Discovering Charlottetown: Must-See Attractions in Prince Edward Island | History and City Tour
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- Опубликовано: 12 авг 2023
- Welcome to a captivating journey through the picturesque streets and historic charm of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island! Join us on this enchanting RUclips video as we explore the heart of Canada's smallest province and immerse ourselves in the island's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
In this video, we'll take you on a virtual tour of Charlottetown, a city that beautifully blends old-world elegance with modern vibrancy. Stroll with us along tree-lined avenues and cobblestone streets, where each corner reveals a new story, a hidden gem, or a stunning view that will take your breath away.
As we wander through the charming neighborhoods, you'll learn about Charlottetown's significant role in Canadian history. This is the birthplace of Confederation, where the Charlottetown Conference of 1864 set the stage for the creation of our great nation. We'll visit the historic Province House, where the foundational discussions took place, and walk in the footsteps of the visionaries who shaped Canada.
But Charlottetown isn't just a city of history; it's a vibrant hub of culture, arts, and culinary delights. Discover the local artisans, bustling markets, and the inviting cafés that dot the cityscape. Whether you're exploring the waterfront, soaking in the views of the harbor, or admiring the blooming flowers in Victoria Park, there's an undeniable sense of magic that makes Charlottetown truly special.
Charlottetown, the capital city of Prince Edward Island (PEI), offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Here are some must-see attractions and activities when visiting Charlottetown:
Province House National Historic Site: As the birthplace of Confederation, Province House is a must-visit. Explore the historic building, take guided tours, and learn about the pivotal meetings that led to the creation of Canada.
Victoria Row: This charming pedestrian street is lined with shops, boutiques, and restaurants. It's a great place to stroll, shop for local crafts, enjoy live music, and savor delicious meals.
Charlottetown Waterfront: The waterfront area is perfect for leisurely walks. Admire the views of the harbor, take a harbor cruise, and visit the Confederation Landing Park, which features beautiful gardens and historical displays.
Beaconsfield Historic House: Step back in time at this beautifully restored Victorian mansion. Take a guided tour to learn about the history of the house and the people who lived there.
St. Dunstan's Basilica: This stunning cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. Visitors can admire its intricate details, stained glass windows, and peaceful interior.
Victoria Park: This waterfront park is a serene oasis in the heart of the city. Enjoy walking trails, lush gardens, and panoramic views of the harbor and surrounding areas.
Peake's Wharf Historic Waterfront: Immerse yourself in history at Peake's Wharf. Explore historic buildings, enjoy live entertainment, and experience the maritime atmosphere.
Culinary Delights: Charlottetown is a food lover's paradise. Sample fresh seafood, indulge in locally sourced cuisine, and try famous PEI potatoes at one of the city's many restaurants.
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Always nice to visit a brand new place and nice to find out that Canada was formed there. Also nice to find out the British kicked out the French when they arrived after the French and that boardwalk was pretty cool, great place to walk but also bike too. I always enjoy a pedestrian only street, should be a lot more of them imo. I like the sound of national ice cream day and it would have been a crime not to celebrate it with an ice cream or two. Cheers Alan
It's actually a really nice little city! Yes, most of the eastern provinces (until Ontario) really had a back and forth control battle from the French and English. English is such an important language on the global scale, so I am glad they won too so we learned it from the start!
@@DestinationEarth . I really appreciate your helpful response.
Oh beautiful Prince Edward Island! :) Love seeing the old cannons and learning about the history! Beaconsfield house looks so beautiful, I had never heard of it before and all of the times I've been there! Amazing to learn about this historic home. Fun street market. Lots of cute places to eat. The basilica is beautiful. I love the waterfront! National ice cream day, woo hoo! Greg is so excited you went to Cows! That's definitely his favorite spot on the island lol! So nice there's live music, what a beautiful song! Amazing video as always Josh! :)
It's a great little city! I am shocked that I had never taken the time to visit there before this. Lots of wonderful places around town - especially in that small downtown core. The ice cream was great! Glad we had the chance to stop - cows ice cream is indeed very good!
Good work dear
Its G.Singj frm India.
I too want to see this area.
I was too in Canada, Toronto.
Never would have guessed potatoes! Learned a lot from this video. Excellent production for interested visitors. Your work is evident! Loved the local PEI song!
Thanks Randy! This is a wonderful little city with some really important Canadian history to go alongside it. I can see why people from this area go to visit so often!
this is lovely, I really love the white sandy beaches and the welcoming waters.That lady and the guy making music are so good i`d pay to go see them if I had to.Thanks so much for sharing.
