PEI Stories, Legends & Hidden History
Explore forgotten communities, strange Island legends, historic disasters, and people who helped shape Prince Edward Island.
Recent Stories & Legends
On April 6, 1869, more than 1,500 Islanders crowded into Connaught Square in Charlottetown to witness what would become one...
If you had asked me this question ten years ago, I might have surprised you with my answer. I’m a...
In the early 1840s, tensions were rising across Prince Edward Island as landowners pressured long-time tenants to sign leases and...
What if you threw a message in a bottle into the ocean… and someone on the other side of the...
The Legend of the Hoop Snake If you grew up in Western Prince Edward Island, especially around the Tignish area...
Prohibition in Prince Edward Island: Why PEI Stayed Dry for Nearly 50 Years If you are looking for...
If you walk through Charlottetown’s government buildings district today, you’d never know that a once-thriving Black community stood here. The...
Let me tell you about PEI’s worst train wreck which occurred on February 21, 1932, at Handrahan’s Cutting, just...
Across from St. Dunstan’s Basilica and in front of Peake’s Wharf on Great George Street, you’ll find two small, rough-looking...
As the air turns crisp and the leaves paint the town in golden hues, Charlottetown will once again be transformed...
Charlottetown comes alive every summer with a unique and anticipated event that has been a staple for over a century:...
Charlottetown, PEI, is a charming destination offering many family-friendly activities. From its rich history to its stunning natural beauty, this...