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Key tourism indicators hold steady in 2013
October 31, 2013

The peak tourism season has wrapped up and the key indicators in the tourism industry are...

Volunteers recognized during Canadian Library Month
October 25, 2013

October is Canadian Library Month, and to celebrate the province is recognizing many of the...

One Book One Island author to visit next week
October 18, 2013

Islanders will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with world renowned author...

PEI 2014 Celebration Zone coming to Confederation Landing Park
October 11, 2013

The very location where the Fathers of Confederation came ashore in 1864 will be buzzing with...

Statement from Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson on the awarding of the Nobel Prize for literature
October 10, 2013

On behalf of the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Department of Tourism and Culture...

Generous donor helps to complete the TCT Confederation Trail by 2014
October 8, 2013

A $1 million donation from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, and an additional $400,000 from...

Province releases August tourism numbers
October 4, 2013

Figures released today by the province show tourism performance for the month of August was...

PEI 2014 Celebrations to kick off on New Year’s Eve
September 30, 2013

Juno Award-Winner Johnny Reid to Headline Indoor Event

Prince Edward Island will be ringing...

Province approves heritage designations for fifteen historic lighthouses
September 25, 2013

Heritage designations awarded to fifteen lighthouses across Prince Edward Island today will...

July tourism numbers show increases in key areas
September 17, 2013

An increase in overnight stays and traffic compared to last July is a positive sign that 2013...

PEI 2014 Fund to support 2014 celebrations at the Musical Village in the Evangeline Region
August 30, 2013

A new project made possible through the assistance of the PEI 2014 Fund will help launch a...

One Book One Island returns with a fitting title for Islanders
August 28, 2013

Island: The Collected Stories by Canadian author Alistair MacLeod has been chosen as this...

Tourism PEI to host 2013 GoMedia Canada Marketplace September 8-12
August 27, 2013

Over 125 travel media from all over the world will descend on Charlottetown next month for...

PEI 2014 Fund supports the Historic Hillsborough River Commons legacy project
August 26, 2013

Significant changes to the entrance of Charlottetown from the Hillsborough Bridge will stand...

June tourism numbers show strength in overnight stays
August 7, 2013

Overnight stays at campgrounds and local accommodations are strong compared to June of last...

Green Park Shipbuilding Museum and Historic Yeo House celebrate their 40th anniversary
July 26, 2013

Thousands of Islanders and visitors alike have learned about the shipbuilding industry on...

Basin Head Fisheries Museum to celebrate its 40th anniversary
July 10, 2013

Thousands of Islanders and visitors have learned about the fishery on Prince Edward Island...

Travel website names Basin Head best beach in Canada
July 10, 2013

Canadian travel website vacay.ca has named Basin Head Provincial Park beach the best beach...

Prince Edward Island named top Island destination by major travel magazine
July 3, 2013

Readers of Travel and Leisure Magazine have named Prince Edward Island the top Island getaway...

New website offers information for beach goers
June 28, 2013

A new website developed by the province will provide beach lovers with up-to-date information...

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