Description:
Take an amazing journey to an island known the world over for its miles of sandy shoreline, world class attractions, and its distinction as the Birthplace of Confederation. The Province of Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island is located on the east coast of Canada and is Canada's smallest province. P.E.I.'s capital city Charlottetown is known as the 'Birthplace of Confederation'. Many people around the world are familiar with the Island, thanks to the Anne of Green Gables Books by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island The city of Charlottetown is extremely proud of its very special place in history as the 'The Birthplace of Confederation', for it was where the first meeting of the 'Fathers of Confederation' was held in 1864. The city named in honour of Queen Charlotte of England, was incorporated in 1855. Landscapes & Scenery Prince Edward Island features designated Scenic Heritage Roads that are listed on the official P.E.I. Travel Planning Map. These roads give you a special 'Olde Time' feeling while traveling on them. Other breathtaking scenery includes sandy coastline, sandstone cliffs, ocean side look offs, lighthouses and more. Cavendish Prince Edward Island The Cavendish area is known throughout the world for its unique attractions, museums, the fabled Anne of Greene Gables and the author Lucy Maud Montgomery. The Prince Edward Island National Park features miles of protected sand dunes and some of the best beaches in Canada.