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ON PEI THIS SUMMER THINGS TO DO & SEE 1 2

Experience the Island’s premium quality culinary tour company PEI Tasting Tours! Explore Canada’s Food Island with the ultimate in fully-arranged, small, private escorted tours. Everything is included—transportation, all tastings, and take a gift from us!

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PEI is the perfect province to cycle. The Confederation Trail is 435 km and runs tip-to-tip.

Go bird watching! There are confirmed sightings of 363 bird species on PEI. How many can you spot this summer?

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Explore Summerside, The City by the Sea for an authentic Island getaway filled with culinary, cultural, and coastal experiences.

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Island farmers’ markets are the best places to experience Canada’s Food Island! Fresh food, local art—the best of PEI!

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The Brackley Drive-In Theatre is a place “where families can afford to have fun.” Come out and enjoy current first run Hollywood blockbusters.

www.drivein.ca

7The Points East Coastal Drive is 475 km of red cliffs, unique harbours, beaches and farmland. Discover hiking and cycling trails and local artisan shops, and immerse yourself in small town culture.

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Don’t wait for a rainy day. Drop into the new Charlottetown Library Learning Centre—located in the Dominion Building at 25 Queen Street in Charlottetown. 9 For people of all ages, deep sea fishing trips in the scenic Gulf of St. Lawrence are a true 10 Island experience.

Tranquility Cove Adventures www.tcapei.com

We don’t mean to brag, but PEI has the best ice cream! Drop into one of the many roadside ice cream stands across the Island!

By Lynne McKenna Photos Courtesy of the Guild

Another Exciting Season of Drama and Laughs at the Guild!

THE GUILD - WHERE COMMUNITY HAPPENS

The Guild’s CEO, Alanna Jankov, says that their offerings this year show their strong support for performers. “The Guild operates under the values of Reconciliation, Inclusion, Professionalism, and Transparency, aiming to create a safe space for all to discover their passion, hone their skills, and thrive.”

Come experience The Tunes and Tales of PEI, a brand new show for tourists and locals alike! And it’s a gameshow too! Written by Lori Linkletter & Rob MacDonald, this fun and fast-paced show will offer you a crash course all about PEI, plus plenty of Island tidbits you won’t find in any tourist brochure.

It’s an evening filled with great tunes from some of the Island’s best songwriters, lots of tall tales, and some silly games that’ll test your knowledge about our Island’s history, culture, folklore and more!

Justin Shaw will present a progress showing of Tales from Island Boy Public Journal: The 70 Mile Yard Sale, inspired by the real event. It’s a madcap journey across the Island to retrieve a lost

(left) The Ross Family (photo Heather Ogg) (bottom) Excited to welcome Kate Lynch to The Guild as director of the world premiere of The Two Horsewomen.

Flyin’ Solo: A Hilariously Heartwarming Dragsicle is an interactive one-woman show bringing together classic drag performance with musical theatre. The story of a woman looking for love and her place in the world is set to Broadway hits, such as songs from Legally Blonde, Shrek, and The Addams Family.

The Two Horsewomen, a comedy by award-winning Canadian actor/ playwright Robin Craig, will have its world premiere this season. Two veteran theatre actors face the state of their careers as they not only share a dressing room, but also the most challenging role of their lives.

The Ross Family Ceilidh explores the Celtic and Acadian roots of Island music. The driving fiddle tunes and stunning step-dancing will keep you enthralled. But expect the unexpected!

East Coast Celebration Series puts the spotlight on three great musicians: Keonté Beals, an R&B powerhouse who pumps up the pulse of the crowd from the moment he takes the stage; Heather Rankin, the Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor best known as a member of the iconic musical group the Rankin Family; and Joel Plaskett, one of Canada’s most engaging performers and respected singersongwriters.

The next generation of talented actors can be seen this summer during the Musical Theatre School Summer Festival.

Honk! Jr. is a hilarious but deeply moving celebration of being different, seen through the eyes of animal characters. Audiences of all ages will revel in its charm and memorable score.

Based on the DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek: The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale, featuring all-new songs by Jeanine Tesori and a sidesplitting story by David LindsayDisney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a furraising adventure featuring Cruella de Vil, Disney’s most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. A high-spirited score and lovable characters are certain to surprise and delight all audiences.

In addition to a wide range of shows, the Guild is also the site of the Hilda Woolnough Gallery. It provides an accessible space for emerging and professional artists alike as well as community programming throughout the year. Some of the amazing staff at The Guild

Some of the Guild’s musical theatre students

(above, L-R) Alanna Jankov - Chief Executive Officer Lori Linkletter - Artistic Director of Children’s and Community Programming

The Guild | 111 Queen Street, Charlottetown | 902.620.3333 www.theguildpei.com | We live, work, and play on Mi’gmagi, the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people, original stewards of this land.