3V2
Newfoundland TerminalPO Box 520, Port aux Basques, NLA0M 1C0
2014 SCHEDULE (Atl.Time)TO Port aux Basques, NL
Please call toll free number for scheduled departure times.
2014 SCHEDULE (Atl.Time)TO North Sydney, NS
Please call toll free number for scheduled departure times.
*** Please consult website www.marine-atlantic.ca for January-March 2014 ferry crossings.
PASSENGER FARES (One Way)Adult (13-64) $43.43Children (5-12) $20.15Children (under 5) FREESenior $39.92
VEHICLE FARES (One Way)Vehicle, up to 20' $113.20Vehicle, 21'-30' $171.15Vehicle, 31'-40' $242.30Vehicle, 41'-50' $313.09Vehicle, 51'-60' $380.79Vehicle, 60' and over $452.30Bus $297.84Motorcycles/ATVs $ 57.29Bicycles $ 17.73Vehicle rate does not include driver and passengers.Please check website for commercial vehicle rates.
ACCOMMODATIONS FARES (One Way)4 Berth Cabin-Day $ 53.504 Berth Cabin-Night $126.50Dormitory Sleeper $ 17.25Reserved Seat-Day $ 11.25Reserved Seat-Night $ 18.75Kennels $ 16.75
TRAVELINFORMATION
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TOLL FREE TELEPHONE NUMBERS
TOURIST INFORMATION
BRITISH COLUMBIA 1-800-435-5622ALBERTA 1-800-ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN 1-877-2-ESCAPEMANITOBA 1-800-665-0040ONTARIO 1-800-ONTARIOQUEBEC 1-877-266-5687NEW BRUNSWICK 1-800-561-0123 NOVA SCOTIA 1-800-565-0000 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR 1-800-563-6353PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 1-800-463-4PEINORTHWEST TERRITORIES 1-800-661-0788YUKON 1-800-661-0494 NUNAVUT 1-866-NUNAVUT
TRANSPORTATION
AIRLINESAIR CANADA/AIR CANADA JAZZ 1-888-247-2262WESTJET 1-888-WESTJETDELTA CONNECTION 1-800-241-4141
BRIDGECONFEDERATION BRIDGE 1-888-437-6565
BUS/TRAIN/SHUTTLEVIA RAIL CANADA 1-888-VIA RAILSMT/ACADIA LINES 1-800-567-5151ADVANCE SHUTTLE SERVICE 1-877-886-3322PEI EXPRESS SHUTTLE 1-877-877-1771
FERRIESNORTHUMBERLAND FERRIES/BAY FERRIES LTD. 1-877-762-7245CTMA 1-888-986-3278MARINE ATLANTIC 1-800-341-7981
OTHERCONFEDERATION CENTRE 1-800-565-0278 HARBOURFRONT JUBILEE THEATRE 1-800-708-6505FEAST DINNER THEATRE - Charlottetown 1-800-565-7633
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TRAVEL AGENTS
NORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVEBLOOMFIELD
Expedia - PEI CruiseShipCenters18 Gard Rd., Bloomfield, C0B 1B01-866-500-SHIP (7447) or902-853-4666Website: www.cruiseshipcenters.ca/PEI
SUMMERSIDE
The Travel Store454 Granville Street PlazaSummerside, C1N 4K7902-436-4278; 1-877-436-4273 (Canada)Fax: 902-436-7099Website: www.thetravelstore.ca
Maritime TravelCounty Fair Mall475 Granville St., Summerside, C1N 4P7902-436-52131-877-871-8227 Fax: 902-436-5990
CHARLOTTETOWNAll-Can Travel Inc.33 Irwin Dr., Charlottetown, C1E 1R9 902-566-5001Fax: 902-566-5571
Carlson Wagonlit/Harvey's Travel119 Queen St.Box 1598, Charlottetown, C1A 7N3902-566-3979; 1-800-871-3979Fax: 902-566-3979Website: www.carlsonwagonlit.ca
The Travel Store (3 locations)Atlantic Superstore465 University Ave.,Charlottetown, C1A 4N9902-628-6412; 1-877-628-6412Fax: 902-628-1174Website: www.thetravelstore.ca
The Travel Store538 North River Rd., C1E 1J9902-566-2000; 1-877-566-2001Fax: 902-892-9439Website: www.thetravelstore.ca
The Travel StoreConfederation Court Mall134 Kent St., Charlottetown, C1A 8C4902-566-1024; 1-877-566-1024Fax: 902-566-5095Website: www.thetravelstore.ca
MacQueen's Travel430 Queen St., Charlottetown, C1A 4E8 902-368-2453; 1-800-969-2822Website: www.macqueens.com
Maritime TravelBDC Place119 Kent St., Suite 220Charlottetown, C1A 1N3902-566-3332; 1-800-565-1442 (PEI & NS) Fax: 902-628-6289
Sears Travel; 167 Malpeque Rd.902-892-2900; 1-866-359-7327
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CAA - REGIONAL OFFICES
CAA NATIONAL OFFICE2151 Thurston Dr
Ottawa, ON, K1G 6C9 (613) 820-1890
www.caa.ca
ALBERTAAlberta Motor Association10310 - 39A GA MacDonald Ave.Edmonton, AB T6J 6R7 (780) 430-5555; 1-800-222-6400www.ama.ab.ca
BRITISH COLUMBIACAA British Columbia 4567 Canada WayBurnaby, BC V5G 4T1(604) 268-5500www.bcaa.com
MANITOBACAA Manitoba870 Empress St.Winnipeg, MN R3C 2Z3(204) 262-6000www.caamanitoba.com
ATLANTIC CANADACAA Atlantic 378 Westmoreland Rd.Saint John, NB E2J 2G4(506 ) 634-1400; 1-800-561-8807www.caa.atlantic.caa.ca
CAA Charlottetown193 Malpeque RdCharlottetown, PE C1E 0C4902-892-1612
ONTARIOCAA South Central Ontario 60 Commerce Valley Drive EastThornhill, ON L3T 7P9www.caasco.ca 1-866-988-8878
CAA North & East Ontario2151 Thurston DrOttawa, ON, K1G 6C9(613) [email protected]
CAA Niagara3271 Schmon Parkway,Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6(905) 984-8585www.caa.niagara.net
QUEBECCAA Quebec444, rue Bouvier,Quebec, QC, G2J 1E3(418) 624-2424www.caaquebec.ca
SASKATCHEWANCAA Saskatchewan200 Alberta St. NorthRegina, SK S4R 5E2(306) 791-4314; 1-800-564-6222www.caask.ca
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CANADIAN TOURISM OFFICES
Travel AlbertaBox 2500, Edmonton, AB T5J 2Z4(780) 427-4321; Fax: (780) 427-08671-800-252-3782 (ALBERTA) (Canada/US)Email: [email protected] Website: www.travelalberta.com
