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 Queen Square - Charlottetown, PEI Posted by:  jiggs11
N 46° 14.117 W 063° 07.577
20T E 490263 N 5120197
Large green space located around the Provincial Legislature in downtown Charlottetown.
Waymark Code: WMPP5Q
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 09/30/2015
Views: 11
Queen square was first proposed in 1871 as a public park and gathering spot on the grounds of the Provincial Legislature. Since that time, various monuments, markers, art exhibits and historical items have been added to the grounds.
The public is encouraged to use the grounds for liesure activities and event gatherings.
Name: Queen Square
Street Location: Grafton Street
Local Municipality: Charlottetown
State/Province, etc.: PEI
Country: Canada
Memorial/Commemoration: Several war memorials, public service memorials, and Canadian National Historic sites and markers.
Date Established: 1871
Picnic Facilities: Several benches, no cooking facilities
Recreational Facilities:
walking area, large grass areas, art galleries, etc
Monuments/Statues: World War I, Memorial Fountain, Boer War, Women's Services etc
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Confederation artpark is adjacent
Fountains: PEI Memorial Fountain
Traditional Geocaches:
None.
Web Site: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
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