Historic Charlottetown Audio Walking Tour

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Historic Charlottetown Audio Walking Tour

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Overview

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the elegant streets of historic Charlottetown!

Discover the “Birthplace of Confederation,” a vibrant seaside capital where grand Victorian architecture meets a modern, culinary soul. Walk the same paths as the legendary Fathers of Confederation and uncover the stories of the pioneers, architects, and rebels who transformed this “cradle on the waves” into a national icon.

Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.

Along the way, meet lively characters and special guests who bring Charlottetown's vibrant stories and hidden gems to life.

Skip crowded tour groups, tight schedules, and high prices — enjoy the freedom of your own pace and schedule.

It’s yours! Explore anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along the route.

Trusted by over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers. Book today and start your Charlottetown adventure!

Activity location

Port Charlottetown
- 1 Weymouth Street
- C1A 8W1, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

Port Charlottetown
- 1 Weymouth Street
- C1A 8W1, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Historic Charlottetown Audio Walking Tour in English

2h
Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:30 pm
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

NZ$15.03 x 1 AdultNZ$15.03

Total

What's included, what's not

No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Live GPS map shows route & your location
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime
Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
Smartphone or tablet

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or circumstances beyond our control.

Activity itinerary

Port Charlottetown (Pass by)

Begin your journey through the "Cradle of Confederation" at this historic gateway where the city meets the sea. Walk the very shores where the Fathers of Confederation landed in 1864, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of the modern Seaport as you begin your exploration of Canada’s most charming capital.

Founders' Food Hall & Market (Pass by)

Explore this stunningly repurposed 19th-century railway shop, now a premier destination for local artisans and Island flavours. Admire the striking arched windows and industrial architecture while sampling the very best of Prince Edward Island’s culinary scene and craftsmanship.

Confederation Landing Park (Pass by)

Explore this scenic harbour retreat and uncover the surprising industrial secret hidden beneath its lush gardens. Discover how clever engineering saved this park from disaster and trace the footsteps of the famous figures who arrived on these shores to change history.

Peake's Wharf (Pass by)

Discover the dramatic "rise from the ashes" storey of this historic wharf and soak in the charm of a former industrial hub turned vibrant waterfront destination.

The Gainsford House (Pass by)

Admire the oldest surviving brick building in the city and discover the "scandalous" property hurdles faced by its 19th-century female owner.

91 Water St (Pass by)

Wet Warehouse.... We'll tell you about this "high-security warehouse" that sat at the heart of Canada’s longest "dry" spell.

Great George Street Historic District (Pass by)

Walk through a "living museum" on a street so significant it’s been named a National Historic Site. We’ll trace the footsteps of the 1864 delegates and point out a "Golden Age" building that featured a surprisingly modern convenience—designed for horses and buggies.

45 Great George St (Pass by)

Bishop's Palace.... We’ll show you the beautiful "architectural mashup" of this historic home and share the stories of the various people who have called this palace home over the last 160 years.

St. Dunstan's Basilica (Pass by)

Look up at the towering twin spires .... we’ll tell you the stunning details of this rare landmark—one of only a handful in Canada—and you'll hear the storey of the historic disaster that nearly wiped it from the skyline forever.

The Anne of Green Gables Store (Pass by)

We'll introduce you to the red-headed orphan who became a global phenomenon and the unofficial mascot of Prince Edward Island.

Churchill Arms (Pass by)

"I arrived with nothing and built an empire." Hear from the self-made millionaire who turned "liquor and luck" into a legendary fortune. We’ll reveal the secret of how his wealth still pays for local students nearly 150 years later.

Queen Street (Pass by)

We'll trace the city’s "fireproof" history along a row of grand brick facades and reveal the secret location of a Victorian "conviviality shop" and the "medicinal" drinks once served there.

Victoria Row (Pass by)

Step through the wrought iron archway and into the historic heartbeat of the city. We’ll transport you back to a time of muddy streets and bustling markets that defines this iconic cobblestone row.

Province House National Historic Site (Pass by)

As you stand before the "Neo-Classical monolith" where the dream of a nation was first born, we’ll take you inside the storey of Canada’s surprisingly polite birth.

Public Archives and Records Office (Pass by)

The George Coles Building: Meet the flamboyant "firebrand" of the Confederation era—a brewer, a Premier, and a man who once settled a political argument with a duel.

St. Paul's Church (Pass by)

Discover the "sandstone beauty" designed to function like a musical instrument. We’ll explore the architect’s obsession with perfect acoustics and share the storey of a parish that survived devastating windstorms to find its home.

Confederation Centre of the Arts (Pass by)

Marvel at the royal-approved landmark that houses a world-record-breaking production. We’ll show you the home of a literary icon’s original manuscript and share the storey of the design that once divided the city.

COWS Queen St (Pass by)

Discover the "permanent masterpiece" that housed a single business for 176 years. We’ll show you the stunning Victorian details of this National Historic Site and reveal why this corner became the heart of the Island's most famous "pun-filled" ice cream legend.

Charlottetown City Hall (Pass by)

Stand before the 1888 "castle" that once housed everything from the Mayor's office to the city stables. We’ll point out the clever hidden use for the corner tower and reveal why this Romanesque masterpiece was the ultimate Victorian "one-stop shop."

Rodd Charlottetown (Pass by)

We’ll share the inspiring storey of the local farming family who turned a few roadside cottages into a hotel empire fit for a Queen.

Fitzroy Hall (Pass by)

We’ll show you this "flashy" 1872 merchant’s mansion and point out the elegant Second Empire details that made it one of the most fashionable addresses in the city.

St. James Presbyterian Church (Pass by)

Discover the "Kirk"—the Scottish heart of Charlottetown where sermons were once delivered in fiery Gaelic.

St. Peter's Cathedral (Pass by)

Discover where the rituals of Rome meet the traditions of England. We’ll lead you to a hidden National Historic Site tucked away in a quiet lane and show you the stunning masterpiece created by the same artist who painted Canada’s founding fathers.

Prince Edward Island Government Administration - Jones Building (Pass by)

Step into the "Mini-Ottawa" of the Maritimes, a 1960s complex that looks like a set from a vintage spy film.

Beaconsfield Historic House (Pass by)

Stand before the 1877 "palace" of Charlottetown’s golden couple—a mansion so grand it featured 25 bedrooms and hosted royalty. We’ll introduce you to the woman who lived behind these yellow walls and reveal her tragic storey.

17 Sydney St #15 (Pass by)

Discover a 1850s landmark with a "travel history" and a very controversial past.

The Marché at The Culinary Institute of Canada (Pass by)

Pass by the training ground for the next generation of world-class chefs. We’ll show you where to find the dining room that offers the best student-prepared dishes and harbour views in the city.

Irish Settler Memorial (Pass by)

Stand upon flagstones brought directly from Ireland to honour the immigrants who shaped the Island's soul. We’ll share the history of the Great Famine and tell you how to summon "Aengus"—the legendary figure trapped in the stones.

Prince Edward Island Regiment Museum (Pass by)

Pass by the massive Sherman Tank standing guard over a collection of 4,000 military artefacts. We’ll share the storey of the local heroes who served in the elite "Devil’s Brigade".

Haviland Street (Pass by)

Dundas Terrace & The Haviland Club: Compare two architectural rivals standing face-to-face on this historic corner. We’ll reveal the trick an architect used to disguise a massive apartment complex and point out the elegant building that once served as the American Consulate.

Location

Activity location

Port Charlottetown
- 1 Weymouth Street
- C1A 8W1, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

Port Charlottetown
- 1 Weymouth Street
- C1A 8W1, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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