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Historic Walking Tour of Charlottetown: Exploring History and Personal Anecdotes
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Charlottetown
Embark on a captivating historic walking tour of Charlottetown, uncovering the city’s rich history and personal anecdotes. Explore the streets, learn about the Kelly family, and gain a deeper appreciation for this charming island destination.
Embark on a captivating historic walking tour of Charlottetown, uncovering the city’s rich history and personal anecdotes. Explore the streets, learn about the Kelly family, and gain a deeper appreciation for this charming island destination.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- St. Dunstan’s Basilica - Learn about this historic Catholic Church and view inside when accessible to the public
- Province House National Historic Site - Hear about this very important historic building that played a role in the formation of Canada as a nation. Currently under renovations but hopefully will be open to the public again by the…
- St. Dunstan’s Basilica - Learn about this historic Catholic Church and view inside when accessible to the public
- Province House National Historic Site - Hear about this very important historic building that played a role in the formation of Canada as a nation. Currently under renovations but hopefully will be open to the public again by the summer of 2023
- Confederation Centre of the Arts - Hear the history of this Centre and visit inside to see the many things this cultural centre has to offer.
- Charlottetown City Hall - This historic town hall has been in use since 1888
- Rochford Square - Walk through this lovely green space on our way to All Souls’ Chapel
- St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral - Visit the inspiring “All Souls’ Chapel” that is attached to the Church. This is a National Historic sight. Hear how the Harris brothers were instrumental in the design and interior of this chapel
- Victoria Park - At the entrance to the park we will visit Governor’s House , home of the Lieutenant General of PEI. We wills stop at the water front to hear the history of the Charlottetown harbour
- Charlottetown Marina - We will end the tour where we started. On our way between Victoria park and our final destination we will take a short sit down break in Pownal Square and I will tell you about my 15 minutes of fame.
What's Included
- Access to public washrooms at two tour stops
- Access to public washrooms at two tour stops
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
Additional Information
As a lifetime Island resident and descendant of a long line of Islanders, our stroll through the historic lanes of Charlottetown and the Island won’t just educate you about its geography and history. It also includes various personal stories - some relating to the Kelly family’s history, others more intimate. Regardless of whether you’re local or a…
As a lifetime Island resident and descendant of a long line of Islanders, our stroll through the historic lanes of Charlottetown and the Island won’t just educate you about its geography and history. It also includes various personal stories - some relating to the Kelly family’s history, others more intimate. Regardless of whether you’re local or a visitor, I believe you’ll walk away with enriched recognition of the locality I proudly call home.
- Walking time is included on the total tour duration
Location
2 Prince St
Prince Street
Bottom of Prince Street, by the white shed next to "Lobster on The Wharf "restaurant. Holding a sign for "Walk The Walk PEI".
Arriving by cruise ship: exit the cruise terminal, follow the boardwalk along the waterfront for 200 yards towards the white shed. I will be waiting there, sign in hand.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Simonei436
Jul 16, 2025
Great experience - Jamie was a great guide! It was a very informative and interesting tour. Timing at each location was perfect and the tour gave a good overview of the history of Charlottetown.
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Andy_s
Jul 16, 2025
A small town with big... - A small town with big history and Jamie Kelly was the one to share it with us. As a sixth generation resident he is incredibly knowledgeable and shares the information easily. This is the best Canadian tour for us this year!
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Catherine_s
Jul 10, 2025
Well worth it! - This is an absolute must for anyone coming to PEI/Charlottetown for the first time. Jaime was our guide and did an incredible job of giving personal stories while still providing historical and cultural facts of both the island and the town. He was able to answer a wide range of questions and everyone in my group (ranging from 11 to 75) rated it a 10 out of 10. A definite must if one is in the area. Thanks for creating lifelong memories!
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Jessicawu5295mz
Jul 6, 2025
Delightful and lots of history - Jamie was a delight and fount of information. So wonderful walking the area with a real local who could share real life stories of his family in the area thru the years.
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David_w
Jul 2, 2025
Fantastic Historical Tour - Tour guide was fantastic, highly recommend this Historic walking tour. He adds a lot of personal experiences & it’s the best bang for your buck! Enjoyed every minute!
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Lori_s
Jun 4, 2025
Jamie Kelly, our guide,... - Jamie Kelly, our guide, was excellent. His family has lived in Charlottetown for generations so he was able to provide an historical perspective from someone who has a long family history here. Jamie showed us many of Charlottetown’s historical buildings and sites, providing us with backstories and information to tell the development of the city from its beginnings to modern day. From details about the bricks and sandstone and architectural styles to people who played an important part in Confederation, Jamie was a wealth of knowledge and readily answered our questions. You can tell he is a proud Islander and passionate about his city. Thank you Jamie for a fabulous and informative tour.
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Joe_d
May 27, 2025
Jamie Kelly gave us a... - Jamie Kelly gave us a wonderful walking tour of Charlottetown. We took his tour on May 12th (before high season) and were lucky enough to have him all to ourselves. Jamie is so friendly and provided us with great deal of local and Canadian history. He took the time to answer all of our questions. It was a lovely day. Highly recommended.
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Winston_b
May 26, 2025
Interesting and easy walk. - The historic tour was definitely worth it. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the city and answered all our questions with ease. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Charlottetown.
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Andrea_h
May 19, 2025
Great Tour Guide! - Jaime was a great guide! He met us out in the rain, showed us all the best sites and was very entertaining and knowledgeable!
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Fransewellnj
Jul 6, 2025
THe Guide was informative and pleasant; the tour was TOO long. - Charlottetown is one of the stops on the Holland American Quebec City to Boston cruise. As with every stop, I'd have liked to stay and visit. The town is nice - got some interesting info, but its port can handle large cruise ships and that's why it's a stop. Cruising is not my favorite way to travel, but PEI seems like a nice place to stay a while.
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