BIRTHPLA'CE OI" CANADA

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By GEORGE V. FRASER ' Ponce Edward Island. Canm a"a's smallest province. is a . . V shaped lsland in thet Gulf of St Lawrence on the Atlantic coastline of Canada.

Besides having the distinction of being Canada's smallest pro- ‘rincc. the Island has the honor of licin: “'l‘he Birthplace of Canada". It was in Charlotte town in 1864 that the Fathers of Confederation held their first meetinz. Statesmen from Upper and Louer Carada and the Mari- times attended his momentous

eetin: in the Island capital which launched the discussions that. three years later. culminat- ed in the Confedration of British North American colonies into the Dominion of Canada.

Bestdes being known as The Birthplace of Canada Prince Edward Island is proud of its other descriptive titles— "The Island“. “Garden of the Gulf". " The Million-Acre Farm". and

"The Kentucky of Canada". It was officially named Prince Ed“ ward in 179!) in honor of Princel Eduard. Duke of Kent. father ofl Queen Vlt‘l’m‘la. Prior to that it: was called Saint John Island hyl t’he Enzhsli. who captured Hi from the French in ' French in 1733. called it He St. bably the most romantic name of all was that given it by its original inhabitants, the MicMac Indians. They called ' beg- weit. \i'lncl-i. in their launguage. meant "Cradle on the Waves".

FIRST EXPLORER

Jacques Cartier is believed to have been the first of the eaerl explorers to have set foot on the, Island Other European explor-i ers. inoludm; John Cabot. may. have 5114le it dtn‘ing their Visit to the east. coast of esent day Canada. But Cartier, wiho land-j ed at Cape Kildare. thef first white man to have left a record of having visited the is-j land. He desciJ-bed it as “’l‘he‘ fairest land 'tis possible to see" but commented on the lack of‘ harbors, Had Cartier continued: around to the south of eastern‘ shores.

{mind them extremely shy. But his Visit was hrief and he did not penetrate inland.

Although Cartier took pos- session of the ’ tor France in 1534. it was not until 1719 that the first settlers ar- rived. These hardy souls were brought to this pair of the new

first settlement was named Port LaJoie. across the harbour from presentday finarlottetown. DISASTERS

Another man who left his print on the pages of French Colonial days on the island was Jean- Pierre DcRoma. who founded an ambitious settlement at Three Rivers. now Btrudenelil Point. But. hopes for a vast

They " settled nmr present-day Eldon

cial empire which he charisma: lords collected

‘MILLION ACRE FARM', ‘GARDEN OF THE GULF‘ OTHER ISLAND NAMES

early settlers were the Scotslbelled against the unsatisfacmryl ‘ in . situation and in 1873. when .the‘when

who fled from oppressmns I . . . their homeland. The earliest ,provmce Joined Confederation, group came with Macdonald of . the law was changed. The Eng- Glenaladale in 1772 and settled . lish landlords had to sell their at Scotchfort. near Mount Stew- holdings to the Pmnflla‘l. Gov- art. Then came the 800 hardygernment which. in turn, sold

' Scotsman who followed Lord Sel- ; the land to Island people.

kirk to the new world.

GOVERNMENT SEAT b I ‘ ' _1 .Sengovenime'nt had e e n mmi‘ girafnezr‘fnfiélthdfimfiofn ' granted in 1851 and mm the flea. Another early growl tatives elected by the people of sewers were me United Em_1 looked after the laws of the pro- - - ‘vince. Today the government of pure Myahsts who came from! . Ed I . L the United States after the 9mm", “m “ms” ‘ . ~ol a Lieutenant-Governor. and Amfgmya;3&emde$enggsg 3 Legislative Assembly. the filte- ~ - s , ‘ter headed by a Premier. all“ Isimtlhweflfh a “$09113; Province Building in the 11rd forenselfgovermiiyentougid"13?; qf “may?” bum :3 “ ‘, ',.is'esea,govel'nme

against, unjust measures impos- and 3150 housps Confederation 9“ by 001mm government ,Chamber. It was here the Fath- One such measure was absentee lers of Co oration met 1 In 1767 the Board ‘ 1864. Thousands of visitors from

of de and Plantations in ‘ all parts of North America come Eugl‘émd divided the WWW into ‘ each year to see the historic 671015 and apportioned these toiroom. The table round which persons to whom the crown owed ‘ the nation builders sat. the 26 favors. These absentee land- chairs they sat on, other "quite" rents 1 pieces of tfutrn-ittire are still

faded fast in the face of several firom Farmers until the latter re- 'there just. as they were on that

n ferry crossing

If... 13“; The Guardian-Tho Evening Pan-m ‘m.mceo.mmer.nnil- pedalth the m ’ . ‘mw,m.beansmdvhicemmnmeseareexmn. ' peas are also raised in quantity ed many delectable produczs, e o _ to provide for the new food- Most popular sport is hairs” gprocess‘ing plants now operating racing. Such is the follo..mg U .is 15 degrees. Average rai-nfallt The Isl-and is primarin an the province. flinging}! "tat ~- ‘ . -. _. _ . . . . ' ._ '0 l e c ' ie l

l15 from 2-0 l0 3-3 "101195 3 m0 “1 agriciilural provmce 'llhis bastc, The Garden Provmce sin . buth of Canada". (mm. fun 1t

