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Historic Charlottetown Small Group Walking Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Join this small-group walking tour led by Doug Kelly, 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 and places 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

  • Public washrooms are available at two locations.
  • Bottled water
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6 Prince Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P5, Canada

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Confederation 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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Great 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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. 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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Province 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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Confederation 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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Victoria 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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Charlottetown 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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rochford 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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. 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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Government 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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beaconsfield 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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Group size is small to ensure all participants hear the guide.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historic Charlottetown Small Group Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5692274P1

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What's Included

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  • Public washrooms are available at two locations.
  • Bottled water

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Group size is small to ensure all participants hear the guide.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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