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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Spring is fresh and blooming - fall means harvest and foliage. Summer is music, patios, festivals and events and winter is glistening snow and lights.

The average high temperature in July runs to about 23°C with only 86mm of rainfall during the month. Winters are cool and glinting with around 68cm of snow and an average low temperature of -8°C in December.

Amazing things are found in small places. Often when you least expect it.

Charlottetown . Everything you'd expect - green gables, intriguing history, more oysters than you can 'shuck' a stick at - but so much more as well.

In a small town by the sea, explore history, discover vibrant culture and immerse yourself in unutterably gorgeous surroundings. Pretty streets with Victorian-era buildings blend with the modern lifestyle which makes visitors ease right into the daily pleasures of being here. Stroll through scenic parks or walk on miles of trail systems, try some of the local sea fare - if you've never had fresh oysters, this is the place to try them - or visit one of the landmarks or attractions which make Charlottetown so famous. Follow your heart's desire and let charm and elegance be your guide. Create memories and take on a perspective that will stay with you always, in a place of incomparable calm and charisma.

Charlottetown has such a vast choice of attractions and activities to suit every inclination. Head over to the "

Reserve It Now" kiosk in the Charlottetown Visitors Centre at Founders' Hall, where you can book package, tours or activities such as:

Guided bicycle tours ending with a lobster dinner;
Roving gourmet tours of Charlottetown's finest restaurants;
Oyster shucking packages,
Seal watching tours;
The Charlottetown Amazing Race;
The Anne of Green Gables sightseeing experience and show;
Golf and Romance packages;
Brewery tours;
Walking history tours.

People from near and distant lands, as far as Japan, flock to Charlottetown year in and year out, and in any season! Due in no small part to the magnitude of history and culture to be found:

Charlottetown is the Birthplace of Canada: More than 100 years ago a small group of elected officials who became known as the Fathers of Confederation met to discuss the possibility of uniting three maritime jurisdictions, and quickly a new idea - of creating a country - was raised. This monumental event in 1864 led to the founding of Canada. Take walking tours with the Fathers and Ladies of Confederation to learn more;
Prince Edward Island is the birthplace of Anne of Green Gables author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Cavendish, location of the bona fide farmhouse "Green Gables" is home to the Prince Edward Island National park, as well as being a National Historic Site;
Anne of Green Gables the Musical, the longest running musical in Canada plays at the Centre of the Arts - June through September;
You'll also find musical and theatrical performances year round at The MACK Theatre and The Performance Hall at The Guild.

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Spend your time outdoors and see magnificent wildlife, breathe in the fresh sea air and energize yourself with any of these fabulous diversions:

Harbour and seal watching cruises;
Whale watching tours;
Carriage tours;
Scenic seaplane tours;
Sea kayaking and fishing excursions;
Golf - a paradise of green with a temperate gulf climate and steady breezes:

9 & 18 hole courses,
Charlottetown is centrally located to the 30 courses in the area;

The Confederation Trail -for a pleasant amble, or bicycles and helmets are also available for rent.

The beaches are never really far away from all points in Charlottetown; encounter some of the finest and most distinctive sand you'll ever have the pleasure of squishing between your toes. If you prefer to stroll, play with the kids or find solitary peace, here are the places to be, to name a few:

The North Shore is home to P.E.I.'s National Park where the seemingly endless beaches are typically white sand and ideal for tranquility and serenity;
The red and pink beaches at Northumberland, Panmure Island and Argyle Shore provincial parks tend to attract crowds, making for a fun singles or family beach vacation.

There's something new and yet to be experienced by every member of your family. Watch your kids' eyes open in wonder and even catch yourself saying, "I didn't know that"! Besides beloved children's stories and outdoor experiences, these are just some of the activities in Charlottetown and the surrounding area:

Radical Jack's Treats 'N Tracks for mini-golf, go-karts and mini-monster trucks;
Sandspit Amusements Ltd. offers midway rides including The Cyclone rollercoaster;
Kensington Water Gardens features whimsical play zones, aerial tree walk and waterfalls, fountains, streams and pools with gracious flowerbeds;
Rainbow Valley has waterslides, splash pads and boating lakes;
Ripley's Believe it or Not! with hundreds of new exhibits from around the world.

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Charlottetown exudes sophisticated and worldly vibes when it comes to shopping. Indulge in some retail therapy while you're here and don't be surprised by what you will find: boutiques, galleries, thrift stores or full service malls; and everywhere you turn, feel warmly invited by shop windows filled with sumptuous goods from locally crafted collectables, to one-of-a-kind clothing, gourmet foodstuffs and gifts.

Peakes Quay brims with all types of mid- to high-end stores and funky kiosks;
Just Us Girls Fashion Café offers exclusive and designer clothes, accessories and cosmetics for girls of all ages. Girls can shop & guys hang out and have a meal on their licensed patio;
Stroll the shops on the historic Charlottetown waterfront, Queen Street , and Victoria Row for crafts, trendy boutiques, and upscale galleries;
The Shops of Confederation Court mall with national retailers and services as well as a few stores unique to the region;
Check out the Charlottetown Farmers Market; it's a great place for brunch too;
You don't pay the 10% Provincial Sales tax on clothing and footwear purchases!

It's not just the girls who can have all the fun either, there's something for everyone and at the end of the day, soak up the nightlife in Charlottetown , where an evening of relaxation and fun is in the making at one of the local hot spots!

All sorts of entertainment awaits you - live jazz, coffee bars, waterfront patios and lively outdoor music;
Head over to Kent Street and Sydney Street where you'll find restaurants by day and nightclubs by night;
For something a little different, you can choose from comedy clubs or quaint theatres showing independent movies;
Charlottetown has over 300 restaurants from seafood to international, fine dining to fast food. If it doesn't beat all, McDonalds even serves Lobster burgers.

If you're ready to really kick up your heels or fancy something to entertain the whole family, Charlottetown has some truly exciting and enjoyable events year round to enchant visitors, whatever their interests:

The Charlottetown Festival - June-October;
P.E.I. Jazz festival - July;
Atlantic Superstore Festival of Lights - June -July;
Sandland sand sculptures demonstrations -June - September;
Old Home Week - August;
P.E.I. International Shellfish Festival -September;
Jack Frost Children's Winterfest - February.