11. Stop Charlottetown

After sleeping for a long time on Wednesday, 04.12., I started sightseeing in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island in the afternoon. From now on, I only have a 5-hour time difference to Germany.

Upon arriving in Downtown, I first went to the City Hall and got a city map, like in every city. Then I went to the Confederation Centre of Arts, which is located opposite. Here, the history and development of Canada, specifically regarding Charlottetown, are portrayed in plays and art exhibitions.

Victoria Row is known for its many small shops, from bookstores to various music shops, clothing stores, bakeries, and cafés. So, I couldn't avoid some small talk with older local ladies, probably because they could tell that I'm not from here ;)

At the end of the street is Province House, the parliament building of Prince Edward Island. Unfortunately, it was a complete construction site at the time of my visit, so the otherwise impressive building seemed rather unspectacular and I almost overlooked it.

In the middle of George Street, recognizable by its colorful houses, you can find St. Dunstan's Basilica, the Roman Catholic church in Charlottetown named after an English archbishop.

The Founder's Food Hall is said to be the meeting point for locals at any time to engage in the latest gossip. I can confirm that, as I saw everything from men in suits to fishermen in rubber boots and overalls. The food offered here was equally diverse but always traditionally prepared with local products. As I felt a bit too much like a tourist here, I went to a rustic restaurant later on.

Located directly on the waterfront, Confederation Landing Park is an integral part of Charlottetown's history. In 1864, a conference on Canadian Confederation was held there, which resulted in the island joining Canada.

Due to the manageable size of the city and the cold season, the harbor was relatively empty. Charlottetown is situated on the Northumberland Strait, where the three rivers Hillsborough, Yorke, and Eliot converge.

In the 19th century, Beaconfield Historic House was one of the most modern houses in Charlottetown and known for its craftsmanship and the finest materials.

Victoria Park is the largest city park in Charlottetown and has a small lighthouse at the end. Since it was extremely windy there, I started my way back home afterwards.