What is a famous crop of Prince Edward Island?

Prince Edward Island is famous for its potatoes. The province is home to over 100 varieties of potatoes that are shipped all around the world. The province's iron-rich soil provides the right amount of moisture during growing season which helps make conditions ideal for this crop.



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PEI is known for hearty, family-style lobster meals, where you can dig into local crustaceans paired with chowder, mussels, salads, pies and more. Eateries like New Glasgow Lobster Suppers and Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Supper have been dishing out these classics for decades.

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Our economy features a mix of traditional resources - agriculture, fisheries and tourism - that have undergone significant modernization as well as new industry sectors including bioscience and advanced manufacturing. Business acumen and entrepreneurship are at the core of PEI's economic success.

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Facts about Prince Edward Island
  • Canada's Smallest and Only Island Province. ...
  • Cradle of Canadian Confederation. ...
  • PEI has Official Symbols. ...
  • PEI Has Official Provincial Tartan. ...
  • PEI Has the Longest Multi-Purpose Trail. ...
  • PEI has Got Only One National Park. ...
  • PEI is the Birthplace of Lucy Maud Montgomery. ...
  • PEI Has Two Lobster Seasons.


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In PEI, English remains the primary language spoken. While not officially a bilingual province, PEI is home to a vibrant Acadian and Francophone community.

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As the capital of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown is home to just under a third of its residents at around 40,000 people. An additional 20,000 residents live in the area surrounding the provincial capital.

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Winter. During the winter, PEI receives an average total yearly snowfall of 290 centimetres (114 inches). Temperatures range between -3 to -11 degrees Celsius (26 to 11 degrees Fahrenheit), but cold winds can make it feel more like it is -25 degrees Celsius (-13 degrees Fahrenheit).

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