Tea & Tales

This season at The Haviland, Tea & Tales invites guests into a Victorian-inspired tea and storytelling experience inside one of Charlottetown’s historic homes.

Guests gather around shared tables as tea is poured and tiered stands arrive with sandwiches, scones with preserves and cream, and a selection of desserts. Throughout the experience, stories inspired by Victorian Charlottetown, the house itself, and the people connected to it will unfold in the Great Room.

At the centre of the story is Esther Lowden—believed to be one of PEI’s earliest female entrepreneurs and among Canada’s first businesswomen. In a time when women were rarely recognized in business, Esther built a remarkable life through determination, hospitality, and vision. Over time, much of her story faded into history. 

This year marks the 190th anniversary of her birth. Attendees will have a chance to rediscover and celebrate a woman who helped shape a small part of the Island’s past. 

For visitors, it offers a different way to experience Charlottetown beyond the usual itinerary. For Islanders, it may feel a little like rediscovering the city itself.

Tea & Tales runs until October on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 2 Haviland Street in Charlottetown.

 Visit teaandtalespei.com for reservations and more information.