Looking for something to do this evening or tomorrow?
How about a nostalgic step back into time and visit PEI’s very own Drive-In Theatre!
Saturday & Sunday is a triple header!
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax / Battleship / American Reunion
Only $10.00 per adult or fill the car up to 5 people for $30.00 – Great value!! Admission also includes a small soft drink.
The Brackley Drive-In is about 15-20 mins from Econo Lodge Charlottetown.
The lush greens, beautiful harbour views and well manicured greens await you at Fox Meadows Golf course. This city course is minutes away from Econo Lodge Charlottetown and will provide a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon for you and yours.
Golf packages run from June 16th – Sept. 16th and it’s only $257.00 for two players. This package also includes continental breakfast that can be boxed to go. Booking is 3 days in advance – call for more details 1-800-539-1241
The Management & Staff of Econo Lodge Charlottetown would like to wish all mothers out there a very happy Mothers Day! We hope you are treated to some traditional lobster today or even breakfast in bed.
Congratulations to the 900 plus students who graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island yesterday, best of luck as you begin this new chapter of your lives.
Toronto (YYZ), Ottawa (YOW), Montreal (YUL), Halifax (YHZ), New York (JFK) are all gateways to your Island escape this summer!
Air Canada flies daily from Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa & Toronto, Delta Airlines flies from JFK in New York July 1st – Sept. 3rd. Click Here for the schedule.
We are just minutes from the Airport, so if you are looking for a great value inexpensive hotel while on PEI, give us a try!
Taken by smon1000 via YouTube – this is an example of Islanders harvesting Irish Moss off the western part of PEI.
Just the other day we had a guest want to know of a scenic drive that would show a nice part of Prince Edward Island.
We suggested to him to drive up to North Cape via 2 then follow the North Cape Costal Drive. They loved it! Very scenic especially on the western coast (route 12 can have quite a few potholes this time of year!)
A huge congratulations goes out to Papa Joe’s Restaurant winning PEI’s most loved burger, the GODDESS.
Overall, more than 16,150 Burger Love burgers were sold, that works out to be 520 a day throughout the promotion!
Well done everybody, such a great campaign in support of 100% Island Beef!!
Just released, a peek at Island Favorites menu, a new restaurant opening this season in Cavendish!
Today is the day that peiburgerlove.ca will announce PEI’s most loved burger! Stay tuned for updates when the announcement is made latter today!
Great news released from the airport in Charlottetown, passenger numbers are up from last year which were at the 285,000 mark, this year the airport hopes to move 300,000.
Drivers will love to take note, last night at 12:01am, gas prices fell 4.5 cents to 123.4 to 124.4 cents per litre.
The Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest bridge over ice-covered waters connects PEI to the mainland of New Brunswick.
Today, May 8th between 10am and noon there will be a mock accident and rescue of a trapped worker inside of the bridge structure. There may be a few delays but the bridge will be open to the public during these drills. The scenario will involve an injured worker from inside the bridge, and emergency response will rescue the injured worker from one of the various manholes on the bridge.
The toll to leave PEI is $44.25, there is no toll when coming to PEI. To see the Confederation Bridge live via the BridgeCam Click Here
Charlottetown has so far had numerous National & Regional events in regards to Hockey, Figure Skating, Wheel Chair Basketball.
Coming up:
June 9 – 10 is the Spring Recreational Cycling Event (check out islandtrails.ca for more info )
U12, U14, U16 Central Queens Clippers Soccer Tournament to be held in Hunter River Friday Aug. 3rd to Sunday August 5th.
August 15th – 21st the Royal Canadian Legion host the National Canadian Youth Track & Field Championships
September 28th – 30th Island East Fall Recreational Cycling Event islandtrails.ca
October 12th – 14th Prince Edward Island Marathon – runners can get more information by going to: princeedwardislandmarathon.com
Did you know? Moncton, New Brunswick was selected as one of 6 Canadian cities to host the 2015 Women’s world cup of Soccer FIFA 2015. Moncton is only 2 hours away from Charlottetown.
Are you or team looking for a place to stay? Give us a try! Email Brody at: stay@econolodgepei.com or Click here for Rates & Availability
John & Fiz off the show Coronation Street will be at the Harbourfront Theatre Thursday, June 14th at 7:30pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 11th at noon http://www.harbourfronttheatre.com/
VIP tickets allow the holder an exclusive chance to talk and meet the talent after the show.
