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Our Communities
The province of Prince Edward Island, known as Epekwitk in Indigenous Mi’kmaq culture, has been divided into three counties; Kings, Queens, and Prince counties. New Island residents will often hear others refer to these counties and their individual landmarks.
We acknowledge that the land we gather on is the ancestral land of the Mi’kmaq and we respect the Mi’kmaq as the Indigenous people of PEI.
Charlottetown
Cornwall
Stratford
Summerside
Three Rivers
Souris
Alberton
Confederation Bridge Access
NS Ferry Port
West Prince
Miscouche
Rustico
Evangeline
Kikji-sipukwek
Lennox Island
Puku’samkek Sipu
Morell
Kuntal Kwesawe’kl
Rocky Point
Scotchfort
Charlottetown
Souris
Prince County
Alberton
A rural community that has deep roots in agriculture and fishing. Located in Western PEI, those who call the town of Alberton home appreciate the charm of living in a rural community and the benefits of living in a small town. Home to the Westile Family of schools and the Holland College West Prince Campus, families know their children have access to quality education. Alberton is also home to the Western Hospital, a community hospital with acute and palliative care beds, a pharmacy, and a 24-hour clinic. By car, Alberton is roughly 50 minutes from the Summerside and 1.5 hours from Charlottetown.
1,301
Population
48
Median Age
$278,750
Median Home Price, Western PEI (Q1-2024)
Summerside
Prince Edward Island’s second largest city, Summerside is home to many amenities you would expect to find in larger centers. Known to residents as the city by the sea, there is much to explore. Summerside residents enjoy water views, parks, green spaces, and a revitalized downtown. Home to the Summerside family of schools and Holland College’s Waterfront Campus.
16,001
Population
44
Median Age
$324,900
Median home price (Q1, 2024)
Queens County
Charlottetown
The province’s capital city is charming, clean, walkable, and home to amenities you would come to expect in larger urban centres. Located along the south shore, the downtown core is a hub for unique restaurant experiences, art, theatre, music, and energy.
Charlottetown is home to thriving small businesses, and world-renowned companies, The University of Prince Edward Island, The Atlantic Veterinary College, and Holland College’s Prince of Wales and Tourism Culinary Institute campuses.
High-value living in Charlottetown looks like walking along the Victoria Park waterfront boardwalk before getting your day started. Meeting with friends for dinner on one of the many patios downtown or heading out to the beach or for a round of golf after the day is done. Knowing your children are receiving a quality education with exceptional local options for post-secondary learning. Experience the charm Charlottetown is known for.
38,809
Population
40
Median Age
$480,000
Median home price (Q1, 2024)
Stratford
Connected to Charlottetown’s downtown core via the Hillsborough Bridge, the Town of Stratford has experienced significant growth and commercial development since the 1990s. Residents take pride in their properties and value their access to amenities like community parks, beaches and a challenging golf course, all while being only minutes to the downtown core of the capital city. Stratford is the fastest-growing municipality in the province.
10,927
Population
40
Median Age
$519,000
Median home price (Q1, 2024)
Cornwall
The town of Cornwall is primarily a residential area and is one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located to the west of the capital city, Cornwall is just a fifteen-minute drive to Charlottetown. The town is vibrant, with a sense of rural charm and has become a residential destination for young families. In part due to access to fantastic sports, recreation, outdoor experiences, and quality schools.
6,574
Population
38
Median Age
$480,000
Median home price (Q1, 2024)
Kings County
Three Rivers
In 2018, smaller rural communities amalgamated to form the town of Three Rivers. Communities including; Brudenell, Cardigan, Georgetown, Lower Montague, Montague, Lorne Valley and Valleyfield came together, combining a rich history of entrepreneurship, innovation, culture, and community. The area continues to prosper, grow and thrive.
Three Rivers is home to beautiful scenic views, challenging golf courses, beaches, walking trails and the charm of a rural lifestyle. Students enroll in the Montague Family of Schools and it is home to the Holland College Georgetown Campus. The area will also be a hub of clean technology innovation as the Island works toward its objective of becoming Canada’s first net zero province. To support the Island in being a sustainable leader and creating a brighter future for Island residents, the town of Three Rivers and its community of Georgetown will be home to The Cleantech Academy, Cleantech Park and Innovation Centre.
7,883
Population
43
Median Age
$317,500
Median Home Price, Eastern PEI
(Q1-2024)
Souris
The town of Souris offers residents a laid-back lifestyle and access to some of the province’s most scenic coastlines and long white-sand beaches. The people of the town are proud of and love their community, taking pride in being a friendly, welcoming town. Souris is a major service center for eastern PEI, and a gateway to the Magdalen Islands, Quebec via their ferries leaving the port.
1,079
Population
47
Median Age
$317,500
Median Home Price, Eastern PEI (Q1-2024)
Acadian & Francophone Regions
Today, there are six Acadian and Francophone communities spread across PEI. More than 19,000 people speak both French and English and over 4,500 reported French as their first language. Close to 50% of public schools across PEI offer French Immersion while La Commission scolaire de language française operates six French language schools throughout the province, and College de L’ile provides French language post-secondary training opportunities.
For French-speaking individuals, new to PEI, La Cooperative D’integration francophone de I’lle du-Prince-Edourd works to support settlement and integration in their new communities.
French Speaking Communities
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- West Prince
- Summerside/Miscouche
- Rustico
- Souris
- Evangeline
- Charlottetown
Indigenous Communities on Epekwitk
Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. The Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years. We honour the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which recognized Mi’kmaq rights and established an ongoing relationship between nations.
We are all Treaty People.
Learn more by visiting L’nuey, an initiative that focuses on the advancement, implementation, and protection of the constitutionally entrenched rights of the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq (Mi’kmaq of PEI).
Click here to visit L’nuey!
Relocating to the Island
Whether moving from another province within Canada or another country, people and families across many cultures and backgrounds now call Prince Edward Island home. Learn more about the organizations, businesses and interest groups that play an important role in strengthening PEI’s communities.
IRSA PEI
Providing short-term settlement services and long-term inclusion and community participation programs for new immigrants settling in PEI.
PEI Connectors
Serving immigrant entrepreneurs, and job seekers who are new to the local labour market.
Worksource Alliance
Connecting international post-secondary students and the local job market and supporting employers in building inclusive organizations.
SAF'Île
The Société acadienne et francophone de l’Île is the main voice of PEI’s Acadians and Francophones.
BIPOC USHR
BIPOC USHR is a PEI-based not-for-profit organization, providing support and advocacy to Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) folks living on PEI.