Media Releases

P.E.I. fossil hunter finds animal footprint estimated at 290 million years old

A fossil hunter in Prince Edward Island has found an animal footprint believed to be the oldest of its type ever discovered, at an estimated 290 million-years-old. 

P.E.I. fossil hunter finds animal footprint estimated at 290 million years old

Large fossil footprint found in PEI

A remarkable fossil footprint has been discovered in PEI by a local and it shines a new spotlight on the province for its world-class Permian Period fossils.

Large fossil footprint found in PEI | Government of Prince Edward Island

Exhibit shows small steps can have a big impact on climate change

CBC’s Josefa Cameron visits Our Climate Quest: Small Steps to Big Change — a hands-on science exhibit at the Eptek Centre in Summerside — to learn how everyday actions can make a difference in tackling climate change.

Exhibit shows small steps can have a big impact on climate change | Island Morning | On Demand | CBC Listen

A glimpse into the macabre history of P.E.I.’s historic Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield Historic House in Charlottetown is offering something a little bit spooky this October. For the first half of the month, it's giving tours by candelight and sharing some of the home’s haunted tales. CBC’s Stacey Janzer went to check it out.

A glimpse into the macabre history of P.E.I.’s historic Beaconsfield | CBC.ca

Introducing the Gallery of Kindness

The Eptek Art and Culture Centre is spreading positivity through a community art project called the Gallery of Kindness. It invites visitors to sketch things that make them smile. CBC’s Camryn Farquharson stops by the gallery to learn more.

Introducing the Gallery of Kindness | Island Morning | On Demand | CBC Listen

Media contact:
Mitchell Crouse
PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation
mcrouse@gov.pe.ca