Province House PEI National Historic Site

Province House in Prince Edward Island is one of only three provincial legislature buildings to be designated as a National Historic Site of Canada. What are the other two?

Only a and b Province House in Halifax, Nova Scotia only b and c Queen's Park in Toronto, Ontario Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina

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The site is beautiful as a piece of history and current working government building
Guestbook/ KatieWilliams/ Jul 8, 2017
I think the restorations are a wonderful idea, even though the building actually looks like it is still in decent condition. I think it is great that it is still used as the legislature as well - this will ensure the building continues to be kept in its best state!
Snapshot/ KatieWilliams/ Jul 8, 2017
The birthplace of Canada
Guestbook/ yamaneko/ Apr 8, 2017
For history lovers, this is where all started, 150 years ago! It is truly a walk through history as the guides took us to the different places inside Province House.
Snapshot/ bowserpx01/ Feb 17, 2015
Green = Power of the People
Guestbook/ Jennifer/ Aug 15, 2014
I just learned that the colour green represents the power of the people to elect their own government!

In the Legislative Assembly 9 Euston Street Colonial Charm Inn, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 1V5, Canada
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The story of Canada as a confederation began in this historic Charlottetown building. In September 1864, Province House was the scene of the first conference on colonial union. Delegates from the colonies of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Canada met in the legislative council chamber to begin discussions, which led to confederation in 1867.

Completed in 1847, Province House was built in neo-classical style by local architect Isaac Smith to accommodate the provincial legislature and administrative offices. It also housed the Island’s Supreme Court until 1872. Today, Province House retains its central role in Island public life, with the Assembly holding sessions here.

165 Richmond St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
(902) 368-5970
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/pe/provincehouse/in...
@ParksCanadaPEI

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Photo: Photograph from Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

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