Category Archives: Charlottetown

Things I Love About PEI – The Canton Cafe

A Canadian Chinese restaurant dishes out great food and friendly atmosphere in downtown Charlottetown

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Helen Tran, the Canton Cafe, a wide smile and she remembers your voice (S. Pate photo)

You won’t find posh seats or fancy wallpaper but inside the Canton Cafe is some of the best Chinese food on PEI served up by fantastic people who remember your voice.

Since 1967 the Canton Cafe has been the goto place for a mid-day, supper or late night dish of great Chinese food. They stay open until 2 AM and the late night traffic is busy.

The staff is always a treat to know, especially Helen Tran who has worked there for 25 years. Helen is the friendly face you meet and the friendly voice on the phone for take out orders.  It’s real hospitality PEI style. Continue reading →

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Charlottetown and PEI facing dry hot summer

Rain has fallen below 30% for three months with no end in sight

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Noah looks in vain for the water fountain on Victoria Row, Charlottetown (photo by Steven Daniel McKenna)

Charlottetown and PEI in general is having its worst summer in decades for heat without rain.

As of July 15th, Charlottetown has only received 4.25″ (108 mm) of rain since May.

Normally, 9″ (230 mm) of rain would have fallen in the same time.

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Noah Clements and all the other children who like to play in the fountain on Victoria Row will be disappointed unless rain starts falling, which is not in the forecast.  Continue reading →

Lighthouse at Confederation Centre

March 1, 2012 one of the all-time big Canadian rock bands


Back when Chicago brought big band rock to the US, one year later in 1969 Canada had Lighthouse a full rock orchestra.

The band still performs year round making them one of the longest lasting and hardest working rock acts of all time. Catch them this week at the Charlottetown Confederation Centre Theatre.

Check them out on Wikipedia.

Charlottetown one of Canada’s least accessible cities

The City of Charlottetown pays lips service to accessibility while toasting newspaper heroes like Rick Hansen

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Wheelchair cut out at Charlottetown Mall

People in wheelchairs don’t take long to come up against barriers in Charlottetown, PEI.

The City of Charlottetown has the appropriate by-laws for accessibility but will not enforce them.
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Ron Petrides plays Victoria Row

New York City jazz guitarist is back in town

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Ron Petrides is back in Charlottetown performing on Victoria Row. Petrides first came to PEI 14 years ago when the Always on Stage jazz festival was in its infancy.

Last night was only my second time on Victoria Row this summer. Between bad weather and a broken leg, it hasn’t been the best summer for people who enjoy life on Victoria Row. Continue reading →