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Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
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Loaded with small town charm, a proud history and a culture rooted deep in music, Charlottetown is a city which will capture your heart.

Charlottetown could be said to have the best of both worlds. With a population of around 35,000 people, it has managed to retain its small town charm whilst still enjoying the amenities of a 21st century city. It is the largest city on Prince Edward Island and its capital. Its legislature building, now known as Province House, was completed in 1847 and is currently the second-oldest legislative seat in Canada.

Charlottetown holds an important place in the history of modern day Canada. It was at Province House that the leaders of the Maritime colonies and the Province of Canada first met to discuss Canadian Confederation.

With the city sitting on the edge of a sheltered harbour, opening onto the Northumberland Strait, water activities are plenty. Those interested in Charlottetown's historic past will find lots to see and learn at one of Charlottetown's 11 national historic sites, the most notable of them being Province House.

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RV travel is a laid-back experience on Prince Edward Island.

Getting to Charlottetown is easy. The Confederation Bridge crosses Northumberland Strait from Cape Jourimain, New Brunswick to Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island - taking the Trans Canada Highway through Charlottetown and ending at the ferry terminal at Wood Islands. A bridge toll applies in one direction only.

From Charlottetown you can day trip to Prince Edward Island National Park or, if you prefer, base yourself at one of the many RV campgrounds on the North Shore.

Guests wishing to rent an RV and discover Charlottetown and the Maritime Provinces first-hand will find Halifax a popular pick-up location.

Canada Was Born Here!

In 1864 delegates from Ontario and Quebec (then known as the Province of Canada), Nova Scotia, New Brunswick  and Prince Edward Island first met in Charlottetown to discuss joining together under the name of Canada. 


Charlottetown Waterfront
John A McDonald Statue, Charlottetown PEI
Colourful Buildings in George Street, Charlottetown
Rifled Cannon Guns, Victoria Park, Charlottetown
Beaconsfield Historic House, Charlottetown

5 Beaches to Explore

Surrounded by water, Prince Edward Island has many long stretches of sandy beaches within 30 minutes of Charlottetown. Why not discover them for yourself?
Video courtesy of Tourism PEI

Spent ages at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. So much to see and do. Highly Recommended.
Angela Branscomb
Ireland
If one of the Ann musicals is playing when you are in Charlottetown, make sure you go.
Lynn Butler
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