Tourism British ColumbiaParliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V1X4(604) 683-20001-800-HELLO BC (Canada/US)Website: www.hellobc.com
Travel Manitoba, 7th Floor155 Carleton St., Winnipeg, MN R3C 3H8(204) 945-37771-800-665-0040 (Canada/US)Website: www.travelmanitoba.com
Tourism New BrunswickBox 12345, Campbellton, NB E3N 3T6(506) 453-39891-800-561-0123 (Canada/US)Website: www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca
Newfoundland & Labrador TourismBox 8700, St. John's, NF A1B 4J6(709) 729-28301-800-563-6353 (Canada/US) Website: www.gov.nf.ca/tourism
NWT Arctic TourismBox 610, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N5(867) 873-7200; Fax: (867) 873-40591-800-661-0788 (Canada/US)Email: [email protected] Website: www.spectacularnwt.com
Nova Scotia Dept of Tourism & CultureBox 456, Halifax, NS B3J 2R5902-425-57811-800-565-0000 (Canada/US)Email: [email protected]: www.novascotiatourism.com
Ontario Tourism Marketing PartnershipCorp.10 Floor, Hearst Block., 900 Bay St.th
Toronto, ON M7A 2E1(416) 326-93261-800-ONTARIOWebsite: www.ontariotravel.net
Tourism PEIBox 940, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M5902-368-4444; Fax: 902-368-44381-800-463-4734 (4PEI)Website: www.tourismpei.com
Tourisme QuebecC.P. 979, Montreal, QC H3C 2W3(514) 873-2015; Fax: (514) 864-38381-877-BONJOUREmail: [email protected] Website: www.bonjourquebec.com
ALSO Magdalen IslandsBox 1028, Cap-aux-Meules, Îles de la Madeleine, QC G0B 1B0(418) 986-2245; Fax: (418) 986-2327Email: [email protected]: www.ilesdelamadeleine.com
Tourism Saskatchewan1922 Park St., Regina, SK S4P 3V7(306) 787-9600; Fax: (306) 787-07151-877-2ESCAPE (Canada & USA)Website: www.sasktourism.com
Yukon Department of Tourism & CultureBox 2703, Whitehorse, YK Y1A 2C6(867) 667-5340; Fax: (867) 667-35461-800-661-0494 (Canada & USA)Email: [email protected] Website: www.travelyukon.com
Nunavut TourismBox 1450, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0(867) 979-6551; Fax: (867) 979-12611-866-NUNAVUTEmail: [email protected] Website: www.nunavuttourism.com
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USA STATE TOURISM OFFICES
ALABAMA BUREAU OF TOURISM & TRAVEL
(334) 242-41691-800-ALABAMA; http://touralabama.org
ALASKA DIVISION OF TOURISM
(907) 465-2010; www.travelalaska.com
ARIZONA TOURISM
1-888-520-3433; www.arizonaguide.com
ARKANSAS DEPT OF PARKS & TOURISM
(501) 682-7777 1-800-NATURAL; www.arkansas.com
CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF TOURISM
(916) 322-28811-800-862-2543; www.visitcalifornia.com
COLORADO TOURISM OFFICE
1-800-COLORADO; www.colorado.com
CONNECTICUT OFFICE OF TOURISM
(860) 270-80801-800-CTBOUND; www.ctbound.org
DELAW ARE TOURISM OFFICE
(302) 739-42711-866-284-7483; www.visitdelaware.net
FLORIDA TOURISM INDUSTRY MARKETING CORP. (850) 488-56071-888-7FLAUSA; www.flausa.com
GEORGIA TOURISM
(404) 656-35901-800-VISITGA; www.georgia.org
HAW AII VISITORS & CONVENTIONS BUREAU
(808) 923-18111-800-GO HAWAII; www.gohawaii.com
IDAHO DEPT. OF COMMERCE, TOURISM DIVISION
(208) 334-24701-800-842-5858; www.visitid.org
ILLINOIS TOURISM
(312) 567-85001-800-2CONNECT; www.enjoyillinois.com
INDIANA TOURISM DEV.(317) 232-88601-800-289-6646; www.indianaguide.com
IOW A DIVISION OF TOURISM
(515) 242-47051-888-472-6035; www.traveliowa.com
KANSAS DEPT. OF COMMERCE & HOUSING
(785) 296-20091-800-252-6727; www.travelks.com
KENTUCKY TRAVEL
(502) 564-49301-800-225-8747;www.kentuckytourism.com
LOUISIANA TOURISM
(225) 342-81001-800-677-4082; www.louisianatravel.com MAINE OFFICE OF TOURISM
(207) 287-57111-888-624-6345; www.visitmaine.com
MARYLAND DIVISION TOURISM, FILM
1-800-MDISFUN; www.mdisfun.com
MASSACHUSSETTS OFFICE OF TRAVEL &TOURISM
(617) 973-85001-800-227-MASS; www.massvacation.com
TRAVEL MICHIGAN
(517) 373-06701-888-78GREAT; www.michigan.org
MINNESOTA TOURISM
(651) 296-50291-800-657-3700;www.exploreminnesota.com
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Mississippi Division of Tourism (601) 359-32971-800-927-6378; www.visitmississippi.org Missouri Division of Tourism(573) 751-41331-800-877-1234; www.missouritourism.com
TRAVEL MONTANA
(406) 444-26541-800-VISITMT; www.visitmt.com
NEBRASKA TOURISM
(402) 471-37911-800-228-4307; www.visitnebraska.com
NEVADA COMMISSION ON TOURISM
(775) 687-43221-800-NEVADA8; www.travelnevada.com
NEW HAMPSHIRE DIVISION OF TRAVEL & TOURISM
(603) 271-26651-800-FUN-IN-NH; www.visitnh.gov
NEW JERSEY COMMERCE & ECONOMIC GROW TH
COMMISSION
(609) 777-08851-800-VISITNJ; www.visitnj.org
NEW MEXICO TOURISM(505) 827-74001-800-733-6396; www.newmexico.org
NEW YORK STATE TOURISM
(518) 474-41161-800-CALLNYS; www.iloveny.com
NORTH CAROLINA TOURISM
(919) 715-59001-800-VISITNC; www.visitnc.com
NORTH DAKOTA TOURISM
(701) 328-25251-800-HELLOND; www.ndtourism.com
OHIO DIVISION OF TRAVEL & TOURISM
(614) 466-88441-800-BUCKEYE; www.ohiotourism.com OKLAHOMA TRAVEL & TOURISM
(405) 521-24061-800-652-6552; www.travelok.com
