| Prince Edward Island also known as PEI or just The | | | | It receives an average of 868mm of rainfall annually |
| Island is one of the three Maritime Provinces. The | | | | and an average of 340cm of snowfall. Winters are |
| crescent shaped island is separated from the mainland | | | | generally cold with an average of -7 degrees Celsius |
| by the Northumberland Strait. Its neighbours are the | | | | in January. The snow usually comes in November and |
| Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia both on | | | | stays until late April. Summers are usually warm, with |
| Canada's mainland. Its total size is 2184 square miles | | | | an average temperature of 19 degrees Celsius in July. |
| making it Canada's smallest province. No place in the | | | | The Provincial Government of Prince Edward Island is |
| Province is more than 16 km (10 mi) from the sea. | | | | led by Premier the Hon. Patrick George Binns who is |
| The 9 mile long Confederation Bridge, which opened in | | | | the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party. The |
| 1997, joins PEI with New Brunswick and is the longest | | | | Province is responsible for administering the Healthcare |
| bridge over ice covered waters in the world. There is | | | | System which provides a basic care system for the |
| a toll payable when leaving the island. The Province is | | | | PEI residents. |
| in the Atlantic Time Zone which is Greenwich | | | | The Education System and the Driving Regulations are |
| Meantime -4 hours. Between the months of April and | | | | also regulated by the Province and have differences |
| October Daylight Saving is in effect and the difference | | | | from other parts of Canada. |
| is GMT -3 hours. | | | | The Provincial Revenue Tax (PST) is a 10 per cent |
| There is a population of 135,294 people (2001 census). | | | | tax applied to the retail sale or rental of most goods |
| The Province is divided into three counties; in the | | | | and certain services in Prince Edward Island. The tax is |
| middle is Queens County, to the east Kings County | | | | calculated on the selling price, after the Federal GST |
| and to the west Prince County. The Provincial capital | | | | (Good and Services Tax) is applied. Residents of PEI |
| of Charlottetown is located in Queens County and the | | | | are subject to Provincial and Federal Taxation. |
| second city of PEI is Summerside located in Prince | | | | The Government is actively seeking new residents |
| County. | | | | and has a dedicated Provincial Nominee Program for |
| There are many smaller communities throughout the | | | | both Business people and Skilled workers with a profile |
| Province. The terrain is mostly gently rolling hills, there | | | | of high demand jobs. |
| are no mountains on the Island, the highest point of land | | | | They offer a very informative section on immigration |
| is only 152 metres (499 feet) above sea level at | | | | on the government's Website that can offer advice on |
| Springton, Queens County. The Northern shores are | | | | employment standards, minimum wages, arrival info |
| predominantly white sandy beaches and in the south it | | | | and assistance to name a few. The PEI Association |
| is mostly red sandstone cliffs. There are many small | | | | for Newcomers to Canada is an organization that help |
| lakes, rivers and Parks PEI's climate is normally milder | | | | immigrants settle in Prince Edward Island. I'd |
| than the mainland due to the warm waters of the Gulf | | | | recommend contacting them if you plan on living in PEI |
| of St. Lawrence that surround it. | | | | as they can offer invaluable advice and assistance. |