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PROVINCIAL INFORMATIONGEOGRAPHICAL HIGHLIGHTSLand areaFarmlandForestWater areaHighest pointLowest pointCoastline5,656 kilometres (2,184 square miles)265,217 hectares (655,365 acres)272,000 hectares (680,000 acres)Less than 1 square mile152 metres: Springton, Queens Co. (499 ft.)Sea level1,760 kilometres (1,100 miles)PEI Population (2011 Census)PEI ChurchesUniversities - UPEIColleges: Post SecondaryPEI Hospitals (General)PEI Newspapers (Daily)145,8552701482COAT OF ARMS: The Coat of Arms for the province was officially granted by royal warrant May30, 1905. The top segment of the shield features the English heraldic lion. The lion appears onthe coat of arms of Prince Edward Island and on the royal coat of arms of King Edward VII, whoassigned the arms. The lower part of the shield shows a green Island with a large oak on theright and three young oaks on the left. The mature tree symbolizes the oak of England and thethree saplings represent the province’s three counties - Kings, Queens and Prince. The treesrise from a single base, both Britain and PEI being islands.Scrolled along the bottom of the shield are the Latin words Parva Sub Ingenti, which, whentranslated, read: The small under protection of the great.In 2002, the Coat of Arms was amended to include a Royal Helm above the shield, upon whichis perched a blue jay donning the royal crown of Prince Edward. Two silver foxes – one adornedin a wreath of potato blossoms and one wearing a fishing net necklace - support the shield.The foxes stand on a patch of grass sprouting a rose representing England, a thistlerepresenting Scotland, an shamrock representing Ireland, a lily representing France and twoLady’s Slippers, the provincial flower. Also prominent on the grass is an eight-pointed star, aMi’Kmaq sun symbol. The Island motto appears at the bottom.PROVINCIAL MOTTO: Parva Sub ingenti (“The small under the protection of the great.”)PROVINCIAL NAMESAKE: Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, the fourthson of King George lll.THE FLAG OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: The design of the Prince Edward Island flag ismodeled after the coat of arms in rectangular shape and is bordered on the three sides awayfrom the mast by alternate bands of red and white.THE FLORAL EMBLEM OF THE PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDThe Lady's Slipper was designated as Prince Edward Island's floral emblem by the LegislativeAssembly in 1947. The orchid gets its name from the shape of its petals which form a pouchsomewhat like a slipper. The Lady’s Slipper blooms in late May and June and grows in shady,moist woodlands.-15-

PROVINCIAL TREE - RED OAK: The Red Oak (Quercus rubra L.) was adopted in 1987. TheRed Oak, of medium size (60 to 100 ft. in height and 2-3 ft. in diameter) is found in the Acadianforest regions. Its wood is hard, heavy, strong and reddish-brown with nearly white sapwoodand was used to make barrels to hold dry goods, but not liquids. It was also used for flooring,interior finish and furniture.PROVINCIAL BIRD - BLUE JAY: The Blue Jay was officially declared Prince Edward Island'sAvian Emblem during the 1977 session of the Provincial Legislature. This selection came aboutdue to a public vote held during Environment Week in 1976.The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is easily identified by the prominent sky-blue hood, wings andtail feathers; white adorns the throat and breast, and horizontal black arcs accent the wing tipsand long distinctive tail. The Blue Jay eats almost every kind of food, preferring grains, animalmatter, seeds and suet. The Blue Jay is common on the Island throughout the year and thoughit is generally considered a non-migratory bird, there is a definite trend southward at thebeginning of winter. During spring and summer, the Blue Jay secludes itself in woodland areaswhere it nestles, feeds and raises its young. In autumn it prepares for winter, collecting a foodsupply. Winter is the ideal time for sightings, its shrill cries cutting the silence of the crisp winterair.PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND TARTAN: People of Scottish descent make up the largest ethnicgroup on Prince Edward Island. To recognize their contribution in settling PEI, a design by Mrs.Jean Reed was adopted as our provincial tartan in 1960. The reddish-brown signifies theredness of the soil, the green represents the grass and trees, the white is for the caps on thewaves, and the yellow is for the sun.The Prince Edward Island Dress Tartan was unveiled at the College of Piping in SummersidePEI on June 25, 1992. PEI became the first province in Canada to recognize an official dresstartan, a late 19th- century innovation intended for evening wear. Designed by Ben Taylor, ScottMacAulay, Barbara Brown and John (Jock) Hopkirk, the dress tartan has a different design andsubstitutes white for one of the dark colours of the original tartan, but remains distinctly islandwith its green and Island-red combination.PROVINCIAL SOIL: The provincial soil, the Charlottetown Series, was adopted in 1998. TheCharlottetown Series is the most predominant soil type on the Island, accounting forapproximately one-third of its total acreage. It is characterized by a sandy loam mixture, ismoderately well drained, and is relatively stone free. It is considered the best soil for potatoproduction.PROVINCIAL ORDER: The Order of Prince Edward Island was established in 1997 by an act ofthe legislature to recognize individual excellence, achievement, and outstanding contributions tothe social, cultural or economic well-being of Prince Edward Island and its residents. Membersof the Order receive the Prince Edward Island Medal of Merit.The order is the highest provincial honour that can be bestowed on a resident of the province.The insignia of the Order include: a medal incorporating the coat of arms without the Latininscription against a background of gold and blue, worn with a ribbon of rust, green and whiteand a miniature thereof; a lapel pin bearing the provincial coat of arms. A member is entitled towear the insignia of the order as a decoration and use the initials O.P.E.I. after his or her name.-16-

