Human Heritage
Kensington Veterans Memorial Military Museum
The Kensington Veterans Memorial Military Museum was formed in 1985 in order to perpetuate the memory and deeds of those who served and died in Canada’s wars and peace time. It is also for their comrades in arms in order to preserve a record of their valor so that their sacrifice would not be forgotten.
View ListingAcadian Museum/Musée Acadien
Explore the captivating journey of Island Acadians from 1720 to the present day. Uncover treasures that tell the story of the Acadians’ 300-year connection with Prince Edward Island. Watch informative videos, admire historical paintings, and explore both permanent and changing exhibits that highlight the diverse aspects of Acadian history and culture. Dive into your Acadian…
View ListingVillage musical acadien
Come to the Village musical acadien and discover the rich cultural and musical fabric of the Evangeline region! Experience the region’s traditional Acadian music, dance, arts and cuisine, interpretive and interactive musical experiences, an excellent Musical Supper and many performances. Visit the Musical Hall of Fame, visual artists’ gallery, fully licensed restaurant and local art…
View ListingEptek Art & Culture Centre
“Eptek Art & Culture Centre is a dynamic exhibition facility with ever-changing exhibits, diverse programming, and a curated gift shop featuring Island-made fine art, crafts, and books on local themes. Open year-round, it hosts weekday art and craft workshops in the summer and serves as a community hub in the winter, hosting various events such…
View ListingGreenwich Interpretation Centre
Greenwich, the easternmost section of Prince Edward Island National Park, offers a blend of natural and cultural heritage. Home to a rare parabolic dune system and the highest sand dunes in the province, Greenwich has ties to thousands of years of human history. Archaeologists have uncovered traces of major cultures that existed on Prince Edward…
View ListingThe Croft House, Selkirk Heritage and Culture Centre
Visit this local gem. Lord Selkirk and his 1803 Belfast settlement “set the enduring Scottish culture of Prince Edward Island.” The significant event of Selkirk’s Landing has been nationally designated. Genealogical resources. Local History books. Scottish gift shop. Also, walk the ancient Pointe Prime Acadian cemetery (1750-1758); learn about “The Father to all Acadians on…
View ListingGreen Gables Heritage Place
Walk in the footsteps of L.M. Montgomery, one of Canada's most celebrated authors and immerse yourself in the landscape that inspired her beloved novel Anne of Green Gables. Part of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site, Green Gables Heritage Place features the original house and farmyard, gardens and walking trails, café, and a beautiful…
View ListingPublic Archives and Records Office
Located on the Lower Level of the Atlantic Technology Centre, the Public Archives has a wide range of resources for genealogical and historical research. Explore Prince Edward Island’s past through historic government records, family and business papers, photographs, and newspapers. Our staff can get you started on your research and help with questions along the…
View ListingOrwell Corner Historic Village
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere, charm, and activities of a quaint Prince Edward Island agricultural crossroads from the 1890s. Enjoy daily programs tailored to keep kids entertained. Visit a historical farm and spend time with the animals. Explore the general store and the PEI Agricultural Heritage Museum. Stop by the operational blacksmith shop and take…
View ListingThe Magic of Christmas at Wyatt Heritage Properties
Christmas Trees Through Time Exhibit. The main floor of the 1867 Lefurgey Cultural Centre is transformed into a forest of Christmas trees decorated according to the styles down through the ages. The history of the era is related for each tree. New trees are added each year. The exhibit is a wonderful way to enjoy…
View ListingO’Leary Community Museum
Military artefacts, evolution of technologies (televisions, radios, cameras), sports artefacts, toys, kitchen and cleaning materials, medical equipment and the replica of Dr. Dewar’s office are some of the things to discover at this community museum. Located within the Canadian Potato Museum.
View ListingRoma at Three Rivers National Historic Site
Step back in time with a visit to the 1730s French trading post of Jean Pierre Roma. Explore the site with our bilingual, costumed guides and try our daily activities. Stroll through our Heritage Trails and Garden. Hungry? Delicious heritage lunch and afternoon tea options are offered daily. See www.roma3rivers.com for information on Roma’s special…
View ListingGreen Park Shipbuilding Museum & Yeo House
Start your journey at the Green Park Museum, where you’ll dive into the fascinating tale of Prince Edward Island’s shipbuilding industry. Afterwards, stroll up to Historic Yeo House for a guided tour of a beautiful Victorian home. Dive into the haunted history of Yeo House by joining our “The Haunting of Yeo House” experience, offered…
View ListingThe Mair Family Museum
A Collection of Odds and Ends from the Past. Come meet Therese in her family’s small museum which is located in their historic old corner store. Enjoy a look at Georgetown’s past and peruse a wide variety of things from the bygone eras.
View ListingLucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace
Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, was born in 1874 in this modest white and green house, decorated with authentic Victorian period pieces and overlooking New London Harbour. Special exhibits include the replica of the writer’s wedding dress and personal scrapbooks containing copies of her many stories and poems. Browse through our…
View ListingTryon Museum
The Tryon Museum interprets through guided tours and displays the Indigenous, Acadian, and early European settlement of the area. A nature trail links the natural and historical sites of the area and interprets the importance of Tryon River Watershed. The unique vintage radio collection tells the story of commercial broadcasting on the Island. The Really-Oh…
View ListingCanadian Potato Museum
The museum interprets various aspects of the history of O’Leary, along with the interpretation of the evolution of the potato and the importance of the industry to Prince Edward Island by preserving and displaying artifacts/equipment from the past.
