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CONVERGENCE WELCOME REGISTER CONTACTS TRAVEL INFO SPONSORS
LOCAL INFORMATION RESTAURANTS RECREATION PRACTICAL STUFF SIMON SAYS... This section brings together links to various web sites which contain information to further help you plan your trip to Charlottetown.
P.E.I. Visitors Guide A print version of this guide plus road maps can be ordered from this page.
Further Travel Info Link to lots more travel info. on the conference web site.
Buzzon Electronic version of The Buzz, a P.E.I. monthly arts and entertainment newspaper. Includes film listings for City Cinema
Confederation Centre of the Arts Find out what is on at the Art Gallery. No Annie of the Red Pigtails until June 14th but there will be "Ceilidh on the Road" from the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts on Friday, June 1st.
Yet more information about PEI...
Official Website of the Government of P.E.I.
"Around Town" Various P.E.I. links provided by Island Tel.
PEISearch.com Directory of PEI pages and various links, not highly recommended, (they could use some help from the library community!), but some interesting items.
The Guardian Daily published in Charlottetown.
Hosting institutions for APLA 2001
P.E.I. Libraries Links to many other P.E.I. libraries can be found at Robertson Library's web site.
- Holland College Library Services
- Provincial Library Service
- University of Prince Edward Island, Robertson Library
Atlantic Provinces Library Association Link here for membership information and more.
Much of the following will also be printed and included in your conference registration package. (Registration Desk hours). A selection of restaurants that may tickle your fancy are given below. There are many more dining / entertainment / recreation alternatives! For a much more entertaining look at "dining" in, and strolling about, Charlottetown, see what Simon Lloyd (of Transportation and Accommodations fame) has to say.
Cedar's 81 University Ave. (10 min. walk from Delta) Recommended by many as THE place for Lebanese food (vegetarian selections, "Canadian" food also). Smoking & Non-smoking Reasonable prices. Friday evenings very busy so call ahead and reserve. Mostly booths for 4, a few tables seat more. Interesting tiny bar upstairs "Baba's Lounge". 892-7377
Dundee Arms 200 Pownal Str. (10 min. walk from Delta) Fine dining in historic inn-Griffon Room (make reservations). Also a small pub with a large deck and a reasonably priced menu of crepes, seafood and lighter fare. Good desserts. 892-2496
Jakes Kitchen & Bar on the Wharf 1 Pownal Street (a few minutes walk from the Delta at the foot of Pownal upstairs in the Yacht Club building). Above average pub fare. Deck, as well as lots of room inside. Open daily at 11am. 892-8098
Joseph's Not in the downtown but a short drive (5-10 min) from Delta. At St. Peter's & Mount Edward Roads. Can accommodate larger groups but best to reserve on a Friday evening. Smoking/non-smoking sections. Good service. Entrees $15-25. 628-6600
Lucy Maud Dining Room 4 Sydney Str. (approx. 10 min walk from the Delta) Fine dining with lovely harbour view. Culinary Institute of Canada students prepare and serve meals. Make reservations and call to confirm opening hours. 894-6868
Merchant Man Pub Across from Delta at the corner of Water & Queen. Popular pub and restaurant with some interesting menu selections- "attempts" at Thai and Cajun. Pub fare $6-11. Entrees $11-25. Imported and local draught on tap. Outdoor deck option in summer. Reserve back room for large group. 892-9150
Shaddy's 44 University Ave. (approx. 10 min walk from Delta) Specializes in Lebanese but extensive menu. Try the shish taouk sandwich or dinner. 368-8886
Off Broadway Restaurant 125 Sydney Str. A few blocks from the Delta up Queen, turn right on Sydney. Lunch and supper. In the "fine" dining category with some interesting selections. Reservations recommended. 566-4620. Upstairs, small "42nd Street Lounge"- great place for a "quiet" drink.
