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Enjoy this exciting Tour with one of our Local multi Generation Guides Josh , Mark , Ken or Carolyn . This Food and History Tour will keep your Mouth watering , please note that these are sample sizes to get tastes of the food and isn’t necessarily a full meal depending on your appetite. . On The Tour you will learn all sorts of things about PEI's History as well its Food and the History of its different foods and why each Dish is important to Islanders. You will sample some of PEI's well known Dishes from some of its Best Restaurants. At the end of the Tour you will be "shuck in" and become an honorary Islander. Food substitutes due to allergies etc may be available but requests must be made in advance . *Please also note that the Water Prince Corner Shop stop may be done at times as a takeout/picnic style stop due to the size and busyness of the Restaurant.”
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the Confederation Landing Park Gazebo which is located at 2 Great George Street . You can also google Map Tip to Tip Island Tours . The gazebo is located in the green space beside Peakes Quay and the big Canada Flag and big Parking lot . Your guide will be there with a Green flag .
The Tour will end at Lobster on the Wharf Restaurant which is right beside the Starting Point .
Itinerary
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1
Down by the Water we will talk about the General History as well on how different Cultures used different Foods.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We will then spend some time on Great George learning about its many Historical attractions such as the Great George Hotel and the St.Dunstan's Basilica
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Our First stop will be at Peake's Restaurant & Bar where we will sample some Mussels with sauce that includes white wine, cream, onions, celery, herbs, butter. eat you will learn all about Mussels.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
We will now talk about Province House and most importantly the 1864 Charlottetown Conference that was held here in 1864 to discuss the possibility of creating a new Country.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Our next Food stop will be at whats considered one of the Best Restaurants in Charlottetown and PEI which is Water Prince Corner Shop. Here we will have a sample size of a Lobster Roll and some Potato Salad. Here we will talk about the Potato / Farming industry on PEI and some about the Lobster Industry on PEI. *Please note this stop may be done at time as Picnic /take out style due to the size and busyness of the Restaurant
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Our Final stop will be at Lobster on the Wharf which is located right on the Water Front and near by where we started the Tour. First we will visit the Lobster Pound to learn more about Lobsters .(please note that the Lobster Pound may not always be opened , if this is the case we will go right to the Restaurant ). Once we are done in the Lobster Pound we will head into the Restaurant side where you will learn about the Oyster Industry on PEI then you will be officially shucked in by shucking a Oyster(naked and raw which is the traditional way on PEI) and taking a shot of PEI Moonshine ( water or soft drinks are also available . We can also take your picture or video of you shucking your Oysters . Once you are done you will receive your official " Islander Certificate" Here you will also receive an Anne”s Chocolate or similar treat .
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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