About Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest Province in terms of both geography and population. It is approximately 224 kilometres in length and varies from 6 to 70 kilometres in width with a total land area of less than 6000 square kilometres. The Island’s small size makes it extremely useful for describing the size of forest fires occurring in other parts of Canada.

The soil is rich, red and fertile and supports a varied and prosperous agricultural industry. The island’s location in the Gulf of St. Lawrence serves to moderate the local climate and also to support a large commercial fishery specializing in lobster, blue mussels and the world famous Malpeque oyster. Beautiful beaches, family farms, fishing villages and a vibrant culture almost as rich as the soil itself make the Island a renowned tourist destination, drawing over one million visitors annually.

The population of Prince Edward Island is approximately 140,000 and these inhabitants share a close association and relationship to the land. There is a strong sense of place and community. PEI has an unmatched reputation for friendliness, quality of life and safety. The economic mainstays of the Province are of course agriculture, fishing and tourism but there is also burgeoning growth in aerospace, IT and bioscience. PEI is also striving to become Canada’s greenest province. It is already recognized for the development of wind generated energy and seeks to have all of its future electricity needs met by renewable energy sources.

Escape the fast pace of larger centres and find out how life is supposed to be lived. Whether you’re searching for the perfect piece of sea glass or dancing up a storm at a kitchen party; getting ready to tack around the mark in a sailboat or taking a quiet stroll down a shady country lane; watching a world class musical theatre or watching a sunset, PEI is what life should be all about.

With the lowest housing prices in the country, PEI is also still an undiscovered treasure. To find your own modest home in a small town or your waterfront dream estate; your vacation rental property or your commercial investment, call me, Nelson Snow, and let me help you to embrace the PEI lifestyle.