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Charlottetown Charlottetown, the Island’s abound. Foodies will rejoice Downtown Charlottetown capital city, strikes a perfect at the diversity of restaurants, brims with history, artistry and balance, pairing small town cafes and pubs featuring menus energy. Built for exploring on charm with big city energy. inspired by the Island’s rich foot, the area is filled with a With its romantic streetscapes, bounty of food from land and colourful mix of independent stunning water vistas and sea. And if you thirst for unique shops, restaurants, elegantly sun-dappled patios, this brews you’ll happily discover restored heritage buildings and enchanting coastal city offers Charlottetown is home to a lush green spaces. Take pause a welcome escape from the burgeoning craft beer scene, during your stroll to marvel at hustle and bustle. with must-stops at the the public monuments that Live music, public art, PEI Brewing Company, Upstreet pay homage to the city’s proud Charlottetown festivals, theatre and other Craft Brewing and Gahan House history and unique role as the entertainment options Pub & Brewery. Birthplace of Confederation. ANN MACNEILL ANN Confederation Players/Confederation Harness Racing/ 5 JOHN SYLVESTER; JOHN 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. CONFEDERATION HARNESS RACING CENTRE OF THE ARTS A unique Island The Confederation Centre of experience that’s the1 Arts is the Island’s premier spanned many generations, theatre and features live enter- 5 harness racing remains tainment year-round–from a much beloved Island musicals to symphonies and tradition. With its state-of-the- everything in between. This Victoria Row art facilities, simulcast theatres summer the mainstage will and on-site casino, Red Shores host Million Dollar Quartet and Racetrack & Casino offers enter- Charlottetown the beloved, Anne of Green tainment day and night. For Gables–The Musical™. The world those in search of an introduc- EXPERIENCE THE WATER premiere of A Misfortune and tion to harness racing, the Top Charlottetown perches Bittergirl: The Musical will play at of the Park race night buffets gracefully at the mouth The Mack, while Glenda’s Kitchen are the perfect way to pair an of the historic Hillsborough returns to Studio 1. 4 exceptional night of dining with River, infusing the city with salty the thrill of watching live races. air and sparkling harbour views. GET A MAGNIFICENT Those with a seafaring heart HISTORY LESSON can get closer to the water with 2017 marks the 150th kayaking and stand-up paddle- anniversary of Canada’s birth 2 boarding options at Paddles, or as a nation unto itself. As the hop on one of the many boat Birthplace of Confederation, tours departing from Peake’s Charlottetown will proudly Wharf daily. celebrate its important role in Harness Racing ANN MACNEILL ANN the founding of Canada with a spectacular outdoor Sounds & Light Show. Recounting the birth More to see of Canada, the free and do in this region at nightly screening at discovercharlottetown.com the Confederation Centre will showcase Victoria Park the nation’s diversity and Confederation Players/Confederation Harness Racing/ highlight our bright future. HAPPY HOUR ON “THE ROW” JOHN SYLVESTER; JOHN In Charlottetown, 3Victoria Row (affectionately referred to as ‘the Row’), offers Victoria Park/ the perfect patio experience – restaurants serving up fresh Look for the seafood, local brews and Confederation Players re-enacting people-watching perches all historic events in along the charming pedestrian STEPHEN HARRIS; STEPHEN HARRIS; Charlottetown. / street. Those searching for a bird’s eye view of the city, will want to check out Fishies on Confederation Players The Roof, Charlottetown’s only rooftop patio restaurant. 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) 21 Exhibition Dr. next to performing arts. The Centre is home to the Eastlink Centre. Live/simulcast 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. 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. months. Open year round. Admission by PEI’s Family Fun Fair! A treasured donation. tradition featuring renowned livestock > THINGS TO DO shows, 4-H and handicraft displays, food demonstrations, harness racing, children’s 902-628-1864 toll free 1-800-565-0278 ATTRACTIONS shows, musical entertainment, Campbell Amusements midway and so much more. [email protected] BEACONSFIELD Join us in celebrating Island agriculture! confederationcentre.com/chamber HISTORIC HOUSE Open Aug 10-19. (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 902-368-6603 AUTHENTIC PEI fax 902-368-6608 EXPERIENCES [email protected] www.peimuseum.com 902-566-7050 NATURE/OUTDOORS (Charlottetown) 2 Kent St. PEI Museum & toll free 1-888-773-8888 EXPERIENCE PEI Heritage Foundation Site. Beaconsfield was [email protected] considered the most modern and elegant parkscanada.gc.ca/provincehouse LN of homes when built in 1877. Tour the (Charlottetown) Intersection of Richmond 902-368-1670 toll free 1-844-368-1670 Victorian furnished rooms and take in the and Great George Streets. While Province [email protected] lovely harbour view. Gift shop. Groups House is closed for conservation, visit “The www.experiencepei.ca welcome. Open year round. Admission Story of Confederation” at Confederation (Island-wide) Mary & Bill Kendrick. charged. Centre of the Arts to discover a replica of Experience PEI provides visitors with the the Confederation Chamber and to view opportunity to participate in hands- the video, “A Building of Destiny”. Explore on experiences by interacting with the grounds through interpretive panels interesting, knowledgeable Islanders. and the Official Province House app. Try your hand at clam digging, oyster Open year round. Daily in July & Aug. Please shucking, lobster fishing, sand sculpting, check website for hours off season. own a race horse, GPS Heritage Quests, falconry, deep-sea fishing and more. 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