Things to do in Charlottetown this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Charlottetown this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Charlottetown
Victoria Row
Food & DrinkDowntown
Pedestrian patio strip of restaurants and live music.
Confederation Centre of the Arts
CultureQueen St
Home of the Charlottetown Festival and 'Anne of Green Gables — The Musical'.
Peake's Wharf
FamilyWaterfront
Boat tours, lobster suppers and craft shops at the harbour.
Founders' Hall Walk
CultureGreat George St
Historic core where Confederation was discussed in 1864.
Beaconsfield Historic House
CultureKent St
Yellow Victorian mansion overlooking the harbour.
Victoria Park
OutdoorsWest End
Boardwalk loop along the harbour — sunsets over the lighthouse.
Where to eat
Terre Rouge Bistro Marché
$$$Island farm-to-table · Queen St
PEI lamb, oysters and Acadian roots.
The Pilot House
$$Seafood / Pub · Great George St
1860s warehouse — best chowder in the city.
Lot 30
$$$$Modern Canadian · Kent St
Chef Gordon Bailey's tasting room — quietly Canada's best.
Receiver Coffee Brass Shop
$Café / Bakery · Victoria Row
Industrial-chic, top-tier espresso and croissants.
Live & on stage
Charlottetown Festival
Confederation Centre · Jun – Sep · Musical Theatre
PEI International Shellfish Festival
Peake's Wharf · Sep 18–21 · Food / Festival
Old Home Week
Charlottetown Driving Park · Aug 8–17 · Fair / Live
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Victoria Row, Confederation Centre of the Arts, Peake's Wharf. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.