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Charlottetown Charlottetown strikes a perfect including snowshoeing from monuments that pay homage balance, pairing small town the doorstep of your accom- to the city’s proud history and charm with big city energy. modations and a traditional unique role as the Birthplace With its romantic streetscapes, open-air Christmas market. of Confederation. stunning water vistas and laid- Charlottetown brims with One of the country’s back Island lifestyle, this coastal history, artistry and energy. gastronomical destinations city offers a welcome escape Built for exploring on foot, it’s of note, the city’s diversity of any time of year with live music, filled with a colourful mix of restaurants, cafes and pubs public art, theatre, and events. independent shops, restaurants, feature menus inspired by the Charlottetown celebrates elegantly restored heritage Island’s rich bounty of food its ever-changing nature with buildings and pristine green or from land and sea. If you Charlottetown inspired festivals such as the Fall white spaces, depending on the thirst for unique brews, Flavours Festival and showcases season. Take pause during your you’ll happily discover our winter with unique experiences, stroll to marvel at the public bustling craft beer scene. ANN MACNEILL ANN 5 Players/Confederation Harness Racing/ HEATHER OGG; HEATHER 1 2 4 3 Victoria Park/ STEPHEN HARRIS; STEPHEN HARRIS; / 140 This map does not contain all the place names and roads on the Island. For detailed VictoriaPhotos: Row information refer to the official full-size PEI Highway Map. Sample itinerary A taste of what to see and do in Charlottetown. THE ARTS Children’s Winterfest in February The Confederation Centre where an outdoor snow of the Arts is the Island’s kingdom, indoor play land premier theatre and features and line-up of performers live1 entertainment year-round, keep the family entertained. from musicals to symphonies and everything in between. HARNESS RACING This summer the mainstage A unique Island will host Jesus Christ Superstar Victoria Row experience that has and the beloved, Anne of Green spanned many generations, Gables-The Musical™, while the harness racing remains5 a much Charlottetown Mack will play host to two new beloved Island tradition. With Festival-spawned musicals - BREW IT UP its state-of-the art facilities, Dutch Mason and Tales from the Whether you prefer the simulcast theatres and on-site Red Dirt Road. The Guild, caffeinated variety or the casino, Red Shores Racetrack & Charlottetown’s black box hoppy version, you’ll fall in love Casino offers entertainment day theatre, showcases inspired 3with Charlottetown’s brewing and night. For an introduction live theatre and music. This scene. Spend some time to harness racing, the Top of the summer will see the return of indulging in craft brews, with Park race night buffets are the the hit show, Anne & Gilbert-The stops at Upstreet Craft Brewing, perfect way to pair an excep- Musical, as well as Atlantic Blue PEI Brewing Co., HopYard, and tional night of dining with the featuring Island musician Tara the Gahan House Pub & Brewery. thrill of watching live races. MacLean. Unique arts festivals Be sure to check their calendars and events, including Art in the for unique events including Art Open and an of array live music Battle at PEI Brewing Co. and venues ensure the arts are front dance parties at Upstreet. and center year round. ANN MACNEILL ANN EXPERIENCE THE SEASONS Harness Racing During the summer, visiting the waterfront4 is a must. Take in the sparkling harbour views and explore the city More to see from the water with a kayak, and do in this region at stand-up paddleboard or boat discovercharlottetown.com tour. In the fall, celebrate Confederation Players/Confederation Harness Racing/ Victoria Park the bounty of PEI’s harvest at one of the city’s restau- rants, or take in Farm Day HAPPY HOUR ON in the City. During winter, HEATHER OGG; HEATHER “THE ROW” AND MORE don free snowshoes from Victoria Row (locally select accommodations referred to as ‘the Row’) offers and explore the city Victoria Park/ 2 the perfect summer patio and the rest of PEI in experiencewith restaurants a unique way. Be sure serving fresh seafood and local to visit the city during brews along the charming Victorian Christmas pedestrian street. The city has Weekend in November for STEPHEN HARRIS; STEPHEN HARRIS; / restaurants to please every an old-fashioned, magical palate, from fresh seafood to celebration. Fun for the grass-fed beef and charcuterie, whole family awaits at Confederation Players Charlottetown is a culinary Atlantic Canada’s largest destination! winter festival, Jack Frost Photos: VictoriaPhotos: Row 141 Things to do / Art Galleries call toll free 1-800-463-4PEI CONFEDERATION CENTRE PUBLIC ARCHIVES OF THE ARTS AND RECORDS OFFICE Things DEIQLNP IQN 902-368-4290 to do fax 902-368-6327 [email protected] > THINGS TO DO www.princeedwardisland.ca (Charlottetown) 175 Richmond St. ART GALLERIES Government of Prince Edward Island. A CONFEDERATION CENTRE wide range of documentary resources for genealogical and historical research. Open ART GALLERY year round. Summer: Mon-Fri, 9 am-4 pm; IQN Winter: Tue-Fri, 10 am-5 pm. Free admission. 