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Canadian Rockers NICKELBACK Headline the Atlantic Superstore Festival of Lights(Charlottetown, PE – April 26, 2007) Canada’s multi-platinum rock sensation ~ Nickelback will headline this year’s Atlantic Superstore Festival of Lights on Saturday, June 30th along with Staind and another act yet to be announced.
Nickelback has sold over 23 million albums to date and is 5 x platinum in both Canada and the U.S. They have won 7 Billboard awards, have 9 Juno Awards to date, were named the World’s Best Rock Band at the World Music Awards and have won a People’s Choice Award for Best Group. Nickelback’s recent album “All the Right Reasons” is 5 x platinum and has won an American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album. Released October 2005, All The Right Reasons debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart and to date, has yielded five #1 singles. After 80 weeks on the albums chart, All the Right Reasons remains in the Top 20.
We monitor our website requests very closely and Nickelback is consistently the “most requested band”, states Kim Green, CEO of Tourism Charlottetown. “The Atlantic Superstore Festival of Lights, with only 10,000 tickets sold, allows festival-goers the unique opportunity to be up close and personal on the beautiful Historic Charlottetown Waterfront which has firmly established itself as the place to celebrate the Canada Day long weekend.”
The acts for Friday, June 29th are also confirmed featuring Finger Eleven and Buckcherry along with another act yet to be named. Finger Eleven is on a high with their new single “Paralyzer” enjoying 12 weeks as number one on R&R Canada Rock National Airplay. Buckcherry follows closely behind with their smash hit “Everything” currently 12 weeks on the R&R Canada Rock National Airplay currently at number four.
Weekend Passports to the Atlantic Lottery Concert Series will go on-sale in mid-May and will be only $49 (a savings of $21) + service fee and taxes. Passports include admission to two nights of Concerts – Six Amazing Acts – all live – up close and personal – on the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront. Friday night tickets featuring Finger Eleven and Buckcherry are $30 + service fees and taxes and tickets for Nickelback on Saturday are $40 + service fee and taxes. The Atlantic Superstore Festival of Lights has sold out the last several years so festival-goers are encouraged to reserve their tickets early.
Tickets will be available at select Atlantic Superstores throughout the Maritimes, Founders’ Hall or on-line at www.festivaloflightspei.com or by calling the Aliant Festival Hot-line at 1-800-955-1864. Tickets will be mailed upon request this year (small service fee will apply).
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New for 2007 Catch the magic of sand sculpture at SandLand June 30 – September 30, 2007Be 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 2 million pounds of sand into a unique view of PEI characters, architecture, history and drama...all on the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront.
SandLand will be constructed in May and June 2007 and use approximately 2 million pounds of sand. Once constructed the sculptures are sprayed with a water/glue substance so that they are durable in inclement weather.
The grand opening of SandLand will take place June 30th, 2007. Be part of our press trip and be amongst the first to experience SandLand.
PEI International Shellfish Festival September 14-16, 2007The Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival began in 1996 and has grown into the "Largest Kitchen Party in Atlantic Canada" boasting Good Friends, Good Times, Good Music and Lots of World Famous Prince Edward Island Shellfish.
From 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.
You be the judge! We are looking for enthusiastic culinary journalists with a love for shellfish to judge. . . Enjoy the Fun, Food and Friends September 14-16 in Charlottetown. Arranged visits to aquaculture operations will round out your shellfish smarts, as you experience the harvesting of oysters and Island Blue mussels! For more information visit www.peishellfish.com
Cruise on into Charlottetown Historic WaterfrontCruise into the port and be greeted by the sounds of fiddles and the warm hospitality of our Cruise Ship Ambassadors, a volunteer group of residents who enthusiastically welcome passengers as they disembark. Be here when we unveil our new cruise welcome centre and berthing facility that will be ready for the fall 2007 cruise season. Charlottetown will see cruise ship visitation increase from 28,000 passengers in 2006 to over 60,000 passengers in 2008 as a result of this expansion. Charlottetown will also host the 2007 Canada New England Cruise Symposium, June 19 – 21, 2007. Visit www.hisitoriccharlottetownseaport.com for complete details.
Take a JAUNTCan’t decide what to see, or where to go? Let us help! Take a Jaunt and explore our city with these prepackaged activities with exclusive offerings.
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.
These part and full day pre-packaged experiences will provide you with a unique way to see our city, while creating lasting memories.
British InvasionEnjoy the most popular music form the mid-1960’s to the mid-1980’s. The British Invasion ~ A Musical Revue hits the main stage of the Confederation Centre of the Arts. The production features over 80 artists and their songs. Only on stage this summer from June 19—August 31, 2007. Visit www.confederationcentre.com
Women's International Cycling is coming to Charlottetown!Women's International Cycling is coming to Prince Edward Island! Tour de PEI, an exclusive, world-class cycling event will feature races in several locations across Prince Edward Island. Witness top international cycling athletes at there best compete in both a staged and criterium race right here in Charlottetown.
Seaside SocialThe Prince Edward Island Convention Partnership is a complimentary resource for planning meetings, conventions and incentive programs on PEI. The PEI Convention Partnerships represents over 150 industry partners. You can meet anywhere in the world you care to go, why not gather your thoughts, be inspired, and hold a Seaside Social on Prince Edward Island.
Our Seaside Socials offer opportunities that transcend the Monday morning breakfast meeting and the annual company picnic. Because a successful offsite is about great moments and great stories make us better people.
Last year was a record year for meetings and conventions. Prince Edward Island hosted 158 meetings representing close to 23,000 delegates, making it a $22M industry.
Charlottetown Launches New BrandWe are a beautiful capital city located on the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront offering boutique accommodations, shopping, dining and attractions all just a short walk from each other. This season we are launching our new brand Walk & Sea Charlottetown. Watch our new website www.walkandseacharlottetown.com to be launched early May.
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