Victoria Row, Charlottetown (must see)
Victoria Row is a pedestrian-only street mall, renowned for its picturesque Victorian-era architecture-graceful red-brick facades and detailed Italianate design. Victoria Row hasn鈥檛 always looked this polished. Originally made up of simpler wooden buildings known as 鈥淐heapside鈥� or the 鈥渟outh side of Queen Square,鈥� the area was devastated by a catastrophic fire in 1884 that destroyed all but one building.
In the aftermath, business owners invested in fire-resistant brick buildings, sparing no expense in craftsmanship; the resulting blocks-including the Morris, Brown, Stamper, Newson, and Cameron blocks-were designed by renowned local architects Philips & Chappell and William Critchlow Harris, and the fine architecture still holds firm today.
In 1997, the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation, the City of Charlottetown, and local merchants teamed up to transform Richmond Street into Victoria Row-a charming pedestrian-friendly haven. Closed off to vehicle traffic in warmer months, the street now features brick pavers, trees, atmospheric lighting, a decorative entry archway, a bandstand, a fountain, and patio seating.
Today, visitors can explore artisan boutiques, caf茅s, pubs, and local eateries offering everything from cozy coffee to farm-to-table fare-all set against a backdrop of live music and performance. In summer, the atmosphere becomes particularly festive, with outdoor entertainment powered by 鈥淎lways on Stage,鈥� which has been presenting live musical performances here since 2000.
In the aftermath, business owners invested in fire-resistant brick buildings, sparing no expense in craftsmanship; the resulting blocks-including the Morris, Brown, Stamper, Newson, and Cameron blocks-were designed by renowned local architects Philips & Chappell and William Critchlow Harris, and the fine architecture still holds firm today.
In 1997, the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation, the City of Charlottetown, and local merchants teamed up to transform Richmond Street into Victoria Row-a charming pedestrian-friendly haven. Closed off to vehicle traffic in warmer months, the street now features brick pavers, trees, atmospheric lighting, a decorative entry archway, a bandstand, a fountain, and patio seating.
Today, visitors can explore artisan boutiques, caf茅s, pubs, and local eateries offering everything from cozy coffee to farm-to-table fare-all set against a backdrop of live music and performance. In summer, the atmosphere becomes particularly festive, with outdoor entertainment powered by 鈥淎lways on Stage,鈥� which has been presenting live musical performances here since 2000.
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Sight Name: Victoria Row
Sight Location: Charlottetown, Canada (See walking tours in Charlottetown)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Charlottetown, Canada (See walking tours in Charlottetown)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Walking Tours in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
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Charlottetown Introduction Walking Tour
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