EAT, PLAY, LOVE LIKE A LOCAL

In Charlottetown, there’s not much differentiation between what the locals do and what our visitors get up to. And while we work hard, we play hard, too. Whether it’s catching up with a neighbour after an early morning hot yoga class, combing the sand bars for ocean treasures under the glow of a sunset, or cracking a bright red lobster claw on the first day of the season, there are so many things that make life in Charlottetown (and beyond) so special. Here are various ways you can embrace the Island lifestyle and live like a PEI local.

SAVOUR FRESH SEAFOOD - Head to Lobster on the Wharf for the lobster, stay for the harbour views. For a refreshing mojito and tasty fish tacos, check out The Cork & Cast floating resto at the SeaPort Marina. Peake’s Quay Restaurant & Bar also offers a sprawling deck that’s perfect for Happy Hour drinks & a piping bowl of mussels. The best place to watch the boats come and go over fresh oysters is the deck of Salt & Sol. Another local favourite with a casual atmosphere is Water Prince Corner Shop. And for an upscale surf & turf experience, check out Claddagh Oyster House on Sydney Street.

ENJOY LIVE MUSIC - Take in an acoustic performance at one of our many pubs & restos, or stop to listen to local talent playing on the Victoria Row or Peake’s Wharf stage. For traditional music sessions, be sure to check out The Old Triangle. Meanwhile, Trailside Music Hall provides an intimate setting to see both well-known and up-andcoming artists. In search of an authentic Ceilidh? Look no further than the Benevolent Irish Society. Or come in September for the PEI International Shellfish Festival where live music and shellfish collide to create the biggest kitchen party of the year.

on Queen Street. Reserve a spot on Sol Paddle Tavern, Charlottetown’s first solar-powered cycle boat. Take a quick rip on an Epic Electric Scooter, which are located on street corners throughout the city, or simply explore the beauty of the city on foot.

EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF TRADITION - Harness racing is almost as deeply rooted in the Island way of life as our potato fields. Head to “the track” from April to January each year and experience one of the oldest Island traditions at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park, the Island’s premier destination for live harness racing. Old Home Week is also a time-honoured attraction that takes place annually in mid-August and features amusement rides, livestock & horse shows, the Gold Cup & Saucer Parade and Race, and plenty of live entertainment at the Red Shores Racetrack and Eastlink Centre.

CHOOSE THE SUSTAINABLE WAY - We care deeply about preserving our Island for future generations. Join us by heading out for a unique excursion on board Ride Solar, a solar-powered food & beverage tour in downtown Charlottetown. Rent a bike at FunWheels at Founders’ Hall and cruise the city on two (or four) wheels, or try an electric bike from Rising Tide Electric Bicycles

GET YOUR SWEAT ON - Taking care of your body, mind, and spirit is so critical in this day and age. Whether it’s a spicy hot yoga session, a heart-pumping HIIT class, or an invigorating run along the Victoria Park boardwalk, nothing beats an endorphin-boosting experience and the prolonged benefits you feel throughout the day. Thankfully in downtown Charlottetown, there are many warm, welcoming and supportive environments to do just that. Places like Modo Yoga Charlottetown, Infrared Fitness, Charlottetown Yoga Space, and Kinetic Fitness all offer drop-in classes of all varieties. Or hit up your hotel gym before heading out to seize the day!

HIT THE LINKS - Is there anything better than waking at dawn for a rejuvenating round at your favourite golf course? From links-style courses to the more traditional approaches, there are over 400 fairways for golfers of all levels to choose from. There are also lots of affordable rounds and packages, so it’s easy to fit a round (or six) into any vacation. Nearby Fox Meadows Golf Course in Stratford or Belvedere Golf Club in Charlottetown are great options close to the city centre. No matter which courses you choose to play, breathtaking waterscapes and gorgeous pastoral scenery are practically guaranteed. Find out more at golfpei.ca

ALL ABOUT GOLF

172 Queen Street

Confederation Court Mall

902.367.3467 www.allaboutgolf.ca

Charlottetown’s premier indoor golfing destination. We have 4 HD Golf Simulators (seasonal) and an 18 hole professional putting/ chipping course. Open year round.

THE ALLEY

200 Richmond Street

902.892.7311 www.thealley.ca

An inclusive entertainment destination in downtown, The Alley is the place to go for a delicious meal & local craft beer with 5-pin bowling, music, & sports.

