Dear DCI Members and Partners, May the coming year shower you with prosperity and open doors to new opportunities.

Happy New Year!
The Board of Downtown Charlottetown Inc.
And Staff
ED Dawn, Maria (on leave), Victoria, and Samantha
WinterDine 2024
A Celebration of Charlottetown’s Restaurant Community, Returns for 19th Year
We’re pleased to announce the return of WinterDine, our popular winter dining festival, for the 19th year. Featuring 26 of Downtown Charlottetown’s fine dining restaurants, WinterDine 2024 promises to celebrate the best, once again, in the Capital City’s food scene.

WinterDine will be held over three consecutive weeks, 7 days a week.
Event dates from Monday, January 22th to Sunday, February 11th. Participating restaurants will offer a three-course meal, designed specifically for WinterDine by some of Charlottetown’s most talented and creative chefs, at $45 or $55 price point per person.

WinterDine Lunch
Also returning for a second year is WinterDine Lunch. Participating restaurants and cafes will create WinterDine lunch specials with two courses and priced at $12/$16/$20 (prices do not include taxes or gratuity).

You can Win Dining Gift Card
Vote online for their favorite WinterDine menu, for a chance to win a $100 gift card from one of the WinterDine 2024 restaurants. The restaurant with the most votes wins the People’s Choice Menu Award.

DCI would like to remind everyone that, as in previous years, WinterDine reservations book up very quickly, make your reservations early to avoid disappointed.
Commercial Space Available
  • Looking for a Commercial Space in Downtown Charlottetown? Visit our website to view a complete listing.
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Valentine's Day in Downtown Charlottetown
Is your business running a special or event for Valentine's Day?

Send us the details - We'd love to share it for you.
Jack Frost WinterFest Returns
Get ready to create cherished family memories, and share moments that you’ll remember forever.

Jack Frost Winterfest, where winter comes to play, returns for two weekends of fun in Charlottetown from February 16-19 and 23-25, 2024.
Canada Summer Jobs Deadline
Reminder!
The annual Call for Applications for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is open until January 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).

Applicants can seek funding to hire youth between April 22, 2024, and August 31, 2024.
Downtown Charlottetown Gift Card
Works just like cash and encourages local spending. It is ideal for the ‘hard to shop for’ people in your life and makes for great corporate gifts – reward your staff & clients.

Easy to use, available all year round!
Overnight Parking Restrictions in Place
The City of Charlottetown reminds residents of the overnight on-street parking restrictions that are now in place until April 15, 2024.

The restrictions prohibit parking on all municipal roads between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Vehicles parked on municipal roads during the restricted hours may be issued a parking ticket and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
Reminder to Downtown Businesses
It's your responsibility to keep the sidewalk in front of your business clean of snow and ice. Make it a safe space for your clients and customers.
Annual Membership Survey Coming Soon...
Please watch your inbox for our Annual Membership Survey

Survey results will ensure we have current information on your business to keep you up to date on opportunities, collect important metrics on our downtown, and gather your feedback to direct programs to better impact your business.
Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce President's Excellence Awards
The Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual President’s Excellence Awards Wednesday, January 24th.

Congratulations to DCI member nominees:
Lifetime Achievement Award: COWS
& to all nominees
PEI Beer Festival
The PEI Beer Festival celebrates the art and craft of brewing and tasting beer: Brining together passionate brewer from across the East Coast and beyond to showcase their very best beers, ciders and coolers.

Experience live entertainment, delicious drink samples, and a chance to connect with fellow beer lovers.

Held at the Delta Prince Edward.
What's Up Downtown - January Events
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Upcoming Events:

  • January 19: Marking Dances Workshop
  • January 12: Afro Funk Workshop
  • January 19: Alex Tells Jokes Comedy
  • January 20: Family Magic and Illusions Show
  • January 23: Harlem Gospel Choir
  • January 26: Richard Wood & Friends
  • January 28, February 25, March 24: Family Sundays
  • February 1: The Pack Drumline
  • February 2: Dalcroze Workshop
  • February 3: 24Strong's Annual Competitive Dance Showcase
  • February 22: Classic Albums Live: Supertramp: Crime of the Century
  • February 23: Salsa Workshop
  • February 24: Yuk Yuk's Comedy: Derek Seguin
  • February 25: PEI Symphony Orchestra: Juliane Gallant

  • June 1-Dec 31:Entrance Gallery: Ronald Bloore, Paul Griffin, and Eleanor King
  • January 19: The Anne of Green Gables Manuscript: L.M. Montgomery and the Creation of Anne
  • September 9 - January 7: Destruction Recrafted: Hurricane Fiona Up Close and personal
  • September 23 - January 7: the currents that carry us
  • October 1 - January 28: Daphne Butler Irving: A Painter's Journey
  • October 7 - January 21: Making History
  • October 21 - February 24: Common Collective: 40-Tonne Viewfinder

  • January 20: Charlottetown Psychic Fair
  • February 2: Side Hustle: Live Improv
  • June 1: Daniel Champagne - In Concert

  • January 4: The Hounds of Winter Ft Sean Kemp, Chris Corrigan & Adam Hill
  • January 5: Wharf Rats: Grateful Dead Tribute Band
  • January 6: Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston
  • January 10: Renate Reich with Special Gust Shelia Ann Smith
  • January 11: Benny Von
  • January 12: Salt Water Dollies
  • January 13: Rockstars: A Tribute to Nickelback
  • January 15: Kevin Drew
  • January 16: Don Ross with Special Guest Sean Hall
  • January 17: Daniel Romano's Outfit
  • January 18: Quittin' Time: Zach Bryan Tribute with Kiera Loane & Coady Vokey
  • January 19: Groove Company: QEH Fundraiser
  • January 21: Martha Wainwright
  • January 25-27: A Night of The Eagles - Hotel California
  • January 31: Jazz Avenue ft. Gaige Waugh: Vocals, Sue Stranger: Piano & Sieg Eschholz: Bass