Island Life

The smallest of Canada's provinces sees its population distributed equally between its two largest cities (Charlottetown, the capital and Summerside, one of the newest cities in Canada(1995)) and the Rural landscape. The location of these two cities conveniently divides PEI into roughly 3 equal sections.

Western PEI

Western PEI has become synonymous with red sea cliffs. One of the best kept PEI secrets about western PEI is quickly becoming common knowledge amongst people from "Away". This is prime cottage country and top recreational PEI real estate! While names like Cascumpec, Tignish & Miminegash are guaranteed to give your tongue a workout the region provides some of the best unspoiled beaches and scenery for your enjoyment. Rich in water sports, golfing opportunities, and with nature walks, and cycling tours at your beckon call your body won't likely lay idle either.

Western PEI is also the land of the Acadian & Mi'Kmaq cultures. The year 2004 will mark the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the French in Canada. Rest assured, the Evangeline Region will be ready to partake in the festivities with music, dance, and all forms of celebration. Lennox Island is the perfect location to discover Mi'kmaq culture. Visit the Mi'kmaq Centre or the Lennox Island Aboriginal Ecotourism Complex offering kayak nature tours, jet boat excursions and deep-sea fishing, as well as a cafe featuring traditional food and a youth hostel. Mi'kmaq legends have been interpreted in fine earthenware figurines, and other native arts and crafts and are available for sale.

Summerside

Summerside anchors Western PEI to Central PEI. There's always something fun to do for everyone in the family in Summerside. Whether you're strolling through charming historic neighbourhoods, catching a show at the beautiful Wyatt Center, or enjoying any number of year-round sports and recreation events. If you would like more detailed information on this fun loving city, visit their web site.

Central PEI

Central PEI is the land which tourist have become familiar and have fallen in love with, returning every year to re-new the romance. This is the land of Anne of Green Gables, of Lobster Suppers, the Confederation Bridge and of course Cavendish Beach. Beautiful rolling hills give way to breath taking seascapes. In PEI it is not an uncommon sight to behold golden wheat fields accentuated by red earth nestled gently beside lots of green grass surrounded in pure blue waters. Is it any wonder the world has fallen in love with PEI!

Charlottetown

PEI's Queen City. Anchoring the eastern part of Prince Edward Island, has given birth to our nation, inspired our dreams, nurtured our lives. Charlottetown is the center of PEI culture, knowledge and leadership. Jewels in her crown include: Founders Hall - Take a step back in time & the Confederation Centre - Catch a Performance.

Eastern PEI

This mostly rural area of Prince Edward Island is not without its charms and attraction. Here you will find sandy beaches, lighthouses open for touring, and ecotourism. The eastern tip of PEI abounds with rare habitats, undiscovered places, and trails. Of special note is Greenwich National Park located down the peninsula from St Peters. The unique Parabolic dunes systems of Greenwich National park and the numerous other ecological attributes on the Greenwich peninsula are expected to draw one hundred thousand tourists to the Park each year.

About PEI

It's all about a way of life. From the music and dancing we call ours, to food we savor, life on PEI is different. There's time for work, there's time for play, there's time for family, and there is time to enjoy life!

Prince Edward Island is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Canada's east coast. PEI is separated from mainland Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, by the Northumberland Strait. The Island is 140 mi (224 km) long and from 4-40 mi (6-64 km) wide. Total area is 2,184 sq. mi (5,660 square kilometers.) No place on PEI is more than 10 mi (16 km) from the sea. The highest point of land is located at Springton in Queens County (152 meters or 466 feet above sea level).

There are three counties, Prince, Queens and Kings. PEI is formed from sedimentary bed rock of soft, red sandstone which produces the rich, red soil. The redness of the soil is due to the high iron-oxide (rust) content. PEI is in the Atlantic Time (AST) zone.

Population:

• PEI population estimated at 138,866, for the year 2001 Census.
• Approximately 56% of the PEI population live rurally.
• Majority of the PEI population are of British ancestry.
• Approximately 11% of the PEI population speak French.

Weather:

Spring is comfortable with late May and early June temperatures ranging from 8 to 22 degree C (46 to 71 degrees F). Summer is hot, but rarely humid with daytime temperatures in the 20sC (70sF) and can go as high as 32C (90F). Autumn is clear and bright with September afternoons quite warm ranging from 8 to 22C (46 to 71F) and evenings cool. Winter is crisp with temperatures ranging from -3 to -11C (11 to 26F).

PEI Heritage:

The primary language spoken is English. Many early settlers to PEI where of Scottish and Irish lineage. The Ship to Shore and Sunsets and Seascapes regions have a strong representation of Acadian French culture. This blends in very well with the Celtic traditions that thrive on PEI. Bagpipes, fiddles and step dancing are popular with all age groups.

Size:

• PEI is 140 miles long and from 4-40 miles wide.
• From North Cape to East Point is 171 miles (3 hours, 45 minutes)
• Borden-Carleton to Charlottetown 35 miles (45 minutes)
• Borden-Carleton to Summerside 18 miles (20 minutes)

Matt's Best Buys in PEI Real Estate

Matt is pleased to show his Best Buys - properties in PEI that meet certain criteria that make these PEI real estate listings better than average value for money. There are properties that meet these requirements in all price categories and are ordered on the page from least to most expensive.

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