OREGON TOURISM COMMISSION
(503) 986-00001-800-547-7842; www.traveloregon.com
PENNSYLVANIA TOURISM
(717) 787-54531-800-VISIT PA; www.experiencepa.com
RHODE ISLAND TOURISM DIVISION
(401) 222-26011-800-556-2484; www.visitrhodeisland.com
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF PARKS,RECREATION & TOURISM
(803) 734-17001-800-346-3634; www.travelsc.com
SOUTH DAKOTA TOURISM
(605) 773-33011-800-S-DAKOTA; www.travelsd.com
TENNESSEE DEPT. OF TOURIST DEV.(615) 741-21591-800-GOTOTENN;www.state.tn.us/tourdev
TEXAS TOURISM DIVISION (512) 462-91911-800-8888-TEX; www.traveltex.com
UTAH TRAVEL COUNCIL
(801) 538-10301-800-UTAH-FUN; www.utah.com
VERMONT TOURISM
(802) 828-3236; 1-800-VERMONTwww.1-800-VERMONT.com
VIRGINIA TOURISM CORP. (804) 786-44841-800-VISIT VA; www.virginia.org
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WASHINGTON STATE TOURISM
(360) 725-5052; 1-800-544-1800www.experiencewashington.com
DC COMMITTEE TO PROMOTE WASHINGTON
1-800-422-8644; www.washington.org
WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF TOURISM
(304) 558-22001-800-CALL WVA; www.callwva.com
WISCONSIN TOURISM
(608) 266-21611-800-TRIP; www.travelwisconsin.com
WYOMING TOURISM DIVISION
(307) 777-77771-800-225-5996; www.wyomingtourism.org
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CROSSING THE US/CANADIAN BORDER
Effective on June 1, 2009, US and Canadian citizens travelling between the United States andCanada by land, sea and air must present travel documents prior to entry that comply withWestern Hemisphere Travel Initiative requirements.
RE: US and Canadian citizens:
For US citizens, acceptable documents include:- US Passport- US Passport Card- Trusted Traveller Program Cards (NEXUS or FAST/Express)- Enhanced Drivers License (EDL)
For Canadian citizens, acceptable documents include:- Canadian Passport- Trusted Traveller Program Cards (NEXUS or FAST [Free and Secure Trade] Card)- Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province
where a US-approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented OR- a Secure Certificate of Indian Status (when this certificate is available and approved by
the US). In the interim, the current Certificate of Indian Status is an acceptabledocument to present when entering the US by land or water.
Canadian citizens entering the US by land but exiting by air must present a valid passport or aNEXUS card in compliance with US air exit requirements.
Canadian citizens aged 15 years or under are only required to present proof of Canadiancitizenship such as an original or a photocopy of a birth certificate, or an original citizenship card. Canadian citizens 18 years of age or under who are travelling with a school or other organizedgroup, under adult supervision with parental/guardian consent, may also present proof ofCanadian citizenship alone.
The US entry requirements have not changed for non-Canadian citizens, including permanentresidents residing in Canada. For more information on US entry requirements, consult the USDepartment of Homeland Security’s website.
Information on the above-named documents and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative isavailable by visiting www.GetYouHome.gov
Complete, updated information on document requirements for US-Canada border crossing andinternational travel for US citizens is available by visiting www.travel.state.gov or call 1-877-487-2778.
Complete, updated information on document requirements for Canada-US border crossing andinternational travel for Canadian citizens is available at www.passportcanada.gc.ca or call 1-800-567-6868.
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US entry requirements have not changed for Canadian citizens who are US lawful permanentresidents (LPRs). US LPRs may continue to present their permanent resident card or other validevidence of permanent residence status in the US.
Citizens outside US and Canada
Citizens of countries other than the US or Canada are required to show a valid passport and mayrequire a visa to enter the US or Canada. Please check with www.cbp.gov or call 202-663-1225for entry to the US. Visit www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca or call 1-800-O-CANADA for entry to Canada. It isthe traveller’s responsibility to possess the necessary travel documentation to enter the US orCanada.
Additional information:
Travelling with ChildrenIn order to bring a child into another country without both parents accompanying the child, youmust present a notarized letter that is signed by both parents and the above required traveldocuments. Letters must include dates of travel and with whom the child will be travelling. If inthe case of a deceased parent, an original death certificate must be presented.
Persons with a felony may be denied entrance into Canada. If you have been convicted of acrime in the US, it may be considered a felony in Canada. A Driving While Intoxicated conviction(DWI/OUI/DUI etc.) is considered a felony in Canada.
