Backgrounder
Province House is an example of neo-classical revival architecture and was constructed between 1843 and 1847 to house Prince Edward Island's provincial legislature and Supreme Court, as well as to serve as a depository of public documents for Prince Edward Island.
The Government of Canada has an agreement with the Province of Prince Edward Island to preserve and administer Province House as a national historic site and share its story with Canadians. Province House is currently closed for conservation work. Until the site closed, it was occupied by both Parks Canada and the Legislative Assembly. Parks Canada operated Province House as a national historic site and provided guided tours for the public. At the same time, the Legislative Assembly of PEI met in Province House and various Assembly offices were also located at the site, including the Speaker and Clerk. Province House is an important landmark in the city of Charlottetown and a major attraction for visitors to the Island.