BEACONSFIELD HISTORIC HOUSE

Corner of Kent & West Streets

902.368.6603 www.peimuseum.com

Traditional Victorian-era home in the heart of Charlottetown, including artifacts, beautiful interior and gorgeous outdoor space to explore and enjoy.

BELL ALIANT CENTRE

560 University Avenue

902.569.4584 www.bellaliantcentre.ca

Conveniently located on the UPEI campus, offering a full complement of Aquatics amenities. Home of MacLauchlan Arena.

BELVEDERE GOLF CLUB

1 Greensview Drive

902.566.5542 www.belvederegolf.com

Located 5 minutes from downtown Charlottetown & open to all golfers, they offer 18 holes of championship golf with a driving range, pro shop & restaurant all available onsite.

THE CHARLOTTETOWN FESTIVAL

Corner of Grafton & Queen Streets, Confederation Centre of the Arts

902.566.1267 | 800.565.0278 www.confederationcentre.com

Atlantic Canada’s largest musical theatre festival that celebrates stories and songs from the region. Featuring large-scale musicals, familyfriendly outdoor shows, and intimate cabarets.

CHARLOTTETOWN LIBRARY LEARNING CENTRE

97 Queen Street

902.368.4642 www.library.pe.ca

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm, Sunday 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Charlottetown Yoga Space

49 Pownal Street chtownyogaspace@gmail.com www.charlottetownyoga.com

A place to make space. Passionate instructors and heritage urbanity; the ideal setting for a daily retreat. Drop-in classes.

City Cinema

64 King Street

902.368.3669 www.citycinema.ca

Unwind by enjoying a movie at City Cinema, downtown Charlottetown’s treasured cinema, featuring current independent films and a few mainstream hits.

Confederation Centre Art Gallery

Corner of Grafton & Queen Streets, Confederation Centre of the Arts 902.628.6142 | 800.565.0278 www.confederationcentre.com

Presents Canadian artists in contemporary and historic exhibitions that inspire dialogue and appreciation of our diverse cultural heritage. Admission by donation.

Confederation Centre Of The Arts

Corner of Grafton & Queen Streets

902.566.1267 | 800.565.0278 www.confederationcentre.com

Celebrates the finest in Canadian visual and performing arts. Home to a theatre festival, art gallery, historic walking tours, arts education, and more.

Confederation Trail

800.463.4734 www.tourismpei.com/pei-confederation-trail

With 445 km of walking & biking trails covering PEI, every trip is a different journey with breathtaking scenery and wildlife close at hand.

Cows Creamery

12 Milky Way

902.628.3614 www.cows.ca

Take an inside look at how we make our worldfamous super premium ice cream, our awardwinning cheeses and our famous t-shirts!

Culinary Bootcamps

4 Sydney Street, Culinary Institute of Canada 902.566.9305 | 877.475.2844 www.culinarybootcamps.com

Under the guidance of expert chefs, explore authentically delicious, themed, hands-on cooking experiences in the Culinary Institute of Canada.

EAST COAST ART PARTY

135 Great George Street 833.278.7789 www.eastcoastartparty.com

A fun way to create memories & masterpieces! We'll provide all the supplies as a local artist guides you through the evening, stroke-bystroke. Absolutely no experience required!

ECKHART IN THE CITY – LET’S GO ON A MOUSE HUNT www.downtowncharlottetown.com/eckhartin-the-city

The Eckhart Scavenger Hunt is an activity for all ages. Nine little bronze mice are installed in their ‘hiding places’ around the city. Can you find them all? Guides available at Charlottetown Visitor Information Centres & online.

EMERALD ISLE CARRIAGE TOURS

6 Prince Street, Founders' Hall 902.313.1000 www.emeraldislecarriagetours.com

Enjoy a tranquil, relaxing ride through beautiful historic Charlottetown on a one of a kind horse drawn carriage.

EXPERIENCE PEI

902.439.2711 www.experiencepei.ca

Unique experiences like Taste The Town or Discovery Hunt in Charlottetown are one of many fabulous adventures on our website.

EXPLORE MORE WATERSPORTS

1 Weymouth Street, SeaPort Marina 902.916.4469 www.exploremorewatersports.com

PEI's #1 destination for watersports. Private boat tours, seal watching, waterskiing, tubing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, flyboarding, wakeskating, hoverboarding, & E-foiling lessons.

FOX MEADOW GOLF COURSE

167 Kinlock Road, Stratford 902.569.4653 | 877.569.8337 www.foxmeadow.pe.ca

An engaging golf property that embraces its natural PEI surroundings, and provides golfers with spectacular rural and city harbor views.