For information regarding customs requirements, please visit the following websites:Canadian Border Services Agency: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.caUS Customs & Border Protection: www.cbp.gov
CURRENCYVisitors may want to carry some Canadian cash when they enter Canada, but automated tellermachines are readily available and banks usually offer the best exchange rates. Money may feelheavier; loonies and twonies ($1 and $2 coins) are in wide circulation.
VISITOR TAX REBATES
This program was cancelled effective April 1, 2007. Please call Canada Revenue Agency: 1-800-267-5177 for more information.
UNITS OF MEASUREKeep in mind that distances are measured in kilometres and speed limits are posted in metric as well.The metric system is also used for most grocery products. Temperatures are measured in Celsius;a very simple comparison to remember is that 20 degrees Celsius is about 70 Fahrenheit, and thataverage daytime summer temperatures in PEI are 23 degrees Celsius.
TIME ZONEPEI is in the Atlantic Time Zone, one hour ahead of Eastern Time Zone.
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** DUTY-FREE LIMITS FOR RETURNING RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CUSTOMS:
U.S. residents returning to the United States after 48 hours can take back $800 US worth ofmerchandise, duty free, every 30 days. This may include one litre (33.8fl. oz.) of alcohol (providedthe resident is 21 years or over), 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars that are not of Cuban origin. Membersof a family traveling together may combine their personal exemptions.
After a visit of less than 48 hours, or if the $400 allowance or part of it has been used within theprevious 30 days, an exemption of $200 US is allowed (may not be combined by family members),including 150ml (4 fl. oz.)of alcohol, 150 ml of perfume and not more than 50 cigarettes or 10 cigars,not of Cuban origin.
Articles brought back into the U.S. as part of an exemption must be for personal or household use.They must be brought with the person and properly declared. They must not include prohibited orrestricted items.
Duty charged varies according to the country the article was made in and the type of article. Moreinformation about entering or re-entering the U.S. is available through 1-877-227-5511, or athttp://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/travel
For more information, visit the CTC website: www.canadatourism.com
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METRIC CONVERSION CHART - APPROXIMATIONS
LENGTH
SYMBOL WHEN YOU
KNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
mm millimetres 0.04 inches in
cm centimetres 0.4 inches in
m metres 3.3 feet ft
m metres 1.1 yards yd
km kilometres 0.6 miles mi
AREA
SYMBOL WHEN YOU
KNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
cm sq. centimetres 0.16 square inches in2 2
m sq. metres 1.2 square yards yd2 2
km sq. kilometres 0.4 square miles mi2 2
ha hectares (1000km )2
2.5 acres
MASS WEIGHT
SYMBOL WHEN YOU
KNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
g grams 0.035 ounce oz
kg kilograms 2.2 pounds lb
t tonnes (100 kg) 1.1 short tons
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METRIC CONVERSION CHART - APPROXIMATIONS (cont’d)
VOLUME-FOR AMERICAN (NUMERATOR) AND FOR CANADIAN/IMPERIAL (DENOMINATOR)
SYMBOL WHEN YOU
KNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
ml millilitres 0.03/0.03 fluid ounces fl oz
l litres 2.1/1.8 pints pt
l litres 1.06/0.9 quarts qt
l litres 0.26/0.22 gallons gal
m cubic metres 35/35 cubic feet ft3 3
m cubic metres 1.3/1.3 cubic yards yd3 3
TEMPERATURE (EXACT)
SYMBOL WHEN YOU
KNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
C celsiustemperature
9/5 then + 32 fahrenheit F
F fahrenheittemperature
- 32 then 5/9 celsius C
LENGTH
SYMBOL WHEN YOU
KNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
in inches 2.54 centimetres cm
ft feet 30 centimetres cm
yd yard 0.9 metres m
mi miles 1.6 kilometres km
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METRIC CONVERSION CHART (cont’d)
AREA
SYMBOL WHEN YOUKNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
in square inches 6.5 sq. centimetres cm2 2
ft square feet 0.09 square metres m2 2
yd square yards 0.8 square metres m2 2
mi square miles 2.6 sq. kilometres km2 2
acres 0.4 hectares ha
MASS
SYMBOL WHEN YOUKNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
oz ounces 28 grams g
lb pounds 0.45 kilograms kg
short tons (2000lbs)
0.9 tonnes t
VOLUME FOR AMERICAN AND CANADIAN/IMPERIAL
SYMBOL WHEN YOUKNOW
MULTIPLYBY - USA
MULTIPLYBY - CAN.
TO FIND SYMBOL
tsp teaspoons 5 4.7 millilitres ml
tbsp tablespoons 15 14.2 millilitres ml
fl oz fluid ounces 30 28.4 millilitres ml
c cups 0.24 0.29 litres l
pt pints 0.47 0.57 litres l
qt quarts 0.95 1.14 litres l
gal gallons 3.8 4.5 litres l
ft cubic feet 0.03 0.03 cubic metres m3 3
yd cubic yards 0.76 0.76 cubic metres m3 3
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METRIC CONVERSION CHART INFORMATION (cont’d)
Gas prices in Canada may appear to be higher than in the USA, however the Imperial (Canadian)gallon is 1/5 larger than the US gallon. In other words four imperial (Canadian) gallons arealmost equivalent to five American gallons.
