Press Trips

Celebrate Sand Sculpture

SandLand is a brand-new project in Charlottetown that promises visitors a unique Island experience. During July, August and September over  2 million pounds of sand will be transformed into 25 original sculptures during this summer-long SandLand Festival, to be located beside the interactive Founders' Hall Museum and Tourism Charlottetown Visitor Information Centre. The sand spectacle will open on June 30th, 2007, kicking off to the AtlanticSuperstore Festival of Lights.

Contact Tracy Stretch at 902.892.1935 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  to register for the largest Sand Festival in Eastern Canada.

Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival

September 14-16, 2007

Each September, the Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival serves up wonderful shellfish and the rollicking fun of an "Island Kitchen Party", starring PEI’s own fiddling sensation "Richard Wood". Visiting media are often invited to pitch their skills against the pros in oyster shucking competitions or help judge the chowder challenges…. a tasty chore indeed! Arranged visits to aquaculture operations will round out your shellfish smarts, as you experience the harvesting of oysters and Island Blue mussels!

Join us from September 14 – 16 for Atlantic Canada’s Largest Kitchen Party. Contact Tracy Stretch at 902.892.1935 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  to register to be part of the shellfish frenzie and test your skills at being a Chowder Juge.