Matt Mackay

Matthew was born in Anne's Land, a prime PEI real estate area in which you will find Kensington, Cavendish, as well as Malpeque, Stanley Bridge and other famous PEI communities.
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About Matthew

PEI real estate represents some of the best land values in Canada. PEI real estate and particularly our PEI waterfront real estate consistently sells below comparable real estate almost anywhere else. Cottages here on PEI start for as little as $25,000 and PEI waterfront lots ready to build your dream PEI home or cottage may be purchased starting below $20,000. Matthew Mackay can also show you homes in Summerside ranging from older heritage homes to small starter or rental Summerside homes starting below $50,000.

PEI is blessed with a great many bays, inlets and rivers affording us proportionately a larger amount of available waterfront real estate and properties. Take advantage of inexpensive riverfront lots and homes! The choice is yours. Whether you are looking for a relaxing, secluded home to retire or a spacious family home, let Matt know. Whatever your property choice here on PEI, Matthew MacKay is the #1 choice as your PEI realtor.

Matthew was born in Anne's Land right here in central PEI and has lived his life on the North Shore of PEI. With 10 years of experience in PEI real estate as a full-time PEI realtor he is best qualified to serve your PEI real estate needs, as a buyer or seller. PEI residents have known Matthew Mackay for years and have placed great trust in him to sell their homes and properties throughout PEI. Providing PEI vendors with honest, realistic assessments of their real estate holdings as well as providing them with solid marketing techniques coupled with an in-depth knowledge of Prince Edward Island, has built Matthew a solid reputation among residents of PEI.

Whether you are currently a resident of Prince Edward Island, thinking of becoming a PEI resident or just looking for a quiet, safe place to holiday, Matthew invites you to call him at his office, 59 Broadway, Kensington, PEI

Direct: (902) 439-5257
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Toll-Free: 1-888-268-2111

Rustico Harbour, PEI
    Rustico Harbour, PEI
Rustico Harbour, PEI
    Rustico Harbour, PEI

Where is PEI?

Closer than you might think!


From Distance in Miles Approximate Driving Time
Bangor375 miles6.5-7.5 hrs
Boston625 miles11.5-12.5 hrs
New York City845 miles16-17 hrs
Toronto1085 miles20-21.5 hrs
Ottawa870 miles16.5-17.5 hrs
Montreal750 miles14-15.hrs
PEI is 140 miles long and from 4-40 miles wide.
Land
Getting to PEI

A 13-kilometre engineering marvel, the Confederation Bridge is a very quick, convenient and dramatic way to arrive or depart PEI. Connecting from New Brunswick, the Bridge is open 24 hours a day and takes approximately 12 minutes to cross. Tolls are collected only when leaving PEI. Additional information about the Bridge is available by telephoning, toll-free, 1-888-437-6565.

Air

The regional affiliate of Air Canada offers up to six daily flights from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Air Canada has daily non-stop service from Toronto and low-cost Air Canada carrier Tango flies direct from Toronto to Charlottetown airport on a seasonal basis. Air Canada Jazz provides daily direct service from Montreal during the summer season.

Sea

Northumberland Ferries depart from Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, PEI, on a schedule of about every hour and a half, offering a pleasant respite. During the 75-minute trip, enjoy a chat and a snack, lounge on the deck and soak up the sunshine and sea air and even some traditional "music on deck". This is often considered a vacation highlight. Wood Islands is the gateway community to scenic and lively eastern PEI. The fare for the ferry is paid only when leaving PEI. Up-to-the-minute schedule information is available by telephoning, toll-free, 1-888-249-SAIL. The ferry does not operate from the end of December until early May.

Other MeansBy Rail

Both VIA Rail and Amtrak (via Montreal) offer services which connect to Moncton, New Brunwsick with connecting bus service to many locations on Prince Edward Island.


By Sail

Thinking of sailing up? PEI has plenty of marinas to welcome you. The government of PEI web site is a good place to look for information on Marinas and other important aspect about life on PEI.

Hebrides, PEI
                  Hebrides, PEI
Thunder Cove, PEI
                  Thunder Cove, PEI
Stanley Bridge, PEI
                  Stanley Bridge, PEI
Grand Tracadie, PEI
                  Grand Tracadie, PEI

Island Life

Trout River, PEI In General:

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

Seawood Estates, 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)

Securing a Mortgage for your PEI Real Estate Purchase

Matt Mackay and Century21 Northumberland Realty may be able to help you secure your mortage. Century21 Northumberland Realty features and in-house mortgage brokerage, Centum Financial, and Matt in association with Tricia Keene, our mortgage broker, would be pleased to work toward seeing you get the financing you need to purchase PEI real estate or property to suit your needs .

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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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