About the Book: PEI Has a Story
A Field Companion for Curious Travellers Across Prince Edward Island
“From the red cliffs of Cavendish to the singing sands of Basin Head, from shipwrecks and ceilidhs to Anne of Green Gables' island and the fishing families who still tell its tales — this is the Island as its people live it.”
Though Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest province, its history, folklore, and coastal spirit are immense. Often said to hold more history per square kilometer than anywhere else in the country, PEI is far more than just rolling green hills and red sand beaches. Beneath its scenic pastoral surface lies a rich tapestry of resilience, mystery, and maritime tradition.
Written by Charlottetown tour guide Ashkan Dehkordi (founder of PEI Private Tour), PEI Has a Story was born on the island's scenic coastal roads. Guided by the curiosity of thousands of travellers who have toured PEI, this book moves beyond dry dates and standard tourist directories to bring you the living, breathing heart of the Island.
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PEI Has a Story: A Field Companion for Curious Travellers
From the red cliffs of Cavendish to the singing sands of Basin Head, from shipwrecks and ceilidhs to Anne of Green Gables' island and the fishing families who still tell its tales — this is the Island as its people live it.
PEI Has a Story is a field companion for curious travellers: short, vivid stories arranged from the Island's ancient past to the present day, each paired with local tips — where to take the photo, what to taste, how to say it like a local.
Written by Charlottetown tour guide Ashkan Dehkordi (PEI Private Tour).
L'Île a une histoire: Un compagnon de terrain pour voyageurs curieux
Un compagnon de terrain pour voyageurs curieux.
Découvrez l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard à travers 73 histoires vraies et courtes : des premiers habitants Mi'kmaq aux phares légendaires, des naufrages célèbres à la naissance du Canada à Charlottetown en 1864, en passant par Anne, la maison aux pignons verts.
Écrit par un guide touristique local, ce livre est le compagnon idéal pour explorer la plus petite province du Canada — sur la route, à la plage ou bien installé chez vous.
Un cadeau parfait pour les amoureux de l'Île, de l'histoire et des belles histoires.
Die Insel hat eine Geschichte: Ein Feldbegleiter für neugierige Reisende
Die Insel hat eine Geschichte – 73 Geschichten aus Prince Edward Island, in chronologischer Reihenfolge erzählt. Von den Mi'kmaq und dem alten Namen Epekwitk über die ersten französischen und englischen Siedler, die Charlottetown-Konferenz von 1864 und die Geburt Kanadas bis zu Anne of Green Gables, Fischerei, Landwirtschaft und der Confederation Bridge: Dieses Buch begleitet neugierige Reisende durch die ganze Geschichte der Insel.
Jede Geschichte ist kurz und lebendig erzählt und mit einem Foto illustriert – ein Feldbegleiter, den man vor Ort, im Auto oder abends lesen kann. Dazu kommen praktische Seiten für die Reise: eine Tourroute über die Insel, eine Karte der ehemaligen Eisenbahn und ein Quiz zum Abschluss.
Geschrieben von Ashkan Dehkordi, einem lokalen Reiseleiter aus Charlottetown, der die Insel seit Jahren seinen Gästen zeigt.
島の物語: 好奇心旺盛な旅行者のためのフィールド・コンパニオン
世界で一番小さな州でありながら、その歴史は実に大きい。プリンスエドワード島は、カナダの他のどの場所よりも一人当たりの歴史を持っているとも言われています。
本書はその物語を、島の誕生から現代まで、73の物語で巡ります。ここには、入植者たちの苦難と希望、先住民、船乗り、詩人、王や女王、犯罪者、幽霊、発明家、そしてこの島を世界的に有名にした赤毛の少女アンまで、すべてが詰まっています。
プリンスエドワード島を訪れる好奇心旺盛な旅行者のためのフィールド・コンパニオンです。著者はプリンスエドワード島の現地ツアーガイド、アシュカン・デコルディです。
73 Short Island Tales: What You’ll Discover Inside
Designed to be read anywhere — in your car on a road trip, relaxing on the beach, or by the fireplace at home.
Indigenous Heritage & Island Roots
Discover the sacred lore of the Mi'kmaq people who named this land Epekwitk ("Cradled on the Waves"), and learn the origins behind the Island’s famous iron-rich red earth.
Birthplace of Confederation
Step back to the 1864 Charlottetown Conference where Canada was conceived, with insider stories about the founders, lively debates, and Victorian Charlottetown.
Maritime Lore, Shipwrecks & Ghosts
Uncover forgotten shipwrecks off the North Shore, phantom sailing ships in the Northumberland Strait, iconic lighthouse keepers, and sea superstitions.
Anne of Green Gables & Island Culture
Explore the real-life landscapes that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery, alongside authentic accounts of lobster fishermen, ceilidh musicians, and island farm life.
About the Author
Written by Charlottetown tour guide Ashkan Dehkordi (founder of PEI Private Tour). Having guided visitors across every corner of Prince Edward Island, Ashkan brings island folklore, scenic coastal routes, and historical gems alive in this dedicated companion book.
