province house national historic site of canada

The video was very interesting, explaining how Canada came to be and the part PEI/Charlottetown played in this union. The other exhibits are okay. It's not a large building and was free. The docents were very friendly and eager to explain every detail.

it was amazing to be standing in the same rooms where the fathers of Confederation stood and hear the rest of the story. the stone floor at the entrance and the stairs are worn with the many years of use. A short video provides more background on the historic events that took place there.

Interesting building where the confederation of Canada was first discussed in 1864.The NP guided tour and video presentation were well done.There was also a dramatic re-enactment of townsfolk discussing the events of 1864 in period garb outside.Recommended

The room where the first assembly took place is preserved as it was 150 years ago! Worth a quick little look-see!

This is where it all (mostly) began in 1864. I visited in the sesquicentenial year. Our great country moved from great idea to actuality here 150 years ago. In the world we are youngsters but it would appear we got it right. This building is steeped in historical significance and architecturally is sound, solid and stunning. This looks like a place where a great democracy could be forged.

I felt really privileged to be in the room where the Founding Fathers met in 1864 or so to discuss Confederation. This room on the second floor is on the other end of the hallway from the room where the PEI Legislature meet (both rooms viewable by the public), and there's a great painting of Sir John A. MacDonald and other founding fathers dancing with ladies in a room between the two rooms. Downstairs on the first floor is a movie of events taking place here when the founding fathers arrived starting with the man in charge here at the time going down to the waterfront to greet the founding fathers when their boat arrived.I was there early in the morning so didn't get to meet the performers dressed as the founding fathers and ladies.Nearby are St. Dunstan's Cathedral just down the street from here towards the waterfront and a lively Queen St. with a lot of shops, including The Anne of Green Gables Store and Confederation Mall, just a block away on the right after you exit from here. And, for a great photo-op with the first prime minister of Canada, you'll see "the man" sitting on the bench on the sidewalk right next to the entrance to The Anne of Green Gables Store, I sure was glad to find that statue of Sir John A. MacDonald which I think they should put more on brochures and stuff to let people know :).

this was neat, the parliament is so much smaller than where I am from. it was also interesting to learn about the birthplace of confederation

Once again the government has done an excellent job in preserving our history at Province House. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

This was our first stop on our day trip through PEI. I told my family we should see the building where Canada’s founding fathers gathered to bring different regions together to start a nation. A National Park guide was there to explain a few things. We watched a short film illustrating the meeting at the Province House by founding fathers. Then we visited 3 rooms upstairs that included the legislative room for PEI’s current MLAs. Very short visit, small building, but well run.

You will catch your breath when you stand in the room where it all began - talk to the guides - they are friendly and SO knowledgeable!

Stop on the pedicab tour. Great close up view and local tales. Josh explained who used this and who would be there and when. Enjoyed this stop very much.

We stumbled in here just in time for a quick walk through and viewing of an outstanding short film about the founding of the country. Interesting and inspiring! Recommended.

It does not take you long to see the Province House Nat Hist Site, but it was interesting. The short movie presentation actually tells the story of the delegates meeting to plan Canada which happens 3 years later.

Chances are if you are visiting Charlottetown, you will be in the area, so it's worth seeing the restored chambers after viewing the informative video that takes about ten minutes. Only the second floor is accessible for viewing, and there is an elevator for those who prefer not to climb stairs.The restorations are beautiful and worth taking the fifteen minutes to half hour to view this seat of Canadian history.It can also be an opportunity to use the free public washroom, if required!

Worth a few minutes of your time as you approach the waterfront. You get to see the two assembly rooms, one the current unicameral assembly, the other the historic upper house and the place where the founding of Canada was negotiated. Both worthwhile. Seems to be little else to see. Exterior architecture is rather dull.You can walk in one side, see the two rooms and savor the history, and walk out the harbor side, eliminating walking around it.