Elmwood Heritage Inn, Charlottetown

PEI's first Five Star B&B, 'an elegant oasis in the heart of Charlottetown' on a secluded park-like acre just minutes from theatre, restaurants, and historic Province House.

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Antique wrought iron gates frame the entrance to Elmwood which is hidden up a majestic 350 foot long elm lined drive on a secluded park-like acre. Yet for being "off the beaten track", we are not "out of the way" since Elmwood is just 12 blocks from the main intersection downtown at the Confederation Centre of the Arts Theatre, Province House, shopping and restaurants and a mere 4 blocks to Victoria Park and the harbour.

Each season offers a special treat on the grounds beginning with the shaded hidden entrance drive under the century old elm trees. Spring brings the flowering ornamental trees, our extensive perennial gardens, the shade garden, and open lawns through late summer to the explosion of golds and reds and rust in fall, followed by winter's magical contrast of minilights reflecting in snow-covered walks and trees. Elmwood is a wonderful destination for all seasons and all reasons.


This "oasis in the heart of the city" is the only Charlottetown area B&B not located on the street or at a corner for those who value privacy, peace and quiet. Street noises fade away in this elegant nineteenth-century estate. Pamper yourself for your vacation, business or convention stay, or that special honeymoon in PEI's first Five Star Victorian Bed and Breakfast, one of the finest in Canada.

"Elmwood" was built in 1889 for Arthur Peters, grandson of Samuel Cunard, founder of the British steamship line. The property was originally part of an estate of over 20,000 acres awarded to Cunard in recognition of his contribution to the Empire. Cunard appointed his son-in-law, James Horsefield Peters, to oversee his Island holdings.

James Peters became influential in the Province and was appointed to the Supreme Court. The "Judge" and his wife Mary had three sons, two of whom became Premier of P.E.I. Frederick, the elder, served from 1891 to 1897, and Arthur, owner of "Elmwood", from 1901 until his death in 1908. Arthur and his wife, Jane Amelia, moved into "Elmwood" with their two children, Kitty and 'baby' James (ten months old) on April 30, 1889.