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World Cup Cycling Comes to Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island will host a Women’s World Cup Cycling event June 9-14, 2007. The four-day event will also provide for participation from amateurs and most exciting of all, the province’s spectacular 14-kilometre Confederation Bridge will be closed to traffic for a few hours while cyclists time trial across this massive structure. Large cash prizes will be offered and the event will spread out onto PEI’s scenic coastal driving routes. See www.tourdepei.com for details
SandLand is a brand-new project in Charlottetown that promises visitors a unique Island experience. During July and August a dozen sculptors will be based on the beautiful and historic waterfront creating amazing sand sculptures. Over 3000 tonnes of sand will be transformed into 25 original sculptures during this summer-long SandLand Festival, to be located beside the interactive Founders' Hall Museum and Tourism Charlottetown Visitor Information Centre. The sand spectacle will open on June 30th, 2007, kicking off to the AtlanticSuperstore Festival of Lights. Visit www.walkandseacharlottetown.com
Stanhope Beach Resort has re-opened after extensive renovations. This 70-unit inn is situated on the shore of Stanhope Bay and overlooking the beaches of Prince Edward Island National Park. The heritage character has been enhanced with freshly fitted-out rooms and public spaces, but the fireplaces and rich wood floors provide all the atmosphere of bygone days. A lounge, restaurant and meeting space are also on site along with tennis courts and a shoreside path to a nearby golf course. Visit www.stanhopebeachresort.com
Four and a half celestial stars for this converted church property on Prince Edward Island’s south shore. With an open cathedral (literally) ceiling, master bath in the bell tower and a superb view of Northumberland Strait this brand-new vacation rental house could provide just the spiritual experience that the doctor or the preacher ordered. Other Island accommodations can be found in a former convent, a lighthouse or a converted barn. Visit Harrington House at Rice Point
Almost one hundred years ago, Prince Edward Island author, L.M. Montgomery published a novel that would go on to charm readers around the world. A century later, Anne of Green Gables continues to appeal to fans who visit the province to see the scenes Montgomery so lovingly described as well as attend Anne of Green Gables - The Musical ™ and visit the sites related to the story. In 2008, Prince Edward Island will be hosting a season-long party to celebrate the 100th anniversary. A major children’s literature festival is planned for early July, 2008. Be on hand to enjoy the festivities. Penguin has announced several significant publishing events in association with the 100th anniversary, including a new “pre-quel”to be written by Maritime children’s author Budge Wilson, a rich coffee-style book of exposing Montgomery’s extensive scrapbooks as well as a special anniversary edition of Anne of Green Gables, all in time for 2008 celebrations. Visit www.gentleisland.com/anne
The first Legends of Golf event in 2006 saw Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson in PEI; this year the event moves to the renowned Links at Crowbush Cove. Stay tuned for the 2007 player announcement. Visit www.legendsofgolfpei.com
Delta Air Lines has just announced a new direct flight from Boston to Charlottetown. The seasonal route, which begins in June, 2007, will link New England to the Island in a quick two-hour flight. Visit www.delta.com for details.
Air Canada’s inflight magazine, Enroute, has placed Dayboat on Canada’s top new restaurants list for 2006. Coming in at number three, Dayboat attracted the attention of the EnRoute reviewers who proclaimed that Dayboat “serves some of Canada’s most exciting food.” The restaurant is situated in Oyster Bed Bridge and diners are often rewarded with not only an excellent meal but a peaceful view of the river which is often punctuated with excitement when a local osprey dives for fish. Visit www.dayboat.ca
An $18 million expansion at the Historic Charlottetown Seaport is scheduled for completion in fall of 2007. The development will double the current berth length and include a new Cruise Welcome Centre. In 2007, 23 cruise ship arrivals are scheduled from major cruise lines like Holland America, Princess and Celebrity. Visit www.historiccharlottetownseaport.com
In June, the Historic Charlottetown Seaport will host 150 cruise line executives, industry suppliers and destination marketing organization for two days to discuss opportunities and issues related to cruising in the region. The Symposium will also feature familiarization tours of the four Atlantic Canada provinces. Over 32,000 passengers and 14,000 crew are scheduled to visit in 2007, bringing $3 M to the provincial economy. Charlottetown is pleased to welcome two new cruise lines in 2007, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises.
Tourism operators in the South Shore region of Prince Edward Island have come up with a new activity to entertain their guests. Visitors will be loaned a Global Positioning System (GPS) device and given a bit of instruction on geocaching, then off they go to locate a “cache,” which could be a hidden container or a landmark. A GPS unit is a handheld device that shows your exact latitude and longitude coordinates and the direction of travel. Great fun for families, the quest could locate a cache that holds local products or mementos, maps or directions to another cache, just about anything. Some of the geocaching challenges available in PEI’s South Shore include Blackberry Bridge, Really Big Bridge!, and Osprey Number One. Visit geocachingpei.com/geocaching/
Judges are required for the 11th annual PEI International Shellfish Festival in September, 2007. Must have culinary journalism experience and a love of shellfish. Should also enjoy Celtic music and be very sociable! To apply contact Robert Ferguson rnfergus@gov.pe.ca
Everyone knows that islands have their own special appeal for couples who want to escape for a quiet romantic getaway. Islands are also among the hottest destinations for couples who want to include all their friends and families on a trip of a lifetime to celebrate an event of a lifetime! The members of the Prince Edward Island Wedding Association have been hosting more destination weddings each year and they would love to share with media the details of some of the very special events which have been held on the Island. Visit www.peiwedding.com/
PEI’s Outside Expeditions offers a wide range of outdoor adventure experiences but the chance to travel from one fine inn to the next in a sea kayak has great appeal. Fresh air, salt water, fine dining... need we say more? To find out tour dates and to sign up contact Robert Ferguson at Tourism PEI.
This is an original holiday opportunity that we doubt your neighbours or other journalists have heard of, much less tried. A six-day camp trains participants in all aspects of caring for an equine athlete, from the most basic tasks, nutrition, basic anatomy, health, recognizing and treating lameness and shoeing. Campers will also learn how to drive a horse, and on the sixth day will have the opportunity to actually participate in a race. These magical camps will take place at one of PEI's scenic matinee tracks and can be booked as Adult, Youth or Family. Visit www.peimatineetracks.com/camp.html
Or if you don’t have a full week, why not become a “Driver for a day?” Briarcliffe Inn has a fun package that allows visitors a “hands-on horse” experience. Contact Robert Ferguson to book a media harness racing press visit.