902-628-1864 toll free 1-800-565-0278 RED SHORES RACETRACK & fax 902-628-6108 CASINO AT CHARLOTTETOWN [email protected] DRIVING PARK www.confederationcentre.com DEILN (Charlottetown) 145 Richmond St. 902-620-4222 Charlottetown Confederation Centre of the Arts. The National Memorial to the Fathers of toll free 1-877-620-4222 Confederation showcases the finest www.redshores.ca in Canadian heritage and visual and (Charlottetown) 58 Kensington Rd., next to performing arts. The Centre is home to the Eastlink Centre. Live/simulcasts horse 902-628-6142 racing, slots, blackjack, Ultimate Texas toll free 1-800-565-0278 a theatre festival, a national art gallery, walking tours and outdoor theatre, Hold’em, poker, dining! Open year round. fax 902-566-4648 Daily at 11 am, 12 pm on Sunday. [email protected] education programs, and shopping and dining outlets. Open year round. www.confederationcentre.com/artgallery THE STORY OF CONFEDERATION (Charlottetown) 145 Richmond St. Confederation Centre of the Arts. One of OLD HOME WEEK/ IQLNP the country’s two national art galleries, PEI PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION this striking exhibition space presents L Canadian artists in contemporary and 902-629-6623 historic exhibitions plus public talks fax 902-629-3467 and programs that inspire dialogue [email protected] and appreciation of our diverse cultural www.oldhomeweekpei.com heritage. Exhibitions rotate every four (Charlottetown) 46 Kensington Rd. PEI’s months. Open year round. Admission by Family Fun Fair! A treasured tradition donation. featuring renowned livestock shows, > THINGS TO DO 4-H and handicraft displays, food demonstrations, harness racing, children’s 902-628-1864 ATTRACTIONS shows, musical entertainment, Campbell toll free 1-800-565-0278 Amusements midway and so much more. [email protected] BEACONSFIELD Join us in celebrating Island agriculture! confederationcentre.com/chamber HISTORIC HOUSE Open Aug 9-18. (Charlottetown) 130 Queen St. Confederation Centre of the Arts. Explore MLNP PROVINCE HOUSE NATIONAL the Story of Confederation within the HISTORIC SITE striking replica of Province House’s Confederation Chamber. “A Building of MLNO Destiny” explains through video the 1864 Charlottetown Conference and Province House and Confederation Centre National Historic Sites. Open year round. Daily, May- Oct; select dates Nov-Apr. Free admission. > THINGS TO DO AUTHENTIC PEI 902-368-6603 fax 902-368-6608 EXPERIENCES [email protected] www.peimuseum.com 902-566-7050 CUISINE/TASTE (Charlottetown) 2 Kent St. PEI Museum & toll free 1-888-773-8888 CULINARY BOOT CAMPS Heritage Foundation Site. Beaconsfield was [email protected] MDEIQLN considered the most modern and elegant parkscanada.gc.ca/provincehouse of homes when built in 1877. Tour the (Charlottetown) Intersection of Richmond 902-566-9305 Victorian furnished rooms and take in the & Great George Streets. While Province fax 902-894-6832 lovely harbour view. Gift shop. Groups House is closed for conservation, visit “The [email protected] welcome. Open year round. Admission Story of Confederation” at Confederation www.culinarybootcamps.com charged. Centre of the Arts year round to discover (Charlottetown) 4 Sydney St. Holland the Confederation Chamber replica and College and The Culinary Institute of view the video, “A Building of Destiny”. Canada. Offering unique culinary Explore the grounds through interpretive experiences incorporating the Island’s panels and the Official Province House cultural, culinary heritage. app. Open year round (The Story of Open May 15-Sep 30. Two-hour culinary Confederation exhibit), daily in July & Aug. demonstrations, half- and full-day Please check website for off-season hours. experiences, starting from $45 per person. 142 SEE SYMBOLS LEGEND PAGE 70 • THE INDEX FOUND ON PAGE 169 Things to do / Authentic PEI Experiences book online tourismpei.com NATURE/OUTDOORS TOP NOTCH CHARTERS - > THINGS TO DO LOBSTER EXCURSIONS EXPERIENCE PEI CRAFT WORKSHOPS LN DE 902-626-6689 WIRE WRAPPING SEAGLASS [email protected] TKLNO www.markscharters.com 902-367-7851 (Charlottetown) Charlottetown [email protected] Waterfront, 2 Prince St. Mark Jenkins. www.seaglassing.ca Truly unique Island experience! Become (Winsloe) 545 Malpeque Rd, Rte 2. Guy & a fisherman. Embark on adventure on an Cindy Cousineau. Make a souvenir of your authentic lobster boat with a genuine PEI memories. Rrrr! Mates, we’ll pirate lobster-fishing crew. Featured on Live with through this fun class sea-glassing a fob Regis and Kelly and listed on their 2010 or pendant. 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