Local hangout, gastropub, microbrewery: there's nothing The Gahan House can't do. Brewing seven ales on the premises, this downtown joint is the perfect place to stop for a quick bite or beer though the menu also offers options for a heavier meal. The casual cuisine celebrates local flavors, particularly those from the sea. Try the Prince Edward Island mussels or Atlantic seafood chowder. If you're feeling thirsty and don't want something on tap, you can also opt for cocktails, wine, or even sangria. Either way, be sure to book a brewery tour after your meal to get an inside look at how the house specialities are made.
The Guild houses everything from stand-up comedy to painting classes to local musicians' launch parties. See a show or walk through the gallery and appreciate the surprising amount of artistic talent this small island has to offer. The Guild was built during the 1950s in downtown Charlottetown and has since become an important landmark. Despite its variety of events and exhibits, The Guild is perhaps best known for its performing arts, making it one of the favorite theaters in the city. Next time you catch a show, try to buy your tickets online. Purchasing at the theater's box office will cost you extra.
Also known as Fanningbank, this Government House is the official residence of the Prince Edward Island lieutenant governor. It takes its nickname from Edmund Fanning, the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island who decided the site's location in 1789. Construction on the residence was finished in 1834, and its traditional Georgian architecture has been admired ever since. Beyond hosting several royal meetings and events each year, the Government House welcomes visitors to tour the grounds and read up on its history in the carriage house.
Striking sandstone cliffs, clear waters warmed by the Gulf Stream, and silky-soft sand make Cavendish Beach something out of a postcard. Thousands of visitors descend on the area annually for days spent at the beach and exploring nearby attractions. The beach is situated along London Bay, surrounded by charming rural and fishing villages and small farms. Facilities include toilets, changing rooms, cafeteria, and a boardwalk which carries visitors over sand dunes separating the beach from several picturesque ponds. The Green Gables Home, which inspired Lucy Montgomery’s Novel, Anne of Green Gables, is nearby just south of The Lake of Shining Waters.
The University of Prince Edward Island was founded in 1969, and today, it is the only university in the province. While the institution's roots trace back as far as the early-19th Century, it was only officially established when St. Dunstan's University and Prince of Wales College, founded in 1855 and 1860 respectively, merged to unite the island's Roman Catholic and Protestant communities. Today, the University of Prince Edward Island is a non-denominational public institution. Visitors to the campus should not miss the university's War Memorial Hall, an on-site landmark and residence hall built to honor alumni who also were the slain heroes of World War I and II.
One of Prince Edward Island's hidden gems is this stained-glass studio. With the owner's experience working with stained glass for 25 years and her love for nature and wildlife, this shop presents quality stained-glass products. Through the shop you can view the production area where such glass is made. Jewelry, fused glass crafts, glass mosaic and custom work can be seen on display. The studio is open seven days of the week with a high season in May through October. The studio even offers classes for off street fusing so you can create your own gift!