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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 zone−04:00 / −03:00
Postal codeC1A — E
Area code902 and 782
📰 Charlottetown News
RSSYoung chess players inspired at record-breaking Maritime festival
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After 20 years as a P.E.I. firefighter, something snapped. Now he's teaching others about PTSD
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Thanksgiving 2026: What's open and closed on P.E.I.?
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Why this Fredericton woman is walking a Ukrainian battalion flag across P.E.I.
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
How does P.E.I. decide which drugs to cover? It’s more complicated than you might think
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
P.E.I. is adding lots of new long-term care beds — but will they be enough?
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
Islanders can now get an MRI at the province's 2nd private clinic
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
Meet the Islander who created technology that's in space right now
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
P.E.I.'s fire departments face tough choices amid skyrocketing diesel costs and tariffs
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
P.E.I.'s coast erodes nearly a foot a year. Have your say on how to manage it
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
2 people dead after head-on collision in Cherry Valley, P.E.I.
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
P.E.I. must hire more behaviour support staff for schools, teachers' federation says
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What you need to know about P.E.I.'s new rabies guidelines
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With federal 2SLGBTQI+ funding set to expire, P.E.I. advocates went to Ottawa to call for a renewal
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
What is Health P.E.I. doing to bring doctors to the province? Not enough, say some MLAs
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
Golf season is coming to an end on the Island. Here's how it went
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
There are 5,100 fewer Islanders on the patient registry since January 2025, says Health P.E.I.
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
As 'Cornell 7' case draws attention, P.E.I. advocates call for better consent education
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
Charlottetown march calls for more men to stand up against gender-based violence
CBC | Prince Edward Island News ·
📅 Charlottetown Events
EventbriteIntroduction to CIOB - for New Members
8:00 PM
BCDI-Atlanta's Quarterly Village Meeting
1:30 AM
Sierra Club Photo NYC October Zoom Meeting--Tim Cooper Speaking
1:30 AM
NABWIC 2026 Healthcare Billion Dollar Luncheon
6:30 PM
5 Branding Mistakes Costing You Customers (SBM Workshop)
7:30 PM
Trauma Awareness Training - Day 1
5:00 PM
Britain Zimbabwe Society 2026 Annual General Meeting
7:00 PM
Virtual Family & Systemic Constellations Workshop with Luisa Muhr (FCNYC)
5:00 PM
Couples Clownselling: Charlottetown PEI
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Copy of Couples Clownselling: Charlottetown PEI
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Hosting & Facilitating a Climate Café Listening Circle (Oct-Nov 2026)
4:00 PM
The Migraine Trust- Online Support Group Autumn Winter 26/27 Group A
2:00 AM
The Migraine Trust- Online Support Group Autumn Winter 26/27 Group B
8:00 PM
Adult ADHD Support Group (Online)
2:00 AM
Austin Women Rising Women's Leadership Conference
7:00 PM
Atlanta Women Rising Leadership Conference
8:00 PM
The Migraine Trust- Online Support Group Autumn Winter 26/27 Group C
8:00 PM
Greensboro Women Rising Leadership Conference
8:00 PM
Richmond Women Rising Leadership Conference
8:00 PM
Charlotte Women Rising Leadership Conference
8:00 PM
🎵 Charlottetown Live Music
Live🎵 Oct 2026 Buzz Networking - Online w/ Paul Thomas: The Sound of Success
Charlottetown, PE · Mon, Oct 12 at 10:00 PM
Tickets →🎵 Melodia Presents, "November Nights" - Virtual Concert
Charlottetown, PE · Sun, Dec 13 at 3:00 AM
Tickets →🎵 Reflect, Rejoice, Restore - livestream tickets
Charlottetown, PE · Sun, Apr 25 at 11:00 PM
Tickets →🦋 Bluesky
Bluesky🦋 Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social
Happy birthday to Martha MacIsaac, born on this day in 1984 in Charlottetown, PEI!
Starting out as Emily on Emily of New Moon, she began a successful film career in movies such as Superbad. She is als…
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🦋 Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social
PEI
Charlottetown march calls for more men to stand up against gender-based violence
Take Back the Night march on Wednesday drew more than 100 people, but few were men
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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🦋 Atlantic Planners Institute @atl-planners.bsky.social
A great start to #API2026! Highlights from last night’s opening reception in Charlottetown, including remarks from Mayor Philip Brown and PEI Deputy Minister of Land & Environment, Ryan Neale.
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🦋 Canadian Curmudgeon 🍁 @cdncurmudgeon.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSNw...
I *really* recommend you listen to what Abella says about tolerance in this discussion. It starts around the 15-minute mark.
Bob Rae and former Canadian Supreme Court…
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🦋 Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca
Oyster fishing is a way of life on PEI, but disease is threatening to wipe out the sector that has sustained communities here for generations.
In an unstable world, we need to protect Canada's indust…
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🦋 Ron Evans 🇨🇦 @punicatthebyrsa.bsky.social
A few shots of Charlottetown PEI harbour, if in need of some watery goodness or Boaty McBoatface floaty bits.
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🦋 Chris Lombardi @chrisaintmarchin.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Vancouver band cancels Charlottetown show after venue denied transgender member washroom access | CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-vancouver-band-washroom-access-sports…
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🦋 Sierra Club Canada @sierraclubcanada.bsky.social
Webinar exploring the intersection between the upcoming PEI Municipal Elections and the proposed development of two diesel turbine projects.
