As a result, Islander Day was created to centre on spending time with family and being involved in the community. But we decided to ask five Islanders what this day really means to them.
As a result, Islander Day was created to centre on spending time with family and being involved in the community. But we decided to ask five Islanders what this day really means to them.
Tracy Perry, 42, from Summerside said, Islander Day to her means hanging out with family and friends.
“It’s been a fun day with my family – Kaycee, 8, Kolton, 7, and boyfriend Nick Nicholson. We’ve been bowling and swimming at the Credit Union Place.”
Donnie Moore, 78, from Summerside spent his day hanging out with a large group of friends.
“We went to the hockey game and now we are all just hanging out and talking about the beautiful Island we live on. And I’m spending the day with my group of friends.”
Jodi Sharkey, 30, from Summerside said, Islander Day means spending time with her family.
“We’ve been taking advantage of all the winter activities – my two children Kinley, 5, and Connor, 3, along with husband Nick. This morning we all went snowshoeing and now we’re off sledding down the hill.” Sharkey added, “Islander Day for us means spending time together as a family.”
Tina Coughlin, 50, from Tyne Valley, used Islander Day as an opportunity to go bowling with her family.
“I’m spending my day with family and friends and we are all going bowling.”
Ryan Nicholson, 22, from Bedeque, was chilling with his friends.
“I’m just relaxing on this day off from work and hanging out with my friends and family,” he said.
The study revealed that many Islanders view this special holiday as a chance to get away from the daily grind and spend a bit of quality time with their nearest and dearest.