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Province House PEI National Historic Site

Province House PEI National Historic Site

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

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.

Photo Credit: Photograph from Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

Text Credit: http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/pe/provincehouse/info

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  • The site is beautiful as a piece of history and current working government building
    guestBook 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!

  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ KatieWilliams/ Jul 8, 2017
  • The birthplace of Canada
    guestBook 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.

  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ bowserpx01/ Feb 17, 2015
  • Green = Power of the People
    guestBook Guestbook/ Jennifer/ Aug 15, 2014 Green = Power of the People

    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

  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ Mjathome/ Aug 15, 2014
  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ Jennifer/ Aug 15, 2014
  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ mfurdyk/ Aug 15, 2014
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What historic district is Province House located within?

Prince Edward's Historic District Great George Street Historic District Charlottetown Historic District
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Province House PEI National Historic Site

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What historic district is Province House located within?

Prince Edward's Historic District Great George Street Historic District Charlottetown Historic District
NEWS FEED
  • The site is beautiful as a piece of history and current working government building
    guestBook 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!

  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ KatieWilliams/ Jul 8, 2017
  • The birthplace of Canada
    guestBook 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.

  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ bowserpx01/ Feb 17, 2015
  • Green = Power of the People
    guestBook Guestbook/ Jennifer/ Aug 15, 2014 Green = Power of the People

    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

  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ Mjathome/ Aug 15, 2014
  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ Jennifer/ Aug 15, 2014
  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ mfurdyk/ Aug 15, 2014

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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