Charlottetown is the capital city of Prince Edward Island and the commercial center of the province. Infused with a heritage dating back to 1765, the island's best art galleries, theaters and museums are found in this city which radiates with the charm of its maritime heritage. Incorporated in 1855, Charlottetown is alive with the buzz of a modern urban center. Tour historic cathedrals, stroll trendy shopping and dining districts like Victoria Row and visit Province House, the seat of Island government and the official birthplace of Confederation.