Charlottetown 2-Hour Historic Walking Tour
by Walk The Walk Tours PEI
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$58Overview
The tour begins on foot through the streets of Charlottetown, where the guide shares stories about the city’s history and geography alongside personal family anecdotes. This two-hour walking tour covers key landmarks including St. Dunstan's Basilica, where participants learn about this historic Catholic church and view the interior when it is open to the public. Next, the group visits Province House National Historic Site, a building important to Canada's formation, which may be accessible depending on renovations. The tour continues to the Confederation Centre of the Arts, with a visit inside to explore its cultural offerings and history. Participants then pass by Charlottetown City Hall, in use since 1888, and walk through Rochford Square on the way to St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral. Here, the attached All Souls' Chapel, a National Historic Site, is visited, with information about the Harris brothers’ contributions to its design and interior. At Victoria Park, the group stops at Governor's House, residence of the Lieutenant General of Prince Edward Island, and then moves to the waterfront to hear about Charlottetown harbour’s history. The tour concludes at Charlottetown Marina, returning to the starting point. Along the way, there is a short rest in Pownal Square, where the guide shares a personal story. Public washroom access is available at two locations during the tour. Walking time is included in the total duration.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Dunstan's Basilica
Participants learn about this historic Catholic church and view its interior when it is accessible to the public. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Province House National Historic Site
This stop includes information about the building's role in forming Canada. The site is currently under renovation but may be open by summer 2023. The visit lasts 10 minutes.
10 min
Confederation Centre of the Arts
Visitors hear about the history of this cultural center and enter to see its various features. This part of the tour lasts about 12 minutes.
12 min
Charlottetown City Hall
The group passes by this historic town hall, which has been in continuous use since 1888.
Rochford Square
The tour route goes through this green space while heading toward All Souls' Chapel.
St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral
The visit includes the attached All Souls' Chapel, designated a National Historic Site, with details on how the Harris brothers influenced its design and decoration. The stop is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Victoria Park
At the park entrance, the group visits Governor's House, home to the Lieutenant General of PEI. They then stop at the waterfront to learn about Charlottetown harbour’s history. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Charlottetown Marina
The tour finishes at the marina, the same place it began. Between Victoria Park and the final stop, there is a short rest at Pownal Square where the guide recounts a personal story involving 15 minutes of fame.
10 min
Meeting point
Bottom of Prince Street, by the white shed next to "Lobster on The Wharf "restaurant. Holding a sign for "Walk The Walk PEI". Arriving by cruise ship: exit the cruise terminal, follow the boardwalk along the waterfront for 200 yards towards the white shed. I will be waiting there, sign in hand.
End point
Bottom of Prince Street, by the white shed next to "Lobster on The Wharf "restaurant. Holding a sign for "Walk The Walk PEI". Arriving by cruise ship: exit the cruise terminal, follow the boardwalk along the waterfront for 200 yards towards the white shed. I will be waiting there, sign in hand.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Charlottetown 2-Hour Historic Walking Tour
by Walk The Walk Tours PEI
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$58Overview
The tour begins on foot through the streets of Charlottetown, where the guide shares stories about the city’s history and geography alongside personal family anecdotes. This two-hour walking tour covers key landmarks including St. Dunstan's Basilica, where participants learn about this historic Catholic church and view the interior when it is open to the public. Next, the group visits Province House National Historic Site, a building important to Canada's formation, which may be accessible depending on renovations. The tour continues to the Confederation Centre of the Arts, with a visit inside to explore its cultural offerings and history. Participants then pass by Charlottetown City Hall, in use since 1888, and walk through Rochford Square on the way to St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral. Here, the attached All Souls' Chapel, a National Historic Site, is visited, with information about the Harris brothers’ contributions to its design and interior. At Victoria Park, the group stops at Governor's House, residence of the Lieutenant General of Prince Edward Island, and then moves to the waterfront to hear about Charlottetown harbour’s history. The tour concludes at Charlottetown Marina, returning to the starting point. Along the way, there is a short rest in Pownal Square, where the guide shares a personal story. Public washroom access is available at two locations during the tour. Walking time is included in the total duration.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Dunstan's Basilica
Participants learn about this historic Catholic church and view its interior when it is accessible to the public. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Province House National Historic Site
This stop includes information about the building's role in forming Canada. The site is currently under renovation but may be open by summer 2023. The visit lasts 10 minutes.
10 min
Confederation Centre of the Arts
Visitors hear about the history of this cultural center and enter to see its various features. This part of the tour lasts about 12 minutes.
12 min
Charlottetown City Hall
The group passes by this historic town hall, which has been in continuous use since 1888.
Rochford Square
The tour route goes through this green space while heading toward All Souls' Chapel.
St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral
The visit includes the attached All Souls' Chapel, designated a National Historic Site, with details on how the Harris brothers influenced its design and decoration. The stop is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Victoria Park
At the park entrance, the group visits Governor's House, home to the Lieutenant General of PEI. They then stop at the waterfront to learn about Charlottetown harbour’s history. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Charlottetown Marina
The tour finishes at the marina, the same place it began. Between Victoria Park and the final stop, there is a short rest at Pownal Square where the guide recounts a personal story involving 15 minutes of fame.
10 min
Meeting point
Bottom of Prince Street, by the white shed next to "Lobster on The Wharf "restaurant. Holding a sign for "Walk The Walk PEI". Arriving by cruise ship: exit the cruise terminal, follow the boardwalk along the waterfront for 200 yards towards the white shed. I will be waiting there, sign in hand.
End point
Bottom of Prince Street, by the white shed next to "Lobster on The Wharf "restaurant. Holding a sign for "Walk The Walk PEI". Arriving by cruise ship: exit the cruise terminal, follow the boardwalk along the waterfront for 200 yards towards the white shed. I will be waiting there, sign in hand.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.