Charlottetown Historic Walking Tour Experience

Walk Through History!
IMPORTANT: Tour is gratuity based, meaning tour cost is however much you feel the tour is worth by the end.

Discover Charlottetown, birthplace of Canada! Local guide Noah leads a fun & informative tour of 10 historic sites. Uncover the city's fascinating past & how it shaped a nation. Meeting at Confederation Landing Gazebo.

Meeting Point

2 Great George St

2 Great George St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3N5, Canada

1. Go to the end of Great George Street down to the waterfront. 2. Find the pavilion at Confederation Landing 3. I am holding up a sign reading "Free Walking Tours".

What's included:

• Fascinating Historical Sites
• Engaging & Knowledgeable Guide
• Unbeatable Value
• Fun & Interactive Experience

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

Confederation Landing Park

2 Great George Street, Waterfront, Charlottetown

Our journey starts right here! We'll be uncovering the captivating stories of the people who first called PEI home, unearthing the stories of PEI's colonial past, and getting a sneak peek into the historic Charlottetown Conference that once took place here.

8 minutes

Peake's Wharf

Charlottetown, PE C1A

Here, we'll gain insights into the historic Peake Family, the industrial Port of Charlottetown, its eventual downfall, and how Peake's Quay became the wonderful area that both tourists and locals love.

8 minutes

St. Dunstan's Basilica

45 Great George St, Charlottetown, C1A 4K1

At this stop, we'll uncover the fascinating journey of Catholicism on this island, and how from humble beginnings, the church overcame obstacles to become the landmark we know today

8 minutes

Province House National Historic Site

165 Richmond St, Grafton St, Charlottetown, C1A 1J1

At this important Landmark for Canada, we'll be learning about its integral role in forming PEI's first-ever government and the crucial discussions that formed the roots of Canada.

8 minutes

Victoria Row

126-164 Richmond St., Charlottetown, C1A 1H9

At the heart of the island's commerce, we'll be learning about the former South Side of Queen Square, the fire that destroyed it all, and how Victoria Row became the vibrant area it is today.

8 minutes

Confederation Centre of the Arts

145 Richmond St, Charlottetown, C1A 1J1

Here at the heart of the island's rich art scene, we'll be learning about the once-prosperous Queen's Square that once existed here, the Catholic-Protestant divide that tore the island for centuries, and learning about the history of this magnificent building.

8 minutes

Charlottetown City Hall

199 Queen St, Charlottetown, C1A 4B7

We'll be stepping back into time and learning of the first settlements here in Charlottetown, and the role that Charlottetown City Hall played in making Charlottetown the city we know and love today.

8 minutes

Beaconsfield Historic House

2 Kent St, , Charlottetown, C1A 1M6

Here at Beaconsfield, we'll be learning the history of how this grand opulent home went from a symbol of wealth and prosperity to a symbol of a family's downfall, and how it went through countless hands before becoming the renowned museum it is today.

8 minutes

Government House

1 Terry Fox Dr, , Charlottetown, C1A 0E8

For our final stop, we'll be unraveling that colonial gem that houses the lieutenant governor, diplomats, politicians, and the royals, as well as being the site of many important events that take place in the modern day.

8 minutes