Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - Part 2 (Pine Hills RV Park, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island)

As we stepped out of Hopyard after lunch, there was some sunshine peaking through...nice! We continued following the Heritage Walk.  This beautiful building is Charlottetown's City Hall...

This antique was at the fire station...

Rodd Hotel...

"The Charlottetown" as it became known to Islanders, changed hands several times, but was owned and operated for many years by Carl Burke. In 1985, hotelier David Rodd fulfilled his long-held dream of adding "The Charlottetown" to his family's growing chain of Maritime hotels and resorts. As a young man, he had high regard for the hotel and loved the way it stood out architecturally with the city. The challenge of modernizing the property, while respecting its heritage integrity, has been a labour of love for the Rodd family and for the people whose careers and lives are associated with the company. "The Charlottetown" has become the 'de facto' flagship of Rodd Hotels and Resorts.

In 1930, the Canadian National Railway (CNR) decided to build a hotel in Charlottetown. Railway hotels were the standard for comfort and service, but the new Canadian National was more than a hotel. When it opened in April, 1931 it joined the family of highly regarded CNR hotels across Canada and was hailed in the media of the day as "the beginning of a new era in the province." It stood for everything the Island hoped its young tourist industry would become - modern and stylish, yet elegant and comfortable, a place where, as The Charlottetown Guardian wrote: "...people of moderate means many come to enjoy themselves without extravagant outlay." In 1939 it was renamed "The Charlottetown Hotel".

Beautiful restored buildings. The house on the corner is Charlotte Residence, Ladies Retirement Home...

Dundee Arms Inn...

St. James Presbyterian Church...

St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral...

We took a look inside 'All Souls' Chapel'...

The front of the Cathedral with All Souls' Chapel on the left...

Across the street (All Souls Lane) is Rochfort Square...a beautiful park...

Another beautiful heritage building...

Beaconsfield Historic House...
Designed and built by W.C. Harris in 1877 for James and Edith Peake, Beaconsfield was one of Charlottetown’s most elegant homes. Featuring the finest in materials and craftsmanship, it was also equipped with all the latest conveniences of the day. The Peakes, unfortunately, were destined to enjoy Beaconsfield for a very short time - a time filled with triumphs and tragedies.

Henry Cundall, the second owner, moved into Beaconsfield in 1883 with his sisters Penelope and Millicent. After his death in 1916, the house was used as a young ladies’ residence, and later, the “Cundall Home” became a residence for student nurses.

Today, Beaconsfield Historic House stands as a beautiful example of Victorian architecture with many original features, and, has a fascinating story to tell. It's open year-round for tours and hosts lectures, concerts and other special events in the Carriage House. Visit our gift shop featuring Island books, magazines, pottery and prints.

Next to the Beaconsfield Historic House, there is a beautiful walkway that continues along the waterfront...

We crossed the street and went into the Government House grounds...

Government House serves as the home of the Lieutenant Governor and spouse and has the offices of the administrative staff required to support the official duties and activities associated with the Vice Regal function.

As it is a private residence, the House is not open to the general public except for July and August when guided tours are conducted from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Other occasions when the public may visit are either by private invitation or on the occasion of the annual New Year's Levee when, by long-standing tradition, citizens may pay their respects to the Sovereign's representative. Government House and its beautiful grounds are an attractive and enduring reminder of our historic past, and a continuing symbol of our allegiance to the Crown.

Government House is located on a parcel of land set aside by Governor Edmund Fanning in 1789 as Crown land, with the specific stipulation that it be used as the site for a residence for the Lieutenant Governor. The original parcel, known as Fanning Bank or Fanning's Bank, contained approximately 100 acres, and included farm land for the use of the incumbent. However, in 1876, part of the Government House property was given to the City of Charlottetown and is now known as Victoria Park. The remaining parcel of approximately 10 acres was retained for Government House and its grounds, and the property has been known more recently as Fanningbank.

View across the street as we leave Government House...

Eden Hall Inn....

The Haviland Club...
The Haviland Club is a social club for men and women, a supportive network of friends in a jewel of a heritage building on the Charlottetown waterfront.

To read about the history of the building...and the logo above the main door (United Services Officers' Club), click on this link...The Haviland Club: History.

Views as we walk along Queen Street...

Pedestrian only (Victoria Row) stretch with shops and restaurants along Richmond Street...

Cameron Block 1884...

We thought of you Debbie Wheeler McCormack when we saw the Olive Oils...

It was just after 3:00 when we decided we had had enough walking, so we walked back to Tolga's office and he accompanied us downstairs into the parkade to the car...so he could open up the door and let us out.

Scenery on the way home...large grass covered sand dunes along the shoreline...

And that completes our first full day on Prince Edward Island. We sat inside planning our tour for tomorrow. We'll head out and see some of the countryside...looking forward to it!