b'atlantic canadaPRINCE EDWARD ISLANDWhen the 12.9-km Confederation Bridge opened in 1997, it was the first time travellers could cross over to Prince Edward Island by car. Previously, ferries and airplanes carried travellers to various ports and airports in Summerside and Charlottetown, the provinces capital city. The island is known for its scenic emerald beauty, and Charlottetown remains one of the best urban centres to host an event. The city is also called the Birthplace of Confederation after the historic 1864 Charlottetown Conference, which eventually led to a confederated Canada. Conference planners should know Charlottetowns Prince Edward Island Convention Centre connects with the neighbouring Delta Prince Edward, with the two combined offering over 50,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. The Confederation Ballroom itself boasts 24,000 sq. ft. of space, divisible into six separate rooms. In addition, there are six breakout rooms with stunning views of the Charlottetown waterfront, two permanent boardrooms and two conference offices. An added feature is the outdoor patio overlooking the scenic waterfront, able to accommodate up to 600 delegates for a reception.Resourceswww.tourismpei.com www.meetingsandconventionspei.com/member/prince-edward-island-convention-centre THE BEST OF USAtlantic Canada is internationally famous for welcoming all to its shores, its valleys and mountains, its plateaus and its towns and cities. Perhaps the people of Gander, N.L. represent that spirit most iconically. Multiple sites around the world provided safe harbour to airplanes and passengers from all points on 9/11, but 38 U.S.-bound aircraft were diverted to Gander alone. To accommodate thousands of stranded passengers that day, and the days that followed, Ganders citizens opened their homes and their hearts. Canadas Ambassador to the U.S., David Jacobson, said it best: You were the best of us.Industry Sourcebook 2023CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS 17'