WEATHER
Charlottetown has a humid continental climate, meaning mild temperatures year-round. In the fall, one can expect cool weather and rain. Check current Charlottetown weather conditions.
Fire, Police, Medical, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) can all be reached by dialing 911.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Most people in PEI speak English at home. After English, the most common languages spoken at home are French, Mandarin, Arabic, Dutch, Tagalog, German, Spanish and Cantonese.
LOCATION
Prince Edward Island is on of the three Maritime Provinces Canadas and located on the east coast. Charlottetown is situated on its namesake harbour in the central part of the island's south shore.
SAFETY
TIME ZONE
Charlottetown is on Atlantic Daylight Time (GMT/UTC -3 hours)
TIPPING AND GRATUITY
Tipping is standard practice across Canada with a standard minimum tip of 15% for servers in restaurants, bars and other establishments. Tips can also be given to drivers, tour guides, spa therapists, hairdressers, bartenders, hotel attendants, etc., at your discretion.
WIFI IN THE CITY (FREE)
Besides the airport, most coffee shops and libraries, a free Wi-Fi project in the city is expanding, so many places downtown and other popular tourist destinations have free Wi-Fi.