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Why Prince Edward Island, Canada?

Prince Edward Island is the place where the best of all worlds is within easy reach. A place of beauty. A place of opportunity. A place where your family can grow in a safe and welcoming environment, where the air and the water are fresh and clean. Where major markets are a short flight away, but where you live and work minutes from world class recreation: salt-water beaches, spectacular golf, scenic hiking and challenging nordic ski trails.

Where is Prince Edward Island, Canada?

Prince Edward Island is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, off the Atlantic Coast of the Canadian mainland. One of the four Atlantic Provinces, this crescent shaped Island is separated from the mainland by the Northumberland Strait.

Prince Edward Island is the smallest of the Canadian provinces but it represents the best of all that Canada can be. Prince Edward Island ... it could be your home!

LIVE!

Have it all. Live in an environment that offers big opportunities, affordable housing, little traffic, low crime rates, great educational institutions, universal government-funded health care, friendly neighbours and a few-minute drive to work; a place where your voice matters, where you can make a difference. Immerse yourself in scenic beauty. Relax. Stretch out. Find your balance. Live!

WORK!

Among such natural beauty and good-natured people, the career and business opportunities here will surprise you. Think aerospace; check out our growing cluster of world-class companies. Think bioscience; Prince Edward Island has a strong base of companies and institutions in research and development, with close connections with the innovative University of Prince Edward Island and Holland College. Think information and communication technologies, the growing television, data services and gaming sectors.

Why? Access to North American Free Trade Agreement; less than two hours flight to New York, Boston and Toronto; an educated workforce; responsive government; affordable costs. World class technologies and globe-spanning time zones. And most important of all, great people with good values. Prince Edward Island is a product that sells itself to special people. Join them. Step out of the clutter; find your vision; see your way. Spend quality time with your family instead of wasted hours commuting. Find success-in all your activities.

PLAY!

Steeped in heritage and history - Prince Edward Island is where the idea of Canada was born - the Province boasts vibrant culture, lifelong learning, a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy exceptional cultural life: main stage and community theatres, museums, art galleries, good restaurants, regular festivals and events. Plus fabulous beaches and swimming, great golf, scenic walking trails - spectacular, affordable and nearby. A lifestyle that offers a healthy balance between work, family and fun is reality in Prince Edward Island. It’s all within your reach.

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