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Walking Tour of Charlottetown PEI
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2
Hours
Up to 7 peopleThis walking tour of Charlottetown PEI offers the perfect blend of history, entertainment, and sightseeing. As you stroll through the charming streets with your guide, you will pass by multiple points of interest, from historic landmarks to stunning architecture. With engaging stories, local insight, and plenty of laughs along the way, this walking tour is a must for anyone wanting to experience the city in a fun and memorable way.
What's Included
- Guided, outdoor walking tour of Charlottetown PEI
- Photo stop opportunities at multiple points of interest including: St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Province House, Victoria Row, Beaconsfield Historic House, Government House and more!
What you'll see
Great George St.
This street is best known for its display of architectural evolutions featuring beautifully preserve...
Victoria Row
Victoria Row is a pedestrian walkway and shopping area in downtown Charlottetown. It is well-known f...
Province House
Explore the historic Province House, a National Historic Site of Canada. Learn about its rich histor...
St. Dunstan’s Basilica
Discover St. Dunstan’s Basilica in Charlottetown, a Gothic Revival gem with twin spires, stunning st...
Beaconsfield Historic House
Discover Victorian elegance at Beaconsfield Historic House in Charlottetown, PEI. Tour the 1877 mans...
What you'll do
- Your walking tour of Charlottetown starts on the city’s waterfront at Confederation Landing.
- From here, the tour will progress up Great George St. which is known for the evolution of architecture displayed here with its beautifully preserved Georgian architecture on one side of the street and Gothic Revival architecture on the other side. While on this street, you will pass by the Bishops Palace and the Basilica Cathedral which is considered to be the defining silhouette of Charlottetown.
- Continuing onward, guests will stroll the grounds of Province House - also known as the birthplace of Confederation before heading over to Victoria Row. This area is well known for its daily live entertainment, local artists, artisan shops, cafes, and farm-to-table restaurants.
- Guests will continue onward to view the Confederation Centre of the Arts where the world-famous Anne of Green Gables play has been running for over 50 years! Your tour will then continue on to pass multiple points of interest including Confederation Court Mall, City Hall, and Rochford Square before heading over to the Prince Edward Island government buildings.
- The government buildings are a stunning example of brutalist architecture. Here you will visit the Beaconsfield Historic House and the Government House of Prince Edward Island - which today serves as the home of the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.
- After this, the tour will start to head back toward the starting point by following the Victoria Boardwalk. Along the way, guests will pass by the Culinary Institute of Canada, the Queen Charlotte Armoury, the PEI Convention Centre arriving back at Peakes Quay and Confederation Landing for the end of your tour.
Tour Itineraries
Important Information
Exact tour length may vary slightly depending on individual walking speeds
Tour will operate rain or shine. We recommend dressing for the weather and comfortable footwear. You may also wish to bring water.
Tour is stroller/wheelchair accessible. There is a gradual incline on Great George St. but the tour remains level throughout once you reach the top.
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