GOVERNMENT ON PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDLIEUTENANT GOVERNORHon. Frank H. Lewis :EXECUTIVE COUNCILHon. Robert Ghiz:Hon. George T. Webster:Hon. Wes J. Sheridan:Hon. Robert L. Henderson:Hon. Valerie E. Docherty :Hon. Doug W. Currie :Hon. J. Alan McIsaac :Hon. Robert S. Vessey :Hon. Ronald W. MacKinley :Hon. Janice Sherry :Hon. Allen F. Roach :Hon. Carolyn Bertram :Sonny Gallant:Francis ‘Buck’ Watts:Sworn in August 15 , 2011Premier/President of Executive Council/Intergovernmental Affairs; Minister for Acadian andFrancophone Affairs; Minister Responsible forAboriginal AffairsDeputy Premier/Minister of Agriculture and ForestryMinister of Finance, Energy and Municipal AffairsMinister of Tourism and CultureMinister of Community Services, Seniors andLabour/Status of WomenMinister of Health and WellnessMinister of Education and Early ChildhoodDevelopmentMinister of Transportation and InfrastructureRenewalMinister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and RuralDevelopmentMinister of Environment , Labour and JusticeMinister of Innovation and Advanced LearningSpeaker of the Legislative AssemblyGovernment House LeaderGovernment WhipGOVERNMENT on PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDLEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY and DISTRICTS1.SOURIS-ELMIRAColin LaVie (PC)6.STRATFORD - KINLOCKJames Aylward (PC)2.GEORGETOWN-ST PETERSSteven Myers (PC)7.MORELL-MERMAIDHon .Olive Crane (PC)3.MONTAGUE-KILMUIRHon. Allen Roach (Lib)8.TRACADIE-HILLSBOROUGH PARKBuck Watts (Lib)4.BELFAST-MURRAY RIVERCharles McGeoghegan (Lib)9.YORK-OYSTER BEDHon. Robert Vessey (Lib)5.VERNON RIVER-STRATFORDHon. Alan McIsaac (Lib)10.CHARLOTTETOWN-SHERWOODRobert Mitchell (Lib)-17-

11.CHARLOTTETOWN-PARKDALEHon. Doug Currie (Lib)20.KENSINGTON-MALPEQUEHon. Wes Sheridan (Lib)12.CHARLOTTETOWN-VICTORIA PARKRichard Brown (Lib)21.SUMMERSIDE-WILMOTHon. Janice Sherry (Lib)13.CHARLOTTETOWN-BRIGHTONHon. Robert Ghiz (Lib)22.SUMMERSIDE-ST. ELEANORSGerard Greenan (Lib)14.CHARLOTTETOWN-LEWIS POINTKathleen Casey (Lib)23.TYNE VALLEY-LINKLETTERPaula Biggar (Lib)15.WEST ROYALTY-SPRINGFIELDBush Dumville (Lib)24.EVANGELINE-MISCOUCHESonny Gallant (Lib)16.CORNWALL-MEADOWBANKHon. Ron MacKinley (Lib)25.O’LEARY-INVERNESSHon. Robert Henderson (Lib)17.KELLYS CROSS-CUMBERLANDHon. Valerie Docherty (Lib)26.ALBERTON-ROSEVILLEPat Murphy (Lib)18.RUSTICO-EMERALDHon. Carolyn Bertram (Lib)27.TIGNISH-PALMER ROADHal Perry (Lib)19.BORDEN-KINKORAHon. George Webster (Lib)SENATORS FROM PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDHon. Catherine Callbeck - LHon. Elizabeth Hubley - LHon. Percy Downe - LHon. Mike Duffy - CMEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT FOR PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDHon. Lawrence MacAulayHon. Gail SheaHon. Sean CaseyHon. Wayne 8-

