Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province. Previously, the Mi’kmaq Indians lived here, but in the 18th century, the French-Canadians founded the Port La Joy fortress on these lands, later captured by the British. The fort was turned into a full-fledged city, named after the wife of George III.

Nowadays, the city has become a popular tourist center with a measured life, a photogenic harbor at the confluence of three rivers and a kaleidoscope of sights from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Landmarks in Charlottetown

The main attractions of Charlottetown are the well-preserved architecture of the 18th and 19th centuries and the recently reconstructed waterfront. After walking along it, tourists go to Province House, a beautiful Georgian mansion built by Yorkshire native Isaac Smith in 1847. It was in this house that the fateful decision to create the Canadian Confederation was made, which will be discussed in detail on a tour of the historical halls.

Great George Street is lined with colonial buildings and you can take a stagecoach ride for the full experience. At the corner of Kent Street, the Romanesque Revival Red Brick City Hall was erected in 1888 and is easy to find thanks to its bell tower. The Gothic Basilica of Saint Dunstan is renowned for its stained glass windows and the finest organ in the province.

The Confederate Arts Center is the most famous museum in the city, its art gallery houses 17,000 works of contemporary Canadian masters, classical musicals and the avant-garde are staged on several stages.

Victoria Park has walking paths, playgrounds for children and an outdoor pool, while Confederation Park has impressive views of the ocean and old lighthouses along the coast.