Prince Edward Island (PEI) is known locally as the Birthplace of Confederation, as it was here in Charlottetown in 1867, that the British Provinces of Canada (current day Ontario and Quebec), New Brunswick and Nova Scotia first joined together to create the British Dominion of Canada in response to a growing threat from the expansionist Americans.
The Island is famous for its red soil, sandstone cliffs and beaches. The red colouring is caused by iron oxide, which together with the climate creates good conditions for agriculture and is why 25% of the potatoes grown in Canada are grown here. The Northern town of Cavendish is the birthplace of Lucy M Montgomery, the author of the Anne of Green Gables book series.
Prior to 1997, the only way to get to Prince Edward Island was via ferry from either Nova Scotia or New Brunswick. Today there is a bridge to New Brunswick and a ferry to Pictou in Nova Scotia. There is no charge to travel to Prince Edward via the bridge or ferry but there is a hefty toll which is payable should you choose to leave. In 2019 it was ~CAD 48 to leave via the road bridge or ~CAD 79 to leave by ferry.
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