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Yes, come on over! Thoughts of spring keep us moving through winter. The very word, spring, has both a lightness and an energy that suggests some activity combined with smiling. And after a long winter, that activity might be something called “getting away.” The best place for activity and rejuvenation (and don’t forget smiling) is so close by you may forget it’s there: Prince Edward Island. It’s easy to get here and it’s easy to book your holiday here. Book online now at tourismpei.com or call toll free 1-877-445-4949.

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Visitor tipIsland Fusion kicks off on June 14 and runs through July 1. For the full list of events, visit islandfusionpei.com.

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Get your summer started in a big way at Island Fusion. This new province-wide celebration features musicians, dancers, storytellers, actors, and artisans demonstrating their gifts that bring to life the rich culture that continues to flourish on Prince Edward Island. Highlights include the Summerside Highland Gathering, Sunday Night Shenanigans, the Scotchfort Pow Wow, Charlottetown SummerFest and the Victoria Playhouse Festival. Studio Tours feature hands-on arts & crafts workshops. Lighthouse Treasures shines with artisans and musicians at lighthouse locations. And get your toes tapping down a back country road at the Festival of Small Halls. With over 50 on-stage performances in more than 35 rural community halls, you will be sure to discover a new favourite corner of the Island. There’s a lot going on!

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In spring, things really start to heat up on the Island; the Ceilidh at the Irish Hall begins in May, and in June look for Island Fusion. From here, it is pretty well non-stop party time until October, so be sure you are ready for an entertaining vacation when you plan your Island visit. The Signature Events listings here are just a taste of all the Island activities you will have to choose from. Watch our website www.tourismpei.com for the most current information or call 1-877-445-4949.

May 1 - Oct 1Kings Playhouse Summer SeriesGeorgetown

Visit one of Canada’s longest running theatres! Join us for an evening of drama, music, or a concert during our extended season!www.kingsplayhouse.com

June 5 - Sept 9Montgomery TheatreSummer FestivalNorth Rustico

Unusual, professional theatre. In 2012, the comedy Travels With My Aunt, the timeless romance Sense and Sensibility and the classic drama Our Town. themontgomerytheatre.com

June 10 - Sept 30Indian River FestivalIndian River

A summer-long concert series of exceptional classical jazz, world music, choral, maritime and more in the magnificent setting of St. Mary’s Church, Indian River.www.indianriverfestival.com

June 12 - Sept 23Harbourfront Theatre FestivalSummerside

Summer 2012 features a new, reinvigorated line up of main-stage productions featuring music, humour and first class theatre productions.www.harbourfronttheatre.com

June 14 -17The Points East Tulip FestivalPoints East Coastal Drive

100,000 tulip blooms will high-light the area within the Points East Coastal Drive. Celebrate the largest field of tulips in Atlantic Canada and plantings at look-offs. pointseastcoastaldrive.com

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June 14 -24Festival of Small HallsIsland Wide

A critically acclaimed music and dance festival that brings ex-ceptional shows to treasured spaces. Over 50 performances in more than 30 community halls. www.smallhalls.com

June 14 - July 1Island Fusion FestivalIsland Wide

This cultural celebration will get the summer started in a big way! For 18 days musicians, dancers, storytellers, actors, and artisans demonstrate their talents.www.tourismpei.com/fusion

June 20 - Sept 29The CharlottetownFestivalCharlottetown

Comedy, tragedy, romance! Treat your imagination to Anne of Green Gables – The Musical™. Also free outdoor performances, gallery exhibitions and dining.charlottetownfestival.com

June 29 - July 1Charlottetown SummerfestCharlottetown

All new! Tourism Charlottetown invites you to a fun-filled family gathering with concerts, family activities and the largest fire-works display in the Maritimes.www.tourismcharlottetown.ca

June 29 - Sept 16Victoria PlayhouseFestivalVictoria-by-the-Sea

Held in the historic Victoria Community Hall, featuring live theatre, musical concerts and Follow the Fiddler, PEI’s first out-door historical pageant.www.victoriaplayhouse.com

July 3 - Aug 31Highland Storm FestivalSummerside

This year, uplift your spirits and feel the exhilaration of Highland Storm, an ALL-NEW production of Celtic music and dance, starring the best in Island talent.www.collegeofpiping.com

July 6 - 8PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music FestivalRollo Bay

Three great days of music featur-ing Grasstowne (South Carolina) pictured here; The Darrell Webb Band (Tennessee); Nu-Blu (North Carolina); and many more!www.bluegrasspei.com

