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Before you go
Your trip to Charlottetown.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Charlottetown – Prince Edward Island Destination Prince Edward Island (Canada) — Charlottetown; Cavendish Capital
How to get there
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Charlottetown Airport (YYG) 8 km
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Wood Islands Ferry Terminal (Northumberland Ferries) Wood Islands · 60 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport is about 8 km from downtown. By car, the Confederation Bridge is about 55 km away, and the Wood Islands ferry terminal about 60 km.
How many days
One day for the center and the waterfront; two days to include the Point Prim lighthouse and a beach.
When to go
June to September, with the Confederation Centre of the Arts summer festival and the seafood restaurants. The downtown is open year-round.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not in the center, which is walkable. For the beaches, Cavendish and the lighthouses, yes.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Charlottetown
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Morning
Historic center
Visit Province House and the 1864 conference room, walk down Great George Street to St. Dunstan’s Basilica and return via the Confederation Centre of the Arts.
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Afternoon
Waterfront and Victoria Park
Walk down to the harbour, pass Peake’s Wharf pier and stroll the waterfront to Victoria Park.
2 days in Charlottetown
Day 1
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All day
Charlottetown on foot
Do the centre, the basilica and the Confederation Centre in the morning and the waterfront with Victoria Park in the afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Point Prim Lighthouse
Drive to Point Prim Lighthouse, on the tip of a peninsula of fields and red cliffs.
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Afternoon
South Island beach
On the way back, stop at a beach on the south shore, such as Argyle Shore or Canoe Cove, depending on the tide.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Why is Charlottetown called the birthplace of Confederation?
Because in 1864 it hosted the conference that began negotiations to create Canada, completed in 1867.
What to do in Charlottetown in one day?
Walk the historic centre, visit St. Dunstan’s Basilica and the Confederation Centre of the Arts, and stroll the waterfront to Victoria Park.
Is Charlottetown far from Cavendish?
About 40 km, roughly a 40-minute drive.
Are there shows in Charlottetown in summer?
Yes, the Confederation Centre summer festival stages musicals, including a version of Anne of Green Gables. Check the schedule.