Charlottetown Trip Overview
This walking tour of Charlottetown Prince Edward Island is guaranteed to deliver history mixed with entertainment while you discover the rich history, architecture and stunning sights with your guide – a retired history teacher/stand up comedian.
You’ll enjoy a scenic stroll through downtown Charlottetown featuring a mix of history (Great George St., Government House, Beaconsfield Historic House, Province House), arts and culture (Confederation Centre for the Arts, Victoria Row), and scenic waterfront views along the Victoria Boardwalk).
This tour is the perfect way to enjoy some socially-distanced entertainment while spending time outdoors and getting some light exercise.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Charlottetown, Canada
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
This walking tour of Charlottetown Prince Edward Island is guaranteed to deliver history mixed with entertainment while you discover the rich history, architecture and stunning sights with your guide – a retired history teacher/stand up comedian.
You’ll enjoy a scenic stroll through downtown Charlottetown featuring a mix of history (Great George St., Government House, Beaconsfield Historic House, Province House), arts and culture (Confederation Centre for the Arts, Victoria Row), and scenic waterfront views along the Victoria Boardwalk).
This tour is the perfect way to enjoy some socially-distanced entertainment while spending time outdoors and getting some light exercise.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Great George Street Historic District, George Str, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4K3 Canada
Great George St. 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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Province House National Historic Site, 165 Richmond St Grafton St, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 1J1 Canada
Continuing onward, guests will stroll around outside on the grounds of Province House – also known as the birthplace of Confederation before heading over to Victoria Row.
Stop At: Victoria Row, 136 Richmond St, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 1H9 Canada
This area is well known for its daily live entertainment, local artists, artisan shops, cafes and farm-to-table restaurants.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 1J1 Canada
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!
Pass By: Government House, 1 Terry Fox Dr, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 0E8 Canada
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.
Pass By: Victoria Park Driveway Queens Square, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 1V2 Canada
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.
