Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 902-566-4458;
www.peakeswharfboattours.com
;
1 Great George St; 70min cruise $20;
2:30pm, 6:30pm & 8pm Jun-Aug)
Observe sea life, hear interesting stories and witness a
wonderfully different perspective of Charlottetown from the waters of its harbor. An ex-
cellent seal-watching trip ($28) departs at 2:30pm, returning at 5pm.
Harbour Hippo
Hippopotabus
BUS & BOAT TOUR
( 902-628-8687;
www.harbourhippo.com
; 2 Prince St; 1hr tour adult/child $24/16)
Want to ex-
plore historic Charlottetown but afraid the kids will get bored? Hop on this amphibious
bus that takes you to all the sights on land, then floats in the water.
Festivals & Events
Charlottetown Festival
THEATER
( 800-565-0278;
www.charlottetownfestival.com
;
mid-May-mid-Oct)
This theatrical festiv-
al features free outdoor performances, a children's theater and dance programs.
Festival of Small Halls
MUSIC
(
www.smallhalls.com
; mid-Jun)
Island musicians, dancers and storytellers who have
'made it' out of the province return to their homeland to perform in rural community
halls around PEI during this 11-day festival.
Old Home Week
CULTURE
( 902-629-6623;
www.oldhomeweekpei.com
; mid-Aug)
Held at the Provincial Exhibition
grounds, this event features carnival rides, musical entertainment, games of chance, har-
ness racing and traditional livestock shows.
Fall Flavours
FOOD
( 866-960-9912;
www.fallflavours.ca
;
last 3 weeks of Sep)
Now one of the island's largest
festivals, this massive kitchen party, set on the Charlottetown waterfront, merges great
traditional music with incredible seafood. Don't miss the oyster-shucking championships
or the chowder challenge.
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