MAYORS - CITIES & townKensingtonMontagueSourisStratfordClifford LeeBasil StewartMicheal MurphyGlen “Barney” FullertonLewis LavandierGordon CoffinRichard CollinsDavid MacDonaldDavid DunphyPREMIERS OF THE OTHER CANADIAN PROVINCES & TERRITORIESAlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukonThe Hon. Dave HancockThe Hon. Christy ClarkThe Hon. Greg SelingerThe Hon. David AlwardThe Hon. Tom MarshallThe Hon. Bob McLeodThe Hon. Darrell DexterThe Hon. Eva AariakThe Hon. Kathleen WynneThe Hon. Robert GhizThe Hon. Philippe CouillardThe Hon. Brad WallThe Hon. Darrell Pasloski-19-

CHARLOTTETOWNCharlottetown, (population 34,562 as of 2011) named in honour of Queen Charlotte, wife andconsort of King George III of England, was designated the Provincial capital in 1764. The city wasincorporated in 1855.Charlottetown is known as the "Birthplace of Canada" for it was here in 1864 that delegates fromacross British North America met and discussed a union of their colonies. As a result, the birth of anation took place when Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario united to form theDominion of Canada.PEI did not join this union until 1873 when it needed the nation's financial assistance to build arailroad. Charlottetown is primarily a residential city with many interesting places to visit.Some of the highlights include:PROVINCE HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA, Grafton Street, houses theLegislature and Confederation Chamber. In 1864 the Fathers of Confederation met here.It is operated by Parks Canada and open to the public for tours.THE CONFEDERATION CENTRE OF THE ARTS, Grafton Street, houses a theatre, art gallery,museum, library, and Memorial Hall. It was opened October 6, 1964 by Queen Elizabeth II.A prime entertainment feature of Prince Edward Island's summer is the Charlottetown Festival heldannually from June to October. For information and reservations call toll free anywhere in Canadaand the USA 1-800-565-0278. In Charlottetown. call 902-566-1267.Website: www.confederationcentre.comFOUNDERS’ HALL is located at Confederation Landing Park on the Charlottetown Waterfront. Thisheritage attraction tells the story of Canada from the Charlottetown Conference in 1864 and theformation of the Confederation of Canada. Fascinating interactive historical displays guide thevisitor up to the present day.Website: www.foundershall.caBEACONSFIELD, 2 Kent Street is the headquarters for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundationoffices, as well as a bookstore specializing in publications about the Island. The house is open fortours daily from 10 am to 5 pm during the summer months, and is well worth the visit to see thebeautiful architecture and hear about the house’s history.GOVERNMENT HOUSE IN VICTORIA PARK, (Fanningbank) is where the Island's successiveLieutenant Governor reside. There is also the newly restored Prince Edward Battery with its scenicview of the harbour and a children's playground.The house is open for tours during July and August, 10 am-4 pm.WALKING TOURS & RE-ENACTMENTS with the Confederation Players are available daily fromlate June to September. Tours depart from Founders’ Hall and the re-enactments take place atProvince House and Confederation Landing Park.For details, check the website: www.foundershall.ca-20-

CHURCHES OF INTEREST:St. Paul's Anglican Church, Church Street, is the oldest Protestant church on the Island.St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral, Rochford Square, contains paintings by Robert Harris.St. Dunstan's Basilica, Great George Street, features artistically executed Italian carvings.Kirk of St. James Presbyterian Church, Rochford Street, has beautiful stained glass windows andan interesting ghost story.PARKING:Queen Parkade: 222 Queen StreetPownal Parkade: 100 Pownal StreetFitzroy Parkade: 130 Fitzroy StreetOpen Mon.-Fri. 7 am-12 midnight.Free parking Saturdays/Sundays/holidays.Peakes Lot (Peake’s Quay): Open daily, 7 am-2 am.Rail Yard (off Water Street): Open daily, 8 am-9 pm.Meter parking is enforced Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm. Free on Saturdays/Sundays/holidays.TAXI SERVICE:Yellow CabGood Taxi ServiceCity TaxiTaxi TaxiCo-opGrabbaCabPat & The Elephant (specialized transportation for mobility C TRANSIT:Charlottetown Transit operates routes in Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford, as well as pointsbetween Charlottetown and Summerside (County Line Express). Fares start at 2-exact change,with ticket booklets and monthly passes available. For detailed routes/schedules, consultwww.triustransit.caCONFEDERATION CENTRE OF THE ARTS: Situated at the corner of Queen and GraftonStreets in downtown Charlottetown, Confederation Centre of the Arts is Canada’s NationalMemorial to the Fathers of Confederation. It is the home of the Charlottetown Festival,celebrating its 50th season in 2014.It was built by the Provincial and Federal Governments and officially opened by Her MajestyQueen Elizabeth II in 1964. The Centre has several theatres, an art gallery and museum (thelargest in Eastern Canada), a year-round music program, gift shop, art sales and rental gallery,restaurant and the Provincial Library.-21-

