Not being an Islander from birth I often get asked ‘what ever possessed you to move here?". Most think that I have family or friends here that enticed me to relocate…no. Then the conclusion becomes I must of been here before on holidays or business and decided this is were I wanted to be…no. Then what was it? Curiosity! I had travelled Canada from coast to coast but had missed PEI in my journey, so it was a land yet to be discovered for me. One night listening to the nightly news I saw a report on PEI that sparked my interest and it was centered around lifestyle.
Now my Ontario friends like to think of us ‘Islanders" as being somewhat behind the times…actually 30 years is often the number given and I guess there is some truth to that. We still find time to value family and friends. Our churches are still well attended. Crime rates are very low. People still enjoy talking with their neighbours. Most Islanders enjoy the wondrous natural beauty that surrounds them and share a great enthusiasm for preserving it.
But there are some misconceptions about Islanders that permeate the general Canadian culture. Most of us...