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Charlottetown, PE
· Population 94,000 · Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Time
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Population 94,000 · Prince Edward Island · Atlantic TimeCharlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province, with a city population of approximately 40,000 and a strong identity rooted in history, arts, and maritime culture. Known as the "Birthplace of Confederation," Charlottetown hosted the 1864...
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📊 City Stats
WikipediaPopulation (2021)38,809
Metro population78,858
Area44.27 km²
Density876.6/km²
Time zoneAST (−04:00) / ADT (−03:00)
Postal codeC1A — E
Area code902 and 782
📰 Charlottetown News
RSSP.E.I. woman sheds light on gaps in care for under-researched genetic disorder
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What's open and closed this Victoria Day on P.E.I.?
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MLA 'extraordinarily disappointed' after P.E.I. electricity bill defeated
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P.E.I. lobster prices are down, but marketing board remains hopeful about the season
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
Paul Boutilier, Stanley Cup champ and former curling executive, remembered for his humility
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
P.E.I. youth had one of their best job markets last summer. This year could be different
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
P.E.I. business fined $75K after accident that led to employee to losing both his legs
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
As wildfire season begins on P.E.I., province urges Islanders to take preventative measures
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
IRAC review, Netflix and P.E.I.’s credit rating. Our political panel weighs in
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Struggling to access her family doctor, this Islander turned to holistic health care
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
Islanders with ear and sinus infections can soon get treatment from pharmacists
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Kings County Memorial Hospital's ER closing early Friday due to staffing shortage
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From a desk job in Ontario to alpaca farmer in rural P.E.I.
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
Credit agencies lower P.E.I.'s outlook to 'negative,' citing deficits and growing debt as concerns
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Sexual orientation question on 2026 census hailed by P.E.I. advocacy groups, could open doors to more funding
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P.E.I. regulator to face review
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Missing Hillsborough Hospital patient still not found; police say he's disappeared before
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P.E.I. government launching independent review of IRAC's role and responsibilities
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Help single P.E.I. parents owed millions in child support, Greens urge government
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📅 Charlottetown Events
EventbriteCrazy Charlottetown Scavenger Hunt
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Tea & Tales at The Haviland | Early Access
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Agile and Scrum Certification Training in Charlottetown, PE
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Conflict Management / Resolution Training in Charlottetown, PEI
Abilene · 4:00 PM
Henry Sir: Live In PEI
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CAPM (Project Management) Certification Training in Charlottetown, PE
Downtown, Arlington · 4:00 PM
DevOps Certification Training in Charlottetown, PE
Vieux-Montreal, Montreal · 4:00 PM
Tableau Certification Training in Charlottetown, PE
Applewood, Applewood · 4:00 PM
PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Charlottetown, PE
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Combo Lean 6 Sigma (Green + Black Belt) Cert Training in Charlottetown, PE
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Aligning Passion with Profession: Your Soul's Journey - Charlottetown
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MASTERS OF REALITY: A TRIBUTE TO BLACK SABBATH! W/ THE JAILBIRDS
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The Jailbirds Edge of the Rock Tour CHARLOTTETOWN
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The Curated Coast weekly pop-up market
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Tea Meets Art
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Reclaim Your Calm: A Working Mom's Guide to Self-Care - Charlottetown
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Workplace Coaching Skills: 1 Day Session in Charlottetown, PE
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"FULLY" BOOKED PEI- The Woman CEO Revenue Masterclass
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The OBGMs Will Be Happy in Charlottetown
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Charlottetown Arts and Culture Events
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🦋 Bluesky
Bluesky🦋 Hali, Canadian Gearhead Labraderp @halipuppeh.bsky.social
On May 11th, my brass band composition "The Same Ocean" was given its world premiere in Charlottetown, PEI by the Great George Street Brass Band. #MusicianSky
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🦋 Rolling Red Roads @rollingredroads.bsky.social
Charlottetown, PEI?
One of my most favourite cities in this planet. I'm heading to the Island next weekend with my kid for our annual sea glass hunt!
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🦋 Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡 @spudislander45.bsky.social
$10 admission for #BLOCKPARTY in Charlottetown #PEI May 15-16
~street eats, live local music, dance performances, carnival games, roaming buskers, DJ dance parties, live art, food contests, and more…
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🦋 Cricket of MeadowHawk 🇨🇦 @cricketmh.bsky.social
Felt that way the first time I spotted the red cliffed, lupin spotted PEI off the ferry ⛴️. It just intensifies every time I visit.
Magical.
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🦋 Boomer Gallant @boomerpei.bsky.social
Midnight last night til 2pm this afternoon, Charlottetown received 24mm of rain. Haven’t seen the ditches full of water like this for a long time on PEI.
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🦋 Transit Matters Charlottetown 🇨🇦 @transitmatterschtn.bsky.social
Meanwhile, in downtown Charlottetown:
"There was a proposal in January 2025 to align the bus stops on the south side, or Confederation Centre side, of the block. This may have been a no-go because it…
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🦋 Dr. Robyn S. Lacy ⚰️ @graveyardarch.bsky.social
#CAA2026 was so fun, I'm so glad I got to attend! Really excited for next year, when the conference is in Charlottetown, PEI! #archaeology #CanArch 🏺
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🦋 Meg Ferguson @mfergmusic.bsky.social
ROAD TRIP!!
