Accommodation
Hotels
Prince Edward Island offers a wide range of quality accommodation, from conventional hotels to lodges and family farms. Most of the towns have excellent hotels and one is never far from the sea.
Bed & Breakfast
Standards for Bed & Breakfast and Country Inn accommodation are overseen by the Bed & Breakfast and Country Inns Association. For further information, contact Visitor Information Services, PO Box 940, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 7M5 (tel: (902) 368 4444; fax: (902) 368 6613; e-mail: viccharlottetown@gov.pe.ca; website: www.gov.pe.ca).
Grading
Owners of accommodation in Prince Edward Island are invited to participate in the Canada Select Rating Program. Participation in the grading system is voluntary. For further information, contact the Canada Select Rating Program, Quality Tourism Services, 375 University Avenue, Unit 1B, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4N4 (tel: (902) 566 3501; fax: (902) 566 3575; e-mail: qts@qts.pe.ca; website: www.canadaselect.com). The star ratings are based on the extent of facilities, quality of facilities, extent of services and amenities. 5-star: Exceptional quality accommodation; among the best in the country with outstanding facilities, amenities and guest services; 4-star: High-quality accommodation; extended range of facilities, amenities and guest services; 3-star: Better quality accommodation; greater range of facilities and services; 2-star: Basic, clean and comfortable with some amenities; 1-star: Basic, clean, comfortable accommodation.
Camping/Caravanning
There are over 65 travel parks for camping near sandy beaches or in the interior. Camping fees vary, depending on the facilities offered. Most private sites accept reservations. For rates, reservations and other information on provincial parks, contact the Department of Tourism, Parks Division, PO Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 7N8 (tel: (902) 368 5540 or (888) 734 7529; fax: (902) 368 4438; e-mail: tourpei@gov.pe.ca; website: www.gov.pe.ca); for rates and information on the National Parks, contact Parks Canada, 2 Palmers Lane, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 5V6 (tel: (902) 566 7626; e-mail: sharon.larter@pc.gc.ca). For general information, contact Canadian Heritage (tel: (819) 997 0055; website: www.pch.gc.ca). A number of companies can arrange motor camper rentals, with a range of fully-equipped vehicles. Full details can be obtained from the Tourism Prince Edward Island (see Contact Addresses section).
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