Province House is the birthplace of Canadian Confederation. In September 1864, delegates from the British North American colonies gathered in the Legislative Council Chamber here for discussions that would lead to the creation of Canada three years later. The building itself is a handsome neoclassical courthouse from 1847, and it still functions as the seat of the PEI legislature.
The Confederation Chamber — the room where those first talks took place — has been meticulously restored to its 1864 appearance, with original furniture and the same configuration of chairs the delegates used. It is modest and intimate in a way that makes the historical weight feel real rather than institutional. The rest of the building can be toured with Parks Canada interpreters who bring the Confederation story to life without excessive earnestness. Entry is free.