Guidebook for Charlottetown
Everything Else
This is a lovely park with a boardwalk around the Charlottetown Harbour and the marina. There are lots of concerts and activities here in the summer as well as the other seasons.
15 locals recommend
Confederation Landing Park
2 Great George StThis is a lovely park with a boardwalk around the Charlottetown Harbour and the marina. There are lots of concerts and activities here in the summer as well as the other seasons.
Food Scene
A good downtown restaurant specializing in farm-to-table brunch, lunch and dinner. Nice outdoor patio in the summer.
25 locals recommend
Terre Rouge
72 Queen StA good downtown restaurant specializing in farm-to-table brunch, lunch and dinner. Nice outdoor patio in the summer.
Victoria Row is a street with a lot of outdoor restaurants and cafes. It’s a good place to hang out with a beer or glass of wine but the food can be marginal. The food at Row House is pretty good.
7 locals recommend
Row House Lobster Co.
146 Richmond StVictoria Row is a street with a lot of outdoor restaurants and cafes. It’s a good place to hang out with a beer or glass of wine but the food can be marginal. The food at Row House is pretty good.
Claddagh Oyster House
131 Sydney StGreat oysters and great restaurant for seafood.
Sims Corner Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
86 Queen Stgood steakhouse
The Charlottetown Farmer's market is open from 9AM until 2PM on Saturdays and on Wednesdays in the summer. A great spot for breakfast, lunch, and stocking up on delicious local produce, crafts and artisan goods, preserves, and more.
59 locals recommend
Charlottetown Farmers Market
100 Belvedere AveThe Charlottetown Farmer's market is open from 9AM until 2PM on Saturdays and on Wednesdays in the summer. A great spot for breakfast, lunch, and stocking up on delicious local produce, crafts and artisan goods, preserves, and more.
Best coffee in the city, and regular lineups because of that! They have a great all-day food menu, and are licensed so you can enjoy a beer or wine on their patio on Victoria Row.
64 locals recommend
Receiver Vic Row
128 Richmond StBest coffee in the city, and regular lineups because of that! They have a great all-day food menu, and are licensed so you can enjoy a beer or wine on their patio on Victoria Row.
Receiver makes the best coffee in the city, and their newest location offers delicious fresh baked bread, sandwiches and salads. A great spot for breakfast or lunch.
24 locals recommend
Receiver Coffee - The Brass Shop
178 Water StReceiver makes the best coffee in the city, and their newest location offers delicious fresh baked bread, sandwiches and salads. A great spot for breakfast or lunch.
A pretty good Mexican fusion restaurant for Charlottetown. Dress warmly if you are going to sit outside. Very good margaritas! Service can be slightly inconsistent.
10 locals recommend
Sugar Skull Cantina
83 Water StA pretty good Mexican fusion restaurant for Charlottetown. Dress warmly if you are going to sit outside. Very good margaritas! Service can be slightly inconsistent.
Water Prince Corner Shop on the corner of Water and Prince Street is a good place for lobster and mussels. It is not fancy but the food is good and the atmosphere is lively.
43 locals recommend
Water Prince Corner Shop
141 Water StWater Prince Corner Shop on the corner of Water and Prince Street is a good place for lobster and mussels. It is not fancy but the food is good and the atmosphere is lively.
Olde Dublin Pub
131 Sydney StGood pub food and buck-a-shuck oysters most days!
A slightly upscale restaurant that has an excellent lunch and dinner menu. A good spot to grab a bite before seeing at show at Confederation Centre or the Mack.
11 locals recommend
RedWater Rustic Grille
123 Grafton StA slightly upscale restaurant that has an excellent lunch and dinner menu. A good spot to grab a bite before seeing at show at Confederation Centre or the Mack.
Award-winning Chef Emily Wells prepares excellent meals made from seasonal, local ingredients sourced from local farmers and food producers. Beautiful dining room overlooking the River Clyde.
