Things to do

It is possible to fill up your evenings with cultural events like ceilidhs (pronounced kay-lees), storytelling, musical or live theatre and fine classical music.

There are live theatres scattered across the Island, and each year features an increasing number of talented producers, writers and actors. These are good venues to learn more about Island culture and its varied stories. All Winter long, workshops are offered to help budding talents hone their crafts for the next summer season.

The Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown features the Anne of Green Gables musical that has been running for over 40 years, as popular as ever, and other stage productions. The Summerside Jubilee theatre complements its celebration of Anne with its musical love story, Anne and Gilbert.

PEI is home to the famous Indian River Festival at St. Mary's Church in Indian River, near Summerside. The festival features 20 concerts on Fridays and Sundays during July and August of classical, jazz, maritime and international music in July and August on Friday and Sunday evenings and attracts elite Canadian performers. Many of the classical concerts are taped and broadcast by CBC Radio for shows like "In Performance" and "All the Best".

With the creation of the East Coast Music Awards in 1989, the music industry is burgeoning some fine talent, many of whom have toured internationally. You will find them performing at cafes and venues throughout PEI.

There are art galleries and great restaurants spread over the island and it is great place to drive around to explore beautiful vistas, tastes and treasures.

The Island is best known for being a summer destination, but all seasons are beautiful and visitors enjoy coming here at other times as well. The Autumn season is extraordinarily colourful, as the maple trees turn and good weather can last up to at least November and sometimes into December. The air is fresh and there are beautiful trails for walking. Autumn, Winter and Spring is a great time to live like Islanders and enjoy their way of life.

The winters can be snowy and we have a few legendary Nor'easters, but you can be introduced to the concept of being "storm-stayed" which every Islander knows about. You determine what cozy place you want to wait out the storm and pamper yourself and a loved one with all your favourite comfort foods, old movies and great books. The Inns of Distinction are an ideal spot for these Winter escapes.

The Spring is best described as an emerging pallette of colours unfolding before your eyes. The greys and browns of early spring change to soft reds, light greens and yellows and you can smell the earth coming to life with crops and wildflowers.

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