Charlottetown
6 places
The island's capital and the birthplace of Confederation — harbour-front strolls, Victorian streetscapes, a serious food scene and big-city culture in a small-town package.
Market
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Charlottetown Farmers' Market Coop
Charlottetown · Best: Year-round
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI
The Island's biggest farmers market gathers more than sixty vendors under one roof - produce, lunch counters, crafts and kids' treats. Saturdays year-round are an Island ritual, with summer Art and Lunch markets on Wednesdays.
Performing Arts Centre
★ 4.6 / 5
Confederation Centre of the Arts
Charlottetown · Best: Year-round
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleAuthentic PEI
Canada's national memorial to the Fathers of Confederation, hosting theatre, art exhibitions and the long-running Anne of Green Gables — The Musical in the heart of downtown.
Food Tour
★ 4.7 / 5
COWS Creamery
Charlottetown · Best: Year-round
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleAuthentic PEI
Factory tour behind PEI's beloved ice cream and cheddar brand, with tastings and a whoopie pie to take home.
Museum
★ 4.3 / 5
Founders' Hall
Charlottetown · Best: May – Oct
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI
An interactive walk through the story of Canada's birth, told in a restored 1860s railcar shop by the water.
Waterfront
★ 4.4 / 5
Peake's Wharf
Charlottetown · Best: May – Oct
Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallAccessibleAuthentic PEI
Harbour-front wharf of shops, boat tours, ice cream and sunset views over Charlottetown Harbour.
Historic Site
★ 4.4 / 5
Province House National Historic Site
Charlottetown · Best: Year-round
Open nowChild friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleAuthentic PEI
The sandstone legislature where delegates met in 1864 to discuss the union that became Canada — the story of Confederation starts here.