View ListingEileen Oulton Genealogy Centre
Repository of the Eileen Oulton collection, divided into 15 series: Photographs; Genealogy; Interviews; Local Histories; Folk Songs; Diaries; Newspaper articles written by Eileen Oulton; Newspaper articles; Royal Canadian Legion, Tignish Branch #6 Monthly Bulletin; Heritage Foundation newsletters; Alberton and Area Churches; Artifact and photo ledgers; Shipping Casualties and notes on ships; P.E.I. Railway Stations; and…
View ListingDominion Ordnance Museum
While the museum’s mission statement is the preservation and interpretation of historical ordnance of national importance, its collection also includes a number of rifles and firearms from a variety of countries that participated in the First World War, including Hungary, France, Italy, Russia and Germany.
View ListingPEI Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
The PEI Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, incorporated in 1968, is this province’s physical tribute to those exceptional athletes and teams, sports builders, coaches, officials, journalists and broadcasters who have brought special honour to our Island. The highlight of this province’s sporting and social calendar is the PEI Sports Hall of Fame’s annual “Banquet…
View ListingSummerside Interpretive Centre
Housed in the beautifully refurbished 1911 Armoury, the Summerside Interpretive Centre offers six interactive exhibits that tell current and past stories of Summerside, PEI, and Islanders.
View ListingSummerside Lobster Carnival
Since 1956, The Summerside Lobster Carnival has celebrated lobster and its place in Island culture and economy. The three-day festival is all about lobster and great entertainment in its many forms delivered in the Island way. The East Coast Amusement Midway adds to the thrill. The carnival is priced to be accessible and affordable to all.
View ListingAnne of Green Gables Museum
The Anne of Green Gables Museum at the beautiful Campbell Homestead is a museum dedicated to the life and works of Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables. View the many artifacts, a unique collection of the author’s belongings; and see places that she wrote about, such as the Lake of Shining Waters,…
View ListingBasin Head Fisheries Museum
Perched on the shores of the Northumberland Strait, Basin Head Fisheries Museum tells the tale of PEI’s historical inshore fishery. Visit the Cannery for an authentic glimpse of the fishing industry through captivating displays and exhibits. Take a leisurely stroll on the boardwalk and enjoy the white “singing” sands. Check out Sun, Sand, and Surf,…
View ListingTignish Cultural Centre
The Tignish Cultural Centre, which houses the local museum featuring artifacts and documentation of the local history and culture, was the 1999 Tignish Bicentennial Celebrations Legacy Project.
View ListingCardigan Heritage Centre
The Cardigan Heritage Centre includes community booklets, artifacts and displays about the heritage of the Cardigan area. Our shipbuilding legacy is well documented. A half scale model of a portion of the hull of a schooner built as it would have been years ago is a must see.
View ListingPrince Edward Island Shellfish Museum
The museum’s purpose is to preserve the history and heighten the awareness of the public regarding the value of the industry in the local area. Displays include artifacts relating to species identification, the history of oyster cultivation, and the growth and culture of shellfish.
View ListingNorth Cape, Nature and Technology in Perfect Harmony
Witness the meeting of the waters as the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Northumberland Strait converge over the longest natural rock reef in North America. Great site to watch seals. Walk the Black Marsh Nature Trail, view the gigantic windmills and learn all about renewable energy in our all “NEW” Wind Energy Interpretive Centre.…
View ListingThe Prince Edward Island Regiment Museum
The Prince Edward Island Regiment Museum highlights the history and heritage of military forces on the Island. Come and see our collection of over 2000 artifacts, some dating as far back as 1807, and our various interpretative displays. Currently featured is a display about Islanders who served with the Devil’s Brigade during the Second World…
View ListingSummerside Arts Festival
For three fabulous days, the Summerside Arts Festival celebrates the arts at the beautiful historic Wyatt Heritage Properties in the heart of the city. The festival has numerous components including a Drive-Thru Art Exhibit, artist and musician demonstrations and performances, children’s activities, workshops, indoor art exhibits, outdoor installations and more. Full details on website.
View ListingLucy Maud Montgomery Lower Bedeque School
The fact that Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author of Anne of Green Gables, taught in this country school from October 1897 to the spring of 1898 spurred its restoration in 1989 and its relocation to Central Bedeque in 2021 where it is operated as part of the Bedeque Area Historical Museum. Furnished as a nineteenth-century…
View ListingAntique Farm Machinery Museum
In addition to exhibiting antique farm machinery, the museum presents videos of farmers and manufacturers talking about their equipment and demonstrating how the machinery operates in the fields along with some archival documents. Located within the Canadian Potato Museum.
View ListingSkmaqn-Port-la-Joye-Fort Amherst National Historic Site of Canada
Discover the rich history of settlement, conflict and change during the struggle for control of North America and learn about the importance of this site to Mi’kmaw, French, Acadian and British history on the Island. Navigate the extensive trail system and enjoy a truly unique picnic experience on the grounds near the old British fort…
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