What are the best things to do in Charlottetown?
Top picks in Charlottetown include St. Dunstan's Basilica, Beaconsfield Historic House, Charlottetown Islanders, Victoria Park. See the full list and itinerary on this Charlottetown travel guide.
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Why visit Charlottetown
Travel guide for Charlottetown, Canada — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Charlottetown is a stop in Canada, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise St. Dunstan's Basilica, Beaconsfield Historic House, Charlottetown Islanders instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 110–240 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Charlottetown
1
St. Dunstan's Basilica
2
Beaconsfield Historic House
3
Charlottetown Islanders
4
Victoria Park
5
Peake's Quay
Plan your trip
Charlottetown itinerary (2 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit St. Dunstan's Basilica
- Visit Beaconsfield Historic House
- Visit Charlottetown Islanders
- Eat at Cedar's Eatery
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Victoria Park
- Visit Peake's Quay
- Eat at Brickhouse
Budget
Charlottetown trip cost
Budget
USD 50–85
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 110–240
per person / day
Luxury
USD 275–455+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Charlottetown, Canada. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Charlottetown
Estimated total (USD)
$3,090
≈ $1,545 per person · $441 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $180/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Charlottetown mid-range ground costs (budget 50–85 · mid 110–240 · luxury 275–455+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Cedar's Eatery
Brickhouse
The Gahan House
Merchantman Fresh Seafood & Oyster Bar
Pilot House
Splendid Essence
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Elmwood Heritage Inn
The Shipwright Inn
Dundee Arms Inn
The Sonata Inn
The Great George
Nightlife
- Fishbones
- Baba's Lounge
- Olde Dublin Pub
- Upstreet Brewing
- Upstreet Craft Beer Corner
Museums & culture
- St. Dunstan's Basilica
In pictures
Charlottetown gallery
Photos: Quintin Soloviev, Erie Bard, Share Bear ( ), Marty Aligata, Thomas Gainsborough — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Charlottetown travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Charlottetown?
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
How many days do I need in Charlottetown?
Plan at least 2 days in Charlottetown for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Charlottetown?
Popular stays in Charlottetown include Elmwood Heritage Inn, The Shipwright Inn, Dundee Arms Inn. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Charlottetown cost?
On the ground in Charlottetown (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 50–85 per person per day, mid-range about 110–240, and luxury about 275–455+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Charlottetown, Canada. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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