Charlottetown If you decide to start your Besides joining one of House National Historic Site and it is the perfect place to adventure in Charlottetown the entertaining guided is Victoria Row. This narrow people watch, grab a bite with a guided walking tour, tours, visitors can get caught street is closed to car traffic and a drink and enjoy the “The Fathers and Ladies of up on Canadian history at in summer and its charming sounds of local musicians. Confederation” will be happy Founders’ Hall, located at the red brick buildings house an The Confederation Centre to oblige. Dressed in full foot of the Great George eclectic array of shops and of the Arts occupies the period costume, the Fathers Street Historic District. Just restaurants. It seems like other side of Victoria Row. and Ladies will show you steps away from Province everyone has patio seating It’s here that Anne of Green what makes this capital city Gables– The Musical™ has such a historic gem. You’ll been delighting audiences see why it’s also a vibrant for an incredible 51 years. Charlottetown urban centre that dances to The Centre is a cultural hub a beat all its own. Canada and attracts performers was born (or perhaps more from all over the world. accurately, was conceived) An impressive art gallery here when the Fathers displays the work of diverse of Confederation met at Canadian artists and a gift Province House National shop has hand-crafted items Historic Site in 1864 to plot from across the country. The out the creation of Canada. Victoria Row Centre also cultivates new This map does not contain all the place names and roads on the Island. For detailed information refer to the official full-size PEI Highway Map. ALAN DEVEAU / Cruise Ships ; JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN / Victoria Row/ Centre Confederation ; STEPHEN HARRIS STEPHEN / Charlottetown Charlottetown Charlottetown Charlottetown 136 Photos: VictoriaPhotos: Row Victoria Row is lined with quaint shops, restaurant patios, and live music. Charlottetown Victoria Row Victoria talent through its Young this vantage point, you can ethnic cuisine from the Company program and each watch the activities along four corners of the world. summer a group of gifted the shoreline and marvel As day turns into night, young Canadians attend at the copper spires of Charlottetown seems to turn classes and present free St. Dunstan’s Basilica that into one big concert stage. performances. climb heaven-bound Celtic bands kick up their You should also check above the city. heels and local singers belt out The Guild for theatre, live Every Saturday and out folksy tunes in the city’s performances, art shows and Wednesday (in season), the pubs and lounges. Music is more. The Guild is a facility country comes to the city at also a big part of the many Confederation Centre dedicated to the support the Farmers’ Market, located summer festivals, so if you of Island artists. just a few minutes’ drive from see a tent on the waterfront, Insider Tips For a sailor’s view of the downtown. This is where chances are you’re about one • Enjoy fun cabaret city, a boat cruise will take traditional Island fare like to be treated to some great theatre at The Mack. you out onto the waters fresh vegetables, meats and musical talent. two • Retrace the steps the of Hillsborough Bay. From pies can be found alongside Charlottetown’s beauty is Fathers of Confederation that, even in the heart of the took walking from city, you’re never far away Confederation Landing Park from a round of golf or a day to historical Province House. at the beach. The 18-hole three • Take in a show at Fox Meadow Golf and the Charlottetown Festival. Country Club is just seven New for 2015 includes Alice minutes away, in Stratford. Through the Looking-Glass Keep driving a little further and Bittergirl: The Musical. and you’ll discover the four • Take in the Big Red red sands of Tea Hill Beach, Music Festival in July. See Charlottetown Charlottetown Charlottetown Charlottetown a great place for shell more at www.bigredfest.ca. collecting and a dip in the five • Take a golf lesson at Cruise ships in harbour warm water. the Fox Golf Academy. 137 Things to do / Art Galleries call toll free 1-800-463-4PEI CONFEDERATION birth of a nation. Grounds open year > THINGS TO DO CENTRE OF THE ARTS round. Building closed in 2015 for Things DEIQLNP renovations. BOATING/SAILING PUBLIC ARCHIVES AND SAGA SAILING ADVENTURES to do RECORDS OFFICE N > THINGS TO DO IQN 902-368-4290; fax 902-368-6327 ART GALLERIES [email protected] www.gov.pe.ca/archives/ CONFEDERATION CENTRE (Charlottetown) 175 Richmond St. ART GALLERY Government of Prince Edward Island. 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