Prince Edward Island (PEI) is an oasis of peace and tranquillity nestling just off the northern shore of Nova Scotia; it is also the smallest of Canada's provinces, but the 130,000 or so resident Islanders are justifiably proud of their home. It is with good reason that their island is known as 'The Garden of the Gulf' - the rolling hills and green fields that still cover much of it confirm that agriculture still plays an important role in the local economy, while lending a relaxed, bucolic air to just about every corner and the pace of life is very laid-back. You have the impression that ...
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