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48 Hours in PEI’s Hip and Historic Capital: Charlottetown
Sunny vibes rule at Charlottetown’s many amazing bars, restaurants, and entertainment options, all set amongst the stately historic architecture of this pretty city by the sea. Here’s how to enjoy two days there.
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DAY ONE
10 am: Start your day with a delicious fishcake Benny and mimosa at Slaymaker and Nichols, which has vintage circus vibes.
12 pm: Catch a ride around the harbour on North America’s largest solar-powered boat for views of downtown and the bucolic farmlands that brush up against this compact city.
2 pm: Browse the indie boutiques along Water Street, stopping at the PEI Craft Council to check out locally made items, and Garnish jewellery studio. Walk on to Founders Food Hall to sample island-made craft spirits and brews, and pick up unique souvenirs.
6 pm: Grab dinner and fancy cocktails on the massive deck overlooking the ocean at Salt and Sol, located above the Charlottetown Yacht Club. Afterward, enjoy a show at the Trailside Music Hall, where troubadours and indie/ folksy bands hold court.
DAY TWO
9 am: Head to Victoria Row for breakfast at indie coffee chain Receiver Coffee. Pop into the cute stores along Victoria Row, then head to the Confederation Centre Art Gallery’s traditional and contemporary Canadian art.
12 pm: Gorge on local seafood at Sea Rocket Oyster House, which always has a huge selection of world-renowned PEI-farmed oysters, and other treats pulled from the ocean.
2 pm: Stroll the oceanfront boardwalk of Victoria Park, which takes you past Government House (home to the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island) and pretty, fragrant gardens.
4 pm: Hang out at hipster fave Ponyboat Social Club playing ping-pong, billiards, or arcade games.
Lola Augustine Brown
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Lola Augustine Brown is a Nova Scotia-based travel writer who delights in exploring her massive, diverse, and beautiful home country. You'll find her stories in National Geographic, Travel+Leisure, The Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, and many other publications.
