Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-17
PRINCE EDWARD
ISLAND ACCESSIBLE
Smallest Province in Domin-
ion Easily Reached by
= Rail or Automobile.

Prince Edward Island, the smallest
province in the Dominion, is las miles
long and from 4 to IS miles wide, the
total area being only 2,l84 square miles.
The surface Is beautiful rolling low
land. the elevation nowhere exceeding
500 feet above sea level. The coast is
uniformly low, and, due to its UNIQUE
iwegularity. is of extraordinary length.
the soil is deep red in color, ana the
vegetation has a peculiar vivid green
ness comparable to the emerald green
ofAIreland.
THE Summer climate is ideal-sunny
days, cool evenings and bright blue
skies. The atmosphere, being tempered
by ocean breezes from every direction
seldom exceeds 80 degrees of heat, the
highest in Is years being 81 degrees,
and there are no fogs.
Easily Accessible.
DESPITE It's apparent isolation, Prince
Edward Island is easily accessible, oelng
only 8 miles from New Brunswick and
IL miles from Nova Scotia. 1t Is easily
reached by automobile, while by rail 1t
is but IS hours from Boston or Mon
treal, 80 from Toronto and 48 from Chi
caep. The usual route OF entry is oy
way of Sackville, New Brunswick, on
the, main line of the Canadian National
Railways. From here a branch line
runs to Cape Tormentine, distance OF
IS miles, from which point splendid
government ferry steamer, equipped TO
carry railway cars, automobiles ana pas
sengers, makes trips at short Intervals
to Fort Borden, Prince Edward Island
The trip is made in less than As min
utes. There is also a daily boat service
between Pictou, Nova Scotia, and
Chsrlottetown, the capital Of the island.
a trim of SO miles. From the capital
there -radiates in every direction Sys-
TEN Of roads reaching all parts OF the
island.
TO travellers and visitors Prince Ed
ward Island Is new realm, fascinating
and friendly; and the fact that Its hos
pitality and scenic attractions have not
became commercialized, as In the case
of the more widely advertised beauty
spots of the continent, will provide
new experience The island is pre-
eninently q land of refreshing rest,
where the visitor can escape the rush
and noise of everyday life; for, though
in daily touch with the outside world,
1t is protected by its insular position.
The Indians appreciated the restfulness
of this crescent-shaped island when
they named 1t "Abegweit" crest on the
wave).
Pastoral and Marine Scenery.
The scenery Of Prince Edward Island
Is both pastoral and marine, and Is dis
tinguished by green fields, groves of
birch and fur, red roads winding over
the low hills long, smooth beaches and
red cliffs cut into fantastic shapes riS-
ing out of the blue sea. Although ex-
tenSively cultivated and dotted with
prosperous farms and small villages, yet
more than one-fourth Of the area is
still woodland, much Of which is scat
tered In groves or clumps bordering cul-
tivated fields, fringing the roadside or
stretching along the banks OF the
gently flowing streams, the whole giving
a picture Of sweet pastoral beauty.
Sheltered from the violence of Atlantic
storms, the customary calnness Of the
surrounding waters conveys still fur
Their the idea of repose.
To the fisherman Prince Edward
Island offers excellent sport Brook
trout are plentiful in nearly all the
streams, while the tidal rivers and inletS
abound in sea trout. The latter fish,
which weigh from one-half to three
pounds, win take ny and is q game
fighter Deep-sea fishing for tuna, cod,
nlackerel, haddock and halibut also
may be had at a very moderate cost, as
suitable boats and equipment can be
engaged without difflculty at any har-
Dor There is no large game on the
island, but geese, brant, ducks. wood
cock and wilson's snipe are found In
considerable numbers in the Fall.
Sea bathing may be enjoyed every
north shore, where some of the beaches
are 40 miles long, are particularly at
tractive. Generally speaking, the
water is shallower than on the main
land and consequently warmed. Prac-
tically every mile Of seashore and every
nook Of the pleasant rivers offer camp
sites of instantaneous appeal. Wild
berries can be picked and trout caught
within q stones throw OF the tent door,
while cream and vegetables may be pur-
chased at an adjacent farm. The in
Vulnerable tidal rivers and sheltered
bays are ideal for sailing, and boats may
beJsecured locally without trouble and
at little expense.
Good Accommodation.
At all the Summer resorts, both
hotel and boarding house accommoda-
lions and Summer cottages can be had
at rates that are surprisingly low.
With the exception Of the larger Sum-
mer resort hotels and those in the cities
and larger towns, most OF the hotels
have between 10 and 20 rooms only, but
these are very comfortable, clean,
homelike. and have good dining room
service. At many Of the farm houses
throughout the island meals and lodg-
ing can be secured at very reasonable
rates.
Further particulars regarding q trip
to Prince Edward Island, together with
suitable automobile road maps, can be
obtained upon application to the Ma
tional Development Bureau, Department
of the Interior, at Ottawa
Next week an article on Nova Scotia
will appear in these pages, which will
be the third of series of articles con-
corning Callada'S recreational attrac-
tons. supplied BY the above bureau