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The City of Charlottetown is a flourishing community of approximately 40,500 people located on the south shore of Prince Edward Island. Charlottetown is the capital city of Prince Edward Island, and is called the "Birthplace of Confederation" after the historic 1864 Charlottetown Conference which led to Confederation.

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NEWS AND NOTICES

Join the Holiday Fun at the Annual Jingle Bell Walk and Tree Lighting

Posted on: November 27 2023

Free, family-friendly activities taking place Dec. 1

Portion of Grafton Street to be Temporarily Converted to One-Way Traffic

Posted on: November 23 2023

Work will begin to replace the water line on Grafton Street from Cumberland Street to the Hillsborough Bridge on Friday, Nov. 24.

Traffic Notice: Signature Christmas Activities This Weekend

Posted on: November 23 2023

Motorists asked to use caution in impacted areas during events on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Final Preparations Underway for Charlottetown Christmas Parade

Posted on: November 22 2023

Santa’s sleigh is stocked and the floats are frilled for the Charlottetown Christmas Parade! The spirit and sparkle of the Charlottetown Christmas Parade returns to the Capital City Saturday, Nov. 25.

City Invites Grant Applications

Posted on: November 21 2023

Application deadline is Nov. 30

Portion of Ashburn Crescent Closed for the Day

Posted on: November 21 2023

Ashburn Crescent from Rosemount Drive to Trafalgar Street will be closed for the day on Tuesday, Nov. 21 to install water and sewer services.

Charlottetown Christmas Tree Lighting Taking Place Nov. 24

Posted on: November 21 2023

Tree lighting to feature live performances, refreshments and a pyrotechnic display

Section of Queen Street Closed

Posted on: November 17 2023

Queen Street between Summer Street and Pond Street will be closed Monday, Nov. 20, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., for storm water work. Sidewalks will remain open.

City to Host Arts and Culture Open House

Posted on: November 16 2023

The City of Charlottetown is hosting an Arts and Culture Open House as part of the next phase of community engagement for the updated Cultural Policy.

Portion of Callbeck Crescent Closed for the Day

Posted on: November 14 2023

Callbeck Cres. between Henri Blanchard Dr. and Bolger Dr. will be closed for the day on Tuesday, Nov. 14 to replace a sewer service.

City Announces Signature Charlottetown Christmas Festival Events

Posted on: November 14 2023

Residents are invited to mark their calendars with the City of Charlottetown’s lineup of festive events including the Charlottetown Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade, and the return of the Holiday Projection on the Plaza and Holiday Home Decorating Contest.

Portion of Queen Street Closed

Posted on: November 14 2023

Queen Street between Summer Street and Pond Street will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 15 to Friday, Nov. 17 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for storm water work.

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