Prince Edward IslandHistory & culture
PEI Island Highlights & Anne of Green Gables Tour
The North Shore dunes, fishing villages and the house that inspired a classic novel.
Day tours from Charlottetown
2 guided day tours departing Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
The best day tours from Charlottetown are the PEI Island Highlights and Anne of Green Gables Tour, a full-day outing of about seven to nine hours, and the Charlottetown Birthplace of Confederation Walking Tour, a two-hour walk through the historic downtown.
Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island and a compact, walkable city. It is known as the Birthplace of Confederation because delegates met there in 1864 to discuss uniting the colonies, and the walking tour traces that history through the historic downtown.
The island highlights tour looks beyond the capital to the red-sand shoreline, farmland and fishing villages, with a focus on Anne of Green Gables, the novel by L. M. Montgomery. Because the island is small, one full day covers a good range of scenery.
Prince Edward IslandHistory & culture
Charlottetown Birthplace of Confederation Walking Tour
The streets where Canada’s Confederation talks began in 1864.
Tips for your day tour from Charlottetown
- Summer is the main season, so request dates early for July and August.
- Pack a light jacket for ocean breezes, even on warm days.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the walking tour.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Charlottetown walking tour?
The Charlottetown Birthplace of Confederation Walking Tour takes about two hours.
Can I see PEI in one day?
You can see a good selection. The PEI Island Highlights and Anne of Green Gables Tour is a full-day outing of roughly seven to nine hours.
Why is Charlottetown called the Birthplace of Confederation?
The 1864 conference held there began the discussions that led to Canadian Confederation in 1867.