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TransCanadaHighway.com Charlottetown PEI
The City of Charlottetown, incorporated in 1855, is located at the centre of Prince Edward Island, and is nationally recognized as the "Birthplace of Confederation". The province is hoem to some of Canada's prettiest oceanside beaches, some in a protected National Park on teh island's north shore. The Island is also home (around Cavendish) to Anne of Green Gables, a character featured in the novels by Lucy Maude Montgomery, and island native.
Charlottetown's commercial district includes 65,000 resident and the Charlottetown city has 39,000 people. Charlottetown has all the trappings of a modern urban centre, including some of the best educational facilities, cultural venues and economic opportunities in Canada. The 1997 opening of the Confederation Bridge joining Prince Edward Island to the mainland Canada increased the city's accessibility to other parts of Canada. Charlottetown boasts the lowest cost of living in Canada. The Median Selling Price of a 3 Bedroom Single Family Home is $80,000 (1996)
Government service industries are the largest employers in Charlottetown, followed by health and social service industries. The city is home to both the University of Prince Edward Island and Holland College, both offering a wide range of programs, including applied arts and technical education.
Whether it's a visit to a park, an art gallery or the area's history, Charlottetown offers its visitors and residents lots to do every day of the
week.
Whether it's a visit to a park, an art gallery or the area's history, Charlottetown offers its visitors and residents lots to do every day of the
week.
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