• Downtown - Discover Charlottetown, the delightful capital of Prince Edward Island! This walking tour through Downtown will reveal the historical and cultural gems that make this city unique.
• Port Charlottetown - The 75-minute walk begins and concludes at Port Charlottetown. Learn about the European discovery of Prince Edward Island, its transfer to British landlords, the islanders’ journey to independence, their financial struggles, and the decision to join the Confederation.
• Founders’ Food Hall & Market - During the tour, pass by the Founders Food Hall and Market and learn about its significance.
• St. Dunstan’s Basilica - Visit St. Dunstan’s Basilica, one of only 26 basilicas in Canada and a prominent city landmark.
• Confederation Centre of the Arts - Explore the Confederation Centre of the Arts, a hub for Canadian visual and performing arts, known for hosting the world’s longest-running musical, Anne of Green Gables, until the pandemic.
• Province House National Historic Site - Visit Province House National Historic Site, the birthplace of Canadian Confederation and one of the oldest parliamentary buildings still in use.
• Charlottetown City Hall - Discover Charlottetown City Hall and its history during your walk.
• St. James Presbyterian Church - Explore the city’s unique features, including a cannon embedded in the sidewalk and statues of Eckhart, the mouse from David Weale’s bestseller, The True Meaning of Crumbfest, outside St. James Presbyterian Church.
• All Souls’ Chapel (Prince Edward Island) - Visit both the largest and smallest churches on the island, St. Dunstan’s Basilica Cathedral and All Souls Chapel.
• St. Peter’s Cathedral - Learn about the history of St. Peter’s Cathedral as you walk.
• Government House - Discover the history of Government House during your walk.
• Beaconsfield Historic House - After visiting Beaconsfield Historic House, learn about the PEI Railway, known for its winding rail beds with a third of its line consisting of curves.
• Connaught Square - Learn about the last public execution in the province at Connaught Square, where George Dowie was hanged three times before being declared dead.
• The Culinary Institute of Canada - Stroll past COWS ice-cream parlor, Lobster on the Wharf restaurant, and the Culinary Institute of Canada to explore local cuisine.
• Irish Settlers Memorial - Hear tales of ghosts predicting the tragedy of the burning phantom ship and an exiled Irish God near the Irish Settlers Monument.
• Peakes Quay Marina - Wander through Charlottetown Marina, Peakes Quay, and the lively pedestrian street, Victoria Row, to learn about the city’s founding and Canada’s early history.

• Lifetime access to the tour in English
• VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

• Smartphone and headphones
• Food/Drink
• No ENTRY tickets for any paid attractions
• transportation

Charlottetown is not only the capital of Prince Edward Island but also the birthplace of Canada. This self-guided audio tour begins at Port Charlottetown and guides you through the historic rooms and streets where the 1864 Confederation discussions unfolded, with GPS-triggered narration that automatically plays at each location.

Highlights:

• Explore Province House National Historic Site, the starting point of the 1864 Confederation Conference.
• Discover the history of St. Dunstan’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Cathedral.
• Stroll by Beaconsfield Historic House and the Irish Settlers Memorial.
• Visit Founders’ Food Hall & Market and the Culinary Institute of Canada.
• Conclude at the waterfront near Peakes Quay Marina.

Narrated by a seventh-generation Islander, the tour allows you to proceed at your own pace — pause, resume, or continue later. With no fixed start time and no group to follow, it’s ideal for those coordinating with a cruise ship schedule or anyone wanting to explore Charlottetown independently.

• Please note: You won’t be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you’ll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.