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Join this small-group walking tour led by a life-long Islander with deep Charlottetown roots for a relaxed, engaging experience through the heart of this historic city. With years of teaching experience and recognition for heritage interpretation, your guide brings Charlottetown’s history to life.
As you stroll through the city, discover the significance of Great George Street, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Province House, All Souls’ Chapel, and more. You’ll learn not just what happened here, but why Charlottetown played an important role in the founding of Canada.
Along the way, your guide will share local details and personal family stories, offering a perspective you won’t find in a guidebook.
There’s plenty of opportunity to ask questions and take photographs.
Step beyond the postcard and discover the people, places, and stories that helped shape Charlottetown. Come for the landmarks. Stay for the stories. Leave with a deeper appreciation of Charlottetown and its place in history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you in front of the Charlottetown Visitor Information Centre at 6 Prince Street. Look for him to the right of the doors under the big question mark "?". Your guide, Doug, will be holding a yellow "All About Town" walking tours flag.
Itinerary
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1Confederation Landing Park
The tour will first circle the park to cover the early history of the Island from the Mi’kmaq through the French to the English design of Charlottetown as the colonial capital.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Great George Street Historic District
As we walk up Great George Street, we will feature several buildings that tell the story of Charlottetown’s early years such as the Bank of Prince Edward Island, the Bishop’s Palace, and the Great George Hotel.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3St. Dunstan's Basilica
The story of St. Dunstan’s Basilica is tied to its first Bishop, Angus MacEachern. You will hear how this building is the fourth church on this site. We will look at some interesting carvings on the church exterior. When the building is open, we will give you the opportunity to see the grand interior.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Province House National Historic Site
Province House is the site of the Charlottetown Conference that led to Canadian Confederation. It is also the home of our provincial legislature. The tour does not enter the building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Confederation Centre of the Arts
We will learn the history and architecture of this memorial to the Fathers of Confederation. We will then enter the Centre for a mid-tour break.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Victoria Row
We will stroll along this pedestrian section of Richmond Street with many opportunities for photographs showing the best examples of late Victorian architecture in the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Charlottetown City Hall
As we stroll along Kent Street, we will talk about the city hall built in 1888 to house the fire station. Next door we will pass the modern fire station, and finally the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Rochford Square
A beautiful park with photo opportunities, Rochford Square is the boundary of Charlottetown’s Bog district. Here we will hear of the history of Charlottetown’s Black community.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral
Attached to the main cathedral is All Souls’ Chapel, a national historic site. We will enter the chapel view the art and architecture, the work of the Harris brothers.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Government House
“Fanningbank” has been the official residence to PEI’s Lieutenant Governor since its colonial days and has accommodated members of the royal family. You can pose for a photograph on the front verandah as did the Fathers of Confederation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Beaconsfield Historic House
Built in 1877 as the finest home in the city, we will learn of its many occupants. We will pass many more beautiful houses with rich history and architecture as we make our way back to Water Street.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Group size is small to ensure all participants hear the guide.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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