Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown
Opened in 1964, the Confederation Centre of the Arts was commissioned as a national memorial marking the centennial of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference-the birthplace of Canadian Confederation. Built with contributions from all provincial governments and matched by the federal government, it stands as a collective national tribute to Canada's founders.
The Centre occupies an entire city block and is an admirable example of Brutalist architecture, characterized by its monolithic exterior, terraced plazas, and U-shaped layout of four pavilions surrounding Memorial Hall. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II. In 2003, it received designation as a National Historic Site of Canada in recognition of its cultural and architectural significance.
The complex houses the Sobey Family Theatre-a 1,100-seat mainstage, the largest of its kind east of Montreal-alongside additional studio theatres and an art gallery. The Charlottetown Festival, launched in 1965, is held annually here and is renowned for hosting Anne of Green Gables-The Musical, the longest-running annual musical theatre production in the world.
The Confederation Centre Art Gallery, part of the Centre since it opened, features over 17,000 works in its permanent collection-showcasing historic and contemporary Canadian art across its expansive exhibition space. In addition to visual arts programming, the Centre offers comprehensive arts education including classes, camps, and workshops across dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.
The Centre occupies an entire city block and is an admirable example of Brutalist architecture, characterized by its monolithic exterior, terraced plazas, and U-shaped layout of four pavilions surrounding Memorial Hall. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II. In 2003, it received designation as a National Historic Site of Canada in recognition of its cultural and architectural significance.
The complex houses the Sobey Family Theatre-a 1,100-seat mainstage, the largest of its kind east of Montreal-alongside additional studio theatres and an art gallery. The Charlottetown Festival, launched in 1965, is held annually here and is renowned for hosting Anne of Green Gables-The Musical, the longest-running annual musical theatre production in the world.
The Confederation Centre Art Gallery, part of the Centre since it opened, features over 17,000 works in its permanent collection-showcasing historic and contemporary Canadian art across its expansive exhibition space. In addition to visual arts programming, the Centre offers comprehensive arts education including classes, camps, and workshops across dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.
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Sight Name: Confederation Centre of the Arts
Sight Location: Charlottetown, Canada (See walking tours in Charlottetown)
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During a 1775 raid by American privateers, Charlottetown was plundered and several officials were taken captive. Yet the residents had the last laugh. They rebuilt the town the following year.
Charlottetown lies on the traditional territory of the Mi鈥檏maq people, long before European arrival. The first European settlement in the area began in 1720, when French colonists from Louisbourg... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Charlottetown lies on the traditional territory of the Mi鈥檏maq people, long before European arrival. The first European settlement in the area began in 1720, when French colonists from Louisbourg... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles