Visit to Prince Edward Island and the Îles-de-la-Madelaine - July 19, 2019

July 20, 2019

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, visited Prince Edward Island on July 17 and the Îles-de-la-Madeleine from July 18 to 20, 2019.

  • The Governor General speaking to a small group of people outside at the Domaine des Salanges winery, green vineyards in the background.
  • The Governor General speaks with Larence-Olivier Brassard between two vines at the Domaine des Salanges winery.
  • The Governor General speaks with a young girl and Laurence-Olivier Brassard inside the winery, where bottles of wine are displayed on a barrel.
  • A photo of a white and grey manor at the Verger Poméloi hidden behind trees, land and mountains in the distance.
  • The Governor General speaks with owners and employees of the Verger Poméloi inside by the reception desk.
  • The Governor General is shown the Alembic room inside the Verger Poméloi where the distilling takes place.
  • A photo of Verger Poméloi cider bottles lined up, sealed and ready for distribution.
  • The Governor General and a small group venture into the woods to view the marked trees at the Verger.
  • The Governor General speaks to a group of all ages at the Museum of the Sea.
  • A photo of an exhibition including old furniture and building mock-ups at the Museum of the Sea.
  • The Governor General speaks with a visitor at the Museum of the Sea.
  • A photo of the CCGS Baie de Plaisance, a Canadian Coast Guard ship, at sea.
  • A photo of the CCGS Baie de Plaisance and crew at sea performing a search and rescue demonstration.
  • A photo of the CCGS Baie de Plaisance and crew at sea performing a search and rescue demonstration.
  • A photo of the CCGS Baie de Plaisance and crew at sea performing a search and rescue demonstration.
  • The Governor General meets and shakes hands with a young girl in the port of Île d’Entrée.
  • The Governor General meets and shakes hands with a local resident at Île d’Entrée.
  • The Governor General and a small group walk to the top of Big Hill, following the rough path.
  • The Governor General and a small group reach the top of Big Hill.
  • The Governor General and a small group return down the path they came towards the base of Big Hill.
  • The Governor General sits with His Worship Jonathan Lapierre at a reception and signs the municipality's guest book.
  • The Governor General shakes hands with His Worship Jonathan Lapierre after signing the municipality's guest book.
  • The Governor General and His Worship Jonathan Lapierre speak with a community member.
  • An accordion player and violinist play a duet at the reception.
  • The magnificent view of the landscape and the ocean, seen from the top of Big Hill.