Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Choices For Higher Education

Les choix d’éducation supérieur

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 16, 2019

1. Choices For Higher Education Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

English:
Charlottetown is the home of two important educational institutions. The University of Prince Edward Island was established in April 1969. It resulted from a merger of two institutions: Prince of Wales College that began as Central Academy in 1834 and Saint Dunstan's University which was established in 1855. UPEI offers degrees in the arts, science, music, nursing and veterinary medicine. The second institution, Holland College was also established in 1969. It offers more than 70 credentials in a wide variety of areas ranging from culinary arts, policing, applied sciences and engineering technology as well the performing arts. The presence of these institutions in the community adds a significant vitality to the city.

Français:
Charlottetown accueille deux importants établissements d'enseignement. L'Université de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard a été créée en avril 1969. Elle est le fruit de la fusion de deux établissements : le Collège Prince of Wales, créé sous le nom de Central Academy en 1834 et l'Université Saint Dunstan's, fondée en 1855. L'UPEI offre des diplômes en arts, sciences, musique,

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soins infirmiers et médecine vétérinaire. Le deuxième établissement, le Collège Holland, a aussi été créé en 1969. Il offre plus de 70 cours dans divers domaines, comme l'art culinaire, les techniques policières, les sciences appliquées, les technologies physiques et les arts de la scène. La présence de ces établissements au sein de la collectivité donne une importante vitalité à la ville.

Erected by Historic Charlottetown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 46° 14.474′ N, 63° 6.883′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens County. Marker is at the intersection of Grafton Street and Water Street (Prince Edward Island Route 1), on the right when traveling east on Grafton Street. Marker is located in the "Welcome to Charlottetown" plaza at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlottetown PE C1A 1M1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Transportation from Tip-to-Tip (here, next to this marker); The Once Great Island Railroad (here, next to this marker); A River of Importance (here, next to this marker); Beginnings of a Settlement (here, next to this marker); Open Green Spaces in the City (here, next to

Marker detail: Saint Dunstan's University, now UPEI image. Click for full size.

2. Marker detail: Saint Dunstan's University, now UPEI

One of 3 original buildings from Saint Dunstan's University, now expanded into the UPEI Campus.
Un des trois bâtiments originaux de l'Université Saint Dunstan's, qui fait maintenant partie du campus de l'UPEI.

this marker); Keeping the City Green (here, next to this marker); Preserving Our History (here, next to this marker); A Centre for the Arts (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottetown.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Historic Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Also see . . .
1. University of Prince Edward Island History. The University of Prince Edward Island has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence dating back to the early 19th century, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (PWC) and St. Dunstan’s University (SDU). Kent College, later to become Prince of Wales College, opened in 1820. A related predecessor institution, Central Academy, received a Royal Charter in 1834. In 1860 the Colleges were renamed for the Prince of Wales in honour of the visit of the future King Edward VII. The predecessor of St. Dunstan’s University, St. Andrew’s College, was founded in 1831 under the leadership of Bishop Angus MacEachern. St. Dunstan’s College was established in 1855 by Bishop Bernard MacDonald on

Marker detail: Prince of Wales College Fire image. Click for full size.

3. Marker detail: Prince of Wales College Fire

Original Prince of Wales College was destroyed by fire in 1932.
Le Collège Prince of Wales original fut détruit par le feu en 1932.

a large farming property which today is surrounded by the expanding city of Charlottetown. (Submitted on May 14, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Holland College (Wikipedia). Holland College is the provincial community college for the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI). It is named after British Army engineer and surveyor Captain Samuel Holland. It was formed by the Government of Prince Edward Island in 1969 as a result of an education reform policy which saw the closure of the province's two post-secondary institutions structured on religious lines, St. Dunstan's University and Prince of Wales College, and the creation of the non-denominational University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) and Holland College. (Submitted on May 14, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Marker detail: Holland College, once known as Prince of Wales College image. Click for full size.

4. Marker detail: Holland College, once known as Prince of Wales College

The Guardian, May 19, 1932
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Holland College, once known as Prince of Wales College.
Le Collège Holland, autrefois appelé Collège Prince of Wales.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 16, 2019

5. Choices For Higher Education Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 13, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 14, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5. submitted on May 13, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.