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5 Best Things to Do in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on a Canada New England Cruise

Life Well Cruised
Life Well Cruised
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πŸ‘οΈ 76K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 10:53

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The creator provides a guide for cruise passengers visiting Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, highlighting various activities and local specialties. She notes that ships dock in the downtown area, making many attractions accessible by foot. The video details a morning excursion that included visiting the Anne of Green Gables heritage site, the fishing village of North Rustico, and the Prince Edward Island National Park to see the distinctive red coastline. The creator suggests that visitors can explore the city independently or through local tours such as hippo tours or horse and buggy rides. Food recommendations include trying Beaver Tails, raspberry cordial, and Cow's Creamery ice cream. For a traditional meal, she suggests the Water Prince Corner Shop for lobster rolls and local beers. The video also touches on practical information, such as the availability of Canadian currency and unique souvenir ideas like red dirt shirts. The creator concludes that Charlottetown offers a charming seaside atmosphere with significant cultural ties to Anne of Green Gables.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I recently returned from a Canada New England cruise we absolutely loved it we wondered why we didn't even do this sooner

Charlottetown Prince Edward Island was definitely one of our favorite stops and I think it will probably be one of your favorites as well

the Anne of Green Gables heritage site is probably the most popular tour or Excursion for cruise ship passengers

we decided to try Canada's or maybe even the world's best ice cream yes it is cow's Creamery I did buy a t-shirt while I was there

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book an excursion for the morning to be back for the afternoon to explore the city
βœ“Visit the Anne of Green Gables heritage site, even if you're not a super fan
βœ“Try Beaver Tails and raspberry cordial as local treats
βœ“Explore the Prince Edward Island National Park and coastline for striking red earth views
βœ“Walk around downtown Charlottetown to find stores, restaurants, museums, and churches
βœ“Try Cow's Creamery ice cream and buy souvenirs from their gift shop

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to get around Charlottetown from the cruise port β€” The ship docks right in downtown, so you can walk to restaurants, shops, museums, and churches
What to do if you don't want to walk β€” You can take a local tour like Hippo Tours or explore by horse and buggy
Currency in Charlottetown β€” Use Canadian dollars or a credit card; US dollars are accepted but conversion may not be favorable

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to do in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on a Canada New England cruise?
QHow can you explore Charlottetown near the cruise port?
QWhat shore excursions are available in Charlottetown?
QWhere should you eat in Charlottetown?
QWhat souvenirs can you buy in Charlottetown?

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Top: Anne of Green Gables Heritage Site
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