Beginning at the beautiful waterfront and stretching six blocks, Great George Street is a stunning street lined with displays of architectural evolutions featuring beautifully preserved Georgian Architecture on one side of the street and Gothic Revival on the other side. The street was in 1990 designated a national historic site due to its strong associations with the birth of this nation and its richness of domestic architecture dating back to the Confederation era.
Perhaps the most notable building on Great George St. is St. Dunstan’s Basilica Cathedral – largely considered to be the defining silhouette of Charlottetown.
Victoria Row is located in downtown Charlottetown on Richmond St. between Queen St. and Great George St. The street is a cultural hub and features live entertainment from local artists, excellent farm-to-table restaurants, gourmet coffee shops, pubs, and artisan boutiques. During the summer, it is closed to vehicle traffic and is a pedestrian-only walkway.
The birthplace of confederation, setting of the Charlottetown Conference.
Province House is commonly referred to as the “birthplace of confederation”. In this building in 1864, the majority of the Charlottetown Conference was held. The conference was originally intended as a meeting between maritime representatives to discuss a union. When the Province of Canada (consisting of present-day Ontario and Quebec) heard of the conference, they wished to join as well to discuss forming a union that would include them. The building has served as the home of the Provincial Legislature since 1847.
Exact tour length may vary slightly depending on individual walking speeds
Tour will operate rain or shine. We recommend dressing for the weather and comfortable footwear. You may also wish to bring water.
Tour is stroller/wheelchair accessible. There is a gradual incline on Great George St. but the tour remains level throughout once you reach the top.
Hotel Pickup
April 1st to November 19th
9:00 AM / 3:00 PM
Adult (13 years +): $44
Child (5-12 years): $24
Infant (0-4 years): $20
*Priced in Canadian Dollars
