It's all about a way of life. From the music and dancing we call ours, to food we savor, life on the island 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 in the province 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.
The Island 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: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).
Island 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 are thriving on the Island. Bagpipes, fiddles and step dancing are popular with all age groups.
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