Real Estate Blog - Canada 150

Prince Edward Island || Canada 150

Posted by Ken Richter on September 18th, 2017

In honor of Canada's 150th birthday, we are featuring a different province each week. This week we are kicking off this blogging programming with Prince Edward Island, our maritime neighbor! 

Prince Edward Island (PEI) was originally inhabited by the Mi'kmaq First Nations people. They called the island Epekwitk, which means "cradled on the waves." In 1534 Jacques Cartier, a European explorer, landed on the shores of Epekwitk and quickly claimed it as a French Colony. Epekwitk was fought over by other European nations and America, eventually becoming a colony of the United Kingdom, dubbed Prince Edward Island. In 1873, PEI officially joined the Canadian Confederation.

PEI is the smallest province in Canada in both land size and population. Many…

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Canada 150 || 10 Provinces, 3 Territories, 13 Weeks.

Posted by Ken Richter on September 12th, 2017

In honor of Canada's 150th birthday we will be highlighting a different province or territory on the blog each week. Enjoy a brief history on how each province and territory became part of Canada, what they are best known for and things to do/places to see during your next visit. It is easy to forget just how big and beautiful this country is. People all over the world dream of travelling to Canada; we are so lucky to get to live here. Join us as we travel from coastline to coastline and get ready for some serious wanderlust! 

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