Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864
Charlottetown Site
— One of Two Identical Markers —
Photographed By Valerie Jones, June 20, 2022
1. Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 Marker
Inscription.
Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864. Charlottetown Site. These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together leaders from the colonies of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (Ontario and Québec). The delegates built relationships and agreed in principle to a federal union, leading to the Québec Conference the following month. There, the Fathers of Confederation drafted the 72 Resolutions, which laid the foundation of the British North America Act. Signed into law by Queen Victoria, this constitutional act created the Dominion of Canada on July 1st 1867.
These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together leaders from the colonies of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (Ontario and Québec). The delegates built relationships and agreed in principle to a federal union, leading to the Québec Conference the following month. There, the Fathers of Confederation drafted the 72 Resolutions, which laid the foundation of the British North America Act. Signed into law by Queen Victoria, this constitutional act created the Dominion of Canada on July 1st 1867.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and Parks Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1867.
Location. 46° 14.087′ N, 63° 7.532′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens County. Marker is at the intersection of Richmond Street and Great George Street, on the right when traveling west on Richmond Street. Marker is in a temporary location, while the Province House is being renovated. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 Richmond St, Charlottetown PE C1A 1J1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Province House (a few steps from this marker); Paardeberg
2. Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 Marker
row of markers, temporarily stored during construction
Photographed By Valerie Jones, June 20, 2022
3. Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
