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Situated in the shining waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence is one of the world's most picturesque islands - Prince Edward Island. Getting Here: By Car: The Confederation Bridge, a globally recognized engineering marvel, spans the Northumberland Strait between the town of
By Ferry : Northumberland Ferries travels between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island and Caribou, Nova Scotia from early May to mid- CTMA Ferry travels between the town of Souris, Prince Edward Island and les Iles de la Madeleine, Quebec from early April to the end of January. The crossing takes about 5 hours. Directions from the ferry terminal to Charlottetown: follow Route 2 west from Souris to Charlottetown which is about a 75 minute drive, or 82 km (51 miles). For more information visit the CTMA Ferry website at www.ctma.ca or call 1-888-986-3278. By Air: The Charlottetown Airport is located approximately 5 to 8 km or about a 10 minute drive from downtown Charlottetown. It is approximately $11.00 CDN to downtown Charlottetown from the airport by taxi. Directions from the airport to Charlottetown: the airport is located within Charlottetown on Maple Hills Avenue off Route 15 (Brackley Point Road); turn left off Route 15 onto Riverside Drive and follow this Drive down to Water Street in Charlottetown. For more information visit The Charlottetown Airport's website at www.flypei.com or call (902) 566-7997.
The Delta Prince Edward, the Official Hotel of the Conference, is located in downtown Charlottetown, nestled on a peninsula at the meeting of three rivers, which form the City's fine harbour. Only 225 km (140 miles) in length and varying in width from 6.5 km to 65 km (4 to 40 miles), visitors will find a charming combination of rural and city life on Prince Edward Island. Nestled among its shores are quaint fishing villages, full-service urban centres and quiet rural communities. The total population of the Island is approximately 140,000, and the Capital City of Charlottetown has a population of 34,000. At the height of tourist season, more than a million visitors come to the province. There is something magical about the landscape of PEI. Many visitors compare it to the gentle grace of Ireland and rural England. There seem to be a thousand shades of green, and the rich red soil is unlike any found elsewhere. The pristine beaches stretch for miles, and it is not unusual to see a farmer working his fields to within a few feet of rugged cliffs.
Prince Edward Island, although not large, offers all of the modern facilities and services of a larger province. As long ago as 1864, Charlottetown was noted for its ability to host major conferences. Canada's most well-known conference, the meeting of the Fathers of Confederation, took place here - a meeting which laid the foundation for the Dominion of Canada. Convention delegates come to PEI to enjoy not only fine meeting and accommodation facilities, but also world class live theatre at the Charlottetown Summer Festival and superb dining in a wide variety of distinctive settings from tradional mouth watering lobster suppers to intimate cafes and lively dinner theatres. Nightlife offers variety and excitement with everything from harness racing to Irish pubs, rock bands, and jazz clubs. Providing a warm and homey atmosphere to guests is important to Islanders and a number of companion/family programs reflect this value. For those who prefer to wind down in the evenings, our Island offers a safe, secure and picturesque spot to simply stroll and enjoy. Imagine a beautiful sunset on one of our sandy beaches, a horseback ride through the fields, or a movie at the old fashioned drive-in theatre. Visitors to Prince Edward Island frequently comment on the sense of comfort they experience while travelling our beautiful province. The friendliness of our people, our warm hospitality and strong sense of community combine to create peace of mind in Islanders and visitors alike. |
Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island and Cape Jourimaine, New Brunswick. The 12.9 km (9 mile) bridge is one of the longest continuous marine span bridges in the world providing safe, reliable access to our Island and the rest of the country. The crossing takes approximately 10 minutes. Directions from the bridge to Charlottetown: follow Route 1 east from Borden-Carleton to Charlottetown which is approximately a 45 minute drive, or 56 km (35 miles). 
December. The crossing takes approximately 75 minutes. Directions from the ferry terminal to Charlottetown: follow Route 1 west from Wood Islands to Charlottetown which is about a 50 minute drive, or 61 km (38 miles). 
