City: Charlottetown
Top Things to do in Charlottetown
Top Restaurants in Charlottetown
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Charlottetown, Canada
Anne of Green Gables! There, we got that out of the way. Besides chasing the famous fictional heroine, you'll find Charlottetown's own history, culture and nightlife keep you more than busy. Enjoy outdoor activities from golfing to boardwalk strolls and biking by day, and theater and performance arts by night.
Restaurants in Charlottetown
1. Vermilion Art Works
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
2. Beaconsfield Historic House
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4.5 based on 223 reviews
Beaconsfield Historic House was built in 1877 as the residence of a wealthy shipbuilder. It is an enduring symbol of Victorian elegance and its garden and veranda offer a perfect view of beautiful Charlottetown Harbour.
3. St. Dunstan's Basilica
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4.5 based on 824 reviews
This is a beautiful old cathedral located in the heart of the city. It's over 100 years old.
Reviewed By 476jael - Long Island, United States
During our “10-Day Canada and New England” cruise aboard Caribbean Princess, our ship docked at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Since we had spare time in the morning before our shore excursion to the Green Gables, we left the ship and walked to St. Dunstan's Basilica in an easy walking distance. Walking along Great George Street, we passed by the statue of Angus Bernard MacEachern, the first bishop of the diocese of Charlottetown. As we approached the basilica, we realized that the basilica had multiple smaller spires surrounding the towering twin spires. The basilica’s stone brick façade with the dominating twin spires and the simple cross on the gable between the spires was impressive enough for the basilica as the Cathedral of the Diocese of Charlottetown and also as a National Historic Site of Canada as a fine example of the High Victorian Gothic Revival architectural style. Upon entering the basilica, we were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful Gothic nave which gave us a feel of warm and comforting feel instead of dark and oppressive feel of many Gothic cathedrals. The ornate cathedral ceiling and walls in white color lightened the feel inside the nave, and the light color marble like columns also had the same effect. The ornate high altar with beautiful stained glass window with saints and angels was so elegant. The stately pipe organ and the chandeliers were elegant, too. This basilica is a must visit landmark in Charlottetown.
4. Government House
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4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By TaraL942 - Charlottetown, Canada
We went to the Open House at the beginning of the month (Dec. 4th). This is such a beautiful house and it's lovely to see the gorgeous Christmas decorations in the 4 rooms that are open to the public. There was a youth choir singing when we were there, and we were greeted by the Lieutenant Governor, Antoinette Perry.
5. St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral
6. Points East Coastal Drive You Pick Tulips
7. Brighton Beach Range Lighthouses
8. Great George Street Historic District
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By bryanmg141 - Oldbury, United Kingdom
This area is between Beaconsfield Historic House and town, so well worth having a stroll - the buildings are absolutely great and well maintained.
9. Prince Edward Battery
10. Province House National Historic Site
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4.0 based on 309 reviews
The birthplace of Confederation and the seat of PEI's provincial legislature since 1847, Province House National Historic Site is Charlottetown's most significant cultural landmark. Walk in the footsteps of the Fathers of Confederation as you learn about the history of this magnificent example of neo-classical architecture and see how it remains a centre of political life for Islanders today.
Reviewed By Oilerman - Calgary, Canada
The building itself is under construction, but, they have done a mock up of the chambers at the Confederation Centre for the Arts next door, including some original artefacts. They also had actors in characters of many of the key players in confederation which were fun to engage with.The grounds themselves were still fully accessible. Hopefully someday I'll be back after the reno's are done.
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