Charlottetown - Confederation Centre of Arts

The ultra-modern Confederation Center of Arts was opened in 1964 as Canada's national monument to the Confederation. Every Canadian citizen paid fifteen cents towards the cost of the building and continues to pay towards its maintenance. Inside will be found an art gallery, a museum, a provincial library, a memorial hall, two theatres and a restaurant.

The museum is on the ground floor, the entrance being on the side opposite Province House.

In the foyer stands a very beautiful sculpture in chrome and crystal decorated with the coats-of-arms of each Canadian province; it was a gift from the USA to mark the centenary of the Confederation of Canada.

In the art gallery on the third floor some magnificent works by modern Canadian artists are on display. One room is devoted to Robert Harris, one of Canada's most renowned painters from the turn of the century. Also well worth seeing is the soapstone sculpture of Mother and Child by Inukpuk, a master of Inuit art.

The Charlotte Town Festival, held in the Confederation Center from June to September, offers excellent entertainment; The highlights are visits by guest stars with shows and musical performances, including the annually performed musical version of the successful play "Anne of Green Gables".