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Bed & Breakfast and Country Inns Association of Prince Edward Island

Welcome to the friendly and gentle atmosphere of our Island's Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns. You can count on your hosts for personalized service. They will be pleased to offer plenty of free advice about community festivals, local restaurants, attractions, scenic drives, secluded beaches or the perfect view.

Each establishment has its own character and atmosphere giving you a chance to experience the best our Island has to offer. Reservations are recommended, a cancellation policy may apply.

When you arrive, you will be greeted by your host, who will show you to your room and give you directions to the common areas of the house like the sitting and dining rooms.
Each B& B and Country Inn is required to keep a record of your stay, so you will be asked to sign their guest or registration books providing your full mailing address.
You will be directed where to park and will then be free to bring in your luggage and settle in. Some establishments have a guest letter or information package in their rooms giving you details on breakfast schedules, check out times, when to pay, and other general information. If a guest letter or information package is not available, your host or innkeeper will give you the information verbally.

Each establishment is encouraged to have a cancellation policy. Upon making a reservation, you should be informed of the details of the cancellation policy. Should it be overlooked, please ask your host for their policy.

The Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns are ready and waiting to help you enjoy your vacation on Prince Edward Island, the Gentle Island.

Information on Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island, is the smallest of the Canadian provinces both in size and population. The Province is also called 'PEI', or simply 'The Island'. The capital city is Charlottetown.

They say that to be a 'true blue' Prince Edward Islander, you must be born here. Otherwise, you're 'from away'. Despite this divine right to citizenship, Islanders adopt all who come to stay as well as its 1.2 million annual visitors. They come to the Island to enjoy its pastoral scenery, relaxing white sandy beaches and relaxing pace.

What's the weather like?

Spring is comfortable. Late May and early June are alive with colour and temperatures ranging from 8 to 22 degrees C (46 to 71 degrees F).

Summer is hot, but rarely humid. We wear short sleeves. Daytime temperatures are usually in the 20s (70s) and can go as high as 32 degrees C (90 degrees F).

Autumn is clear and bright. September afternoons can be quite warm, evenings cool. Temperatures range from 8 to 22 degrees C (46 to 71 degrees F).

Winter is crisp and clean. Temperatures usually range from -3 to -11 degrees C (26 to 11 degrees F).

Where are the beaches?

You will find good beaches almost all around the Island.

Where is Prince Edward Island?

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND is located off the eastern coast of Canada and is one of the four Atlantic Provinces, Charlottetown, the capital city, is roughly 1600 km (1000 miles) from Toronto, 1000 km (625 miles) from Montréal, 1100 km (650 miles) from Boston, and 1450 km (850 miles) from New York City.