Birthplace of Canada: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Charlottetown

4.5(29)3 hFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

Charlottetown isn't just Prince Edward Island's capital — it's where Canada itself was born. This self-guided audio tour starts right at Port Charlottetown and walks you through the rooms and streets where the 1864 Confederation talks took shape, GPS-triggered so the narration finds you automatically at every stop.

Highlights:

- Step inside Province House National Historic Site, where the 1864 Confederation Conference began.

- Hear the history behind St. Dunstan's Basilica and St. Peter's Cathedral.

- Wander past Beaconsfield Historic House and the Irish Settlers Memorial.

- Browse Founders' Food Hall & Market and the Culinary Institute of Canada.

- Finish at the harbour front by Peakes Quay Marina.

Narrated by a seventh-generation Islander, the tour goes at your own pace — pause, restart, or pick it back up later. No set start time, no group to keep up with: perfect if you're working around a cruise ship schedule or just want Charlottetown on your own terms.

What's included

✓A front row seat to the history of how Charlottetown became the birthplace of Canada
✓Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
✓Access to VoiceMap's app on IOS or Android with flexibility to enjoy the tour at your own pace.
✓Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

✕Smartphone and headphones
✕Food/Drink
✕No ENTRY tickets for any paid attractions
✕transportation

Meeting and pickup

Before arrival, please install our mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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