The number of Islanders taking public transit continues to grow and routes are expanding during the busiest month of the holiday season to help people get around. Transit PEI service is expanding to include a route from Souris and Georgetown into Charlottetown on Saturdays in...
Today, the provincial government released the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Annual Report for 2022-2023 focused on progress made related to the French Language Services Act. The report, prepared by the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat, highlights the work done by the...
Prince Edward Island (PEI) is known for its patchwork of farm fields, sand dunes, and red sandstone cliffs but; in fact, contains more forest than any other landscape. Unlike the rest of Canada, most of PEI’s forests (more than 85%) are privately owned, resulting in unique...
More passengers are taking public transit, thanks to affordable routes connecting rural communities across Prince Edward Island. In September 2023, Islanders set a new monthly record with 11,633 one-way trips on rural transportation routes, a significant increase from the...
The Orthophoto Map Comparison displays satellite images of Prince Edward Island in 2000, 2010 and 2020. You can view images from two different years concurrently to visualize how the PEI landscape has changed over time. Select an orthophoto year on the drop-down for each image...
The Aerial Photo Index Map displays multiple years of land images from the Corporate Land Use Inventory Project. To view images: Click on the date box at the lower right corner to select the image series from a specific year. Click a dot on the Island map to select the image of a...
Do you own woodland on PEI? If you own woodland on PEI, the Forest Enhancement Program (FEP) can provide you with forestry-related advice and financial assistance. The program has helped thousands of Island woodlot owners manage their woodlands for recreation, forest products, wildlife habitat, forest restoration and health, and many other reasons and values. Can I get help managing my private forest land? The Private Land Regions Map can connect you with the FEP forester or forest technician who works in your area. They will provide you with technical advice and financial assistance through...