Which province is known for its potatoes?

Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) is the province known for its potatoes. According to Discover Canada, P.E.I. is the smallest province, known for its beaches, red soil and agriculture, especially potatoes.

P.E.I. is also the birthplace of Confederation — the meeting that led to Canada becoming a country in 1867 was held in Charlottetown, the provincial capital. P.E.I. itself joined Confederation in 1873.

The island is connected to mainland Canada by the Confederation Bridge, described in Discover Canada as "one of the longest continuous multispan bridges in the world."

P.E.I. is also home to one of Canada's most beloved literary characters: Anne of Green Gables, set in P.E.I. by author Lucy Maud Montgomery — a story about "the adventures of a little red-headed orphan girl."

Geography questions like this one test whether you know the distinguishing features of each province. P.E.I.'s identity in Discover Canada rests on four pillars: smallest province, red soil and agriculture (especially potatoes), birthplace of Confederation, and Anne of Green Gables / Lucy Maud Montgomery.

The other Maritime provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) are known for different things — for example, New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province. Don't mix them up.