Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is the smallest of Canada's ten provinces.  It is an Atlantic or "Maritime" province.  It can be found on the East Coast of the country, near the Atlantic Ocean.

The province joined Confederation on July 1, 1873.

You can find out a lot of interesting information about the province at http://www.gov.pe.ca/

Free Printable Worksheets:

• Prince Edward Island flag worksheet
   
• Prince Edward Island map and response worksheet
   
• Prince Edward Island map - Name the Capital City
   
• Prince Edward Island map - Name the Province
   
• Prince Edward Island provincial bird with labels worksheet
   
• Prince Edward Island provincial bird coloring page
   
• Prince Edward Island provincial flower with labels worksheet
   
• Prince Edward Island provincial flower coloring page

Free On-Line Activities:

• Prince Edward Island provincial flower jigsaw puzzle
   

Photo by Leanne Guenther
PEI is famous for it's red dirt -- great for growing
      potatoes and getting your shoes dirty!

The Provincial Flag

Prince Edward Island’s flag was adopted on March 24, 1964.  It mimics the province's shield, showing an oak tree and three saplings.  The Oak is known as the "Oak of England"  the saplings represent the three counties of the province:  King's, Queen's and Prince.

Photo by Leanne Guenther
Provincial flag of Prince Edward Island

The Provincial Flower

The Lady's Slipper was declared Prince Edward Island's provincial flower on April 25, 1947.  It is a type of orchid that blooms in late May and June and grows in shady and moist woodlands.

The Provincial Bird

The Blue Jay was made Prince Edward Island's provincial bird in 1977.  The birds lay 3 to 7 blue-green eggs each year.

They feed on fruits, nuts, acorns, seeds, insects and the eggs of other birds.

Used with permission. © Robert McDonald
Thanks to Robert for allowing us to use this picture.