Exploring Island history

Confederation Centre of the Arts is offering historic walking tours of downtown Charlottetown all summer. From the Island’s first inhabitants to Confederation and beyond, these tours offer a blend of Canadian history, cultural landmarks, intriguing facts, architectural gems, and more.

The tours are led by the Heritage Players, a troupe of enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides who dress in period costumes to make history come alive. Earlier this year, the group received the Wendell Boyle Performance Award from the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation for over 35 years of promoting Island history. 

Three tours are on offer this summer. The Historic Great George Tour, available in English or French, explores PEI’s role in shaping Canadian history. A classic Ghost Tour led by a mysterious gravedigger is full of spooky tales of Charlottetown’s dark, mysterious, and haunted past. New this year is Inside Island History, an engaging cabaret-style presentation that shares fascinating stories of PEI’s past.

All of these tours guide participants through engrossing tales, rare images, and little-known facts about the Island. Whether someone is a history buff, a curious visitor, or a proud Islander, they will leave with a deeper appreciation for the people, events, and forces that shaped this remarkable place.

Tours are approximately 75 minutes. For the full schedule and to book tickets, visit confederationcentre.com or call 1-800-565-0278.