How does a small, unassuming restaurant in the middle of rural PEI become a renowned destination? Just ask Rick of Rick’s Fish ‘n’ Chips. Since purchasing the business in 1992, the reputation of Rick’s Fish ‘n’ Chips has only grown. On summer days, the parking lot is overflowing as visitors to the Island make a…
Frank Ledwell was born in the community of St Peters Bay in 1930, and was an accomplished and respected writer and poet. His stories and poetry captured the essence of Prince Edward Island. After a career of teaching at St. Dunstan’s University and the University of Prince Edward Island, he turned his attention to performing…
Dr Roddie, as he is known in the community, practiced medicine in St Peters Bay for an astonishing 69 years. In his time, he was recognized as “Doctor of the Century” and “Dean of Canada’s Physicians” by the Canadian Medical Association. He was granted a Papal Knighthood by Pope Pius XII, and is the only…
The new School of Climate Change and Adaptation is a new and welcome addition to St Peters Bay. Now open, this school is part of The University of Prince Edward Island, and takes advantage of the diverse and environmentally significant topographies in the local area. The 45,000 square foot facility is built on land partly…
