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Led by a sixth-generation local, this small-group tour gets the most out of your time in Charlottetown. You’re guaranteed to see all the best sights: St. Dunstan's Basilica, Great George Street Historic District, Province House National Historic Site, and more. And with your guide’s local insight and personal touch, you’ll leave with a deeper connection to Canada’s birthplace.

Being an Islander all my life, with my family having deep roots here, you will not only learn about the history and geography of Charlottetown and the Island as we walk through the historic streets but also hear many personal anecdotes. Some of these will be about the history of the Kelly family while others will be more personal. Whether you're from here or from away I think you will leave with a deeper appreciation of the place I call home.

While lots of walking tours help you discover some of Charlottetown’s popular sights, not many allow you to sample a selection of Prince Edward Island’s most well-known dishes along the way. On this half-day small-group tour, take in views of Great George Street, Peake’s Wharf, Province House, and much more while enjoying tasty snacks like locally sourced mussels and lobster rolls.

While lots of tours help you discover Charlottetown’s downtown highlights, not many let you set sail out into the city harbor without ever leaving your ride. On this combination land and sea tour, hop aboard a retrofitted amphibious military vehicle and relax as your driver-guide showcases sights such as City Hall, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, and Victoria Park before heading to the waterfront for a maritime adventure.

See the best of beautiful Prince Edward Island in just half a day on this comprehensive tour. Following pickup at your hotel, explore the island by air-conditioned vehicle with just a small group for company, and hit must-see sites like the Anne of Green Gables Welcome Centre, the Cavendish Cliffs, and Charlottetown in comfort. With your guide on hand to share the island’s maritime history, admire fine coastal views from Confederation Bridge.

Your Charlottetown food tour begins with a warm welcome from your friendly local guide outside the main entrance of Founders Hall. After a brief introduction, you’ll head to your first delicious stop to enjoy a creamy, flavorful seafood chowder that’s sure to impress your taste buds. Once you’ve finished your soup, take a scenic walk through Confederation Landing Park and along Peake’s Wharf, where a mouthwatering lobster roll awaits. Next, sample fresh local oysters—a true island specialty and a shining example of Charlottetown’s incredible food scene. As you continue your walk, take in the sights of St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Province House, and the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Each landmark offers fascinating stories, striking architecture, and ideal photo opportunities. To wrap up your culinary adventure, treat yourself to a sweet scoop of ice cream from the beloved COWS creamery as you stroll back to Founders Hall bringing your flavorful journey to a satisfying close.

Join this small-group walking tour led by a life-long Islander with deep Charlottetown roots for a relaxed, engaging experience through the heart of this historic city. With years of teaching experience and recognition for heritage interpretation, your guide brings Charlottetown’s history to life. As you stroll through the city, discover the significance of Great George Street, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Province House, All Souls’ Chapel, and more. You’ll learn not just what happened here, but why Charlottetown played an important role in the founding of Canada. Along the way, your guide will share local details and personal family stories, offering a perspective you won’t find in a guidebook. There’s plenty of opportunity to ask questions and take photographs. Step beyond the postcard and discover the people, places, and stories that helped shape Charlottetown. Come for the landmarks. Stay for the stories. Leave with a deeper appreciation of Charlottetown and its place in history.

Explore the enchanting landscapes of Prince Edward Island on the Anne of Green Gables Express Tour from Charlottetown. This small-group adventure takes you to the iconic Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place, where the story of Anne Shirley comes to life. Enjoy a scenic drive to the stunning Cavendish Cliffs, witnessing the striking red sandstone cliffs against the Gulf of St. Lawrence. With a professional local guide, you’ll gain insights into the rich history and literary significance of the area, making this an ideal tour for literature lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. - Small-group experience with a professional local guide - Visit the Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place - Marvel at the breathtaking Cavendish Cliffs along the coast - Approximately 3 hours duration, operating rain or shine

Discover the charm of Charlottetown on this guided walking tour. Take in the Georgian and Gothic Revival architecture of Great George St. before strolling along the Victoria Park Boardwalk for a view of Charlottetown Harbour. Guided by a retired history teacher (and stand-up comedian), get the most out of your time in Charlottetown as you learn about the history, culture, and distinct architecture of the city.

Discover Prince Edward Island’s red shores, fishing villages and Anne of Green Gables country on a self-guided drive from Charlottetown back toward the city, finishing near COWS Creamery. Allow about 3–4 hours for this one-direction route, with 35 listed story stops including Dalvay-by-the-Sea, Green Gables Heritage Place, French River, Malpeque Bay, Summerside and Confederation Bridge. GPS-triggered audio plays through your smartphone or car speakers as a live map follows the route. Download before departure for offline use, then pause at beaches and towns whenever you like. Travel in your own vehicle with no in-person guide; museum interiors, admission and business opening hours are separate from the tour.

Maximize your discovery time by exploring the north shore of Prince Edward Island at your own pace with this self-guided driving audio tour. Log in with your smartphone and navigate to popular landmarks, including Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island National Park, the Green Gables Heritage Site, and much more, while listening to facts and stories about the region.

Explore Charlottetown’s waterfront, Victorian streets and Confederation landmarks on a self-guided audio tour that plays through your smartphone. Beginning at Port Charlottetown, the GPS-guided route leads to Province House, Victoria Row, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Beaconsfield Historic House and other memorable locations. Hear stories of Confederation, Mi’kmaq history, shipbuilding, grand homes, local characters and Anne of Green Gables. Audio plays automatically near each point of interest, while the live map shows your location and route. Download over Wi-Fi before you begin, then tour without using mobile data. Allow 90 minutes to two hours for the 4.5-kilometre route—or take longer. Pause for lunch, shopping or waterfront views and continue whenever you are ready. There is no group, fixed departure time or in-person guide. Tour when it suits you and discover Charlottetown at your own pace.

