Cheryl Fong
PEI- Notes
History
Island discovered by Jacques Cartier- 1534
Island renamed ‘Prince Edward’ in honour of Edward, Duke Kent- 1799
Joined Confederation July 1st, 1873
Smallest province in Canada
Motto - ‘Parva Sub Ingenti’ means ‘The small under the protection of the great’
Province Facts/Population/Resources/Industries
Provincial Bird Facts
Provincial Bird- Blue jay
Adopted 1977
‘Cyanocitta cristata’
Has blue hood
Black accents and white throat
Common year round dweller
Provincial Flower Facts
Provincial flower- Lady’s Slipper
Adopted April 25, 1947
‘Cypripedium acaule’
Orchid type flower
Shape of petals form a pouch resembling a pink slipper
Grows in shaded moist areas of PEI
Blooms from late may to later in June
Most important Natural resource- provincial soil (red)
Provincial tree- Red Oak
Island located in St. Lawrence Gulf, east coast
Total area is 5,660 km. squared
Approximately 56% population rural
Approximately 44% population Urban
Population density- 24.38 people per square kilometer
137, 980 people total
Majority is British population
Approximately 11% speak French
44% British
44% Variety
Farmers make 7% of workforce
Capital Charlottetown named after Queen Charlotte
Charlottetown incorporated as town in 1855, and island’s first city in 1875
Major Industries- agriculture, tourism, fishing, and manufacturing
Natural Recourses- Rich soil, fish, Irish moss, sand and gravel, natural gas, uranium, gold
Agricultural Products- potatoes, barley, tobacco, vegetables, hay, beef, dairy cattle,hogs
Government
Legislative Assembly has 27 seats
Premier of Province -Patrick Binns
Four members of Parliament in House of Commons
Three Senators
Major parties- Liberal, New Democratic, Progressive Conservatives
Extras (Popular Places/Events)
Musical Anne of Green Gables opened 1965 at Confederation Centre of the Arts
Green Gables house is one of most popular attractions
Two lobster seasons as big event from May 1st- end of June
Confederation Bridge- 12.9km - World’s longest bridge over ice- covered waters. Two lanes to and from province
Climate
Summers cooler
Winters warmer
Summer (July) average temperature 19 degrees Celsius
Winter (January) average temperature -7 degrees Celsius
Precipitation (rain/snow) is 107 cm every year
Mary Anne
PEI Notes
Coat of Arms
Blue jay official bird
Golden helmet- important role in confederation
Silver represents hardworking clever people in PEI
Lion symbolizes of great Britain
Tall oak tree represents Great Britain
3 oak saplings represents 3 countries of PEI, King, Queen and King Islands
Lady Slippers represents Early European settlers
8 point star represents the sun used my the Mi’kmaque
Climate
Winter begins early December-severe winter wind and snow storm
Average winter snowfall about 230 centimeters (130 inches)
Spring short-sometimes temp. goes up to freezing
Summer in July temp. goes 8 degree Celsius to 34 degree Celsius
Average rainfall about 840 millimeters (33 inches) falls for 174 days of the year
Language
Main language: English and French
Economic
Agriculture, tourism and Fishes
Festivals and Holidays
Winter:
November- Crafts Council Annual Christmas Fair-fine arts and crafts created by Native and International artists
December- Santa Clause Parade
February- Winter Carnival-harness racing, skiing and skating competitions and a ball
Spring:
April- Canadian Curling Championship- hold in Summer side at Yacht Club and Silver Fox Curling
Summer:
The Charlottetown Festival at Confederation Centre of Arts- theatre production (Anne Of Green Gables)
July- Irish Mod Festival- parades, dances, fireworks and horse racing
July- Canada Day- celebrate nation’s birth, parades, various games, fireworks and other events
August- Hold Home Week- Canada’s rural fairs
August- Potato Blossom Festival- Ms. Potato is crowned, horse racing, courts and a formal banquet and dance
August- Festival Acadian and Agricultural- exhibitions in Abram Village, concerts, Acadian handicrafts and livestock exhibition
August- Fete Acadienne de la Region- celebrate the Acadians
August- Annual Highland Games- in Alden- Outdoor Scottish Games and Dance festival at Richmond
August- Assets oyster festival- Tyne Valley - Lobsters upper, special dances and horse pulling competition
Fall:
October- PEI festival of the Arts - Orwell Carver Historic Village - Harvest of theme festival - Games, entertainment, threshing, demonstrations, and cedar passing
PEI- Notes
History