Session 1 @ 12 Noon here: secure.sierraclub.ca/en/civicrm/…
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🦋 beherenow22.bsky.social @beherenow22.bsky.social
Only pizza better is a Donair pizza from the Donair Hub in Charlottetown, PEI. I actually drive 1800 miles for it every couple years.
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🦋 Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡 @spudislander45.bsky.social
Choir! #Sing-A-Long with #FleetwoodMac a interactive performance
#Charlottetown #PEI
March 2,2027 at the Confederation Centre of the Arts
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🦋 Cass MacLean @casspei.bsky.social
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🦋 Kelly Rebar @kellyjeanrebar.bsky.social
Standing on a street in Charlottetown waiting for someone. #October #memory #colour #lines #streetphoto #pei #canada
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🦋 Cass MacLean @casspei.bsky.social
Omg 😭 what's up pei?
Too many words, too many thoughts. I'm so horrified. And good for them for cancelling.
This is so shameful #pei. Get your shit together.
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🦋 Jeff Smith @thecomichunter.bsky.social
Paisley Defender is all set up at the PEI Fibre Festival at the Charlottetown Delta. Three days of yarn fun!
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🦋 Brett van Heyningen @brettvhaafc.bsky.social
We’ll be at Farm Day in the City this Sunday, October 4, in Charlottetown, PEI. "Bug out" at our booth on Queen Street between 10 am - 5 pm ADT! 🐞 Check out our insect research and more that supports…
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🦋 hipmum29 🇨🇦 @hipmum29.bsky.social
Okay well #TheSportsmansClub in #Charlottetown needs to be boycotted and charged with human rights violations. This is so disappointing this nonsense is going on in #Canada #PEI
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🦋 Pat @pat112.bsky.social
Vancouver band cancels Charlottetown show after venue denied transgender member washroom access
What do you use a washroom for ?
1 To try and spy on others' genitals ?
2 To use the facilities
#Cd…
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🦋 Sorcière de L'île Mort 💀 @sorcieredelile.northsky.social
Hey, fuck Sportsman’s. #pei
I am pretty certain that this type of discrimination is illegal in Canada. Would be an absolute shame if everybody boycotted and reported this business. 
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🦋 Dawn Dickieson-Léger, PhD @ddickieson.bsky.social
Well that’s one less place I will be going in #Charlottetown! I hope police will be investigating. #PEI
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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💬 r/charlottetown
RedditNo one knows why the crows are dying in a Charlottetown park, scientists called in | Globalnews.caMassive Snowstorm to Hit Prince Edward Island on Friday January 14, 2022Any good sledding hills around?The storm caused traffic to be so slow that you can finally turn left onto North River RoadMassive Snowstorm to Hit Prince Edward Island on Friday January 7, 2022Number of garbage bins for apartment buildingsCharlottetown just had its warmest fall since records began. Mean maximum was 10.7°C.Drones downtown CharlottetownLobster Roll? In town for next 16 hoursThings you wish you'd known/would tell others before moving to CharlottetownThe PEI Covid tension risesCoast Guard ships in the harbor?Sushi recommendations in Charlottetown?How do you change the address on your Driver's License?Hi 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 ☺️Major Storm to Hit Charlottetown Prince Edward Island on Thursday Septem...Fresh seafoodSince 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!Looking for folks to go to Blooming Point withBike Stolen on Richmond Street
🎥 Charlottetown Videos
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Prince Edward Island National Park 🇨🇦 | Red Cliffs, Beaches & Wild Coastline
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A Flashlight, Strobe, Weapon, Firelighter, Zoomable MONSTER!
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The Letter I’ll Never Forget: A Thanksgiving Sermon on Gratitude
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Sunday Service - October 11, 2026 - "Integrity"
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The Church That Rose From Ashes.
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Cavendish, PEI 🇨🇦 | The Real Home of Anne of Green Gables #greengables
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Charlottetown in Fall: A Different Kind of Beauty
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Chase peace, not stress ✨🌅 #shorts #peaceofmind #sunsetvibes
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Char cloth tutorial, using a flashlight to make fire.
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🌲 Mount Stewart, Prince Edward Island 🌲 | 4K60 Drive
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish #PEI #canada
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Catching Striped Bass On Prince Edward Island!
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Not All Furniture Can Be Saved… But I Had to Try! | Victorian Dresser Restoration
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🚗 ROAD TRIP TO PEI! 🌊 Crossing the Confederation Bridge | Prince Edward Island Adventure 🇨🇦
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സമയമേ നീ ഒഴുകി #shortvideo #pei #canada
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🎧 Charlottetown Podcasts
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Maritime Noon
On the phone-in: We get advice on all kinds of electric vehicles from Kurt Sampson. ·
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Maritime Noon
On the phone-in: scandals in advertising. But first, Nova Scotia Senator Mary Coyle is introducing a bill to address energy poverty. ·
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This is PEI
How does P.E.I. decide what drugs Islanders can be prescribed, and how much it will pay? ·
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The Members' Voice
The Members' Voice Episode 57 ·
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Sounds Atlantic
Episode 362: Preview of the 30th. Celtic Colours International Festival ·
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This is PEI
Meet P.E.I. survivors of the Sixties Scoop and residential school ·
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The Members' Voice
The Members' Voice Episode 55 ·
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Sounds Atlantic
Episode 361 Remembering Dolly Parton – A Tribute ·
📷 Charlottetown Photos
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💡 Did You Know?
Trivia“Charlottetown is the "Birthplace of Confederation" — site of the 1864 conference that led to Canada's creation in 1867.”
Source: Government of Canada