FOX STORY WALK

6 Prince Street, Founders Hall www.downtowncharlottetown.com/fox-storywalk

This fun, free, family-friendly activity consists of a series of 9 story boards placed around the downtown, which tell the story of Ringo the Fox. Start at the Giant Sunflower at Founders’ Hall.

FRESH FACE SKINCARE

155 Pownal Street 902.940.1587 www.instagram.com/freshfacebyamber

Holistic facials customized to your needs. Facial cupping, Gua sha and other ancient modalities included in every treatment.

FUNWHEEL RENTALS

6 Prince Street, Founders' Hall 902.316.1214 www.funwheelrentals.ca

For all your bicycle rental needs. Surrey bikes, tandem bikes, mountain bikes, and Pedal assist E-bikes. Located at Charlottetown Visitor Centre.

GOLF PEI

866.GOLF.PEI (465.3734)

193 Minna Jane Drive www.golfpei.ca

Golf PEI operates a full service online and direct call reservation centre for tee times and golf vacations.

GRAND SENSES

123 Grafton Street

902.894.8332 www.grandsensesspa.com

A warm welcome awaits you - an Aveda Lifestyle salon, spa & boutique next to the Holman Grand in the heart of Charlottetown.

THE GUILD

111 Queen Street 902.620.3333 www.theguildpei.com

Black box theatre & gallery space. Showcases professional Island talent such as theatre, music, comedy, dance, children's programming, & more! Licensed, air conditioned & fully accessible.

THE HAVILAND CLUB INC.

2 Haviland Street 902.894.4421 www.havilandclub.com

A social club situated in historic downtown Charlottetown, open to all and offering a unique heritage rental venue for all types of events.

HERITAGE PLAYERS AND HISTORIC WALKING TOURS

Corner of Grafton & Queen Streets, Confederation Centre of the Arts 902.566.1267 | 800.565.0278 www.confederationcentre.com

Explore the Island’s past with Confederation Centre’s knowledgeable guides on an immersive walking tour. Offered in English and French.

The Hilda Woolnough Gallery At The Guild

111 Queen Street 902.368.4479 www.theguildpei.com

A free, public gallery that celebrates the talents of Island artists from all disciplines. Our venue is licensed and wheelchair accessible.

THE HIVE + HONEYCOMB

119 Grafton Street, 2nd level 902.340.2456 www.hiveandhoneycomb.ca

Licensed pottery-painting cafe and board game lounge featuring Island-famous CRAZY SHAKES, a full snack/sandwich menu and a unique selection of specialty drinks and desserts.

Infrared Fitness

99 Pownal Street

902.892.5504 www.infraredfit.ca

Experience the benefits of infrared heat through a yoga or fitness class, & shop PEI’s source for lululemon athletica apparel in the boutique.

LIVE @ THE CENTRE

Corner of Grafton & Queen Streets 902.566.1267 | 800.565.0278 www.confederationcentre.com

Confederation Centre’s live entertainment series featuring Island musicians, touring acts, comedians, dance, and more. Presented October to May.

MERIDIAN63° MTB

902.628.9665 www.meridian63mtb.com

Learn to mountain bike the safe and fun way. Offering multi-day adventures, trail tours and beginner to intermediate lessons.

Paddles

2 Great George Street, Peake’s Quay Marina 902.940.7600 www.paddlespei.com

Experience Charlottetown from a different perspective! Nothing beats kayaking & stand-up paddle boarding in the Charlottetown Harbour. Offering hourly rentals.

PEAKES WHARF BOAT TOURS

1 Great George Street, Peake’s Wharf 902.394.2222 www.peakeswharfboattours.com

Cruise Charlottetown’s scenic waterfront & beyond and watch as we pull up a lobster trap. Experience a seal or sunset cruise. Daily sailings. Charters also available.

PEI BREWING COMPANY

96 Kensington Road

902.629.2739 www.peibrewingcompany.com

Experience the art of craft brewing. Learn about the brewing process from start to finish & enjoy samples. Try our perfectly paired pub menu.

PEI ESCAPE ROOMS

81 Prince Street

902.367.5341 www.peiescaperooms.com

Can you escape in time? Gather the clues, solve puzzles, find the key, & escape the room in under 60 minutes! Games for 2-10 players.

