Charlottetown Cruise Port Guide - CruisePortWiki.com

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown Harbour

Introduction

The capital of Canada's smallest province is the home of Anne of Green Gables.

Where You're Docked

Cruise ships dock in Charlottetown Harbour adjacent to the city center. Cruise port schedule here http://portcharlottetown.com/cruise/cruise-schedule/

Charlottetown Harbour

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Money and Tipping

Exchange Rates Live

Canada's currency is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). Coins are used for denomination $2 and under and Canada has switched to polymer plastic notes similar to the notes used in Australia. The penny was eliminated in 2013. US dollars are widely accepted though you may get a poor exchange rate and your change back in Canadian money. When dining in restaurants, tips between 15-20% are expected since restaurant workers typically make minimum wage. Taxi drivers should be tipped 10-20%.

Any bank will exchange USD to CAD though the rates may not be best and you may also incur a service charge.

Purchases and services will incur a 5% federal sales tax (GST) plus an additional 10% provincial sales tax (PST). Tripling the GST charged on your restaurant bill is an easy way to figure out a 15% tip.

Hotels

Search hotels in Charlottetown here

Sights

Confederation Centre of the Arts
St Dunstan's Basilica
Victoria Park

Shopping & Restaurants

Considered a must-see, Victoria Row with it's cobble-stone street and historic buildings is transformed into a pedestrian mall in the summer with patios, shops and restaurants.

Confederation Court Mall is located downtown.

Post Offices

There is a post office at 101 Kent St across from City Hall.

Internet

Restaurants and cafes may provide free wifi for customers.

Maps (right-click to save)

PDF version http://portcharlottetown.com/cruise/walking-map/