Explore Charlottetown at your own pase while learning about Charlottetown and PEI while on an Audio Tour . This Tour is very similar to our in person walking Tour but can be enjoyed at your own leisure . While on the Tour you will learn about some of the biggest attractions such as St. Dunstan’s Bascilla and Province House . You will also learn about PEI's unique History such as Shipbuilding , The Bank of PEI , Prohibtion , The Great Car Ban and much more . Your narrator Josh is a 6th generation born Islander and his family has called the Island home since 1806. Josh will also tell some stories that involve his Family History as well. You will also learn stories that you won't find in History Books . This Tour can be enjoyed by the whole Family.

See far more of Charlottetown than you could on foot by hopping on an e-bike on this half-day small-group tour. After a safety demonstration, join your guide and head out into the city to explore local landmarks such as the Confederation Trail, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, the Beaconsfield Historic House, and much more.

Join me for a tour filled with hidden gems, scenic views, and plenty of Instagram-worthy moments. With over decades of living on Prince Edward Island and more than a decade of guiding, I’ve had the pleasure of creating over 100 unforgettable experiences for visitors from around the world. Let me show you the Island through a local’s eyes—and help make your time on PEI one to remember.

This tour provide opportunity for the guests to capture hidden gems and Instagram worthy moments. I Lived in Prince Edward Island for more then 30+ years, I have delivered more than 130 five star memorable and excellent tours over the last 10+ years. Let me make your PEI experience memorable.

We are a privately owned and operated tour business. We offer fun, knowledgeable tours to popular locales from tip to tip on the island. We predominantly focus our tours on the North Shore of the island, namely for its natural beauty and amazing seascapes, but we can certainly build tours to anyone's specifications. There is a lot to see and do on our wonderful island. Most importantly we ensure we create memorable experiences for everyone to hold memories for a lifetime. Our interactive drives, the local sites and scenery, and some excellent spots to stop along the way for lunch or dinner, are not to be missed. Our tours can also be completely customized by our guests when booked in advance. We can even do this on the fly is required. Our tours are friendly for individuals, families or even work groups who want to get out and explore our beautiful island. We are happy to select and create amazing tours based on your specifics, wants and wishes!

This tour includes a short tour of Historic Charlottetown including St. Dunstan's Basilica and Province House, Birthplace of Canada. A picturesque drive through the rolling hills of PEI to Park Corner, the location of Silver Bush. We will also be making photo stops at French River and Lucy Maude's Birthplace. Next we will continue on to Green Gables Heritage Site (Anne's House) and the grave site of Lucy Maude Montgomery and her husband. A coastal drive through Cavendish Beach takes us to North Rustico Harbour (a working fishing harbour), the North Rustico Light house, and then returning to Charlottetown.

Prince Edward Island’s westernmost tip is home to traditional fishing villages, nestled alongside innovative wind farms. On this circular driving tour through Tignish and North Cape’s spectacular natural scenery, you’ll learn about the area’s unique blend of history, nature, and maritime charm. The tour starts and ends at the magnificent St. Simon and St. Jude Church in Tignish. You’ll wind your way through coastal roads to reach the dramatic cliffs of North Cape before making your way to Skinners Pond Beach. Along the way, I’ll share stories about the mysterious Phantom Ship that locals claim still appears on foggy nights, and tell you how Irish moss harvesting shaped the local economy. You’ll discover how this remote corner of Prince Edward Island has adapted over the years, from the days of the island’s car ban to becoming a leader in renewable energy research. This driving tour covers approximately 54 kilometers of Prince Edward Island’s most dramatic coastline.

Charlottetown isn't just Prince Edward Island's capital — it's where Canada itself was born. This self-guided audio tour starts right at Port Charlottetown and walks you through the rooms and streets where the 1864 Confederation talks took shape, GPS-triggered so the narration finds you automatically at every stop. Highlights: - Step inside Province House National Historic Site, where the 1864 Confederation Conference began. - Hear the history behind St. Dunstan's Basilica and St. Peter's Cathedral. - Wander past Beaconsfield Historic House and the Irish Settlers Memorial. - Browse Founders' Food Hall & Market and the Culinary Institute of Canada. - Finish at the harbour front by Peakes Quay Marina. Narrated by a seventh-generation Islander, the tour goes at your own pace — pause, restart, or pick it back up later. No set start time, no group to keep up with: perfect if you're working around a cruise ship schedule or just want Charlottetown on your own terms.

Find a new way to explore the waterfront of Charlottetown—take a pedal pub and enjoy the ride. Delicious food and drink specials are available at the restaurants stops and drinks may be purchased right on the licensed bike . Thanks to solar-powered panels on your ingenious vehicle, you can pedal or choose to sit back and relax and let the sun do the work for you. Explore the city’s hottest bars and restaurants and figure out where to come back to later.

See Charlottetown’s beautiful waterfront by boat on this tour. This unique opportunity lets you experience one of North America's largest solar-powered boats, meaning a quieter ride with no fuel smell or emissions. Relax and take in the sights on comfortable seating as you learn about the area’s history with live guided commentary. Optional chicken or lobster meals are available for an additional cost.

Want to experience the best of scenery and history and culture in a short 5 hour time frame. This is your tour. It captures the best the Island has to off from it's beautiful beaches , historic fishing villages and lighthouses, historic sites and hidden gems. You can add an option lunch to the tour as well by increasing the time frame. I use a new deluxe 5 passenger vehicle with captains chairs in the second row and very comfortable third row seats with easy access. I am a nationally certified guides with many excellent reviews.