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Edward Island is a small but beautiful island on the east coast
of Canada, in the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It is
our smallest province at just 567,000 hectares or 73,440 sq
km in size. There is a point in the middle of the island where
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The
coastline is sharply indented, with many seaside cliffs and miles
of sandy beaches. The island's rocks and sand are so red that they
have become a distinctive symbol of P.E.I. |
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| The island is 224 km long by an average of
40 km wide and has an incredible 1,107 km of scenic coastline,
making P.E.I. a great place for sea kayaking, amongst other
things. There are a number of guides and outfitters to take
you to the best of what the province has to offer in ocean adventure.
Hiking is another great way to enjoy the ever-present
sea. While walking along the miles of beaches, keep a look
out for shore birds like the cormorants whose nesting areas
are marked by white patches on the sandstone cliffs. Watch
for osprey, eagles and swallows on the sand bars and inlets
of Poverty Beach or the inner bays of St.Mary's Bay near Panmure
Island.
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| One of
P.E.I's unique red shores |
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| Beautiful
blue water and P.E.I's red sand
and rock make a great contrast |
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At Panmure
Island, visit the mud flats where sea life thrives and creates
life giving food sources for shorebirds. Late July to mid August
is the best time to see the tens of thousands of migrating birds.
In the
interior you'll find gently rolling terrain with freshwater
ponds, salt water marshes and woodlands. Canoeists
can follow river systems like the Mill, Trout, Kildare and
Montrose.
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For the mountain biker, there are miles
of dirt road and coastal trail. This includes the Confederation Trail,
a multi-use trail that passes through Souris, Charlottetown, Summerside,
Borden, Tignish and many small towns in between. This is another section
of rails to trails being developed across Canada. To date, approximately
two thirds of the Confederation Trail is complete. |
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Whether you're taking a ferry to the
Island or driving across the famous Confederation Bridge, one of the
longest, continuous, multi-span bridges in the world, you'll be surprised
at the variety of outdoor adventures available in this gentle island
of red rock and sand. |
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Adventure Sports In Prince Edward
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Regions
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Visiting
from outside Canada:
Depending on your country of origin you may have little
to understand or adapt to when you visit Canada. On
the other hand many of Canada's customs, its commerce
and cultural may be very new to some you. We have put
together a list of helpful information to assist you
in your planning and later when you have reached your
destination.
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