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32 Best and Fun Things To Do In Charlottetown, Canada


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This city is the capital of Prince Edward Island, situated on the eastern coast of Canada. Beyond its stunning scenery, Charlottetown provides numerous enjoyable activities for tourists.

One of the city’s most popular attractions is St. Dunstan’s Basilica. This gorgeous cathedral is over a hundred years old and can be found in Downtown Charlottetown.

Visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities such as boating, biking, and fishing. For those who prefer to spend their time indoors, there are plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from.

Keep reading to discover our list of the best attractions and most fun things to do in Charlottetown, Canada

The 32 Most Popular Things To Do In Charlottetown, Canada

32. Community Museum Association of PEI

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

Location: 161 Street Peters Road Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 892 8837

Web Address:   https://museumspei.ca/

31. Heartz Shore

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

30. Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation

4.3 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: 2 Kent Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 368 6600

Web Address:   http://peimuseum.ca/

29. Keppoch Beach

1.6 ★★☆☆☆ (5 reviews)

28. Haszard Point Range Front Light

3.9 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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Location: Northumberland Streetrait

Web Address:   https://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp

27. Saga Sailing Adventures

5.0 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

Location: Charlottetown Yacht Club 1 Pownal Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 672 1222

Web Address:   http://sagasailing.com/

26. Hillsborough River Bridge

4.0 ★★★★☆ (17 reviews)

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Location: Hillsborough Bridge Charlottetown PE

25. Charlottetown City Hall

3.3 ★★★☆☆ (19 reviews)

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Location: 199 Queen Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 566 5548

Web Address:   https://charlottetown.ca/contact_us

24. St. Peter’s Cathedral

4.5 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

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Location: 7 All Souls Ln Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 566 2102

Web Address:   http://stpeter.org/cathedra.html

23. Deep Roots Distillery

4.9 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

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Location: 2100 N York River Road Warren Grove PE

Tel:  902 620 1085

Web Address:   http://deeprootsdistillery.com/

22. Top Notch Charters

4.9 ★★★★★ (50 reviews)

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Location: 3 Great George Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 626 6689

Web Address:   http://markscharters.com/

21. PEI Escape Rooms

4.5 ★★★★★ (64 reviews)

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Location: 81 Prince Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 367 5341

Web Address:   https://peiescaperooms.com/

20. Blockhouse Point Lighthouse

4.5 ★★★★★ (84 reviews)

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Location: 285 Blockhouse Road Rocky Point PE

Tel:  418 288 5698

Web Address:   https://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp

19. Winter River Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (100 reviews)

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Location: E Suffolk Extension Prince Edward Island

Tel:  902 894 7535

18. Fox Meadow Golf Course

4.4 ★★★★☆ (112 reviews)

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Location: 167 Kinlock Road Streetratford PE

Tel:  902 569 4653

Web Address:   http://foxmeadow.pe.ca/

17. Rise and Climb Adventure Course

4.7 ★★★★★ (113 reviews)

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Location: 31 Terry Fox Place Cornwall PE

Tel:  902 566 5947

Web Address:   http://riseandclimb.ca/

16. The Joseph A. Ghiz Memorial Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (193 reviews)

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Location: Charlottetown PE

Web Address:   http://cadcpei.com/projects/joe-ghiz-memorial-city-park/

15. Prince Edward Battery

4.5 ★★★★★ (243 reviews)

Location: 45 Victoria Park Rd.way Charlottetown PE

Web Address:   http://gov.pe.ca/hpo/app.php

14. Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site

4.5 ★★★★★ (249 reviews)

Location: 191 Hache Gallant Dr Rocky Point PE

Tel:  902 675 2220

Web Address:   https://pc.gc.ca/portlajoye

13. Links At Crowbush Cove

4.7 ★★★★★ (264 reviews)

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Location: 710 Lakeside Road Morell PE

Tel:  800 235 8909

Web Address:   https://peisfinestgolf.com/

12. Downtown Charlottetown Farmers’ Market

4.5 ★★★★★ (293 reviews)

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Location: Queen Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 368 8636

Web Address:   http://downtowncharlottetownmarket.com/

11. Tea Hill Park and Beach

4.3 ★★★★☆ (301 reviews)

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Location: 492 Keppoch Road Streetratford PE

Tel:  902 569 1995

Web Address:   http://townofstratford.ca/

10. Island Hill Farm

4.8 ★★★★★ (414 reviews)

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Location: 351 Route 225 Hampshire PE

Tel:  902 218 1673

Web Address:   https://islandhillfarm.ca/

9. Charlottetown Farmers Market

4.6 ★★★★★ (564 reviews)

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Location: 100 Belvedere Ave Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 626 3373

Web Address:   http://charlottetownfarmersmarket.com/

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8. Details Fine Art Gallery

4.2 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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Location: 166 Richmond Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 892 2233

Web Address:   http://detailsfineart.com/

7. Anne and Gilbert- The Musical

4.9 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

Location: 140 Weymouth Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 566 3346

Web Address:   http://anneandgilbert.com/

6. Government House

4.4 ★★★★☆ (76 reviews)

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Location: 1 Terry Fox Dr Charlottetown PE

Web Address:   http://gov.pe.ca/olg

5. Province House National Historic Site

4.0 ★★★★☆ (145 reviews)

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Location: 165 Richmond Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 566 7050

Web Address:   https://pc.gc.ca/provincehouse

4. Beaconsfield Historic House

4.4 ★★★★☆ (324 reviews)

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Location: 2 Kent Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 368 6603

Web Address:   http://peimuseum.com/

3. St. Dunstan’s Basilica Cathedral

4.7 ★★★★★ (525 reviews)

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Location: 65 Great George Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 894 3486

Web Address:   http://stdunstanspei.com/

2. Red Shores Racetrack & Casino

4.3 ★★★★☆ (723 reviews)

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Location: 58 Kensington Road Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 620 4222

Web Address:   http://redshores.ca/

1. Confederation Landing

4.5 ★★★★★ (754 reviews)

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Location: 2 Great George Street Charlottetown PE

Tel:  902 629 4020

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Charlottetown, Canada! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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