Title: Prince Edward Battery in Downtown Charlottetown | Expedia.co.uk [Prince Edward Battery Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Prince-Edward-Battery-Hotels.0-l6300043-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Prince Edward Battery Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Prince-Edward-Battery.d6300043.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Charlottetown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Queens-Square.d553248635976399039.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Prince Edward Battery ![Prince Edward Battery showing snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6300043/ba966c39-c128-41df-adcc-b6f48ded9f74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Prince Edward Battery showing snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6300043/ba966c39-c128-41df-adcc-b6f48ded9f74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Prince Edward Battery which includes snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6300043/678e4561-a890-4561-826f-878a30e30001.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Prince Edward Battery showing snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6300043/ae0f53a1-076f-40db-be68-a656c05f9b38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Prince Edward Battery featuring snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6300043/b54cb876-a3f8-4ee6-a2e6-81313da3d53c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Prince Edward Battery Activities --- --- #### Explore Charlottetown’s colonial history at this harbour defence and then wander along the boardwalk and walking trails of Victoria Park. Prince Edward Battery is the last surviving fortification of Charlottetown Harbour’s defence system. This collection of cannons was strategically placed to protect Charlottetown and Prince Edward Island from invaders. It was established in 1805, at the time of the Napoleonic Wars, and manned by the British Army and the island’s colonial militia. Walk around Prince Edward Battery at the waterfront of Victoria Park. The battery has changed appearance several times during its 200 years of existence. Today it consists of five wheel-mounted cannons and three 32-pound muzzle-loading cannons. Curiously, the cannons were never used in battle but were fired only as part of military exercises and ceremonies. Find signs that provide information about Charlottetown’s colonial era, its harbour defence systems and important military leaders. In addition to being historically significant, the battery offers magnificent views across Charlottetown Harbour. Gaze over the calm water to the towns of Rocky Point and Stratford. See the surrounding landscapes in more detail from the viewfinder on a small lookout platform. From the battery, stroll along the boardwalk that skirts the water’s edge of Victoria Park. Spot wildlife while following the park’s wooded trails and watch local baseball matches at the ballparks. Find a children’s playground and go swimming at the free public pool, which is open in summer. Purchase drinks, snacks and ice cream at the café or bring your own food and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Prince Edward Battery and Victoria Park are open daily and do not charge admission. The site is located about 1 mile (1.4 kilometres) from Charlottetown’s city centre. Use free parking available at the entrance to Victoria Park. From here it’s a short walk to the landmark. Visit several other city attractions nearby, including the Government House of Prince Edward Island, which offers free tours to visitors in July and August. Take a guided tour of the Victorian-era Beaconsfield Historic House. ### Popular places to visit ![A view across the bay from Victoria Park in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada in the fall ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299619/778be397-f7b2-4b7d-9b8d-36ac6dd90fa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victoria Park Explore the great outdoors at Victoria Park, a lovely green space in Charlottetown. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Park-Charlottetown.d6299619.Attraction) ![Government House of Prince Edward Island showing snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299994/48ef32eb-4469-4683-87ff-3ec4382fb307.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Government House of Prince Edward Island Admire the stately architecture of the official residence of Prince Edward Island’s deputy governor and take a tour of its richly ornamented rooms. 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