The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) was officially named the provincial bird in 1977 as a result of a province-wide public vote held in 1976. It is easily identified by its prominent sky-blue hood, wings and tail feathers. Its throat and breast are white, and horizontal black arcs...
Prince Edward Island’s flag is modelled after the coat of arms and is bordered on three sides by bands of red and white. The English heraldic lion is also used on the Coat of Arms of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, and of King Edward VII. The upper section of the Duke of Kent shield...
The Lady's Slipper ( Cypripedium acaule) was made the official provincial flower on April 25, 1947. The orchid gets its name from the shape of its petals which look like a slipper. The Lady's Slipper blooms in late May and June and grows in shady woodlands. These delicate flowers...
The Charlottetown soil is the main soil of Prince Edward Island, accounting for roughly 470,000 acres of land. It has a sandy texture, is well drained and is very suitable for farming. The redness of the soil is due to the high iron-oxide (rust) content. Designating a provincial...
Prince Edward Island is located off the eastern coast of Canada and belongs to a group of provinces known as the Maritimes (that is Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia). It is also considered part of Atlantic Canada, which includes the three Maritime provinces...
Prince Edward Island was discovered by Jacques Cartier in 1534, but was not settled permanently until the 1700s. The first settlements were around the Charlottetown Harbour (Port La Joie), up the Hillsborough River and in St. Peters. Settlers were discouraged from living along...
The first residents of Prince Edward Island arrived about 10,000 years ago when the area was still connected to the mainland. These Paleo-Indian hunters and foragers travelled throughout the region seasonally searching for food. About 5,000 years ago, the land bridge was removed...
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English as an Additional Language (EAL) Tutoring The PEI Public Library Service and the Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI - IRSA offer a free EAL program to help adults learn English. This program includes one-on-one tutoring and group conversations. Through this...