1 LEADING AREA 1 industry along with the fisheries. ‘ rounded as it by. the sea. is I I This ideal climate. Plus some i accounts for most of the income . also noted for its fine seafood. 1 of the finest beaches in North: d me people. However‘ tourism t The most rewarding of the Pm. America When? wam' saltwater 1‘ rmd‘l’y becoming an impmt- ’ ducts of the sea is lobster..Fis.i- bau‘ing is at "5 bed" makes m" ant source of revenue for the i ermen catch large quantities of .. Island a leading vacation area pmvmce‘ tmese during (me two seasons. Visitors totalling almost three Largest was“ Drop on bheispmg and MM. “my m 58m times the population of the pro. uMimomAcer .s pawl to markets in am" pm of Vince come ‘0 the Game“ of We toes. Some of the highest quali- : Canada and the United States. Gulf each summer fbr a seaside W seed potatoes in the world! Malpeque and Omen Bay oys_ muddy- They 3” pleasantly are grown on island farms and ters are coveted items on the 5”" r 1594 b." “1.9 excellem these are shipped to several con- menus of tamis restaurants in Swim 1“ “"5 agmc‘flma] “93 tinents. Other agricultural items t Central Canada and eastern With its green fields. red clay. grown in quantity include dairyl United States. The fiShe'l'les also blue coastal Watm; trees find products. beef. bacon. fruit. '. include cod. homing and mac- flowem “ 15 a Venm'ble tam“ Poultry—and an entirely new' kerel for export. Several can-

land. More than 1.000 miles of a

To Canada's Playground

of recreation and enteotaiimv'nt include: golf. tennis, rising. hunting and lawn bowling. 1.; door and outdoor theatres, 10'). ster carnivals. festivals. regau. as and Highland dance a n a music competitions round out summer pastimes in the pro. Vince.

Prince Edward Island is a province of Canada. The capital city is Charlottetown (popula. . are three counties. .Kings. Queens

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every corner of the province, providing a rea oughfare for the sigtitseer. regattas, might festivals and carnivals pmvide summer-long entertainment for

back riding. fishing to fun and relaxation. Modern motels. hotels. lodges. cottages and farm tourist homes provi glood accommodation and good flood for the summer visitor. Over , tenters annually enjoy. an invigorating. outdoor

While vacationing in P. E. I. have a relaxing rest and come to Hooleys. A

warm welcome awaits you.

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in b95166!- niovell wail-Lien by L n c y l M- tivebom . s of . . castles can be seen at 0 bathing suits . . Weigh in B ' ; a re- ‘ eventful day. September 1, 1864 very healthful and invigorating created MWMB‘c mu “wage . the momentmls "‘90th .climate. In summer the days are has been built at Becky Point. 0 shins W35 h€1d- 011th? “"35" “'3” 0“not too hot and the av Tngs There are. also the Garden of “he 0mm” ’5 ’1 Plaque b“Flare cool. Mean temperature in the Gulf Museum at Montague, m8 these W1 ‘ July is 65 degrees Fahrenheit. an old Westead. and, at North . dcng "In “he means and minds 9‘ i In winter the mean temperature Rnistioo, 3 Wildlife Par . the delegates wtlw assembled in ‘ ' ' ‘ . I Sept. 1. 1864 was; them the Dominion of Canada} Panama

Providence bang their guide they builded better than they knew“

Prince Edward Island is only 140 mileslnntgand from 4 to 40j miles Wilde. It is deeply indented l lby inlets from the sea and is al- ‘ most cut in three parts by these, inlets and tidal streams. It is‘ separated iirotm the mainland oy‘ the Northumberland Strait. Five- modem ferries maintain com- munication at two terminals.‘ one. in the western section and one in the east. '1‘ ortest‘ ' , nine miles. The island consists of : gently rolling countryside. Hills are few and far between-~most 3 o! the country is Flat. The high-5 est elevation is only 500 feet. A‘ network pav highways traverses the province.

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crushing disasters. Some of his; settlers were lured to 0mm“ Darts: his crops were destroyed? by a plague of field mice: lhis‘ largest vessel with all its cargol was lost at sea. The final blowi' came in 1742 when the entirel settlement was looted and burn-t ad lw a maiirrad'ing band of New i Englanders. Thirteen years of hard work were gone in a mat.-: far at? hours but DeRoma and his 1 family escaped into the. forest; and later moved to Quebec. To-t day the depression of the collars} and a lonely stone cairn are. all; that remain at Bnidenesll Pointi fin marl. the heroic etllforts of this brave pioneer to found a new} for himself and his 3

Only a few years later. in? 1763. the destiny of the colonyl fell into other ands. Canadiai became a British possession and the Island was joined with Nova Srotia. Six years later. however. it became a separate colony. It was during this period that it was settled by Scottish. Irish and English groups who crossed the stormy Atlantic Ocean in sailing vessels to build 11 e W‘ homes in a new land. }

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While In Charlottetown visit the Misses Holmes and Bradley for quality childan clothing. We welcome you to our Island and hope, you will enjoy your best ever vacation.

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the Island’s traditional old-fashioned hospitality, and the wer is . .. the Peter Pan, the Rendezvous, and the

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Rendezvous Restaurant, Kent St, Charlottetown

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Islander Motor Lodge Pawn! u. Charlottetown

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Charlottetown