Prince Edward Island is like having 1 foot in the past while the other remains in modern times- and 1 or 2 toes pointed into the future. As both a Canadian Province and a large island, Prince Edward Island offers a gorgeous rustic experience throughout the year.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is one of the 13 provinces of Canada and is entirely contained on an island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada and has red-sand beaches, delicious seafood, and scenic lighthouses.
Prince Edward Island Quick Summary
- Borders: the entirety of Prince Edward Island's borders are its coastlines on the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
- Where is: the island is in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Checkout our report on where Prince Edward Island is here.
Interesting Cities
- Charlottetown
- Summerside
Prince Edward Island Quick Stats
- Land Size: 2,190 sq mi or 5,660 km2
- Elevation Range: sea-level to 460 feet or 140 meters
- Highest Point: Springton Peak
- Population: 155,000 people
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Prince Edward Island Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you get to Prince Edward Island?
- Reaching Prince Edward Island is easy, you can take a ferry or go by plane and there's also a highway out of New Brunswick's Botsford parish.
- Is Prince Edward Island really an island?
- Yes.