Discover the Charm: Top 7 Fun Facts About Prince Edward Island You Never Knew!

1. King of Spuds

If potatoes had a royal court, Prince Edward Island would surely be the king of spuds, sitting atop a golden tater throne while ruling the land of starch with an iron fist, or should we say, fork: The tiny yet mighty island is responsible for producing a whopping 25% of Canada's potatoes, making it the reigning champ of potato production per capita, thanks in part to the island's idyllic soil and climate conditions. Long live the potato king!
Source => en.wikipedia.org

2. Potato Paradise

In a world where french fries and potato chips reign supreme, the humble spud finds its true hero on this tiny Canadian island: Prince Edward Island is the proud champion of potato production, supplying around 23% of Canada's total potato yield, with the mighty tuber accounting for over 44% of the island's total farm cash receipts in 2021.
Source => agriculture.canada.ca

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3. Mars-like Beaches and Golf Galore

Who needs to visit Mars when you can land on Prince Edward Island? With its red sand beaches serving as an out-of-this-world backdrop for intergalactic selfies: PEI is the smallest Canadian province that boasts an array of 28 golf courses on its north shores, luring golf enthusiasts like a siren call and featuring diverse seaside habitats for unique seabirds and shorebirds, making it worthy of an Earthly expedition!
Source => bestgolftrips.ca

4. Lobster Supper Theatre

Lobstermania is afoot in a land where crustaceans rule the roost and potatoes claim royalty: Prince Edward Island doesn't just bless the world with its tuber-tastic spuds, but also proudly showcases a booming lobster industry that even takes the stage at the annual Charlottetown Festival, where "Anne & Gilbert: The Musical" is performed at the lobster supper theatre—a true testament to the inseparable bond between the island's culture, history, and delicious seafood legacy.
Source => en.wikipedia.org

5. Foxy Fashion Frenzy

Once upon a time in a foxy fashion frenzy: Prince Edward Island was the global epicenter of fox farming from 1900 to 1940, boasting over 4,500 silver-black foxes bred on the Island for their luxurious fur, which generated a whopping $26 million industry. Alas, times changed and the fox fur fever fizzled out, leaving farmers to release their fabulous, furry friends into the wild or, regrettably, "pelt out" their suddenly out-of-vogue stock.
Source => legionmagazine.com

6. Home of Anne of Green Gables

Birthplace of sassy redheads and whimsical tales: Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of the cherished classic "Anne of Green Gables," was born in Clifton (now New London) on the north shore of Prince Edward Island in 1874, fought against multiple rejections until her book was finally published in 1908, and went on to pen other beloved novels set in her hometown, all while capturing the magical essence of the island. Today, PEI proudly honors this unstoppable literary force with numerous attractions, monuments, and events.
Source => tourismpei.com

7. Groundwater Dependency

What did one groundwater droplet say to another? "Have you met Prince Edward Island? We're all they've got!": In this Canadian province, residents rely solely on groundwater for all their water needs, prompting the government to introduce the Water Act, aimed at preserving the precious resource, limiting bulk water removal, and banning fracking to avoid potential issues like droughts and keep the environment safe.
Source => nationalobserver.com