Tourism PEI introduces new bench installations inspired by Carley Fortune's bestselling novel
Tourism PEI is inviting visitors to step inside the pages of one of the world’s most popular summer reads. Tourism PEI, in collaboration with bestselling Canadian author Carley Fortune, unveiled a series of handcrafted benches at locations featured in This Summer Will Be Different, creating a new literary tourism experience that celebrates the Island's landscapes, communities and growing profile as a destination for readers from around the globe.
The first bench installations can now be found at Basin Head Provincial Park and Point Prim Lighthouse, two iconic settings where visitors can pause and experience some of the landscapes that helped bring This Summer Will Be Different to life. More than places to sit, the installations serve as story markers, encouraging visitors to linger a little longer, soak in the view and experience the Island through the eyes of the novel's beloved characters.
Additional benches will be unveiled in the coming months at other locations featured in This Summer Will Be Different, creating a growing literary trail across western Prince Edward Island, further strengthening the connection between the story and the places that inspired it. Islanders and travelers alike are invited to discover what's next, explore new corners of the Island, and experience what makes PEI so special.
For more information about the PEI locations featured in This Summer Will Be Different, and trip ideas, visit TourismPEI.com
Quotes:
"We're delighted to welcome Carley Fortune back to Prince Edward Island as we unveil these beautiful locally crafted benches. Her novel has sparked tremendous interest in the places and experiences that make our Island special, and these installations give both residents and visitors a chance to connect with the story while exploring some of PEI's most iconic destinations. We look forward to expanding this literary trail with additional locations in western Prince Edward Island in the months ahead."-Minister of Fisheries, Rural Development and Tourism Ernie Hudson
“I'm so honoured This Summer Will Be Different is now part of the Prince Edward Island landscape thanks to these stunning benches. The Island has been an inspiration to me since I first visited, and I hope these benches give others a place to pause and reflect on their own journey to this magical place.”
-Carley Fortune, Author, This Summer Will Be Different
"I’ve been building my Island love story since the moment I landed. The natural beauty inspires my work, and I’m surrounded by an incredible community that has encouraged me to make this dream my career."
-Mel Burke, Black Cat Woodcraft
Media Contacts:
Jill Edwards
Department of Fisheries, Rural Development and Tourism
Government of Prince Edward Island
Jedwards@gov.pe.ca
Stephen Fertelmes
Jill Fritzo PR
sfertelmes@jillfritzopr.com
Backgrounder
Carley Fortune biography
Carley Fortune is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After, One Golden Summer, This Summer Will Be Different and Meet Me at the Lake. Her books have sold more than five million copies, have been translated into 35 languages across more than 100 territories, and adapted for television. Her fifth novel, Our Perfect Storm, was released May 10 and was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. The first season of Every Year After, the series based on her novel Every Summer After, hit #1 on Prime Video worldwide and was renewed for a second season. This Summer Will Be Different is currently in production and will stream on Netflix as a ten-episode series. Fortune is an Executive Producer on both projects.