I really love when we have the chance to listen to the local music. We are very Scottish influenced here (a lot of settlers from that area) so the Celtic and related music is a big part of our local culture.
The logo you is so sharp. You do such a great job setting up the location. Oh wow, your wife made it to a speaking part. My wife was so nervous when we first started the channel.
Canons always look so cool. We haven’t done a walking tour but that is a great idea. Love you play around with different format for your videos. The buildings here is so cute. That song was so catchy in the end.
Yes, I have been trying to get her to come out of her comfort zone and try and be on camera a little more. You'll see in later videos that some "exposure therapy" really helped her get more comfortable with it!
Known for potato, i'm there :D It looks like a beautiful place, amazing that was Canadas birthplace! Victoria Park looks amazing, right be the water :) great view points! What an amazing house with so much history and a gorgeous garden, i'm glad it's still there to enjoy, Wow so many stalls and the bars and restaurants look gorgeous lots of alfresco style places to enjoy the scenery. The church is beautiful shame the bells don't ring daily. Amazing looking town x Love the live music :)
It was a great day! Hard to believe this is just a few hours from where I live and this was my first time ever being there. Lots of great spots in this little city!
It's been a number of years since the last time I was over to PEI. Always enjoyed every visit. I've heard that some areas got hit pretty hard from Fiona. I am sure you had a fantastic time! Bruce and Otis
This was a few years ago now, but this was the first time I had ever explored PEI that I can recall, so I am glad that we had the chance to go around a lot of the province and see what it offered. Charlottetown is a nice little city!
We’ll be in Charlottetown in early October on a Maritimes cruise.
October is a nice time of year! About half way through the month it really cools off - so be sure to bring a mix of t-shirts, sweaters and even a coat just to be safe! That said, no matter what time you come, this is a beautiful little town that I think you'll love.
Thanks for the video
Still deciding if we want to visit PEI this summer or Newfoundland
It’s gonna be the4th time to Canada for me and it’s gonna be the long flight for us from Bangkok … to get there 😂😂 the East coast of Canada ….
This looks like a really fun town, and it's super nice and clean! I bet you that ice cream was delicious! How far of a drive was this for you, or did you fly? Definitely a nice place to visit!
It's pretty close! It takes about 3.5 hours to give. Now that we moved we would need to tack an extra hour to that, but this is one of the closest provinces to us. Yes, the city was cute and a great place to visit. A lot of people pop over to PEI from here and its easy to see why now!
Who were the two musicians at the 10.30 mark? They were very good. Charlottetown is a lovely city/town...especially when there are no cruise ships in port. Found the same issue in Halifax.
That's a great question! Hopefully someone from the area watching the video will be able to answer this. I didn't notice any signs or anything (at the time) that showed who they were. They were both great though!
@@DestinationEarth Gordon Belsher and Cynthia MacLeod at Peakes Wharf in Charlottetown. Outstanding duo, they have performances at the Stanley Bridge Music hall.... well worth a night out
@@MatildaandSuki Thank you! I'm sure lots of people will find that useful helpful!
Distracting background music. Otherwise, useful.
Thank you for the feedback! We'll do our best to solve this issue in future videos.
I think that PEI and its cities, especially Charlottetown, are the only places in Canada that are beautiful - clean, and similar to places in the US and Europe. Wherever you go in Canada, you will see houses that are worn out and ugly and you can find a lot of litter and homeless people everywhere. Urbanism in other provinces and cities is not at all similar to the United States, Europe, or developed countries. Only in PEI, you can see suitable roads and asphalt.
Like most places, when you have smaller populations - like PEI - it is much easier to keep things clean. That's one reason I love living in Nova Scotia - another small and clean place. Yes, I do find that Canada does have a growing homeless problem, and I know that more and more people are finding it difficult to afford maintenance of their homes amongst other things. It's a very big topic here at the moment.
@@DestinationEarth Good morning my friend. so is it possible to find a clean and nice small place in Nova Scotia, too? Is it hard to find general jobs in these cities? My wife and I looking for a clean, calm, and affordable place to live, we have lived in Vancouver since 2018. I'm a carpenter.
@@alborzdmavandi8190 You can definitely find clean here on the east coast - almost everywhere here is clean. The trade off with living in smaller areas is the lack of jobs - something felt here in the east for sure. The job market is limited, although construction within the city of Halifax for example is going strong. Not sure if you do commercial or just residential work, but it appears that construction is going strong in the city. Cost of living is probably comparatively low when compared with Vancouver as well - but I am sure the salaries seen here are also significantly lower, and we have some of the highest taxes in the country. It's a trade-off.