1 US gallon = 4/5 Imperial (Canadian) gallon.
TABLES OF METRIC WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTSLinear Measure10 millimetres (mm) = 1 centimetre (cm)10 centimetres = 1 decimetre (dm) = 100 millimetres10 decimetres = 1 metre (m) = 1,000 millimetres10 metre = 1 dekametre (dam)10 dekametres = 1 hectometre (hm) = 100 metres10 hectometres = 1 kilometre (km) = 1,000 metres
Area Measure100 sq. millimetres (mm ) = 1 square centimetre (cm )2 2
10,000 sq. centimetres = 1 sq. metre (m ) = 1,000,000 sq.2
millimetres100 sq. metres = 1 acre 100 acres = 1 hectare (ha) = 10,000 sq. metres100 hectares = 1 sq. kilometre(km ) = 1,000,000 sq.2
metres
Volume Measure10 millilitres (ml) = 1 centiliter (cl)10 centiliters = 1 decilitre (di) = 100 millilitres10 decilitres = 1 litre (l) = 1,000 millilitres10 litres = 1 dekalitre (dal)10 dekalitres = 1 hectolitre (hl) = 100 litres10 hectoliters = 1 kilolitre (kl) = 1,000 litres
Cubic Measure1,000 cubic millimetres (m ) = 1 cubic centimetre (cm )3 3
1,000 cubic centimetres = 1 cubic decimetre (dm )3
= 1,000,000 cubic millimetres1,000 cubic decimetres = 1 cubic metre (m ) = 1 stere3
1,000,000 cubic centimetres = 1,000,000,000 cubic millimetres
Weight10 milligrams (mg) = 1 centigram (cg)10 centigrams = 1 decigram (dg)= 100 milligrams10 decigrams = 1 gram (g)= 1,000 milligrams10 grams = 1 dekagram (dag)10 dekagrams = 1 hectogram (hg)= 100 grams10 hectograms = 1 kilogram (kg)= 1,000 grams1,000 kilograms = 1 metric ton (t)
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CONVERSION CHARTS
TEMPERATURE CONVERSION MILEAGE CONVERSION
*CELSIUS *FARENHEIT MILES KILOMETRES
10 50 10 16
11 51.8 15 24
12 53.6 20 32
13 55.4 25 40
14 57.2 30 48
15 59 35 56
16 60.8 40 64
17 62.6 45 72
18 64.4 50 80
19 66.2 55 88
20 68 60 96
21 69.8 65 104
22 71.6 70 112
23 73.4 75 120
24 75.2 80 128
25 77 85 136
26 78.8 90 144
27 80.6 95 152
28 82.4 100 160
29 84.2
30 86
31 87.8
32 89.6
33 91.4
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DISTANCES - MILES & KILOMETRES
Distance calculations for travel via the Confederation Bridge do not include the 13 km length of theBridge.
Distances between Charlottetown and Halifax via Confederation Bridge are reduced slightly fromthe numbers indicated by the construction of a new toll highway around the Wentworth Valley inNova Scotia.
CHARLOTTETOWN - ST. STEPHEN, NB Miles Km Miles KmCharlottetown - Borden-Carleton 35 56Cape Jourimain - Moncton 63 102 98 158Moncton - St. John 94 152 192 310St. John - St. Stephen 66 107 258 417
CHARLOTTETOWN - EDMUNDSTON, NBCharlottetown - Moncton 98 158Moncton - Fredericton 113 182 211 340Fredericton - Woodstock 65 104 276 444Woodstock - Grand Falls 73 117 349 561Grand Falls - Edmundston 39 64 388 625
CHARLOTTETOWN - CAMPBELLTON, NBCharlottetown - Borden-Carleton 35 56Cape Jourimain - Chatham 123 198 158 254Chatham - Bathurst 45 72 203 326Bathurst - Campbellton 71 114 274 440
CHARLOTTETOWN - YARMOUTH, NS (VIA BORDEN-CARLETON AND SOUTH SHORE)Charlottetown - Borden-Carleton 35 56Cape Jourimain - Aulac 34 54 69 110Aulac - Amherst 4 7 73 117Amherst - Truro 72 115 145 232Truro - Halifax 62 99 207 331Halifax - Liverpool 96 154 303 485Liverpool - Yarmouth 120 192 423 677
CHARLOTTETOWN - YARMOUTH, NS (VIA BORDEN-CARLETON AND BEDFORD)Charlottetown - Truro 145 232Truro - Bedford 59 94 204 326Bedford - Windsor 44 70 248 396Windsor - Kentville 25 40 273 426Kentville - Middleton 32 51 305 487Middleton - Digby 46 74 351 561Digby - Yarmouth 65 104 416 665
CHARLOTTETOWN - MONTREAL (VIA EDMUNSTON, NB)Charlottetown - Borden-Carleton 35 56Cape Jourimain - Moncton 63 102 98 158
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Moncton - Fredericton 113 182 211 340Fredericton - Edmunston 171 275 382 615Edmunston - Rivière-du-Loup 78 124 460 739Rivière-du-Loup - Quebec City 126 202 586 941Quebec City - Montreal 158 253 744 1194
CHARLOTTETOWN - NORTH SYDNEY, NS (VIA BORDEN-CARLETON)Charlottetown - Borden-Carlton 35 56Cape Jourimain - Aulac 34 54 69 110Aulac - Amherst 4 7 73 117Amherst - Truro 72 115 145 232Truro - Antigonish 78 125 223 357Antigonish - Port Hastings 36 58 259 418Port Hastings - Sydney 88 141 347 556Sydney - North Sydney 92 147 439 703
CHARLOTTETOWN - NORTH SYDNEY, NS (VIA WOOD ISLANDS)Charlottetown - Wood Islands & Caribou 38 61Caribou - Pictou 5 8 43 69Pictou - Antigonish 46 74 89 143Antigonish - Port Hastings 36 58 125 201Port Hastings - Sydney 88 141 213 342Sydney - North Sydney 13 21 226 363
CHARLOTTETOWN - HALIFAX, NS (VIA WOOD ISLANDS)Charlottetown - Wood Islands & Caribou 38 61Caribou - Truro 49 78 87 139Truro - Halifax 62 99 149 238
CHARLOTTETOWN - ST JOHN'S, NFLD (VIA WOOD ISLANDS)Charlottetown - North Sydney 226 363Port-Aux-Basques - Corner Brook 136 218 362 581Corner Brook - Deer Lake 31 50 393 631Deer Lake - Badger 113 180 506 811Badger - Grand Falls 18 28 524 839Grands Falls - Gander 57 91 581 930Gander - Clarenville 93 149 674 1079Clarenville - St. John's 118 189 792 1268
