Prince Edward Island — Province and Tourist Information
Province Facts
- Location
- East coast of Canada.
- Language
- English and some French are spoken.
- Area
- 5,684 sq km (2,195 sq miles).
- Time Zone
- GMT - 4 (GMT - 3 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November).
- Population
- 135,851 (2006).
- Population Density
- 23.9 per sq km.
- Capital City
- Charlottetown. Population: 58,625 (2006).
Public Holidays
Prince Edward Island observes all the Public Holidays observed nationwide (see the general Canada section) and, in addition, the following Public Holidays listed for the January 2009-December 2011 period.
2009
9 Feb Islander Day.
2010
8 Feb Islander Day.
2011
14 Feb Islander Day.
Contact Information
Prince Edward Island Tourism
PO Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 7N8, Canada
Tel: (902) 368 4444 or 1 800 463 4734.
Website: www.tourismpei.com
Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership
25 Queen Street, PO Box 2050, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 7N7, Canada
Tel: (902) 566 1096.
Website: www.canadaeastcoast.com
