InfoPEI

Living on PEI

PEI is a great place to live and to visit. There are small communities throughout the Province and only two cities, namely Charlottetown and Summerside. The soil is red, and the terrain consists of gently rolling hills. There are no mountains on PEI.

There are no tall buildings. The highest buildings has 6 floors. Most Islanders live in their own homes or in apartments. There is a public transit system in Charlottetown, the provinces capital.

There are many fast food restaurants in the province including the many major fast food chains. Check here for a list of the many restaurants.

There are three ways to come to the Province. The first is by the Confederation Bridge which links PEI to New Brunswick. It is the longest bridge over ice covered waters in the world. It takes about 12 minutes to cross the bridge. The second is by ferry using the route from Wood Islands Prince Edward Island to Caribou, Nova Scotia. It takes about 75 minutes to travel by ferry. You may also visit PEI by flying into the Charlottetown airport.

Islanders are very friendly and relaxed people.

What is it like to live on an Island?

There are lots of advantages to living on an Island including the easy access to beaches for swimming and clam digging. The Confederation Bridge makes it easy to travel off Island.

Do people have air conditioning?

Very few homes and businesses have air conditioning since it cools down at night during the summer. There is usually a pleasant cool breeze to take away the heat of the summer.

Do people have pets?

Approximately 62% of households in Atlantic Canada have dogs.

What do people eat on PEI?

Islanders eat lots of potatoes since they are grown in the province. Lobsters and seafood are also popular since they are so readily available. Mussels are inexpensive compared to other areas of the country.