Prince Edward Island - Nothing to do with Sheffield Wednesday

Prince Edward Island - the birthplace of Confederation - where, after almost three years of an often difficult gestation period, the infant that was Canada was slapped on the bottom and brought kicking and screaming into this world. Born on the 1st of July 1867, Canada is just sixty five days older than Sheffield Wednesday.

Imagine that, us Brits were forming association football clubs at a time when Canada was barely into nappies, let alone out of them. 

UK podcasters Nick and Amy Thomson continue on their epic road trip around the four provinces of Atlantic Canada, collectively being the Americas closest neighbour to dear old Blighty. Continuing their exploration of Prince Edward Island - Canada's smallest province - this episode is like a relaxation therapy all by itself with its focus on rest, reconnection and nature-led wellness. In fact, it sounds like the perfect place for any Sheffield Wednesday supporters at this particular time in history because we certainly ain't getting much of anything else wellness-wise at the moment.

Basically, it seems like the Prince Edward islanders are the most chilled people on earth and only too happy to invite others to share in their experience.

"We took a walk, ate lobster rolls............and watched the sun go down". 

Ahh, that feels good.

As opposed to watching Sheffield Wednesday go down.

To find out more about this epi-centre of wellness - with absolutely no mention whatsoever of Sheffield Wednesday - click on this link Prince Edward Island - Nothing to do with Sheffield Wednesday, part of the Atlantic Canada podcast series.

Prince Edward Island (phew - not Andrew)

Prince Edward Island (often referred to as PEI) is Canada's smallest province both in land size and population, yet perversely the most densely populated. So presumably its inhabitants live on top of each other, shoulder to shoulder, side by side and in each other's pockets?

No. Don't be daft. This is Canada. Population density on Prince Edward Island is around one tenth that of Great Britain, meaning that they've all got around ten times more space in which to work, rest and play compared to us Brits. Throw in the red sand beaches, stunning sea views and glorious landscapes and one might be forgiven for feeling a teeny bit envious of these lucky Prince Edward Islanders.  

Named after (Queen Victoria's dad) Prince Edward in 1798, another stroke of luck was that it wasn't named after any royals named Andrew.

Prince Edward Island is the second of the four provinces visited by podcasters Nick and Amy Thomson on their epic road trip around Atlantic Canada. Their hectic itinerary included a stay at a Nordic style spa resort, kayaking on a lake explorer tour and learning about the indigenous Mi'kmaq people. Hmm. Doesn't sound too hectic to me. I might be feeling a teeny bit envious about podcast producers now as well. 

Could Prince Edward Island actually be the home of lifestyle and wellness?

What was it that made Nick go all tingly?

Is tetrochromatic really a real word. Really?

How does one pronounce Mi'kmaq?

And is eating cattails as fiendish as it sounds?

For answers to these and other questions, click here to listen to Atlantic Canada - Prince Edward Island, part of the Atlantic Canada podcast series.