CABOT TRAIL VIA WOOD ISLANDS FROM CHARLOTTETOWNCharlottetown - Port Hastings 126 201Port Hastings - Margaree Forks 64 103 190 304Margaree Forks - Cheticamp 24 38 214 342Cheticamp - South Harbour 46 73 260 415South Harbour - Ingonish 23 36 283 451Ingonish - Baddeck 65 104 348 555Baddeck - Port Hastings 53 85 401 640
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CHARLOTTETOWN - OSHAWA (VIA MONTREAL)Charlottetown - Edmunston 382 615Edmunston - Rivière-du-Loup 78 124 460 739Riviere-du-Loup - Quebec City 126 202 586 941Quebec City - Montreal 158 253 744 1194Montreal - Cornwall 72 115 816 1309Cornwall - Kingston 113 180 929 1489Kingston -Oshawa 111 178 1040 1667
CHARLOTTETOWN - NIAGARA FALLS (VIA TORONTO)Charlottetown - Toronto 1080 1738Toronto - Hamilton 43 68 1129 1806Hamilton - Niagara Falls 43 68 1172 1874
CHARLOTTETOWN - WINDSOR, ONTARIO (VIA MONTREAL)Charlottetown - Montreal 746 1194Montreal - Toronto 337 539 1083 1733Toronto - Hamilton 43 68 1126 1801Hamilton - London 78 125 1204 1926London - Sarnia 63 100 1267 2026Sarnia - Windsor 100 160 1367 2186
CHARLOTTETOWN - SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO (VIA OTTAWA)Charlottetown - Montreal 746 1194Montreal - Ottawa 125 200 871 1394Ottawa - North Bay 228 365 1099 1759North Bay - Sault Ste. Marie 269 430 1368 2189
CHARLOTTETOWN - VANCOUVERCharlottetown -Montreal 746 1194Montreal - Ottawa 125 200 871 1394Ottawa - Sudbury 306 490 1177 1884Sudbury - Sault Ste. Marie 191 305 1368 2189Sault Ste. Marie - Thunder Bay 431 690 1799 2879Thunder Bay - Kenora 300 480 2099 3359Kenora - Winnipeg 128 205 2227 3564Winnipeg - Brandon 129 206 2356 3770Brandon - Regina 228 365 2584 4135Regina - Calgary 478 764 3062 4899Calgary - Vancouver 661 1057 3723 5956
CHARLOTTETOWN - NEW YORK (VIA BOSTON)Charlottetown - Borden-Carleton 35 56Cape Jourimain - Moncton 63 102 98 158Moncton - Saint John 94 152 192 310Saint John - St. Stephen 66 107 258 417St. Stephen - Bangor 99 158 357 575Bangor - Augusta 76 122 433 697Augusta - Portland 57 91 490 788
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CHARLOTTETOWN - NEW YORK (VIA BOSTON)Portland - Boston 105 168 595 956Boston - Providence 50 80 645 1036Providence - Westerly 41 66 686 1102Westerly - New Haven 71 114 757 1216New Haven - Norwalk 33 53 790 1269Norwalk - New York 37 59 827 1328
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METRIC CONVERSION CHART - APPROXIMATIONSLENGTH
SYMBOL WHEN YOU
KNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
mm millimetres 0.04 inches in
cm centimetres 0.4 inches in
m metres 3.3 feet ft
m metres 1.1 yards yd
km kilometres 0.6 miles mi
AREA
SYMBOL WHEN YOU
KNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
cm sq. centimetres 0.16 square inches in2 2
m sq. metres 1.2 square yards yd2 2
km sq. kilometres 0.4 square miles mi2 2
ha hectares (1000km )2
2.5 acres
MASS WEIGHT
SYMBOL WHEN YOU
KNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
g grams 0.035 ounce oz
kg kilograms 2.2 pounds lb
t tonnes (100 kg) 1.1 short tons
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METRIC CONVERSION CHART - APPROXIMATIONS (cont’d)
VOLUME-FOR AMERICAN (NUMERATOR) AND FOR CANADIAN/IMPERIAL(DENOMINATOR)
SYMBOL WHEN YOUKNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
ml millilitres 0.03/0.03 fluid ounces fl oz
l litres 2.1/1.8 pints pt
l litres 1.06/0.9 quarts qt
l litres 0.26/0.22 gallons gal
m cubic metres 35/35 cubic feet ft3 3
m cubic metres 1.3/1.3 cubic yards yd3 3
TEMPERATURE (EXACT)
SYMBOL WHEN YOUKNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
C celsiustemperature
9/5 then + 32 fahrenheit F
F fahrenheittemperature
- 32 then 5/9 celsius C
LENGTH
SYMBOL WHEN YOUKNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
in inches 2.54 centimetres cm
ft feet 30 centimetres cm
yd yard 0.9 metres m
mi miles 1.6 kilometres km
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METRIC CONVERSION CHART (cont’d)
AREA
SYMBOL WHEN YOUKNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
in square inches 6.5 sq. centimetres cm2 2
ft square feet 0.09 square metres m2 2
yd square yards 0.8 square metres m2 2
mi square miles 2.6 sq. kilometres km2 2
acres 0.4 hectares ha
MASS
SYMBOL WHEN YOUKNOW
MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
oz ounces 28 grams g
lb pounds 0.45 kilograms kg
short tons (2000lbs)
0.9 tonnes t
VOLUME FOR AMERICAN AND CANADIAN/IMPERIAL
SYMBOL WHEN YOUKNOW
MULTIPLYBY - USA
MULTIPLYBY - CAN
TO FIND SYMBOL
tsp teaspoons 5 4.7 millilitres ml
tbsp tablespoons 15 14.2 millilitres ml
fl oz fluid ounces 30 28.4 millilitres ml
c cups 0.24 0.29 litres l
pt pints 0.47 0.57 litres l
qt quarts 0.95 1.14 litres l
gal gallons 3.8 4.5 litres l
ft cubic feet 0.03 0.03 cubic metres m3 3
yd cubic yards 0.76 0.76 cubic metres m3 3
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Gas prices in Canada may appear to be higher than in the USA, however the Imperial(Canadian) gallon is 1/5 larger than the US gallon. In other words four imperial (Canadian)gallons are almost equivalent to five American gallons.
