The Basics
City Name: Charlottetown
Where is it located?: Charlottetown is on Prince Edward Island.
Why do people go there?: This historical town away from mainland Canada is the capital of the country’s smallest state.
How do travelers get there?: Ferries or flights are the way to go.
Currency: Canadian Dollar
City Code: 902
Population: 40,000
Languages: English, French
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Brighton, Spring Park, Parkdale, Sherwood, East Royalty (including Hillsborough Park),West Royalty, Winsloe
Attractions: Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site, Confederation Centre of the Arts, Confederation Center Art Gallery and Museum
Accommodations: Charlottetown Hostels
Tourist Office: Tourism Charlottetown, 91 Water Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M4
Off-the-beaten-path: Cavendish, Confederation Bridge, City Cinema, Peake’s Quay
Health Issues: No major health issue.
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Although temperatures are moderated by the ocean, it’s still pretty far north: the closer to summer, the better.
City Specific Events: Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival and PEI Jazz and Blues Festival every September 18,
How to get around?: There are 20,000 people that live here. You can walk pretty much everywhere you want to go.
Good to know: Around 280,000 travelers come to Charlottetown each year which makes it a famous destination in Eastern Canada.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The main airport for travelers taking flights to Charlottetown is the Charlottetown Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Charlottetown travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
