Where Canada Began

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Up early and on our bike over the bridge to Charlottetown we go. The Basilica of St. Dunstan had an 8:30 mass, which we attended. The basilica is known for twin gothic spires, and impressive altar and fine Italian murals. The atmosphere was formal and conservative, oh well.
Charlottetown is where Canada began. In 1864 the colonial capital hosted a Charlottetown Conference, which led to the establishment of the Dominion of Canada. We visited Province House National Historic Site and saw a video recounting the conference of 1864. Charlottetown is the largest city on Prince Edward Island and the smallest Provincial Capital.
On a lighter note, we took the Harbor Hippo, an amphibious vehicle the traveled through town and then into the Hillsboro River. It was a fun way to get a feel for this city. It gave us ideas about where to bike back to and what else to explore. Charlottetown has no pretense of being a big city.
We biked around Victoria Park and down to the wharf with all the little shops.

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Photos

Provincial House, chamber
this is where canada got it's start

Provincial House meeting room

Sunset from our little home in Stratford, looking at Charlottetown, PEI.