by Tracey Allen

Created on: October 12, 2009

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island is home to approximately 40,000 people year round, while the entire province has a total population of 142,000. It is the smallest province in Canada and is called the fair Island of the sea by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Tourists who have come to Prince Edward Island long to come back. It may be the warm smile and hello from a local or the fact that it feels like an oasis of calm.

People may come to see Anne of Green Gables, lay on the beaches or taste some of the world's best seafood but it is the relaxing atmosphere and the warm welcome that makes it feel like home.

To help you plan your trip and learn more by going to the Prince Edward Island's Government Tourism Website

Prince Edward Island has long been a tourism destination and there are organizations dedicated to making your stay the best it can be. Tourism Charlottetownoffers festivals to attract visitors while giving a true sense of the best of what the Island has to offer. They offer historic tours, haunted Charlottetown, bike adventures, brewery tours, and more.

Fall Flavours is one festival hosted on Prince Edward Island that celebrates the Island food harvested by farmers and cooked by top chefs, including PEI's own Chef Michael Smith from Food TV network's Chef at Home.

One of Prince Edward Island's biggest claims to fame - is the fact that it is the 'Birthplace of Confederation - to learn more be sure to visit Founders Hall an interactive museum that tells the story of the Confederation of Canada and how PEI played a role and eventually became part of Canada.

For those people into technology Tourism Charlottetown offers downloadable walking tours for Great George Street, and other key interactive walking tours.

The history of downtown Charlottetown is apparent when you arrive and one of the key places to visit will be Victoria Row, street transformed for the tourist season that will delight visitors with specialty shops for Island products, outdoor restaurants, and Island bands entertaining. Be sure to sit on the bench with Sir John A Mac Donald - a bronze sculpture.

If you are looking for an unique destination that holds significant history of the Confederation of Canada and would like a relaxing vacation that also includes great local food and friendly people then Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island is the place for you.

Learn more about this author, Tracey Allen.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.