Island discovered by Jacques Cartier- 1534
Island renamed ‘Prince Edward’ in honour of Edward, Duke Kent- 1799
Joined Confederation July 1st, 1873
Smallest province in Canada
Motto - ‘Parva Sub Ingenti’ means ‘The small under the protection of the great’
Province Facts/Population/Resources/Industries
Provincial Bird Facts
Provincial Bird- Blue jay
Adopted 1977
‘Cyanocitta cristata’
Has blue hood
Black accents and white throat
Common year round dweller
Provincial Flower Facts
Provincial flower- Lady’s Slipper
Adopted April 25, 1947
‘Cypripedium acaule’
Orchid type flower
Shape of petals form a pouch resembling a pink slipper
Grows in shaded moist areas of PEI
Blooms from late may to later in June
Most important Natural resource- provincial soil (red)
Provincial tree- Red Oak
Island located in St. Lawrence Gulf, east coast
Total area is 5,660 km. squared
Approximately 56% population rural
Approximately 44% population Urban
Population density- 24.38 people per square kilometer
137, 980 people total
Majority is British population
Approximately 11% speak French
44% British
44% Variety
Farmers make 7% of workforce
Capital Charlottetown named after Queen Charlotte
Charlottetown incorporated as town in 1855, and island’s first city in 1875
Major Industries- agriculture, tourism, fishing, and manufacturing
Natural Recourses- Rich soil, fish, Irish moss, sand and gravel, natural gas, uranium, gold
Agricultural Products- potatoes, barley, tobacco, vegetables, hay, beef, dairy cattle,hogs
Government
Legislative Assembly has 27 seats
Premier of Province -Patrick Binns
Four members of Parliament in House of Commons
Three Senators
Major parties- Liberal, New Democratic, Progressive Conservatives
Extras (Popular Places/Events)
Musical Anne of Green Gables opened 1965 at Confederation Centre of the Arts
Green Gables house is one of most popular attractions
Two lobster seasons as big event from May 1st- end of June
Confederation Bridge- 12.9km - World’s longest bridge over ice- covered waters. Two lanes to and from province
Climate
Summers cooler
Winters warmer
Summer (July) average temperature 19 degrees Celsius
Winter (January) average temperature -7 degrees Celsius
Precipitation (rain/snow) is 107 cm every year
Mary Anne
PEI Notes
Coat of Arms
Blue jay official bird
Golden helmet- important role in confederation
Silver represents hardworking clever people in PEI
Lion symbolizes of great Britain
Tall oak tree represents Great Britain
3 oak saplings represents 3 countries of PEI, King, Queen and King Islands
Lady Slippers represents Early European settlers
8 point star represents the sun used my the Mi’kmaque
Climate
Winter begins early December-severe winter wind and snow storm
Average winter snowfall about 230 centimeters (130 inches)
Spring short-sometimes temp. goes up to freezing
Summer in July temp. goes 8 degree Celsius to 34 degree Celsius
Average rainfall about 840 millimeters (33 inches) falls for 174 days of the year
Language
Main language: English and French
Economic
Agriculture, tourism and Fishes
Festivals and Holidays
Winter:
November- Crafts Council Annual Christmas Fair-fine arts and crafts created by Native and International artists
December- Santa Clause Parade
February- Winter Carnival-harness racing, skiing and skating competitions and a ball
Spring:
April- Canadian Curling Championship- hold in Summer side at Yacht Club and Silver Fox Curling
Summer:
The Charlottetown Festival at Confederation Centre of Arts- theatre production (Anne Of Green Gables)
July- Irish Mod Festival- parades, dances, fireworks and horse racing
July- Canada Day- celebrate nation’s birth, parades, various games, fireworks and other events
August- Hold Home Week- Canada’s rural fairs
August- Potato Blossom Festival- Ms. Potato is crowned, horse racing, courts and a formal banquet and dance
August- Festival Acadian and Agricultural- exhibitions in Abram Village, concerts, Acadian handicrafts and livestock exhibition
August- Fete Acadienne de la Region- celebrate the Acadians
August- Annual Highland Games- in Alden- Outdoor Scottish Games and Dance festival at Richmond
August- Assets oyster festival- Tyne Valley - Lobsters upper, special dances and horse pulling competition
Fall:
October- PEI festival of the Arts - Orwell Carver Historic Village - Harvest of theme festival - Games, entertainment, threshing, demonstrations, and cedar passing
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