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St. Dunstan's Basilica

ST. DUNSTAN'S BASILICAWith its soaring spires, picturesque pinnacles and intricate tracery, St. Dunstan's Basilica is an excellent example of the High Victorian Gothic style in Canadian...

ST. DUNSTAN'S BASILICAWith its soaring spires, picturesque pinnacles and intricate tracery, St. Dunstan's Basilica is an excellent example of the High Victorian Gothic style in...

  • st. dunstan
  • basilica
  • prince edward island
  • gothic
  • architecture

Angus Bernard MacEachern

Angus Bernard MacEachern (1759-1835), first Bishop of the Diocese of Charlottetown, founded St. Andrew's College, the first post-secondary institution in the colony, on 30 November 1831. In...

Angus Bernard MacEachern (1759-1835), first Bishop of the Diocese of Charlottetown, founded St. Andrew's College, the first post-secondary institution in the colony, on 30 November 1831....

  • angus bernar...
  • st. dunstan'...
  • charlottetown

ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD

ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD1829-1912Born at Three Rivers, Brudenell Point, Macdonald, a merchant and shipbuilder, served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (1853-58) and of the Legislative...

ANDREW ARCHIBALD MACDONALD1829-1912Born at Three Rivers, Brudenell Point, Macdonald, a merchant and shipbuilder, served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (1853-58) and of the Legislative...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • prince edward island
  • charlottetown
  • three rivers
  • andrew archi...

COLONEL JOHN HAMILTON GRAY

COLONEL JOHN HAMILTON GRAY1811-1887Born in Charlottetown, a Father of Confederation, Gray served in the Imperial cavalry (1831-52) before entering politics. Elected in 1858 to represent Queen's...

COLONEL JOHN HAMILTON GRAY1811-1887Born in Charlottetown, a Father of Confederation, Gray served in the Imperial cavalry (1831-52) before entering politics. Elected in 1858 to represent Queen's...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • charlottetown
  • colonel john...

Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864

Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together leaders...

Charlottetown and Québec Conferences of 1864These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • charlottetown

EDWARD PALMER

EDWARD PALMER1809-1889Born in Charlottetown and called to the bar in 1831, Palmer was a member of the legislature (1835-60), and of the Legislative Council (1860-73). Between 1848 and 1873 he held...

EDWARD PALMER1809-1889Born in Charlottetown and called to the bar in 1831, Palmer was a member of the legislature (1835-60), and of the Legislative Council (1860-73). Between 1848 and 1873 he...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • charlottetown
  • edward palmer

EDWARD WHELAN

EDWARD WHELAN1824-1867Born in Ireland, Whelan immigrated to Halifax c. 1836 and became a protégé of Joseph Howe. As a journalist in Charlottetown he published the short-lived Palladium in 1845,...

EDWARD WHELAN1824-1867Born in Ireland, Whelan immigrated to Halifax c. 1836 and became a protégé of Joseph Howe. As a journalist in Charlottetown he published the short-lived Palladium in...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • charlottetown
  • edward whelan

GEORGE COLES

GEORGE COLES1810-1875A native Prince Edward Islander, Coles, first elected in 1842, represented the consituency of Queen's in the House of Assembly of the Island until his retirement because of...

GEORGE COLES1810-1875A native Prince Edward Islander, Coles, first elected in 1842, represented the consituency of Queen's in the House of Assembly of the Island until his retirement because of...

  • charlottetown
  • confederation
  • canada
  • premier
  • george coles

Province House

Province HouseCompleted in 1847, this neo-classical building was designed and built by local architect Isaac Smith to accommodate the provincial legislature and administrative offices. I also...

Province HouseCompleted in 1847, this neo- classical building was designed and built by local architect Isaac Smith to accommodate the provincial legislature and administrative offices. I also...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • prince edward island
  • charlottetown
  • province house
  • new brunswick
  • nova scotia

WILLIAM HENRY POPE

WILLIAM HENRY POPE1825-1879Born at Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Pope was admitted to the bar in 1847, became Colonial Secretary in 1859, was elected to the Legislative Assembly representing...

WILLIAM HENRY POPE1825-1879Born at Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Pope was admitted to the bar in 1847, became Colonial Secretary in 1859, was elected to the Legislative Assembly...

  • prince edward island
  • confederation
  • canada
  • william henry pope
  • bedeque
  • charlottetown
  • summerside

Thomas Heath Haviland

THOMAS HEATH HAVILAND1822-1895Born in Charlottetown, Haviland was called to the Prince Edward Island bar in 1846. He represented Georgetown in the legislature (1847-70), serving successively as...

THOMAS HEATH HAVILAND1822-1895Born in Charlottetown, Haviland was called to the Prince Edward Island bar in 1846. He represented Georgetown in the legislature (1847-70), serving successively as...

  • canada
  • confederation
  • thomas heath...
  • charlottetown

Pub Politics, Charlottetown

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    The Charlottestown Conference

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      Survey of the Gulf and River St. Lawrence

      SURVEY OF THE GULF AND RIVER ST. LAWRENCEBetween 1827 and 1856 the first complete hydrographic survey of the Gulf and River St. Lawrence was carried out by Captain Henry W. Bayfield and his...

      SURVEY OF THE GULF AND RIVER ST. LAWRENCEBetween 1827 and 1856 the first complete hydrographic survey of the Gulf and River St. Lawrence was carried out by Captain Henry W. Bayfield and...

      • survey
      • bayfield
      • prince edward island
      • charlottetown
      • shipping
      • gulf of st. lawrence
      • st. lawrence river

      Dundas Terrace

      Dundas TerraceThis apartment building, completed in 1890, is a handsome example of the Queen Anne Revival in Canada. Admired for its picturesque qualities, this style was popular in Canadian...

      Dundas TerraceThis apartment building, completed in 1890, is a handsome example of the Queen Anne Revival in Canada. Admired for its picturesque qualities, this style was popular in...