Charlottetown - Province House National Historic Site

Near the Confederation Center stands Province House, the "Birthplace of Canada". This three-story sandstone building was constructed as the colonial government building in 1843-47. Other buildings were pulled down in 1963 to make room for the Confederation Center. Today Province House is the seat of the Parliament of Prince Edward Island.

The Confederation Chamber, where in 1864 representatives from the British possessions in North America met to launch the modern state of Canada, was restored some years ago. Photographs and documents of this historic event are also on display. The parliamentary rooms are also open to visitors.