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Walking Tour of Charlottetown PEI

4.4 (10)

2 Hours

Up to 7 people

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 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.

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.

Reviews

4.4 (10)

Most Helpful Positive Reviews

Really enjoyed it - Joe was a great tour guide with lots of information. Very approachable and friendly!

Our tour was wonderful. Our guide, Sheila, is an excellent promoter of things to see and do in Charlottetown and PEI. We learned so much about the history, the sites, the culture, the fun activities. Of all the ports we visited in our cruise, my sister and I agreed this one was one of our favorites ....see more

Great overall historical knowledge of Charlottetown and PEI. Went to all the known and a few unknown sites. Lots of fun.

Joe was a great guide showing us all of the highlights and history of downtown Charlottetown. The Basilica is beautiful and the main street is very quaint.

The walking tour is a great way to learn about the city, architecture and history of Charlottetown. We enjoyed our tour with Joe, he's a Chartlottetown and history expert. I would highly recomment this tour, especially if Joe is the guide!

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