Author by : Ashton Billesberger

Prince Edward Island is the smallest province that I am going to be writing about which is situated in the gulf of saint Lawrence north of Nova Scotia , east of new Brunswick. The capital city is Charlottetown also being the largest city in the province with the population of 137,900 people spread out on 5,660 km². Of land mass.

The provincial economy is dominated by the seasonal industries of tourism, fishery, and agriculture. The province is extremely limited in terms of natural resources such as minerals, oil, diamonds, although there may be undetermined quantities of natural gas beneath the eastern end of the province. PEI’s Agriculture remains the dominant industry in the provincial economy; potatoes have replaced mixed farming during the 20th century to become the leading cash crop – accounting for one-third of provincial farm income. The province currently accounts for a third of Canada’s total potato production, producing approximately 1300 million kg annually. Tourism eclipsed the fishery in the latter half of the 20th century with over a million visitors entering the province each year to use beaches, golf courses, and visit local attractions and events. The high season is during the summer months of July and August, although increased travel by American visitors during September and October for fall foliage tours. The province is less dependent on the ground fishery than the other Atlantic Provinces, with fishing being dominated by shellfish harvesting – most notably lobster. In the last little while, the provincial government has been encouraging ersification of the fishery by promoting the aquaculture industry, largely through cultivation of mussels.

There are many wonderful things to do here, you can check out like the shoreline of the island consists of a combination of dunes, long beaches, short sandstone cliffs, salt water marshes and numerous small bays and harbors. The white sand at Basin Head is unique on the island. The unusual shape of the grains cause a humming noise when rubbing against each other when walked on. The Victorian-era houses and buildings are also a big attraction, when you live in the big cities.

Facts

-The island’s namesake is Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767-1820), the father of Queen -Victoria

-Largest city, Charlottetown

-Land 5,660 kmÂ

-Date, July 1, 1873 Order

-Admittance into Confederation Date, July 1, 1873 Order

-8thTime zone

-English speaking province

This province can be the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the big city life. It has so much to offer that I would recommend going there and seeing nature at its best.

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Author by : Dave Lympany

Prince Edward Island also known as PEI or just The Island is one of the three Maritime Provinces. The crescent shaped island is separated from the mainland by the Northumberland Strait. Its neighbours are the Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia both on Canada’s mainland. Its total size is 2184 square miles making it Canada’s smallest province. No place in the Province is more than 16 km (10 mi) from the sea.

The 9 mile long Confederation Bridge, which opened in 1997, joins PEI with New Brunswick and is the longest bridge over ice covered waters in the world. There is a toll payable when leaving the island. The Province is in the Atlantic Time Zone which is Greenwich Meantime -4 hours. Between the months of April and October Daylight Saving is in effect and the difference is GMT -3 hours.
There is a population of 135,294 people (2001 census). The Province is divided into three counties; in the middle is Queens County, to the east Kings County and to the west Prince County. The Provincial capital of Charlottetown is located in Queens County and the second city of PEI is Summerside located in Prince County.

There are many smaller communities throughout the Province. The terrain is mostly gently rolling hills, there are no mountains on the Island, the highest point of land is only 152 metres (499 feet) above sea level at Springton, Queens County. The Northern shores are predominantly white sandy beaches and in the south it is mostly red sandstone cliffs. There are many small lakes, rivers and Parks PEI’s climate is normally milder than the mainland due to the warm waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence that surround it.

It receives an average of 868mm of rainfall annually and an average of 340cm of snowfall. Winters are generally cold with an average of -7 degrees Celsius in January. The snow usually comes in November and stays until late April. Summers are usually warm, with an average temperature of 19 degrees Celsius in July.

The Provincial Government of Prince Edward Island is led by Premier the Hon. Patrick George Binns who is the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party. The Province is responsible for administering the Healthcare System which provides a basic care system for the PEI residents.

The Education System and the Driving Regulations are also regulated by the Province and have differences from other parts of Canada.

The Provincial Revenue Tax (PST) is a 10 per cent tax applied to the retail sale or rental of most goods and certain services in Prince Edward Island. The tax is calculated on the selling price, after the Federal GST (Good and Services Tax) is applied. Residents of PEI are subject to Provincial and Federal Taxation.

The Government is actively seeking new residents and has a dedicated Provincial Nominee Program for both Business people and Skilled workers with a profile of high demand jobs.
They offer a very informative section on immigration on the government’s Website that can offer advice on employment standards, minimum wages, arrival info and assistance to name a few. The PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada is an organization that help immigrants settle in Prince Edward Island. I’d recommend contacting them if you plan on living in PEI as they can offer invaluable advice and assistance.

For more, detailed information please go to http://www.onestopimmigration-canada.com/prince_edward_island.html

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