Charlottetown-Prince Edward Island : CANADA
Living a Beach Lifestyle in Charlottetown-Prince Edward Island, CANADA
Charlottetown is an historic community of over 32,000 people located on the south shore of Prince Edward Island. The beaches on this island are world famous for their unspoiled character. Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island. Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island comprise a green space that surrounds the city. The city itself extends very picturesquely along Charlotte Harbor.
Prince Edward Island, Canada offers world class golf that attracts the Hollywood elite, the warmest waters North of the Carolinas, great beaches, the best lobster, friendly people, next to no crime, superb theatre, music, and cultural scene, and the most affordable seaside & sea view real estate of any coastal paradise anywhere. Picture of Peakes Quay courtesy of Wikipedia and Qyd.
Where to Retire in Charlottetown-Prince Edward Island and Home Prices
There are active adult communities in Charlottetown (see link at top left).
Prices in Charlottetown are a median of just under $150,000.
What Is Special about Charlottetown-Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown is a beautiful and historic town on the water. Many of its buildings are historic treasures.
What Is Not Special about Charlottetown-Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is beautiful, but not near anything. It's pretty quiet when the tourists leave.
Climate and Physical Environment
Charlottetown is located on the south central coast of Prince Edward Island on Charlottetown Harbour, where three rivers come together. Winters are cold (but warmer than some places in the Canadian interior), summers are very brief but lovely.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The Confederation Centre of the Arts provides the Charlottetown Festival including an annual production of Ann of Green Gables. More small theaters and galleries are located near the Confederation center including the MacKenzie theatre, the arts guild, Pilar Shepard gallery, and the Kier gallery.
Crime
Crime in Charlottetown is very low.
Medical Facilities
Hillsborough Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital provide medical service for Charlottetown and this part of Prince Edward Island.
Transportation
To get to Prince Edward Island you need to either take the Confederation Bridge (been in operation for about 10 years), The Northumberland Ferry or fly into Charlottetown..
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