PEI TASTING TOURS

902.330.2739 www.peitastingtours.ca

PEI's premier guided tasting tour companyfeaturing wine, beer, spirits, oysters and more! We offer inclusive group tours Island-wide.

PONYBOAT SOCIAL CLUB

157 Kent Street

902.894.7665 www.ponyboat.ca

With 6,000 square feet of games, activities, casual food, local beer and craft cocktails, PonyBoat cues up your kind of fun. Grab your friends and test your skills!

PRINCE EDWARD TOURS

877.286.6532 www.PrinceEdwardTours.com

Unique tours of the Island’s highlights & best kept secrets. City tours, culinary, custom & private group tours available!

PROVINCE HOUSE NATIONAL

HISTORIC SITE

165 Richmond Street

902.566.7050 | 888.773.8888 parkscanada.gc.ca/provincehouse

Closed for conservation. Visitors encouraged to visit “The Story of Confederation” exhibit in Confederation Centre’s Upper Foyer and the replica of the Confederation Chamber.

PURE SPA & MODO YOGA

CHARLOTTETOWN

4 Prince Street

902.894.9642 www.purespapei.com www.modoyoga.com/charlottetown

Relax with a manicure, pedicure, facial, massage therapy and more. Hot yoga or fitness classes for all levels. Leave feeling calm, fit and inspired!

RED SHORES RACETRACK & CASINO

58 Kensington Road

877.620.4222 www.redshores.ca

Atlantic Canada's premier entertainment destination. Slot, tables, live harness racing and dining. *You must be 19 years of age or older to purchase, play or redeem Atlantic Lottery gaming products at Red Shores.

RIDE SOLAR

1 Weymouth Street, Port of Charlottetown 844.743.3765 www.ridesolar.com

Solar-powered, licensed pedal bus pub tours & solar-powered, licensed harbour boat cruises starting at $39!

RISE & CLIMB ADVENTURE COURSE

SECRETS OF CHARLOTTETOWN WALKING TOURS

Corner of Queen & Water Streets

902.978.1771 www.secretsofcharlottetown.com

Hear secrets, legends, folklore in 1-hour tour! Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00am & 2:00pm. $20/ person, May - October. Ghost tours also available. Call for details.

SOL PADDLE TAVERN

31 Terry Fox Place, Cornwall (Park here) 902.566.5947 www.riseandclimb.ca

Fun and adventure for the whole family! Climbing, ziplines & laser tag all in one location. Training and gear included. Book online today.

RISING TIDE ELECTRIC BICYCLES

125 Queen Street 902.367.3670 www.rtebike.com

Explore more! Ride farther with style & ease. Rent hourly, daily, or weekly.

2 Pownal Street 902.330.3903 www.solpaddletavern.com

Sol Paddle Tavern is a solar & human powered boat with 10 cycle seats! Cycle the waterfront while your personal bartender looks after you!

THE STORY OF CONFEDERATION

Corner of Grafton & Queen Streets, Confederation Centre of the Arts 902.628.6107 | 800.565.0278 www.confederationcentre.com/chamber

Explore the impressive replica of Province House’s Confederation Chamber, found at the Centre. Guided interpretation & video explain the 1864 Charlottetown Conference. Free admission.

TOP NOTCH LOBSTER TOURS

3 Great George Street, Peake’s Quay Marina 902.626.6689 www.markscharters.com

Experience the action & what it feels like to be a real lobster fisherman. Learn about history, biology, conservation & habitats then enjoy a lobster meal right onboard.

TRAILSIDE MUSIC HALL

155 Kent Street 902.367.3311 www.trailside.ca

A live music venue downtown, presenting concerts, comedy, up-and-coming songwriters, & some of Canada’s more established musicians. Restaurant & bar table service available.

UPSTREET CRAFT BREWING

41 Allen Street 902.894.0543 www.upstreetcraftbrewing.com

A B-Corp certified craft brewery featuring craft beer, vodka seltzers, non-alcoholic craft beer, and a taproom with Neapolitan style pizza.

VICTORIA PARK PLAYGROUND

Park Roadway 902.566.5548 | 902.368.1025 www.charlottetown.ca

Charlottetown’s largest of many parks. Offers a variety of activities including tennis courts, ball parks, grassy fields, pool, splash pad and a new accessible playground.

WALK THE WALK TOURS PEI

Lower Prince Street, Confederation Landing Park 902.628.9489 www.walkthewalkpei.com

Experience my 2 hour walking tour of our city. Enjoy sights & history of both the city & the Island.