Charlottetown Charlottetown strikes a perfect including snowshoeing from that pay homage to the city’s balance, pairing small town the doorstep of your accom- proud history and unique role charm with big city energy. modations and a traditional as Birthplace of Confederation. With its romantic streetscapes, open-air Christmas market. Charlottetown’s diversity of stunning water vistas and laid- The city brims with history, restaurants, cafés and pubs back Island lifestyle, this coastal artistry and culture. Built for feature menus inspired by the city offers a welcome escape exploring on foot, it’s filled with Island’s rich bounty from land any time of year with live music, a colourful mix of independent and sea. Culinary boot camps, public art, theatre, and events. shops, restaurants, elegantly food tours, and food festivals Charlottetown celebrates restored heritage buildings and throughout the year round its ever-changing nature with pristine green space (or white, out Charlottetown’s edible Charlottetown inspired festivals such as the Fall depending on the season!). experiences. And if you thirst Flavours Festival and showcases Take pause during your stroll to for unique brews, you’ll happily winter with unique experiences, marvel at the public monuments find a bustling craft beer scene. ANN MACNEILL MACNEILL ANN Confederation Players/Confederation HEATHER OGG; HEATHER Victoria Park/ 5 1 4 2 3 DISCOVER CHARLOTTETOWN; CHARLOTTETOWN; DISCOVER Snowshoeing/ / 136 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. EXPLORE THE ARTS largest winter festival, Jack Frost The Confederation Centre Winterfest in February with of the Arts is the Island’s an outdoor snow kingdom, premier theatre and features indoor play land and live live1 entertainment year-round, performers. from musicals to symphonies and everything in between. OUT OF THE ORDINARY This summer the mainstage This year try something Victoria Row will host Kronborg–The Hamlet out of the ordinary in Rock Musical, Mamma Mia! Charlottetown, the Island’s 5 Charlottetown and the ever-popular Anne of capital is replete with out-of- Green Gables–The Musical™, FESTIVALS & EVENTS the-box adventures. Try your while the Mack will play host ALL YEAR ROUND hand at lobster fishing out of to Tara MacLean’s Maritime Whether you’re a foodie the harbour or take your kids love-letter, Atlantic Blue, and or an arts lover, a music buff or on a fun hunt through the Spinning Yarns. The Guild, 3sports enthusiast, Charlottetown downtown for little bronze Charlottetown’s black box is brimming all year round with statues of Eckhart the mouse. theatre, showcases inspiring festivals and events. If food and Fancy getting a bird’s-eye view live theatre and music. This drink is your thing, PEI Burger of the city and Island? Take a summer will see the return of Love (April), PEI Festival of Wines helicopter tour directly from the hit show, Anne & Gilbert: The (May), and the Fall Flavours the Charlottetown waterfront. Musical. Unique arts festivals Festival (Sept) are just a few of Be sure to bring your camera! and events, including Art in the the city’s food-centric celebra- Open and an array of live music tions. Art in the Open (August) ANN MACNEILL MACNEILL ANN venues ensure the arts are front and DiverseCity Multicultural and centre year round. Festival (June) are musts for those that love arts and culture. In May the city will play host to the East Coast Music Awards. Music aficionados can get a Confederation Players/Confederation Snowshoeing sampling of PEI’s diverse live- music scene at The Small Halls Festival and Ceilidhs in the City. to see and do at HEATHER OGG; HEATHER DISCOVER ALL discovercharlottetown.comMore Victoria Park OUR SEASONS In summer, take in Victoria Park/ the sparkling harbour4 views ENJOY HAPPY HOUR and explore the city from the NESTLED IN HISTORY water with a kayak, stand-up Charming streets lined paddleboard or boat tour. with outdoor patios, floating2 In the fall, take in Farm Day docks with swoon-worthy in the City. During winter, water views, inviting nooks in enjoy free snowshoes from DISCOVER CHARLOTTETOWN; CHARLOTTETOWN; DISCOVER cozy pubs–Charlottetown’s got select accommodations Happy Hour down to a fine art. and explore the city and the A visit to Victoria Row (locally rest of PEI in a unique way. referred to as ‘the Row’) is a Be sure to visit the