The annual Senior Band Trip is underway! We are headed to PEI this year - performing at Vernon River Consolidated + Charlottetown Rural High. But first, a workshop at UPEI with Dale Sorens…
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🦋 John Mutton (he/his) @wylacot.bsky.social
A walk and a thrift shopping pauseand a bike ride and a passport photo stop in Charlottetown PEI. Four miles afoot and five on the saddle before 1pm.🍁🇨🇦
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🦋 Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡 @spudislander45.bsky.social
#PrinceEdwardIsland
No point in Prince Edward Island is more than 16 km (10 mi) from the sea.
In the US, only the state of Rhode Island is smaller than PEI.
About half the Island population lives i…
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🦋 Barry Farrington @joesbrat67.threads.net.ap.brid.gy
Of course this would premiere while I’m vacationing in Canada. Charlottetown, PEI to be specific.
And if anyone living in or around Charlottetown gets wind that this will be in a local theater, pleas…
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🦋 The Walrus @thewalrus.ca
Experience the magic of live performance across Canada with exclusive ticket packages from Crow’s Theatre in Toronto, the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Charlottetown Festival in PEI, and B…
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🦋 CdnAssocGero @cagacg.ca
Last call! Abstract submissions are due May 1 for CAG2026: Crossing Currents - Navigating Aging through Collaboration and Coordinated Action, Oct 15-17, 2026 in beautiful Charlottetown, PEI! buff.ly/F…
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🦋 Senator Percy Downe @senatordowne.bsky.social
Great meeting with #PEI Police Association President Grant MacLeod, and #CanadianPoliceAssociation reps from Charlottetown and Summerside, Ron Kennedy, Markham Long, Mark Newcombe and Craig Murphy, to…
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🦋 Mikayla Gallant @mikgal1.bsky.social
PEI Federation of Labour is having a Day of Mourning ceremony to honour injured and killed workers at 7pm tonight at St. Paul’s Hall (101 Prince Street, Charlottetown). Come check it out!
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🦋 Senator Percy Downe @senatordowne.bsky.social
Thanks to Spencer Waite, Fire Prevention Officer with the City of Charlottetown, and VP #PEI, Atlantic Provinces Professional Fire Fighters Association, for meeting to discuss key priorities impacting…
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🦋 Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social
#NovaScotia #Halifax #NSGameDev #NovaScotiaDevelopers #HalifaxGameDev
#NewBrunswick #NBGameDev #Fredericton #Moncton #NBDevelopers
#PEI #PrinceEdwardIsland #PEIGameDev #Charlottetown #IslandDevelope…
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🦋 🇨🇦 Tony MacIntyre 🇺🇦 @poohbear1985.bsky.social
🆕 PEI Fashion Weekend hits the runway in Charlottetown May 1
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/pri...
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🦋 Thinbrim @thinbrim.bsky.social
Fantastic! I look forward to your series. Hopefully, you'll be able to spend some time on PEI. Also if you do, there is gorgeous scenery Up West away from touristy Charlottetown and Cavendish. Campgr…
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🦋 wildforestpottery.bsky.social @wildforestpottery.bsky.social
The market in Charlottetown, PEI was a success. Thank you to our many returning and new customers. The feedback for the new mugs was amazing and can’t wait to showcase more new mugs. #pottery #ceramic…
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💬 r/charlottetown
Reddit19Massive Snowstorm to Hit Prince Edward Island on Friday January 14, 202216Things you wish you'd known/would tell others before moving to Charlottetown14No one knows why the crows are dying in a Charlottetown park, scientists called in | Globalnews.ca12Bike Stolen on Richmond Street11Massive Snowstorm to Hit Prince Edward Island on Friday January 7, 202211Since the start of summer, I've been making short video essays to share some of my favourite spots across the Island and some of the thoughts they've helped me process. I've been really proud of the end results. I hope you folks like it!10Coast Guard ships in the harbor?10Charlottetown just had its warmest fall since records began. Mean maximum was 10.7°C.10The storm caused traffic to be so slow that you can finally turn left onto North River Road8Hi guys, how are you doing? My name is Julian and my wife’s name is Sara, we are a young couple of 28 and 27 years old from Argentina. We are thinking about moving to Charlottetown next year. We would like to hear some pros and cons about this charming city. Thank you so much ☺️7Drones downtown Charlottetown7Major Storm to Hit Charlottetown Prince Edward Island on Thursday Septem...5Looking for folks to go to Blooming Point with4Lobster Roll? In town for next 16 hours3How do you change the address on your Driver's License?3Sushi recommendations in Charlottetown?2Number of garbage bins for apartment buildings2Fresh seafood2Any good sledding hills around?The PEI Covid tension rises
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🎧 Charlottetown Podcasts
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Maritime Noon
Today's phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour is back to answer your questions. But first, we'll find out why the Nova Scotia SPCA is putting a program on hiatus that traps, neuters and returns feral cats. ·
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This is PEI
P.E.I. doctors are sick of writing your sick notes ·
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Maritime Noon
Today's phone-in: Lorn Sheehan and Corryn Clemence act as our tour guides for a summer in the Maritimes. But first, to find out what someone with PMOS thinks of the name change, we'll hear from Rosanna Gallant. ·
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Sounds Atlantic
Previewing the Trails Tales and Tunes Festival and the East Coast Music Awards ·
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Sounds Atlantic
Episode 351 Previewing the Trails Tales and Tunes Festival and the East Coast Music Awards ·
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This is PEI
Canada's physician recruiters have changed their pitch, here's how ·
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C.U.P.E Talk In The Maritimes & Atlantic
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C.U.P.E Talk In The Maritimes & Atlantic
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Trivia“In 2024, a meteorite struck near Charlottetown — reportedly the first meteorite strike recorded with both video and sound.”
Source: Wikipedia