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.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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
What's Not Included
- 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 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 . I will be waiting by the white shed next to "Lobster on The Wharf "restaurant. I will be 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 straight towards the white shed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Michael_b
Nov 6, 2023
Do this tour! - Phenomenal job Jamie! Great information, great route and great presentation but a real local. This is why we use Viator. Real small business guides!
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Augusto_m
Nov 5, 2023
Would recommend - Very enjoyable tour and guide was knowledgeable and very pleasant. Lasted 2 hours exactly. I would recommend this tour.
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Ginger_t
Oct 30, 2023
A delightful, well planned walking tour of Charlottetown - It was a beautiful day for a walking tour and thanks to our guide, Jamie, we learned a lot about Charlottetown, PEI and Canada. History, architecture, culture, literature (note the mouse with the knitted cap), landmarks, and economy. We enjoyed the walk and the group was small enough to hear the guide and ask questions.
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Kk78
Oct 24, 2023
Great Tour! - Although it was a rainy, overcast chilly morning, we thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Charlottetown during our short stay. Our guide Jamie was great! We learned a lot and saw so much more than we would have on our own. I highly recommend booking this tour!
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Louisj34lmd
Oct 21, 2023
Jamie's walking tour. - Jamie was knowledgeable and thorough. He answered all of our questions and was Pleasant to Talk To. I enjoyed the tour immensel
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H8214cwchristopherl
Oct 17, 2023
Brilliant walk around Charlottetown - Excellent guided walk. Clear interesting information. Guide was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and ready to answer all questions. We would highly recommend.
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Charles_c
Oct 14, 2023
Jamie was the very best. ... - Jamie was the very best. He was extremally informative and extremally personal. I would recommend this tour to all visiting this area.
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Stephifri
Oct 12, 2023
Amazing tour! - Jamie was a very lovely person: knowledgeable, approachable and a lot of interesting stories to tell. It can’t get more local than Jamie. If you have the chance to join his tour, don’t miss out.
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Ann_r
Oct 11, 2023
Excellent tour of Charlottetown. - Jamie Kelly’s personal stories were one of the highlights of this tour. He is a lifelong resident and has a fascinating grasp of the history of Charlottetown. It’s a beautiful city as well! Loved this tour. Highly recommend!
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Bingukusa
Oct 8, 2023
One of the best! - Jamie is one of the best. We've done many walking tours all over the world and this one really stands out. Interesting, without lingering too long, informative without too many forgettable details, and entertaining. He's got it just right. The town is also a delight.
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