Charlottetown Attractions and Tourist Services Directory - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

	Beaconsfield Historic House

	Beaconsfield Historic House, with its mansard roof, elaborate gingerbread trim and crowning belvedere stands as an enduring symbol of Victorian elegance. It was built in 1877 for James Peake, Jr., a prominent shipbuilder and merchant. This elegant home - with its twenty-five rooms, eight fireplaces and imported chandeliers - was one of the finest residences in Charlottetown. Located near Victoria Park, the property is open year-round for tours, lectures and special events. Visitors are welcome to tour its Victorian furnished rooms and enjoy the wonderful view of the Charlottetown Harbour from the verandah and garden.

	Charlottetown Festival

	From late May to mid-October, this Festival of laughter and music features Canada's finest performers, designers, playwrights, composers, and directors in a professional showcase of musical theatre and comedy. Since its inception, The Charlottetown Festival has sought out and commissioned over 66 new Canadian musicals. The most popular and successful of The Charlottetown Festival musicals remains Anne of Green Gables - The Musical™. Since its premiere, over 2-million people have seen Anne of Green Gables - The Musical™ at The Charlottetown Festival.

	Founders' Hall

	Learning history is fun at Founders' Hall, Canada's newest heritage attraction. With state-of-the-art audio headsets, visitors are led through "The Time Travel Tunnel" and are transported back in time with the use of multi-million dollar technology, holo-visuals, multi-media interpretation, and realistic and interactive displays. Visitors will begin their journey into the pages of history in Charlottetown in 1864 as the Fathers of Confederation meet to discuss the birth of this great nation and will follow the path of confederation arriving back in present-day Canada having experienced the story of our country first-hand through multi-sensory, interactive learning.

	Old Home Week/PEI Provincial Exhibition

	The PEI Provincial Exhibition offers visitors and exhibitors a wide range of entertainment and educational experiences. We strive to promote livestock, crops, forestry, fisheries, agri-food and handcraft sectors of Prince Edward Island's economy through competitions and interactive displays. Events are scheduled at intervals to give people a chance to take in all aspects of Old Home Week. The high caliber of harness racing, agricultural shows and entertainment ensure that Old Home Week/PEI Provincial Exhibition will continue to draw guests from all over the world.

	Peakes Wharf Boat Tours

	Relax while cruising Charlottetown's scenic rivers, viewing marine life & historic points of interest. Enjoy the finest attraction in Charlottetown. The "Fairview" provides a variety of cruises, such as sunset cruises, seal watching tours, commentary cruises and much more. There is a fully licensed bar on board where soft drinks and munchies can also be purchased. The "Fairview" is equipped to barbeque, cook mussels or provide any other service that your group may require. This 42 ft. vessel has a maximum capacity of 35 passengers and is perfect for any type of gathering, whether it's a convention, bus tour, staff party, family reunion or just a great time.

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