LIVE THEATRE LISTINGS THROUGHOUT PEI**Details in VG Index ‘Theatres/Dinner Theatres’**CHARLOTTETOWNCONFEDERATION CENTRE OF THE ARTS145 Richmond Street, CharlottetownBox Office Local: 902-566-1267Toll Free: 1- 800-565-0278Email: info@confederationcentre.comHARMONY HOUSE THEATRERte. 2, Hunter RiverBox Office Local: 902-964-2255Email: info@harmonyhousepei.comNORTH CAPE COASTAL DRIVE:HARBOURFRONT JUBILEE THEATRE124 Harbour Drive, SummersideBox Office Local: 902-888-2500Toll Free: 1-800-708-650524 hr. event line: 902-436-7003Email: boxoffice@jubileetheatre.comTHE GUILD111 Queen St., CharlottetownBox Office Local: 902-620-3333Toll Free: 1-866-774-0717Email: info@theguildpei.comBEACONSFIELD CARRIAGE HOUSECHILDREN’S FESTIVAL2 Kent St., CharlottetownTel: 902-368-6603Email: beaconsfield@gov.pe.caCENTRE EXPOAbram Village, Rte 124Tel: 902-854-3300Email: centreexpo@gmail.comPOINTS EAST COASTAL DRIVE:KINGS PLAYHOUSE65 Grafton Street, GeorgetownLocal Direct: 902-652-2053Box Office Toll Free: 1-888-346-5666Email: info@kingsplayhouse.comRED SANDS SHORE:VICTORIA PLAYHOUSEBox 83, Victoria by the SeaBox Office Local: 902-658-2025Toll Free: 1-800-925-2025Email: info@victoriaplayhouse.comST. PETERS COURTHOUSE THEATRE5697 Rte. 2, St. Peters BayLocal Tel: 902-961-3636www.courthousetheatre.comGREEN GABLES SHORE:MONTGOMERY THEATREAvonlea Village, 8779 Rte. 6, CavendishBox Office Local: omPEAKE'S WHARF HISTORIC WATERFRONTThe following are some of the merchants and/or services that are located at the Peake's WharfHistoric Waterfront, open mid-May to mid-October, daily:COASTAL CULTURE - Souvenired apparel and gifts for all ages.CONFEDERATION LANDING PARK - Celebrating the historic landing of the Fathers ofConfederation in 1864, this park is ideal for strolling or picnicking by the waterfront.COWS - Old-fashioned homemade ice cream and a wide variety of their famous cow T-shirts andother cow gift items.-22-

DELTA PRINCE EDWARD HOTEL - Fine dining and accommodations.FOUNDERS’ HALL - CANADA’S BIRTHPLACE PAVILION - This heritage attraction tells the storyof Canadian confederation from 1864 to present day. Also houses the Charlottetown VisitorInformation Centre.HARBOUR HIPPO - Land and sea tours aboard an amphibious vehicle.HOW BAZAAR - Unique clothing and gifts.LOBSTER-ON-THE-WHARF - Lobster pound & casual seafood dining, indoors or on the wharf.Also steak, salads & children’s menu.NO WHITE DOGS - Original clothing, sweatshirts, T-shirts and more.PEI DIRT SHIRT - T-shirts, sweatshirts and more hand-dyed with 100% PEI dirt.PEAKE'S QUAY - Restaurant & bar overlooking the marina. Casual & fine dining indoors, oroutdoors on the covered deck.PEAKE’S WHARF DAIRY BAR - Soft ice cream, sundaes, flurries, and other dairy bar favourites.PEAKES WHARF BOAT TOURS - Scheduled tours of historic Charlottetown Harbour. Chartersavailable.PRINCE EDWARD TOURS - Tours daily, including Charlottetown and Cavendish.STEPPING STONES - Antiques, Island-made gifts and Anne of Green Gables products.TARTAN AIR - Seaplane tours.VILLAGE WEAVERY - Country and Victorian crafts & gifts, weavings and linens.WHARF'S END CRAFT SHOPPE - Island-made toys, model ships, crafts, dolls, preserves, localmusic and photographs of PEI.UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES:University of Prince Edward Island550 Univ

Hillsborough River Eco Centre 164 Main St; 902-676-2050 mcadamyoung@msn.com Murray River Millers Esso 9440 Main St; 902-962-2707 millersessa@eastlink.ca North Cape North Cape Gift Shop 21817 Rte 12; 902-882-2230 O'Leary PEI Potato Museum 1 Dewar Lane; 902-859-2039 info@peipotatomuseum.com Tignish Tignish Culture Centre 100 School St; 902-882 .