July 6 - 8Annual CavendishBeach Music FestivalCavendish

This annual festival combines some of the world’s greatest musicians and talent perform-ing live on stage over four days in breath-taking Cavendish. cavendishbeachmusic.com

July 6 - 15Summerside Lobster Carnival - 57th AnnualSummerside

Join in the fun! Parade, dine on delicious PEI lobster, midway with rides and games, talent show, cardboard boat race and so much more!summersidelobstercarnival.com

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Dinner theatre/Souper théâtre Wednesday and Thursday evenings les mercredis et jeudis soirs Clammin N’ Jammin Festival September 22 - 23 septembreAcadian Feast with lobster/ Festin acadien avec homard August 31 août

CULTURAL/ CULTURELSVariety Shows/Spectacles de variété Sunday evenings/dimanches soirs de l’été.Evangeline Bluegrass Festival Bluegrass Évangéline - July 13 - 15 juilletAtlantic Fiddlers Jamboree/Jamboree atlantique des violoneux August 3 - 5 aoûtEgmont-Bay and Mont-Carmel Bicentennial Celebrations/Fêtes du bicentenaire de Baie-Egmont et Mont-Carmel - August 10 - 19 août

National Acadian Day Celebrations/ Fête Nationale de l’Acadie August 15 aoûtAgricultural Exhibition and Acadian Festival/ Exposition agricole et Festival acadien - August 30 - September 2/30 août au 2 septembre

Grand Ruisseau Song Festival/ Festival de la chanson du Grand Ruisseau - September 28-30 septembreCountry Festival Country - October 5 - 7 octobreComedy Festival d’humour - October 27 - 28 octobre

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Rejuvenation means to become young again, or to return to life. Prince Edward Island is the perfect place to do just that. Visit one of our many beaches to relax, explore the water’s edge, soak in the sunset. Build a sandcastle on your own or try a sandcastle workshop. Paddle a canoe or kayak around Tracadie Bay. Spend an afternoon at Sandspit in Cavendish and stroll the boardwalk. Or take an evening cruise and see how many seals you can spot. Running out of daylight? Enjoy a late dinner on an outdoor patio, a drink under the stars, or cuddle up at the Brackley Drive-In movie theatre, but make sure to get a good night’s sleep because there’s always more to do tomorrow. Enjoy your stay and plan to leave rejuvenated.

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Rejuvenate the Dreams to Sea way!Relax in your choice of a standard, deluxe or executive cottage; welcome drinks; Island welcome gift; pampering basket; luxurious in-house robes, slippers, candles and chocolates; and unlimited movies.

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“Best family vacation ever – our kids are already asking to come back!”Each package includes your choice of 3 of the following:• Shining Waters Family Fun Park family day pass• Avonlea Village family day pass• Sandspit Amusement Park family day pass• Anne of Green Gables Museum & Carriage Ride• $50 gift certificate to the Sandbox Pub & Eatery or Cavendish Pizza Delight

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Oh, it feels so good to kick off your shoes and just sit back with your feet in front of the fireplace, listening to the soft breeze whispering through the trees. Couples just don’t take the time to enjoy one another anymore, so you both need a break! These luxury cottages have everything to help you relax. Ask about an optional country carriage ride and dinner for two special.

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www.fairwayscottages.com 1-877-963-2843Imagine cycling or hiking in the storybook setting that inspired the world best seller, “Anne of Green Gables.” Imaginations soar and spirits rejuvenate as you stretch your legs to hiking & cycling at Balsam Hollow, Haunted Woods, Cavendish Beach, Dune Land, Cavendish Grove, or the ‘new’ Gulf Shore Parkway trails. Meander or pedal hard across breathtaking wetlands, floating boardwalks, forests, and paved trails with miles of white sand dunes back-dropped by red cliffs and a blue ocean. All located within minutes, including a short 1-minute jaunt to Cavendish Beach Bike Rentals.

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Join us June 23-24 for the PEI Arts and Heritage Trail Rally. Explore our scenic coastal drives, stopping at Island artisan craft shops, theatres, art galleries, and museums for your chance to win the grand prize!

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Let’s just play! PEI is the perfect place for family vacations because it has so much to do for the whole family. Bird-watching and nature walks? Of course. But we also have bumper boats, waterslides, and go-karts. When was the last time you went horseback riding? Have you ever taken a ride on a mini-train? We have laser tag, and even hot air balloon rides. Do you remember the excitement when you were about to board your first Ferris wheel or roller coaster? You can relive that magic at one of several amusement parks. And if you love ice cream, you’ve sure come to the right place. Recreation? There’s plenty of time for that tomorrow. Today, let’s be kids again. Let’s just play.

