Charlottetown Walking Tour with Historic Sites and Stories
by Tip to Tip Island Tours
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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$56Overview
This 2-hour walking tour in Charlottetown introduces you to the city’s history and culture through stories shared by local guides who come from families that have lived on Prince Edward Island for generations. The tour begins at Confederation Landing Park, where the guide explains how PEI developed and discusses its industries and shipbuilding history. You then stop outside St. Dunstan's Basilica to learn about the church’s significance, although entry is not included. Next, the group walks along the Great George Street Historic District to hear about the Bank of PEI, Bishop’s Palace, the Great Fire, and the Great George Hotel, along with other local facts. At Province House National Historic Site, the guide describes its importance to Islanders and Canadians, including the 1864 Charlottetown Conference and nearby Queens Square. The tour continues to Victoria Row, where topics include local prohibition laws, PEI’s car ban, and farming; this is also an opportunity for a quick restroom break. Further stops include Charlottetown City Hall, with details about the building itself and neighboring sites such as the Fire Department and the historic Rodd Charlottetown hotel. At Rochford Square, the guide shares stories about shipwrecks, ghost tales, and hangings from PEI’s past, along with reflections on the history of the Bog area. The final stop is outside Beaconsfield Historic House, where the guide talks about the house’s history and nearby attractions like Victoria Park and Fanningbank, as well as issues such as fox farming and erosion on the island. Entry into the house is not included. The entire walk covers about 1.3 kilometers and includes some slight inclines. A map is provided to help follow the route. Entrance fees to any sites are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Confederation Landing Park
This stop covers the history of Prince Edward Island and how it was established. The guide also discusses local industries, shipbuilding, and shares some interesting facts about PEI. Several nearby points of interest are pointed out during this 30-minute stop.
30 min
St. Dunstan's Basilica
The group pauses outside this notable church to talk about its history and significance to Charlottetown. Visitors are informed that entering the church is not part of the tour but can be done independently. This stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Great George Street Historic District
During this 20-minute stop, the guide discusses multiple topics related to the area, including the Bank of PEI, Bishop’s Palace, the Great Fire, and the Great George Hotel, along with other historical facts about this street and its surroundings.
20 min
Province House National Historic Site
This 15-minute stop explains the importance of Province House to both Islanders and the wider Canadian context. The 1864 Charlottetown Conference and Queens Square are key subjects covered here.
15 min
Victoria Row
Here, the guide talks about the Victoria Row area, including local prohibition laws, PEI’s car ban, and agricultural practices. This stop also gives participants a chance to take a quick bathroom break. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Charlottetown City Hall
At City Hall, the guide discusses the building’s history as well as the adjacent Charlottetown Fire Department and the Rodd Charlottetown hotel, including notable guests who have stayed there. This stop is about 5 minutes.
5 min
Rochford Square
This 10-minute stop focuses on stories of shipwrecks, ghost tales, and historic hangings on PEI. The guide also takes time to reflect on the history of the Bog area.
10 min
Beaconsfield Historic House
The final 15-minute stop is outside this historic house, where the guide shares its history and mentions nearby Victoria Park and Fanningbank. Topics also include fox farming and erosion on the island. Entry inside the house is not included.
15 min
Meeting point
We will meet at the Confederation Landing Park Gazebo which is located at 2 Great George Street . You can also google Map Tip to Tip Island Tours . The gazebo is located in the green space beside Peakes Quay and the big Canada Flag and big Parking lot . Your guide will be there with a Green flag .
End point
The Tour ends at Beaconsfield Historic House beside Victoria Park. Here you can keep exploring or walk back to the many Tourist shops or back to where we started with your Tour Guide .
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Charlottetown Walking Tour with Historic Sites and Stories
by Tip to Tip Island Tours
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$56Overview
This 2-hour walking tour in Charlottetown introduces you to the city’s history and culture through stories shared by local guides who come from families that have lived on Prince Edward Island for generations. The tour begins at Confederation Landing Park, where the guide explains how PEI developed and discusses its industries and shipbuilding history. You then stop outside St. Dunstan's Basilica to learn about the church’s significance, although entry is not included. Next, the group walks along the Great George Street Historic District to hear about the Bank of PEI, Bishop’s Palace, the Great Fire, and the Great George Hotel, along with other local facts. At Province House National Historic Site, the guide describes its importance to Islanders and Canadians, including the 1864 Charlottetown Conference and nearby Queens Square. The tour continues to Victoria Row, where topics include local prohibition laws, PEI’s car ban, and farming; this is also an opportunity for a quick restroom break. Further stops include Charlottetown City Hall, with details about the building itself and neighboring sites such as the Fire Department and the historic Rodd Charlottetown hotel. At Rochford Square, the guide shares stories about shipwrecks, ghost tales, and hangings from PEI’s past, along with reflections on the history of the Bog area. The final stop is outside Beaconsfield Historic House, where the guide talks about the house’s history and nearby attractions like Victoria Park and Fanningbank, as well as issues such as fox farming and erosion on the island. Entry into the house is not included. The entire walk covers about 1.3 kilometers and includes some slight inclines. A map is provided to help follow the route. Entrance fees to any sites are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Confederation Landing Park
This stop covers the history of Prince Edward Island and how it was established. The guide also discusses local industries, shipbuilding, and shares some interesting facts about PEI. Several nearby points of interest are pointed out during this 30-minute stop.
30 min
St. Dunstan's Basilica
The group pauses outside this notable church to talk about its history and significance to Charlottetown. Visitors are informed that entering the church is not part of the tour but can be done independently. This stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Great George Street Historic District
During this 20-minute stop, the guide discusses multiple topics related to the area, including the Bank of PEI, Bishop’s Palace, the Great Fire, and the Great George Hotel, along with other historical facts about this street and its surroundings.
20 min
Province House National Historic Site
This 15-minute stop explains the importance of Province House to both Islanders and the wider Canadian context. The 1864 Charlottetown Conference and Queens Square are key subjects covered here.
15 min
Victoria Row
Here, the guide talks about the Victoria Row area, including local prohibition laws, PEI’s car ban, and agricultural practices. This stop also gives participants a chance to take a quick bathroom break. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Charlottetown City Hall
At City Hall, the guide discusses the building’s history as well as the adjacent Charlottetown Fire Department and the Rodd Charlottetown hotel, including notable guests who have stayed there. This stop is about 5 minutes.
5 min
Rochford Square
This 10-minute stop focuses on stories of shipwrecks, ghost tales, and historic hangings on PEI. The guide also takes time to reflect on the history of the Bog area.
10 min
Beaconsfield Historic House
The final 15-minute stop is outside this historic house, where the guide shares its history and mentions nearby Victoria Park and Fanningbank. Topics also include fox farming and erosion on the island. Entry inside the house is not included.
15 min
Meeting point
We will meet at the Confederation Landing Park Gazebo which is located at 2 Great George Street . You can also google Map Tip to Tip Island Tours . The gazebo is located in the green space beside Peakes Quay and the big Canada Flag and big Parking lot . Your guide will be there with a Green flag .
End point
The Tour ends at Beaconsfield Historic House beside Victoria Park. Here you can keep exploring or walk back to the many Tourist shops or back to where we started with your Tour Guide .
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.