Today, The College of Piping is also a premiere cultural tourism destination on Prince Edward Island, attracting a lion’s share of travelers to the summer-long Celtic Festival. A 600-seat outdoor amphitheatre has become an extension of the classroom, giving aspiring performers the opportunity to perform with faculty and other Island talent. In 2002, Attractions Canada named the Festival as the top cultural event on PEI, as well as the “Event of National or International Interest”. The following year, Festival and Events PEI named it the “Top Festival and Event”. In 2008, The College was designated as one of only two Signature Attractions on PEI
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This morning, decided to drive to Charlottetown to pick up some bagels and supplies.
We then proceeded to a fishing town on the eastern coast of PEI, Montague. Established in the late 1700's it is on the Montague River. With a population of about 5,000 the town still relies on fishing, as well as logging.
That evening we headed back to Summerside for a performance of Scottish dance and music by the students and staff of the College of Piping.The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada, established in 1990 in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, is an international school teaching Highland bagpiping, Scottish-style snare drumming, Highland Dancing and Step dancing. Beginning with only 30 students in 1990, The College’s student body has grown to over 350 year-round students and 200 summer school and workshop participants.
The performance was spectacular, with a finale that brought the audience out of their chairs.
Made it back to camp about 10:30 PM tired but with another great day in PEI behind us.
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