| Population: | 140,000 (Prince Edward Island) 58,000 (Greater Charlottetown) |
| Big Picture Description: | PEI is Canada's smallest province and often referred to as the Garden of the
Gulf due to its pastoral scenery and lush agricultural lands. Charlottetown is the Island's Provincial capital
and the Birthplace of Canada |
| Geographic size: | Land Area - 280 km (175 miles) from tip to tip. Total land area 5,656 sq km (2,184 sq mi) |
| Primary Industries: | Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Tourism |
| Famous for: |
- Home of Anne of Green Gables
- Birthplace of Canada
- Confederation Bridge (one of the longest bridges (9 miles) in the world connecting the Island to mainland New Brunswick)
- PEI Potatoes, Malpeque Oysters, PEI Mussels and of course Lobster
- Island Soil – Its’ red, due to iron oxide which rusts on exposure to air. This is why our potatoes are of world’s best quality
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| Language: | English |
| Currency: |
The monetary unit Atlantic Canada is the Canadian dollar.
$1.00 USD = $1.20 CDN
ATMs are commonly found at banks throughout Charlottetown. Major credit cards are widely accepted.
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| Opening hours shopping / banking: |
Department stores and downtown shops are within 10 minutes walking distance from the port.
Weekdays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (on Fridays some shops stay open until 8:00 p.m.)
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Selected stores/shops open some Sundays - check locally |
| Climate: | Summer daytime temperatures usually range around high 20°C (70°F) to mid 30°C (90°F),
with minimal humidity. Autumn is clear and bright, with temperatures from 8°C to 22°C (46°F to 72°F).
You will need a hat and mitts if you come to enjoy wintertime as temperatures can range from -3°C to - 22°C
(25°F to 11°F). Spring is comfortable much like fall; 8°C to 22°C (46°F to 72°F). We’re a three season
cruise destination – Spring, Summer and Fall. |
| Tipping/Tax: | Service charges are not automatically added to hotel and restaurant bills. Tipping for outstanding service is a matter of choice. |
| Website: |
www.walkandseacharlottetown.com
www.gentleisland.com
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| Transportation to / from the port terminal: | Taxis, limousines and tours are available from port terminal located 10 minutes |