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www.fairwayscottages.com 1-877-963-2843Enjoy the best of Cavendish Beach. Relive life as in your childhood at Avonlea Village, Matthew’s Carriage Ride along the beach and Anne of Green Gables House. Walk from your deck to the Haunted Woods, stroll to beach sunsets, and enjoy contemporary amusement parks sure to thrill your children. Five mornings a week enjoy a peaceful coffee or tea while your children participate in our on-site arts, crafts and activities including the all-time favourite potato sack races.

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It’s vacation fun time in Cavendish! Highlight your storybook holiday with a family day at Shining Waters Family Fun Park. Here’s an enchanting magical land of excitement and adventure: www.maritimefun.com. Wow, now let’s visit Avonlea Village with its pony rides, pig races and county fair. Be amazed at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!


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Is Prince Edward Island really the perfect place to golf? Definitely! There are 30-plus courses here so, given PEI’s small size, you can play a round and still have plenty of time for touring, dining, cycling, attractions or theatre. We have courses and vacation packages to suit every skill level and budget such as Unlimited Island Golf which offers seven nights’ accommodation and world-class all-you-can-play golf. It’s easy to imagine finding yourself on one of our courses this spring!

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www.anneswindypoplars.com 1-800-363-5888This is your golf place at these beautiful air-conditioned cottages in Cavendish. Large, modern, heated luxury 2- and 3-bedroom housekeeping cottages with king- or queen-beds, sofa beds, gas barbecues, cable TV, room phones, large decks with scenic views, pool tables, shuffleboard, table tennis, air hockey, fitness centre, sauna and hot tub. Call for double occupancy rates.


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Get some fresh air! People here always seem to be heading outside. Maybe that’s because there’s so much to do out there. PEI is a cyclist’s paradise, with gently rolling hills and gorgeous scenery. Cyclists and runners love the Confedera-tion Trail’s 357 kilometres of flat, groomed surface. Are you more of a water person? Prince Edward Island is a canoeing, kayaking, boating dream, with countless bays, coves, and inlets to explore. And if you want more maritime activity, there’s snorkeling, swimming and parasailing. The fresh air and the sound of waves will put a spring in your step.


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Visitor tipIslanders are eager to share their way of life with you in an Authentic PEI Experience. See tourismpei.com/pei-experiences.

Most vacation spots are places to visit. You take some nice pictures and buy a few souvenirs. On Prince Edward Island, you can dive into Island life. Take part in a local festival. Enjoy a lobster supper, Island style! You can also take part in Island life through our Authentic PEI Experiences. From North Cape to East Point chefs, artisans, musicians, farmers, fishermen, and a host of others are waiting to share their stories, and help you experience the life of an Islander. Imagine catching and cooking your own lobster. Forging a piece of folk art from recycled metal. Hand feeding 1000 lb Bluefin tuna, weaving a family keepsake, or creating a food masterpiece. In fact, the list of activities continues to grow each year. We like when people pay us a visit. But we love it when visitors walk in our shoes, and take home a little piece of our lives, too.

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CAVENDISH BEACH MUSIC FESTIVALJuly 6th - 8th, 2012 Location: Avonlea Village, Cavendish, PEI Once again, Cavendish will rock it!!Whether you’re a true country music fan or you’re looking for a unique coastal getaway, get in on the tradition at the largest multi-day music festival in the Maritimes; the Cavendish Beach Music Festival. For the fourth year in a row, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival features world-class country music performers, camping and dining. Make Cavendish your vacation destination this summer as you experience first-rate entertainment on the picturesque shores of the warmest waters north of the Carolina’s. Join the 2012 Cavendish Beach Music Festival experience at www.cavendishbeachmusic.com

FESTIVAL OFSMALL HALLSJune 14 – 24 www.smallhalls.comMore than 50 performances through 11 days in June.

CANADA DAYJuly 1, North RusticoCanada Day, July 1, is one of the most exciting days in North Rustico. It is a day of celebration, fun, laughter and good times. It is a day for friends and family to gather and enjoy the day with loved ones. Canada Day is packed with activities, music, and fireworks. Enjoy a meal at one of our local restaurants or pack a picnic to share outside. The Canada Day Celebrations in North Rustico are one of the highlights of the year and attracts 10 000 people to the community annually. Some visitors have been returning for more than 20 years. It is a non-commercial day that is fun for people of all ages. www.northrustico.net

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