Tourism PEI

Official Tourism for Prince Edward Island

Tourism PEI is the organization responsible for tourism promotion for Prince Edward Island, Canada. Its website serves as the official information portal for planning a visit to the island, bringing together resources on accommodation, activities, events, drives and local culture. The platform is available in English and French, with additional versions in German and Japanese.

Accommodation on the Island

The portal organizes accommodation options into several categories: cottages, hotels & motels, camping, inns, bed & breakfast, resorts, vacation homes, apartments & condos, trailer rentals & hostels. It also includes seasonal packages, such as fall packages, which are booked by contacting each operator directly.

What to Do and Experiences

The range of activities is grouped around several themes: Anne of Green Gables, attractions & sightseeing, authentic experiences, beaches & parks, food & drink, festivals & events, outdoor activities, ATV trails, wellness & spas. The site also offers itineraries, information on the seasons and the chance to ask a local Islander through the Ask an Islander section.

Featured Festivals and Events

The calendar includes events such as the Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival, September 24 to October 10, focused on local ingredients such as PEI lobster, oysters, mussels, beef and potatoes; the Cavendish Literary Festival, September 24 to 27, with author panels and workshops; the Goolaholla Festival, September 25 to 27, a music, art and camping gathering hosted by The East Pointers; and the Charlottetown Scarecrow Festival, October 1 to 30, with scarecrows, festive events and haunted tours in downtown Charlottetown.

Regions and Coastal Drives

The island is presented as divided into regions with their own identity: North Cape Coastal Drive, Summerside, Red Sands Shore, Green Gables Shore, Charlottetown and Points East Coastal Drive. Each is described with its particular attractions, such as red sand beaches, fishing villages, scenic drives, lighthouses, artisan studios, theatres and craft beer, wine, spirits and cider producers. The site also details scenic drives such as the Central Coastal Drive, North Cape Coastal Drive and Points East Coastal Drive, with scenic lookouts marked at places such as Canoe Cove, Cascumpec, Cavendish, Darnley, French River, Georgetown, Kingsboro, Midgell, Mont Carmel, North Cape, North Carleton, Northport, Rollo Bay, Souris, Tracadie, Victoria-by-the-Sea and West River.

History, Culture and Heritage

The portal devotes sections to the island's history and culture, including its status as the Birthplace of Canada, Indigenous culture and resources for 2SLGBTQ+ travellers. It also covers the island's historical names and offers guides on getting here and getting around, important travel information and travel advisories.

Visitor Resources

Available services include requesting the printed PEI Visitor's Guide, subscribing to a newsletter with news about events, attractions and special offers, and a network of visitor information centres. The site also maintains partnerships with regional tourism partners such as Central Coast Tourism Partnership, Discover Charlottetown, Acadie PEI, Golf PEI, Indigenous Tourism Association of PEI, Island East Tourism Group, Meet PEI, North Cape Coastal Tourism Partnership, Tourism Cavendish Beach, Tourism Summerside and Atlantic Canada Cruise Association.