Island Information
Islander Day
Islander Day is the third Monday of February. It is a paid (statutory) holiday in Prince Edward Island with most workers entitled to take the day off with regular pay. Some businesses like restaurants, convenience stores and tourist attractions remain open. Islander Day was first introduced in 2009.
Islander Day Weekend 2012 Activity Ideas
Sunday, February 19
Borden-Carleton
Free snowshoeing event hosted by go! PEI, Amherst Cove Consolidated School, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Adult and youth sized snowshoes will be available. Visit gopei.ca
Monday, February 20
Brookvale Winter Activity Park
Two-for-one lift tickets and rentals from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Islanders may purchase one ticket for the trails or lifts and receive another one of equal or lesser value free. The special also includes ski or snowboard rentals. Check out the new carpet ski lift. Contact Brookvale Winter Activity Park at (902) 658-7862
Charlottetown and Area
Preschool Skate, Sherwood Sports Centre, Sherwood, 9:30 to 10:30 am. $1 per child, $2 per adult or $4 per family
Cornwall
Free outdoor skating and sledding all day at the Terry Fox Sports Complex (weather permitting)
Family skate, APM Centre, 10:00 to 11:00 am. $1.00 for preschoolers, $1.50 per student, $2 per adult or $6 per family. Visit Town of Cornwall
Summerside
Summerside Storm versus Quebec Kebs, Credit Union Place, Summerside, 2:00 pm. Family pack (2 adults and 2 children) $19.99 tax. Visit Summerside Storm
Slemon Park Sports Centre
Islander Day Junior Badminton Tournament. Events include U14 & U16 Boys and Girls Doubles (singles if time permits.) Tournament starts @ 9:30 a.m. To enter email Margaret at mcfparslow@pei.sympatico.ca or call 436-7384.
Dalvay PEI National Park
Free outdoor activities from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for the whole family including snowshoeing, cross country skiing and hiking on groomed trails. Snowshoes available for loan.
Contact: (902) 672-6386
Visit PEI National Park of Canada
North Tryon Women's Institute Potluck and Games Night
114 Lords Pond Road, North Tryon
Come celebrate Islander Day with your friends and neighbours. Bring your favourite games and a potluck dish to share. Everyone is welcome, no matter where you live.
Island-wide Kitchen Party - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Murphy's Community Centre, Charlottetown
Credit Union Place, Summerside
Blue Fin Restaurant & Black Rafter Lounge, Souis
Tignish, Tignish Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6221, Phillip Street
Also Morrell, Tyne Valley, Murray River and O'Leary
All events take place from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Visit the Islanders by Choice Alliance website for full details.
Mill River Provincial Ski Park Islander Day Celebration
Enjoy a ski clinic, horse and sleigh rides, sledding, games, face painting, skating an a bonfire. Activities run from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. The pool will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Cost is $5 per person for all activities. For details and snow information, contact (902) 859-3920
Visit millriverski.com
Sleigh Rides
Enjoy a sleigh or wagon ride through the woods and fields.
Potts Sleigh Rides - 459 Bonshaw Road, Argyle Shore: call (902) 675-2107
Terpstra Family Sleigh Rides - 992 Rustico Road, Winsloe: call (902) 626-3705
Planning a family-friendly Islander Day event?
Check out the Tourism PEI or Island Family Magazine websites for other events.
This information has been taken from www.gov.pe.ca