Charlottetown, Provincial capital on Prince Edward Island, Canada
Charlottetown is the capital of the province of Prince Edward Island on Canada's east coast, and it sits on a sheltered bay that opens into the Hillsborough River. The city comprises a compact core with low brick buildings, parks along the water, and residential neighborhoods that spread over gentle hills.
The 1864 conference at Province House gathered representatives from British colonies to discuss the foundations of what became the Canadian Confederation. This meeting is regarded as the starting point for the formation of modern Canada three years later.
The name honors Queen Charlotte, consort of George III, and many public buildings still display the architectural character of British colonial times. Visitors can see numerous Victorian houses with painted wooden facades and narrow porches in the streets around downtown.
Many points of interest lie within walking distance in the center, and visitors can explore most neighborhoods on foot. Summer days remain long and mild, while winter brings snow and cooler temperatures.
The streets still follow the grid plan designed by surveyor Samuel Holland in 1764, and the blocks remain visible in their original layout. This plan is considered one of the oldest preserved urban patterns in North America.
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