
Discovery Hunt – Charlottetown
Satisfy your curiosity exploring Charlottetown's historic places on this self-guided hunt using your smartphone!
ATTENTION: Our tours have been adjusted to accommodate the PEI Government’s Covid-19 Public Health Measures.
As a result some of our experience are not going to be available this season. Remaining experiences have been updated to reflect the changes.
We guarantee a refund of your ticket or conversion to E-certificate if you have to cancel your booking up to 3 days prior to the experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Location: Charlottetown
19 + only
Tour runs July - September, Friday and Saturday from 2:00pm-5:00pm
Tour capacity is 6 guests.
Booking insurance available. Please see our terms and conditions link in the footer of the website for our refund policy.
We guarantee a refund of your ticket or conversion to E-certificate if you have to cancel your booking up to 3 days prior to the experience.
Bookings need to be made 24 hours in advance of the desired date in order to guarantee a spot.
A minimum of 2 people must book in order for this experience to take place.
Some locations have stairs and are not accessible to persons with reduced mobility.
The legal drinking age on PEI is 19+. Participants must be 19 or older.
This tour runs rain or shine. Umbrellas can be provided upon request.
We will follow all COVID-19 protocols implemented by each of our tasting venues
To allow for social distancing inside venues, the tour capacity is 6 guests per group.
Tour guides will wear masks and carry sanitizer. Guests are encouraged to bring and wear masks.
Explore the heart of downtown Charlottetown Stroll along the historic waterfront and around famous Great George St. You will pass by many historic houses and converted warehouses. Along the way, your guide will tell you tales of prohibition and the crafty Islanders who skirted the laws.
The tour will end at the final location but the guide will provide directions back to the waterfront.
Pace yourself and know your limits We know you will enjoy yourself on this tour but we encourage you to consume wisely. The tour has been designed to leave gaps of time between stops. We have also included a share plate of mussels at one of the locations.
Peake's Quay Restaurant
Start off strong with a shot of Island spirit including a delectable salty treat!
Gahan House
Enjoy a half pint of beer along with a shared plate of their famous PEI Mussels.
Salt n Sol
Enjoy a delicious cocktail mixed with mead from Rossignol Estate Winery.
Paid parking is available in a lot located directly across from Peakes Quay. If your hotel is located in downtown Charlottetown we recommend walking to the start location.
Look for a guide in a green "Experience PEI" golf shirt or jacket. They will wait for you at the William Henry Pope statue (man in a boat) located next to the picnic area.
Yes, advance ticket purchase is required. Events typically sell out quickly. To maximize your chances of getting the date, time, and number of tickets you prefer, please book well in advance.
Yes, the majority of our tours are kid-friendly. We encourage children to join most of our tours and reduced pricing may be offered in some cases. We can substitute non-alcoholic beverages on food tours that stop at breweries.
Gratuities are greatly appreciated, although not mandatory. The standard gratuity in the service industry is 15%-20%.
The tours are held rain, shine, or snow. We advise to check the weather conditions for your days event and dress appropriately. In the event of inclement weather, we will contact you to discuss options.
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