Charlottetown Thinks Outside the Sandbox as they Unveil When the British will Invade, Tell the Secrets of the Festivals and Give you a Taste of PEI’s Capital City.

(Charlottetown, PE, April 26, 2007) – Tourism Charlottetown is gearing up for an exciting summer season.  With the launching of their new brand Walk & Sea Charlottetown and their new website www.walkandseacharlottetown.com  Charlottetown is set for what will be the busiest summer yet!

This year catch the magic of sand sculpture! Be amazed by the creations of Canada's own World Champion Sand Sculpting Team as they create Canada's largest Sand show east of British Columbia. Having wowed audiences around the world, they will now carve over a million pounds of Island sand into a unique view of PEI. Characters, architecture, history and drama, all at SandLand presented by Northumberland Ferries! The official opening of SandLand will take place on June 30th during the Atlantic Superstore Festival of Lights and run until September 30th, 2007.

Atlantic Superstore Festival of Lights is Canada's Largest Birthday Celebration east of Ottawa featuring the Atlantic Lottery Concert Series with live outdoor concerts on the waterfront, Aliant International Buskers, Children's Village; Kent Building Supplies Concert for Canada and the largest fireworks display in Atlantic Canada. Stay tuned, Tourism Charlottetown is days away from announcing this years concert line-up and final programming for the capital city’s longest concert weekend June 29 to July 1.

PEI Jazz & Blues Festival proudly announces a parade of Canadian music legends to headline this summer's PEI Jazz and Blues Festival, presented by Atlantic Turbines. The Festival will run from July 5-8 in downtown Charlottetown. Headlining the festival will be the iconic Downchild Blues Band, jazz great Phil Nimmons, keyboard virtuoso Doug Riley and Maritime blues/rocker Matt Minglewood. The Jazz & Blues Festival’s line up will also include an impressive list of established Canadian talent: acclaimed pianist David Braid, blues/world guitarist Harry Manx, guitar/mandolin virtuoso Kevin Breit (who records and performs with the likes of Norah Jones, Holly Cole and Rosanne Cash).  For full PEI Jazz & Blues Festival details on all the artists appearing at the festival, along with prices and schedules, visit www.jazzandblues.ca.

Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce the Legendary U.S. rock band Aerosmith, will play the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre on Saturday, July 21st. Aerosmith is headlining a 10-hour show. Tickets for the Aerosmith concert go on sale April 28, at 10 a.m.in Charlottetown, Montague, Summerside, by phone at 902-629-6625, and online at www.blastatthebeach.com. Regular priced tickets are $59.50 and VIP tickets are $199. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island is one of only four North American cities on Aerosmith's summer world tour. Tickets will go fast, so be sure to get yours early for what guarantees to be a concert of a lifetime.

The British are invading The Charlottetown Festival, which runs from June 18 to September 29.  The festival opens with Canada’s longest running musical Anne of Green Gables - The Musical™, back for its 43rd season on the Mainstage. Based on L.M. Montgomery’s novel about a young orphan in search of a home, the show plays on selected dates until September 29.  But, hitting the stage June 19 to August 31 is The British Invasion, a musical revue created by Allan, Nevin Grant and Howard Pechet, with musical supervision by Bob Foster will take you to 1964 when the Beatles burst onto the North American music scene. This production focuses on the huge impact that British artists have had on the industry in North America. Having played to sell-out audiences in Calgary and Toronto, The British Invasion comes to the Charlottetown Mainstage to rock you away!

The International Prince Edward Island 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. The place to be this fall is on the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront is September 14 to 16, where you will find gourmet chefs to celebrity cooks, first time oyster tasters to world-class oyster shuckers, the Festival promises to entertain and educate people of all ages.

Also this summer in PEI’s capital city Rodd Charlottetown Hotel – A Rodd Signature Hotel welcomes back the ever popular “Feast Dinner Theatre”. This summer’s production is titled “My Big Fat Island Wedding Crashers”. You're going to want to say "I do" to the fabulous four-course meal and the sort of music that has been a part of all your fondest wedding memories. Throw in a little mystery and a lot of misunderstanding and you'll be laughing until your sides hurt, even if you usually cry at weddings. Seating is limited so call our box office today at 902.629.2321 or visit www.roddvacations.com for more details.

Former Masters Champions World Golf Hall of Famer Vijay Singh and Canadian Mike Weir will play the 2007 Making the Connection Legends of Golf event in Prince Edward Island July 29 and 30. Tickets for the Making the Connection Legends of Golf are $60 (plus tax) with a special 50 per cent discount for junior fans under the age of 16. Tickets will go on sale in early May through Ticketweb. The first edition of the event, held last June at Dundarave Golf Course at The Rodd Brudenell River Resort, featured what many considered to be the greatest rivalry the game has seen - Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, playing before 7,200 spectators over the two-day event. This year's event promises to be another great event featuring two of the most recognized international players in the world. See Vijay Singh and Mike Weir slice up the course at PEI's Crowbush Cove Golf Course at the Rodd Crowbush Golf and Beach Resort this July in Prince Edward Island. 

Can’t decide what to see, or where to go?  Let Tourism Charlottetown help! Take a Jaunt and explore the city with prepackaged activities with exclusive offerings. These part and full day pre-packaged experiences will provide you with a unique way to see our city, while creating lasting memories. Treat yourself to an authentic experience in one of Canada’s most historic cities.  From an after dark Ghostly Realm Walking Tour to hitting the links and becoming a PGA for the Day; Charlottetown offers 11 different Jaunts to make your time in our city truly unforgettable.

Charlottetown is a prefect blend of urban excitement and country living. Stroll along Historic Great George Street; sit amongst the trees on a patio on Victoria Row; or shop on Queen Street, a clear combination of old and new. The city presents pride and offers a feeling of safety. Most accommodations, restaurants and attractions are only a stone’s throw away from each other. We pride ourselves on having some of the cleanest air in the country. As the smallest capital city in Canada, Charlottetown offers a unique experience for everyone.  There is always something going whether it is relaxing seaside, enjoying a festival, or rocking out at one of the city’s many concerts. Come this summer and Walk & Sea Charlottetown again for the first time.

For further information about Charlottetown visit www.walkandseacharlottetown.com or call for your free activity guide 1-800-955-1864.

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