Are you dreaming of a tropical paradise? Look no further than Prince Edward Island! Situated off the east coast of Canada in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, it’s surrounded by New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
If you’re travelling from Toronto, the capital city of Charlottetown is roughly 1600 km (1000 miles) away. It’s 1000 km (625 miles) from Montreal, 1100 km (650 miles) from Boston, and 1450 km (850 miles) from New York City.
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The island is in the Atlantic Time Zone, UTC-4 hours. That means when it’s noon in Prince Edward Island, it’s 8:00 a.m. in Vancouver, 10:00 a.m. in Chicago, 11:00 a.m. in Toronto, Montreal, Boston and New York, 4:00 p.m. in London, England and midnight in Perth, Australia.
Weather
Prince Edward Island’s mild summer climate is attributable to its exposure to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, which provides an abundance of refreshing sea breezes throughout the year. With a coast encircled by water, frequent gusts can be experienced; in other words, it can get quite windy!
Prince Edward Island enjoys a pleasant climate all year round, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Summers are warm, with temperatures ranging from -3 to 34 degrees Celsius (26 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit).
Winters are cold, with temperatures dropping to -3 degrees Celsius (26 degrees Fahrenheit). Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, though the spring and summer months tend to be a bit wetter. Snowfall is common in the winter months allowing for an expanse of heavily used snowmobile trails.
For more information about what kind of clothes to pack check out this article: What kind of clothes should I pack for a trip to Prince Edward Island