42 locals recommend
The Mill in New Glasgow
5592 Prince Edward Island 13Award-winning Chef Emily Wells prepares excellent meals made from seasonal, local ingredients sourced from local farmers and food producers. Beautiful dining room overlooking the River Clyde.
Arts & Culture
The home of Anne of Green Gables the Musical, along with a seasonal program of musical theatre and performance. In July and August, the Young Company performs a free noontime show from Monday through Saturday, which is excellent.
158 locals recommend
Confederation Centre of the Arts
145 Richmond StThe home of Anne of Green Gables the Musical, along with a seasonal program of musical theatre and performance. In July and August, the Young Company performs a free noontime show from Monday through Saturday, which is excellent.
Province House is closed for viewing on the inside for the next 5 years due to restoration work. There is a replica of the Confederation Chamber in the upper foyer of the Confederation Centre.
24 locals recommend
Province House National Historic Site
165 Richmond StProvince House is closed for viewing on the inside for the next 5 years due to restoration work. There is a replica of the Confederation Chamber in the upper foyer of the Confederation Centre.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a little arthouse cinema on the next block, just down the street. The movies are at 7PM and 9PM, and movie listings can be found on their website and in the centrefold of The Buzz. It’s the only place to see independent cinema on PEI, and is a great place to go before or after dinner.
16 locals recommend
City Cinema
64 King StThis is a little arthouse cinema on the next block, just down the street. The movies are at 7PM and 9PM, and movie listings can be found on their website and in the centrefold of The Buzz. It’s the only place to see independent cinema on PEI, and is a great place to go before or after dinner.
Sightseeing
See the most beautiful beach on PEI. Pack a picnic and take the Greenwich Dunelands Trail to the beach. You may be the only one on the beach.
44 locals recommend
Greenwich, Prince Edward Island National Park
See the most beautiful beach on PEI. Pack a picnic and take the Greenwich Dunelands Trail to the beach. You may be the only one on the beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great local brewery making delicious craft beers and serving excellent food! The taproom is a fun place to spend a weekend afternoon.
50 locals recommend
Upstreet Craft Brewing
41 Allen StA great local brewery making delicious craft beers and serving excellent food! The taproom is a fun place to spend a weekend afternoon.
Lots of local craft beers and ciders, a decent rotating menu of snacks and small plates, and a collection of vinyl records you can play while you drink and eat!
62 locals recommend
Hopyard
151 Kent StLots of local craft beers and ciders, a decent rotating menu of snacks and small plates, and a collection of vinyl records you can play while you drink and eat!
Check out listings in The Buzz for live music events here - there are usually shows by local and touring bands 5 or 6 nights a week here.
15 locals recommend
Baba's Lounge
181 Great George StCheck out listings in The Buzz for live music events here - there are usually shows by local and touring bands 5 or 6 nights a week here.
A fun late-night bar on Victoria row if there is a band or DJ playing
27 locals recommend
Fishbones Oyster Bar & Grill
136 Richmond StreetA fun late-night bar on Victoria row if there is a band or DJ playing
A fun place to drink and play board games - they have a huge collection. A great way to spend a rainy day or evening!
6 locals recommend
Hive and Hollow Social Lounge and Board Game Bar
301 Grafton StA fun place to drink and play board games - they have a huge collection. A great way to spend a rainy day or evening!
If you're into bowling, the newly revamped Alley is a fun place to eat, drink, and bowl! Karaoke on Thursday nights!
10 locals recommend
The Alley
200 Richmond StIf you're into bowling, the newly revamped Alley is a fun place to eat, drink, and bowl! Karaoke on Thursday nights!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful white sand beach with a pier for bridge jumping.
135 locals recommend
Basin Head Provincial Park
318 Basin Head RdBeautiful white sand beach with a pier for bridge jumping.
If you are looking for a nearby place for walking, running or sunset-watching, Victoria Park is a lovely spot for such activities!
79 locals recommend
Victoria Park
If you are looking for a nearby place for walking, running or sunset-watching, Victoria Park is a lovely spot for such activities!