P.E.I. tourism industry excited about borders opening early to rest of Canada After more than a year of being shut to Canadians outside Atlantic Canada, Premier Dennis King announced P.E.I. would be welcoming them 10 days sooner than expected — now on July 18. Members of the province's tourism industry are thrilled by the announcement. Social Sharing 'I think it's a great day for Prince Edward Island and a great day for tourism' CBC News · Posted: Jun 29, 2021 8:04 PM AT | Last Updated: June 29 Matthew Jelley, president of Maritime Fun Group, says it will take years for his business to return to what it once was pre-pandemic, but he was still excited about borders opening earlier than expected.(Al MacCormick/CBC)