Prince
Edward Island
Allison's Notes
-When did it join Canada? 1873
-What is it's capital? Charlottetown
-What is the provincial flower? Lady’s Slipper
-What is the provincial bird? Blue Jay
-Draw the provincial flag.
-Other Provincial and Territorial Symbols
Red Oak (tree)
Prince Edward Island Tartan
Interesting Facts
-Prince Edward Island joined Canada in July 1, 1873 as the 7th province.
-Prince Edward Island’s provincial flower is Lady's Slipper.
-Prince Edward Island is shaped like a crescent, or like a half moon.
-Prince Edward Island is one of the four Atlantic Provinces of Canada.
-Prince Edward Island is often called Garden of the Gulf.
-Prince Edward Island is the smallest of the Canadian provinces and the only island province.
-In 1799 the province was named for Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the fourth son of King George the third of Great Britain.
-Prince Edward Island only has 1 lake and a few real rivers.
-Prince Edward Island's temperature in the summer of July is 19C (67 F).
-The temperature in January is -7 C (19 F).