1 US gallon = 4/5 Imperial (Canadian) gallon.
TABLES OF METRIC WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTSLinear Measure10 millimetres (mm) = 1 centimetre (cm)10 centimetres = 1 decimetre (dm) = 100 millimetres10 decimetres = 1 metre (m) = 1,000 millimetres10 metre = 1 dekametre (dam)10 dekametres = 1 hectometre (hm) = 100 metres10 hectometres = 1 kilometre (km) = 1,000 metres
Area Measure100 sq. millimetres (mm ) = 1 square centimetre (cm )2 2
10,000 sq. centimetres = 1 sq. metre (m ) = 1,000,000 sq. millimetres2
100 sq. metres = 1 acre 100 acres = 1 hectare (ha) = 10,000 sq. metres100 hectares = 1 sq. kilometre(km ) = 1,000,000 sq. metres2
Volume Measure10 millilitres (ml) = 1 centiliter (cl)10 centiliters = 1 decilitre (di) = 100 millilitres10 decilitres = 1 litre (l) = 1,000 millilitres10 litres = 1 dekalitre (dal)10 dekalitres = 1 hectolitre (hl) = 100 litres10 hectoliters = 1 kilolitre (kl) = 1,000 litres
Cubic Measure1,000 cubic millimetres (m ) = 1 cubic centimetre (cm )3 3
1,000 cubic centimetres = 1 cubic decimetre (dm )3
= 1,000,000 cubic millimetres1,000 cubic decimetres = 1 cubic metre (m ) = 1 stere3
1,000,000 cubic centimetres = 1,000,000,000 cubic millimetres
Weight10 milligrams (mg) = 1 centigram (cg)10 centigrams = 1 decigram (dg)= 100 milligrams10 decigrams = 1 gram (g)= 1,000 milligrams10 grams = 1 dekagram (dag)10 dekagrams = 1 hectogram (hg)= 100 grams10 hectograms = 1 kilogram (kg)= 1,000 grams1,000 kilograms = 1 metric ton (t)
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CONVERSION CHARTS
TEMPERATURE CONVERSION MILEAGE CONVERSION
*CELSIUS *FARENHEIT MILES KILOMETRES
10 50 10 16
11 51.8 15 24
12 53.6 20 32
13 55.4 25 40
14 57.2 30 48
15 59 35 56
16 60.8 40 64
17 62.6 45 72
18 64.4 50 80
19 66.2 55 88
20 68 60 96
21 69.8 65 104
22 71.6 70 112
23 73.4 75 120
24 75.2 80 128
25 77 85 136
26 78.8 90 144
27 80.6 95 152
28 82.4 100 160
29 84.2
30 86
31 87.8
32 89.6
33 91.4
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND - INDEX OF POST OFFICES
POST OFFICE CODE POST OFFICE CODE
Albany C0B 1A0 Montague C0A 1R0Alberton C0B 1B0 Morell C0A 1S0Bedeque C0B 1C0 Mount Stewart C0A 1T0Belfast C0A 1A0 Murray Harbour C0A 1V0Belle River C0A 1B0 Murray River C0A 1W0Bloomfield Station C0B 1E0 North Rustico C0A 1X0Bonshaw C0A 1C0 North Wiltshire C0A 1Y0Borden-Carleton C0B 1X0 O'Leary C0B 1V0Bothwell C0A 2B0 Richmond C0B 1Y0Cardigan C0A 1G0 St. Louis C0B 1Z0Cavendish C0A 1N0 St. Peters Bay C0A 2A0Coleman C0B 1H0 Slemon Park C0B 2A0Cornwall C0A 1H0Crapaud C0A 1J0 Souris C0A 2B0
Stanhope C0A 1P0Ellerslie C0B 1J0 Tignish C0B 2B0
Tyne Valley C0B 2C0Elmsdale C0B 1K0 Vernon Bridge C0A 2E0Freetown C0B 1L0 Victoria C0A 2G0Georgetown C0A 1L0 Wellington Stn C0B 2E0Hampshire Winsloe C1E 1Z2Hunter River C0A 1N0 York C0A 1P0Kensington C0B 1M0Kinkora C0B 1N0Lennox Island COB 1P0Miminegash C0B 1S0Miscouche C0B 1T0
Refer to Canada's postal code directory or check the website www.mailposte.ca
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
911 - Emergency Response System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A:
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Access PEI Centres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Airlines (local). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 43
B:
Banks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-46
Beaches
- Supervised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
- Unsupervised (Rip Tide Information). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Block Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 49
Blue Jay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Boating:
- Marinas/Yacht Clubs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Bus Schedules:
- Via Rail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
- Shuttle Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
- Charlottetown Transit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
C:
CAA Offices (Canadian Automobile Association). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Camping, PEI National Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Camps, Summer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193-197
Canadian Customs Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203, 204
- US Customs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205, 206
Canoeing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173-181
Car:
- Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219-220
- Washes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 51
Celiac Disease/Gluten-Free Food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cell Phone Usage (automobile). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Charlottetown:
- General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21
- Theatre/Amenities.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
- Peakes Wharf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23
- Universities/Colleges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Charlottetown Yacht Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Churches:
- Historic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103-106
- General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-62
Cinemas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Climate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30
Clinics:
- Walk-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
- Veterinary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Coat of Arms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Community Histories (Books of). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Confederation Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Confederation Centre of the Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21, 22
Confederation Trail
- Cycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119-138
- Hiking (Scenic Heritage Roads). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141-146
Customs Regulations:
- American. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-205
- Canadian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202-203
Cycling:
- General.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138-140
- Rentals and Repairs, Bike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
- Trails.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119-138
D:
Day/Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194-196
Day Use Parks (Provincial). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167, 168
Diesel Fuel Outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 62
Distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-253
Drive-In Theatres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Dumping Stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
E:
Education:
- UPEI.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
- Holland College, other colleges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Emergency - 911.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Emergency Measure in case of tropical storms/hurricanes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Emergency Service providers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Executive Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
F:
Farmers Markets.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fax Machines for Public Use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Ferry Schedules:
- North Sydney - Argentia Ferry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
- North Sydney - Port-Aux-Basques Ferry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
- Saint John - Digby Ferry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230-231
- Souris - Magdalen Islands Ferry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228-229
- Wood Islands - Caribou Ferry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226-227
Fishing:
- Good fishing locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 149
- General.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146, 147
- Angling Licenses & Catches limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150, 151, 206-210
- License Vendors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151, 152
- Regulations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207, 208
- Tuna, Oyster & Lobster Seasons/ Shellfish Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211, 212
Fitness Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186-188
Flag.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Flea Markets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Floral Emblem.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fuel:
- Diesel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 62
- Propane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 73
G:
Genealogy
- General, Research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114-116
- Historical Publications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111, 112
General Statistical Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-39
Geographical Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Gluten-Free Foods/Celiac Disease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Government:
- Executive Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
- Legislative Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
- Lieutenant Governor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
- Mayors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
- Parliament, PEI, Members of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
- Premiers of Provinces/Territories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
- Senate, PEI, Members of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Gyms (Health Clubs).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187-189
H:
Harness Racing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Health Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187-189
Health Food Stores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Heritage Roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141-146
Hiking Trails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154-162
Historic Churches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103-106
Historic Sites, Persons and Events (National). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93-97
Historical Milestones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78-90
History - (Publications). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111-113
Holland College.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Hospitals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hostels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Humane Society of PEI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hunting:
