Cavendish Prince Edward Island Seascape
by Joyce Gebauer
Title
Cavendish Prince Edward Island Seascape
Artist
Joyce Gebauer
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Prince Edward Island is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, west of Cape Breton Island, north of the Nova Scotia peninsula, and east of New Brunswick. Its southern shore bounds the Northumberland Strait. The island has two urban areas. The largest surrounds Charlottetown Harbour, situated centrally on the island's southern shore, and consists of the capital city Charlottetown, and suburban towns Cornwall and Stratford and a developing urban fringe. A much smaller urban area surrounds Summerside Harbour, situated on the southern shore 40 km (25 mi) west of Charlottetown Harbour, and consists primarily of the city of Summerside. As with all natural harbours on the island, Charlottetown and Summerside harbours are created by rias.
The island's landscape is pastoral. Rolling hills, woods, reddish white sand beaches, ocean coves and the famous red soil have given Prince Edward Island a reputation as a province of outstanding natural beauty.
The landward side of sand dunes in Cavendish
The island's lush landscape has a strong bearing on its economy and culture. The author Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration from the land during the late Victorian Era for the setting of her classic novel Anne of Green Gables (1908). Today, many of the same qualities that Montgomery and others found in the island are enjoyed by tourists who visit year-round. They enjoy a variety of leisure activities, including beaches, various golf courses, eco-tourism adventures, touring the countryside, and enjoying cultural events in local communities around the island.
The smaller, rural communities as well as the towns and villages throughout the province, retain a slower-paced, old-world flavour. Prince Edward Island has become popular as a tourist destination for relaxation. The economy of most rural communities on the island is based on small-scale agriculture. Industrial farming has increased as businesses buy and consolidate older farm properties
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September 8th, 2013
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Comments (18)
Joyce Gebauer
Thanks so much for the kind comment Hannelore! I thought about all the characters from "Road to Avonlea" as I took many pictures, while exploring the beach! :):)
Joyce Gebauer
Thank you so much Jason, very much appreciated! It is truly a lovely place, I treasure the time spent there!
JASON SENTUF
Wow...What a beautiful seascape photograph, Both composition and perspective really perfect.. Good shot! F/V