The notebook of Charlottetown
Stop over in a different light.
Small harbour capital associated with the birth of Canadian Confederation, pleasant to walk through.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Coast · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Charlottetown
Small harbour capital associated with the birth of Canadian Confederation, pleasant to walk through.
Province House, Confederation Centre of the Arts and Basilica St. Dunstan provide the most telling landmarks of Charlottetown. Together, they form a destination where urban life, the coastline and the heritage meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 4 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Province House
- Confederation Centre of the Arts
- Basilica of Saint-Dunstan
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Culture and heritage
Province House
Province House is central to Canadian political history, with Charlottetown hosting the founding discussions of Confederation. Its stone architecture, official rooms and its location in the heart of the city recall a time when the country's future was being negotiated in relatively modest rooms.
Culture and heritage
Confederation Centre of the Arts
The Confederation Centre of the Arts brings together theatre, gallery and public spaces in central Charlottetown. It is as much a cross-section of Confederation history as the current creation of Prince Edward Island, with exhibitions, shows and programming that enlivens the downtown beyond heritage streets.
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Basilica of Saint-Dunstan
St. Dunstan Basilica dominates Charlottetown With its dark arrows and its neo-Gothic façade. Inside, the slender nave, stained glass windows and carved wood offer a calm contrast with the nearby shopping streets, especially when the light crosses the windows at the end of the day.
Nature and landscape
Victoria Park
Victoria Park borders the port of Charlottetown With a walk, lawns, old trees and views of the water. The inhabitants come to run, picnic or watch the boats, while the travelers find an easy breath between the historic centre and the residential areas.
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