- General.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
- Regulations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213, 214
- License Vendors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150, 152
- Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
I:
Ice - Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 49
Internet Access Sites (Public)/Internet Cafés. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-76
Wireless Internet Access Sites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-77
Interpretive Programs - PEI National Park (information at time of print). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Island Tartan.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
K:
Kayaking/Canoeing/Paddling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174-182
Kennels.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
L:
Laundromats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Legions - Royal Canadian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Legislative Assembly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Libraries (Public Internet Sites). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Library Publications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111-113
Lieutenant Governor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lighthouses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-35
Liquor:
- Regulations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
- Stores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Lobster Fishing Seasons.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Lobster Suppers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lucy Maud Montgomery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
- Books/Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-110
M:
Magdalen Islands:
- Souris/Cap aux Meules Ferry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229-230
- Tourism.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Marinas/Yacht Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Marriage Licenses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Mayors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Medical:
- Walk-In Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
- Nursing Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
- Veterinarians.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Member of the Legislative Assembly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Members of Parliament for PEI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Metric Conversion Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245-249, 258-262
Mileages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251-254
Montgomery, L. M.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107-110
Movie Theatres/Cinemas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Museum & Heritage Offices & Sites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98-102
N:
National Historic Sites, Persons and Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93-97
National Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163-165
Nature Trails (Hiking). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155-163
Northumberland Ferries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226-228
Nursing Care.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
O:
Oyster Fishing Season/Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211, 212
Outfitters - Hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
P:
Parks:
- PEI National Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164-166
- Provincial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166-169
Parliament - Members for PEI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Peake’s Wharf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23
Paddling Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174-182
Pets:
- Kennels.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
- Veterinary Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Population:
- General Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
- Labour Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
- Towns, Villages & Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38
- By Mother Tongue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
- By Ethnic Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Post Offices (Postal Codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Premiers of the Provinces/Territories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Prince Edward Island National Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164-166
- Hiking Trails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156-163
Prince Edward Island Provincial Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167-170
Propane Gas.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 73
Provincial:
- Namesake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
- Motto.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
- Flag & Floral Emblem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
- Bird. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Tartan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Coat of Arms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Soil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Provincial Government (see Government)
Provincial Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167-170
Provincial Tourism Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Public Transit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Q:
Quahaug Fishing/Regulation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Quilting Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
R:
R.C.M.P. Detachments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RV Repairs, Parts and Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Real Estate Agents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Regulations:
- Cell Phone Usage (Driving).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
- Customs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-206
- Fishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207-212
- Hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213, 214
- Liquor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
- Marriage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
- Shellfish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
- Sunday Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Rentals (Car). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220-221
Rinks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191-192
Royal Canadian Legions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
S:
SMT - Bus Service - Acadian Lines.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Scenic Heritage Roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140-145
Scuba Diving.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Senators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Shellfish Regulations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Shuttle Services/Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Spas - Health Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187-189
Speed Limits/Cell Phone Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Spinnakers’ Landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
State Tourism Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240-242
Statistics:
- Ethnic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
- Labour Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
- Population.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-38
- Towns, Villages & Communities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38
Summer Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193-195
Summerside - General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-28
Sunday Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Supervised Beaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Swimming Pools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
T:
Tartan, PEI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tartans and Woolens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Taxi Service (Charlottetown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tea Rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Temperatures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199, 200
Theatres:
- (FOR COMPLETE LIVE/DINNER THEATRE LISTINGS, REFER TO THE VISITOR GUIDE)
- Confederation Centre of the Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21, 22
- Harbourfront Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 27
- Other Live Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
- Drive-In and Movie/Cinema Theatres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Toll Free Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Tourism Industry Associations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
Tourism Offices:
- Provincial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236, 239
- USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-241
Trails:
- Cycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119-140
- Hiking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155-163
Transit Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Travel Agents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Travel Information (USA Visitors). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243-245, 255-257
Tuna Fishing Season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
U:
University of Prince Edward Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Unsupervised Beaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
USA State Tourism Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240-242
Used Clothing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
V:
Veterinary Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Via Rail Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Visitor Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,4
W:
Walk-In Clinics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Water Skiing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Water Sports
- Boat Slips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-171
- Marinas/Yacht Clubs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
- Canoeing/Kayaking.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174-177
- Paddling Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178-182
- Scuba Diving/Water Skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Woolens/Tartans.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Wildlife Viewing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Y:
Yacht Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Youth Hostels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
