Located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in southeastern Canada, Prince Edward Island has been nicknamed "The Garden of the Gulf." It was founded in 1534 by French Explorer Jacques Cartier and is primarily a fishing center and summer tourist destination.
Popular Destinations in Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown
Charlottetown, the charming capital of Prince Edward Island, is where history and modernity blend seamlessly. Often called the "Birthplace of Confederation," this picturesque city holds a special place in Canadian history as the site of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference, which paved the way for the creation of Canada.
Park Corner
Park Corner is a rural community in Prince Edward Island's Queens County, situated near the shores of New London Bay. The area is closely associated with Lucy Maud Montgomery, the Island author whose Anne of Green Gables stories drew on the landscapes and communities of Prince Edward Island. Park Corner is surrounded by farmland, woodland, and coastal scenery, with the nearby Lake of Shining Waters forming part of the setting connected to Montgomery's writing.
