A new agreement between the Province of Prince Edward Island, successful businessman Islander Don McDougall, and Rodd’s Hotels will establish Mill River Resort as a flagship tourism destination, drive economic growth, protect and increase jobs in the region, and keep the property...
Snowmobilers are getting out and enjoying winter adventures on the former rail line stretching from Tignish in the west, to Elmira in the east. The Prince Edward Island Snowmobile Association leases the Confederation Trail from the provincial government from December until March...
Memberships to the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation are available to purchase year round and are valid for one year from date of purchase. What is included with my membership? A Regular ($40 plus HST), Senior/Student ($35 plus HST), and Family ($55 plus HST) annual membership includes: membership card with unlimited access to all seven Museum and Heritage sites across Prince Edward Island (Family membership includes two adults and two children); annual subscription to The Island Magazine; discount at museum gift shops and book stores; invitations to exhibitions, special...
Accommodation operators, retailers, restaurants, and other businesses throughout Prince Edward Island are benefitting from what could be the third-straight record year for tourism. The province is well ahead of last year’s record pace for room nights sold, site nights sold at...
The following is courtesy of the Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership. Tourism continues to be one of the world’s fastest-growing economic sectors, and it is of strategic importance to Atlantic Canada. It supports 9,600 businesses and provides full-time equivalent employment to 57...
A record August for tourism helped increase overnight stays in every region of Prince Edward Island. From tip to tip there were increases compared to August 2015 in both room nights sold and site nights sold at local campgrounds, according to statistics released today from the...
The record pace in the tourism industry in 2016 showed no signs of slowing down in August, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald. “The preliminary numbers reported by industry have the province on pace for the busiest August on record, and the third...
If you own a designated heritage property outside Charlottetown or Summerside, you may be eligible for assistance for some of the approved costs to conserve the building. Contact the municipal planning office directly, if your property is located in Charlottetown or Summerside...
Chefs from all over North America and Europe are testing their skills, competing for prizes, and exploring Canada’s Food Island this weekend during the PEI International Shellfish Festival’s Garland Canada International Chef Challenge. “The Chef Challenge is not only a great...
In Prince Edward Island, there are three types of heritage recognition for historic properties based on level of significance, as follows: National Historic Site – a property deemed significant on a national level and recognized by Government of Canada. Provincial Heritage Place...