Why go
- Capital city of Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- Served by Charlottetown Airport (YYG).
History
Charlottetown is the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, and the county seat of Queens County. Named after Queen Charlotte, Charlottetown was an unincorporated town until it was incorporated as a city in 1855.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (BEH, Dash 8-400, CRJ) · 3 routes: Halifax, Montreal*, Toronto*
- WestJet WS (736, 737-700) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Charlottetown Airport (YYG); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YYG has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Toronto, Halifax, Montreal).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Charlottetown, PEI. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.