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Atlantic Superstore Festival of Lights Ticket Sales Up Over Last Year

(Charlottetown, PE – June 22, 2007) – The Atlantic Superstore Festival of Lights is less then a week away and with ticket sales up to that of last year it is bound to be the biggest Canada Day Celebration to date.

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Record Breaking Numbers for Canadian Antiques Roadshow in Charlottetown

(Charlottetown, PE – June 7, 2007) – The Canadian Antiques Roadshow filmed four episodes yesterday on the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront at Confederation Landing Park.  For the second time in history the show was filmed outdoors in a tent. Over 4,000 tickets were given away for the taping of the show, the most tickets the Canadian Antiques Roadshow has ever given for a taping to date.

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SandLand Opens to the Public June 30, 2007

This summer in Charlottetown, catch the magic of sand sculpture!

 

(Charlottetown, PE - June 4, 2007) – With over two million pounds of sand unloaded onto the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront and three weeks into construction, SandLand is progressing right on schedule. Sand sculptors have been brought in from around the world to put their talents together to create SandLand. All sculptures will explore the theme of life and times in PEI, such the Confederation Ferry sailing the Northumberland Strait, Dairy Farming, St. Dunstan’s Basilica Cathedral, An Acadian Kitchen Party, Oyster harvesting, Province House, and many more.

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Feel the Rush - the countdown is on!

CHARLOTTETOWN, May 28, 2007 – The countdown is on for June 10th when about 100 of the World’s best female cyclists are come to PEI! Tour de PEI is a 5 stage tour that will include a time-trial event on the Confederation Bridge.

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Cruising - The Fastest Growing Segment of the Travel Industry

(Charlottetown, PE - May 25, 2007) Charlottetown is set to host the 2007 Canada New England Cruise Symposium from June 19th-21st. In addition to great educational sessions, the symposium will offer networking opportunities between industry, ports and cruise line executives. The Symposium is ideal for anyone who would like to know more about the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. Since 1970, cruising has grown by 1400%. During the next 5 years, the cruise industry will introduce at least 42 new ships and cruise passengers are expected to reach 20.7 million by 2010.

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Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival

September 18-20, 2009

The Prince Edward Island International Shellfish is the "Biggest Kitchen Party in Atlantic Canada" boasting Good Friends, Good Times, Good Music and Lots of World Famous Prince Edward Island Shellfish. Visiting media are invited to pitch their skills against the pros in oyster shucking competitions or help judge the chowder Championships...a tasty chore indeed! Arranged visits to aquaculture operations will round out your shellfish smart, as you experience oyster harvesting and Island Blue mussels!www.peishellfish.com

Fall Flavours

September 25-October 4, 2009

Seeking authentic culinary experiences from the traditional to the gourmet, Island culture, and the opportunity to experience food from the source will be drawn to Fall Flavours. Come and join us at our bountiful table for over 130 culinary events across Prince Edward Island in six days, featuring Chef Michael Smith, an Island original and host of Food Network's new series Chef Abroad. Media are invited to discover our many flavours, traditions and creativity of our artisans.

 

Contact Corryn Morrissey to register to be part of one of these Tasty Culinary Experiences. 

 

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