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Published October 31, 2024

Record cruise ship numbers for Port Charlottetown

Port Charlottetown reports that the recent cruise ship season topped the record-setting numbers from 2019, signalling a full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic years.

Published September 17, 2024

PEI Provincial Parks getting $10M in upgrades

The province has set aside $10 million in its capital budget over the next five years for its eight provincially owned campgrounds and 13 day parks.

Published September 9, 2024

NHL holds Partner Summit in Prince Edward Island

The NHL hosted nearly 50 partner representatives and nearly 140 guests from across North America for Crease To The Coast: 2024 NHL Partner Summit in Prince Edward Island this week. The meeting was part of the NHL's…

Published July 25, 2024

New online search feature for licensed tourism accommodations

Tourism PEI is pleased to offer a new online Licensed Tourism Accommodations Search. You can use this tool to find licensed accommodations and campgrounds. Search by business name, address and/or community. Results will…

Published April 15, 2024

It's National Tourism Week in Canada

Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture announces that April 15-19 is National Tourism Week and this year’s theme is Canada: Powered by Tourism.

Published February 15, 2024

Port Charlottetown Sets Sail into 2024 with Unprecedented Cruise Figures

Port Charlottetown proudly announces a remarkable and record-breaking surge in cruise activity for the 2024 season, with a staggering 96 ships, bringing in over 165,000 passengers and employing a dedicated crew of over 74,000…

Published February 13, 2024

Tourism PEI and NHL Announce Partnership

Tourism PEI and the NHL have announced a multiyear North American partnership, naming Prince Edward Island the Official Travel Destination Partner of the NHL.

Published September 21, 2023

PEI Parks wins Award of Excellence

Provincial parks’ staff were awarded the 2023 Agency Award of Excellence at the Canadian Parks Council (CPC).

Published September 15, 2023

Extreme Weather : Advice for Operators & Visitors to Prince Edward Island

The Canadian Hurricane Centre anticipates that a HURRICANE or TROPICAL STORM will impact Prince Edward Island. Everyone's safety is our primary concern.

Government of Prince Edward Island News

Published October 31, 2024

Confederation Trail recommendations available online

Recommendations from a user group review about the future use of the Confederation Trail are now available.

Published October 26, 2023

Province hosting workshops on Confederation Trail use

In-person workshops will take place across the province starting October 30. The public is encouraged to attend a workshop to share recommendations, personal stories and comments about the Confederation Trail. Anyone…

Published August 24, 2022

Prince Edward Island receives 2022 Skift IDEA Award for pandemic response

Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, Hon. Bloyce Thompson congratulates the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island and Tourism PEI for receiving a 2022 Skift IDEA Award for the Safe Haven program.

Published June 10, 2022

New members on Tourism PEI Board

The Tourism PEI Board of Directors welcomed three new members this month.

Published November 3, 2021

Minimum wage to increase

Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 70 cents to $13.70 per hour on April 1, 2022.