Charlottetown Guidebook
Favourite Restaurants
Prince Edward Island is affectionately know as Canada's Foodie Island. Charlottetown is home to many fine restaurants that will suit a variety of tastes.
Sims is the go to spot in Charlottetown if you want to treat yourself to a memorable steak or outstanding seafood dish. The beef is Island raised and aged in house for a minimum of 45 days. The restaurant has an open air oyster bar showcasing oysters from various parts of the island. Sims is a great spot for a romantic dinner or gathering with friends. The lunch menu also has great options at a lower price point.
My favourites: The seafood bruschetta, tenderloin steak, and mac and cheese!
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Sims Corner Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
86 Queen StSims is the go to spot in Charlottetown if you want to treat yourself to a memorable steak or outstanding seafood dish. The beef is Island raised and aged in house for a minimum of 45 days. The restaurant has an open air oyster bar showcasing oysters from various parts of the island. Sims is a great spot for a romantic dinner or gathering with friends. The lunch menu also has great options at a lower price point.
My favourites: The seafood bruschetta, tenderloin steak, and mac and cheese!
Receiver is a community minded coffee shop that has two downtown locations. The original shop is located on the pedestrian street Victoria Row and the larger Brass Shop is located on water street. Both are great breakfast or lunch spots that carry a variety of delicious meals to suite various dietary restrictions.
Order off menu and choose the daily specials. Always interesting and great value. The coffee is roasted in house with several blends to choose from.
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Receiver Coffee - The Brass Shop
178 Water StReceiver is a community minded coffee shop that has two downtown locations. The original shop is located on the pedestrian street Victoria Row and the larger Brass Shop is located on water street. Both are great breakfast or lunch spots that carry a variety of delicious meals to suite various dietary restrictions.
Order off menu and choose the daily specials. Always interesting and great value. The coffee is roasted in house with several blends to choose from.
A classic British Pub that has been featured on "You Gotta Eat Here" has well priced pub fare, local beers and great service.
The British curries are a hit with locals and visitors and are a must try.
Catch a football match on one of the many TVs or stop by on a Saturday for trivia.
Great spot to spend a rainy afternoon.
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Churchill Arms
75 Queen StA classic British Pub that has been featured on "You Gotta Eat Here" has well priced pub fare, local beers and great service.
The British curries are a hit with locals and visitors and are a must try.
Catch a football match on one of the many TVs or stop by on a Saturday for trivia.
Great spot to spend a rainy afternoon.
A bright and airy space, Leonhard's Cafe is a great place for breakfast or lunch. European inspired menu with a tempting dessert counter.
Great spot to get take away sandwiches and sweets for your picnic.
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Leonhard's
142 Great George StA bright and airy space, Leonhard's Cafe is a great place for breakfast or lunch. European inspired menu with a tempting dessert counter.
Great spot to get take away sandwiches and sweets for your picnic.
Top-notch food and high-end cocktails. Small patio on a quiet street. I have never been disappointed. Highly recommend the charcuterie board.
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Slaymaker & Nichols Gastro House
82 Fitzroy StTop-notch food and high-end cocktails. Small patio on a quiet street. I have never been disappointed. Highly recommend the charcuterie board.
Travelling with a Dog
We love our Pets and want them to love the Island as well! We have compiled a small list of dog friendly places in the Charlottetown area.
Upton is an off leash dog park that has easy level trails, some hills and a water view.
Tics have known to be in the area so ensure your dog has been treated beforehand.
Upton Farmlands
Upton is an off leash dog park that has easy level trails, some hills and a water view.
Tics have known to be in the area so ensure your dog has been treated beforehand.
Tracadie Beach is 15 minutes outside of Charlottetown. Locals love this sandy and shallow beach. Tracadie is off the beaten path and many beachgoers choose to bring their dogs here.
Dogs must be on leash.
Tracadie is not a provincial park so facilities are at a minimum. Bring everything you will need for a day at the beach.
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Tracadie Bay
Tracadie Beach is 15 minutes outside of Charlottetown. Locals love this sandy and shallow beach. Tracadie is off the beaten path and many beachgoers choose to bring their dogs here.
Dogs must be on leash.
Tracadie is not a provincial park so facilities are at a minimum. Bring everything you will need for a day at the beach.
Farmers Markets
PEI has an amazing array of local products. Our farmers markets showcase the growers and producers from around the Island.
Open on Saturdays from 9-2pm the Charlottetown Farmers Market is packed with vendors and adored by locals. Purchase local, organic produce, fish, meats, baked goods, preserves, roasted coffee and speciality teas as well as handmade crafts, pottery and leather.
The market is a great place to grab lunch with multiple food vendors. The inside can be cramped, but there are picnic tables outside.
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Charlottetown Farmers Market
100 Belvedere AveOpen on Saturdays from 9-2pm the Charlottetown Farmers Market is packed with vendors and adored by locals. Purchase local, organic produce, fish, meats, baked goods, preserves, roasted coffee and speciality teas as well as handmade crafts, pottery and leather.
The market is a great place to grab lunch with multiple food vendors. The inside can be cramped, but there are picnic tables outside.
Jewell's Country Market is located 10 minutes outside of town. The market is a family friendly place with baby goats and 60 flavours of ice cream. Find fresh meats, produce, and artist handcrafts.
Jewell’s Country Market
394 PE-25Jewell's Country Market is located 10 minutes outside of town. The market is a family friendly place with baby goats and 60 flavours of ice cream. Find fresh meats, produce, and artist handcrafts.
Dairy Bars
Islanders love their dairy bars! An Island tradition you won't want to miss. Choose a nice night so you can eat outside.
Prince Edward Island's longest operating dairy bar is located directly in Charlottetown's Victoria Park. Enjoy ice cream treats or fresh off the grille hot meals, while taking in Charlottetown's most scenic harbour views.
You can burn off your treats by taking a stroll along the boardwalk or heading to the 9,000 square foot accessible children's play area.
Kiwanis Club Of Charlottetown Dairy Bar
50 Victoria Park RoadwayPrince Edward Island's longest operating dairy bar is located directly in Charlottetown's Victoria Park. Enjoy ice cream treats or fresh off the grille hot meals, while taking in Charlottetown's most scenic harbour views.
You can burn off your treats by taking a stroll along the boardwalk or heading to the 9,000 square foot accessible children's play area.
Breweries
PEI has embraced the craft brew scene with several breweries locate across the Island.
Upstreet carries four flagship beers, several seasonals and craft sodas. Their tap room has a casual atmosphere with some old school arcade games and board games. Their small menu is thoughtful and uses PEI products.
Upstreet is a pillar of the local community that uses its business as a force of good! 10% of the proceeds of their Do Gooder Ale goes to the Do Good fund for local arts and culture initiatives.
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Upstreet Craft Brewing
41 Allen StUpstreet carries four flagship beers, several seasonals and craft sodas. Their tap room has a casual atmosphere with some old school arcade games and board games. Their small menu is thoughtful and uses PEI products.
Upstreet is a pillar of the local community that uses its business as a force of good! 10% of the proceeds of their Do Gooder Ale goes to the Do Good fund for local arts and culture initiatives.
The PEI Brewing Company has been producing award winning beers for several years. The largest of all the breweries in PEI, you can take in brewery tours and find their products at most restaurants in town.
Try the classic Sir John A or the Blueberry Ale.
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Prince Edward Island Brewing Company
96 Kensington RdThe PEI Brewing Company has been producing award winning beers for several years. The largest of all the breweries in PEI, you can take in brewery tours and find their products at most restaurants in town.
Try the classic Sir John A or the Blueberry Ale.