Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. It is an island in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence on the east coast. The island is famous for its red sand beaches, green farmland, and the beloved story of Anne of Green Gables. People call it PEI for short.

Land and People

About 170,000 people live on Prince Edward Island. The capital is Charlottetown. The island has rolling farmland, red sandstone cliffs, and sandy beaches. The Confederation Bridge connects PEI to the mainland of New Brunswick.

Culture and Fun Facts

The novel Anne of Green Gables was set on Prince Edward Island, and fans visit from around the world. PEI is famous for its potatoes and lobster. Charlottetown is called the Birthplace of Confederation because Canadian leaders met there in 1864 to discuss forming Canada. The island has a relaxed, small-town feel.

Fun Facts

• The Confederation Bridge connecting PEI to New Brunswick is 8 miles long, one of the longest bridges over ice-covered water.
• Anne of Green Gables has been translated into over 36 languages and is especially popular in Japan.
• PEI produces about 25 percent of all potatoes grown in Canada.

Did You Know?

The Anne of Green Gables books are so popular in Japan that many Japanese tourists visit Prince Edward Island every year to see the places that inspired the story.