city during Snowshoeing/ / must for the perfect summer Victorian Christmas Weekend patio experience, with restau- in November for an old-fash- rants serving fresh seafood and ioned, magical celebration. local brews along the idyllic Fun for the whole family Confederation Players pedestrian street. awaits at Atlantic Canada’s Photos: VictoriaPhotos: Row 137 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; fax 902-368-6327 to do [email protected] www.princeedwardisland.ca > THINGS TO DO (Charlottetown) 175 Richmond St. Government of Prince Edward Island. A ART GALLERIES wide range of documentary resources for CONFEDERATION CENTRE genealogical and historical research. Open year round. Summer: Mon-Fri, 9 am-4 pm; ART GALLERY Winter: Tue-Fri, 10 am-5 pm. Free admission. IQN 902-628-1864 RED SHORES RACETRACK & toll free 1-800-565-0278 CASINO AT CHARLOTTETOWN [email protected] DRIVING PARK www.confederationcentre.com DEIQLN (Charlottetown) 145 Richmond St. Confederation Centre of the Arts. The 902-620-4222; toll free 1-877-620-4222 www.redshores.ca Charlottetown National Memorial to the founding of the country and Canada’s ongoing evolution (Charlottetown) 58 Kensington Rd., next celebrates the finest in Canadian visual to the Eastlink Centre. Live/simulcast horse and performing arts. The Centre is racing, slots, blackjack, Ultimate Texas home to a theatre festival, a national art Hold’em, poker, baccarat, buffet! 902-628-6142 Open year round, daily at 11 am. toll free 1-800-565-0278 gallery, historic walking tours, outdoor performances, education and heritage [email protected] THE STORY OF CONFEDERATION www.confederationcentre.com/artgallery programs, shopping and dining outlets. (Charlottetown) 145 Richmond St. Open year round. AIQLNP Confederation Centre of the Arts. A national art gallery, this striking exhibition space OLD HOME WEEK/ presents Canadian artists in contemporary PEI PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION and historic exhibitions and programs L that inspire dialogue and appreciation of 902-629-6623 our diverse cultural heritage. Exhibitions fax 902-629-3467 are presented across five separate gallery [email protected] spaces and rotate every four months. www.oldhomeweekpei.com Open year round. Check the website for (Charlottetown) 46 Kensington Rd. gallery events, tours, and public art talks. PEI’s Family Fun Fair! A treasured Admission by donation. tradition featuring renowned livestock 902-628-1864 toll free 1-800-565-0278 > THINGS TO DO shows, 4-H and handicraft displays, food demonstrations, harness racing, children’s [email protected] ATTRACTIONS shows, musical entertainment, Campbell confederationcentre.com/chamber Amusements midway and so much more. (Charlottetown) 130 Queen St. BEACONSFIELD Join us in celebrating Island agriculture! Confederation Centre of the Arts. Explore HISTORIC HOUSE Open Aug 9-17. the Story of Confederation within this striking replica of Province House’s MLNP PROVINCE HOUSE NATIONAL Confederation Chamber. “A Building of HISTORIC SITE Destiny” explains through video the 1864 Charlottetown Conference and their MLNO living memorials, Province House and Confederation Centre National Historic Sites. Open year round. Daily, May-Oct; select dates Nov-Apr. Free admission. Available for private bookings, year-round. > 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 BOOTCAMPS 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 [email protected] welcome. Open year round. Admission “the Story of Confederation” at the www.culinarybootcamps.com charged. Confederation Centre of the Arts year (Charlottetown) 4 Sydney St. Holland round to discover the Confederation College and The Culinary Institute of Chamber replica and view the video, Canada. Foodies in search of authentic, “A Building of Destiny”. This summer, try delicious, and hands-on award-winning Province House Virtual Reality at the red culinary experiences can look no further. shipping container. Open year round. (The Under the guidance of expert chefs, Story of Confederation exhibit), daily in July explore themed culinary camps while & Aug. Please check website for off-season enjoying $7.2 million in newly renovated hours. facilities. Open May 31-Sep 30. Starting from $65 (+ tax) per person. 138 SEE SYMBOLS LEGEND PAGE 82 • THE INDEX FOUND ON PAGE 166 Things to do / Authentic PEI Experiences book