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Government House, Charlottetown.

  1. Government House, Charlottetown. Often referred to as Fanningbank, this elegant Georgian building, completed in 1834, is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.
  2. Great George Street District, Charlottetown. Roaming along this street, you’ll see many of the same buildings as the Fathers of Confederation did in 1864 en route to the Charlottetown Conference.
  3. Province House, Charlottetown. This majestic Roman/Greek Revival-style structure has hosted the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island since 1847.
  4. Port-la-Joye, Fort Amherst. In 1720, the French built this fort that would be later taken over by the British. Now only remnants are left but it’s a cool glimpse of Charlottetown’s former life.
  5. Dalvay-by-the-Sea Hotel (North Shore). Constructed asa vacation home by American industrialist Alexander Macdonald in 1896, the Queen Anne Revival-style property is now a hotel. Anne of Green Gables fans might recognize it as the fictional White Sands Hotels from the Road to Avonlea TV series.
  6. Point Prim Lighthouse, Hillsborough Bay. As the oldest lighthouse in the province, it’s a noteworthy stop. Note the unusual brick construction (now covered in wooden shingles) from the interior.
  7. Beaconsfield House. There’s no doubt about it: This home built in 1877 is quintessential Victorian, full of ornate details and elegance. It’s one of seven Museum and Heritage PEI sites (peimuseum.com).
  8. Charlottetown City Hall. When completed in 1888, the opulent building was a symbol of the city’s rising prosperity. It’s still used today by the municipal government.
  9. Confederation Centre of the Arts. Charlottetown’s cultural heart beats here. Completed in 1964, it houses a theatre, art gallery and public library.
  10. St. Dunstan’s Basilica. Its twin spires have dominated Charlottetown’s skyline, jutting into the sky in all their Gothic glory, since 1907.

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