Olde Dublin Pub 131 Sydney Str. (2 blocks from Delta , up Queen, turn right unto Sydney). Dining in the Claddagh Room on main floor. Lively pub with deck on top floor with reasonably priced menu. Wide selection of draught on tap. Can usually accommodate groups but best to reserve for a Friday evening. Live music most nights. 892-6992
Peake's Quay Foot of Great George Street (very close to Delta). Restaurant/bar - view of harbour, live music some nights, food so-so. Nice place for a drink. Can usually accommodate groups. 368-1330
A Piece of Cake 119 Grafton, 2nd floor (5 min. walk from Delta) More in the "fine" dining category yet some reasonably priced items. Great desserts and speciality coffees. Non-smoking. Can accommodate larger groups but call ahead. Open 11am for lunch. 894-4585
Sirenella Ristorante Across from Delta on 83 Water Str. Fine Italian dining-great service and food. Reserve for evenings especially for larger group. Non-smoking. Entrees in the $16-21 range. Pastas $10-17. 628-2271
The Water Prince Corner Shop & Restaurant Within 2 blocks of Delta. Great casual spot for darn good seafood - small but several tables for 4. Will pack seafood for travel. 368-3212
Breakfast Eggs/Bacon "diner" style
Linda's Coffee Shoppe Steps from the Delta at 32 Queen Str. Open 7am. 892-7292
Checkers Diner 5-10 min. from Delta at 41 University Ave. Many booths for 2 or 4 people. S/Non-smoking. Open M-Sat. 7am, Sun 8am 892-4325
Town and Country 219 Queen Str. Lebanese selections for lunch and dinner. S/N-smoking
Coffee/Juice
Tim Hortons downtown location, 125 Kent Str. Open 6am-11pm. Non-smoking. 892-3322
Grabbajabba 137b Kent Str. Also desserts, lunch. M-F open 7am, Sat-Sun 9am Non-smoking.
Second Cup 2nd floor of downtown Charlottetown Mall
Uncommon Grocer/Café Caledonia 123 Queen. Organic coffee and teas, juices, etc. Non-smoking. Also open Sun.12-5.
Café Diem Coffee/bagels/desserts, 128 Richmond. Outdoor seating. 892-0494
For those of you staying at UPEI - your breakfast is included.
Out of Downtown
Farmer's Market Saturdays only: 9-2 - local produce, crafts, coffee, juice bar, hot food. Across from UPEI on Belvedere Ave.
Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Suppers Route 6, North Rustico. Open noon to 9m daily. (buffet "only" or steak, ham or scallops alternatives to lobster) Seats up to 500. 963-2669 25-30 min. drive from Ch'town.
Café on the Clyde and Prince Edward Island Preserve Company Junction of rtes. 224 & 258. Great gifts and jam sampling! Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lovely view and atmosphere. Call to confirm opening times. 964-4300 A 25-30 min. drive from Ch'town.
Delta has its own cardio and weights room, pool, hot tub. Best Western has a fitness centre and pool on-site.
UPEI - Canada Games Field House Full gym, running/walking track, etc. $5.00 daily fee.
Confederation Trail Those staying at UPEI are within steps of a stretch of the trail; gravel base. Biking allowed so keep your head up!
Confederation Landing/Boardwalk/ Victoria Park For a pleasant stroll go around the Delta to foot of Great George Str. to find the Confederation Landing park and Peakes Quay. A longer walk or run could include following the waterfront towards Victoria Park, (some of this takes you through residential streets Water, Haviland, and West) The section of the boardwalk in Victoria Park itself, is a flat 1.5 km (1-way) walk by the water. Parking available at either end of the park if you want to "do" only that section.
Pool Doolys 157 Kent Str. or closer to UPEI, another Doolys location at 449 University Ave.
City Cinema Our independent film-house. Easy walking within minutes from the Delta at 64 King Str. 368-3669 or see listings in a copy of the latest Buzz, a free entertainment monthly. 2 different films most nights at approx. 7 and 9. Regular admission $7.00
PEI crafts - Island Crafts Shop 156 Richmond Str. (5 or 10 min. walking from Delta) M-Sat. 10-6. 892-5152
Confederation Centre Public Library Within walking of the Delta at 145 Richmond. Public access computers. 368-4642
Public Archives and Records Office (P.E.I.)
The Provincial Archives are on the top floor of the Coles Building on Richmond Str.
368-4290The Guardian. Friday's newspaper contains a listing of entertainment, live music, etc.
Drug Stores - Shoppers Drug Mart, Downtown - 128 Kent Str. Thur-Fri 9-9, Sat 9-5:30. 566-1200 Closer to UPEI and open until midnight is their 390 University Ave. location, 892-3433; Lawtons Drugs Polyclinic Building 199 Grafton M-F 9-9, Sat 9-5. Close to Best Western. 566-5771
Grocery Store Within walking from Delta, Island Food Centre (Co-op) Queen Str. across from Confed. Centre.
"Health" food stores - Root Cellar 34 Queen Str. (steps from the Delta) 892-6227; Uncommon Grocer 123 Queen Str. 368-7778; Nature's Harvest in downtown Ch'town Mall 892-5955
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Riverside Dr. Emergency - 894-2200
Liquor Store Closest to Delta is "up" Queen Str. 2 blocks. 368-5099
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