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This Mother's Day, give Mom the gift of choice while supporting local businesses with the Downtown Charlottetown Gift Card Mother's Day Sale! 20% off face value, one day, online only, May 7th, from 10:00 AM until allocated packages are sold out, shoppers can take advantage of this exclusive promotion to express their love for Mom while enjoying significant savings. The Downtown Charlottetown Gift Card is the ideal present for even the most "hard to shop for" moms. Accepted at over 130 participating locations, including restaurants, retailers, salons, and accommodations, the card provides Mom with the flexibility to select exactly what she desires. A recent survey conducted by Miconex Ltd. sheds light on the preferences of mothers across Canada. According to the survey, 75% of moms expressed feelings of guilt when spending money on themselves. Additionally, 98% of moms expressed a desire for a local Gift Card, emphasizing the appeal of supporting local businesses. "Through our Mother's Day Sale, we aim to alleviate the stress of decision-making for shoppers while bolstering our downtown businesses," says Dawn Alan, Executive Director of Downtown Charlottetown Inc. "Our Gift Card not only offers convenience and flexibility but also contributes to the prosperity of our community." To seize the opportunity of our Mother’s Day Sale and purchase the Downtown Charlottetown Gift Card, visit our website at https://www.downtowncharlottetown.com/giftcard starting May 7th at 10:00 AM. Act quickly, as this online sale is available for one day only, while the supply lasts. Purchases are limited to one per person, up to a maximum of $200, until the budgeted $20k is depleted. For those unable to participate in the limited-time sale, Downtown Charlottetown Gift Cards are available for purchase year-round, providing an effortless way to support local businesses and commemorate special occasions throughout the year. Businesses within the BIA interested in becoming participating merchants can easily sign up by contacting us directly. The Downtown Charlottetown Gift Card can be seamlessly integrated with any POS system, ensuring smooth redemption for both businesses and customers. About Downtown Charlottetown Inc.: Downtown Charlottetown Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization and promotion of Charlottetown's historic downtown district. Through various initiatives and events, Downtown Charlottetown Inc. strives to create a vibrant and thriving community for residents and visitors alike. The Downtown Charlottetown Gift Card is issued by Peoples Trust Company. Card funds are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) or any other government deposit insurer or agency. Funds do not expire, non-reloadable and no cash access. 

WinterDine, A Celebration of Charlottetown’s Culinary Landscape, returned for its 19th year last month. Featuring twenty-six of Downtown Charlottetown’s distinguished fine dining restaurants, over three consecutive weeks. Participating restaurants offered three-course meals, exclusively curated for WinterDine by some of Charlottetown’s top culinary artisans. The ‘People’s Choice Menu Award’ , an online contest held during the event, allows the public to vote for their favorite WinterDine menu. The Chef’s Creation with the most votes receives the 2024 WinterDine People’s Choice Menu Award. 1st Place People’s Choice Menu: Claddagh Oyster House Chef Landon Thaxter created three different WinterDine Menus this year featuring entrees of Island beef and seafood. We are pleased to award Claddagh Oyster House’s fourth WinterDine People’s Choice Award this year, as they have also won in 2022, 2019, and 2018. 2nd Place People’s Choice Menu: Taste of India Charlottetown This year’s award goes to Taste of India, their first time wining a WinterDine People’s Choice Award. Chef Harry Singh created a unique menu this year featuring a Chef’s Tasting menu. We are excited to welcome Taste of India to the list of distinguished past winners. WinterDine Lunch People’s Choice Menu: Redwater Rustic Grille This is the first year, we hosted the WinterDine Lunch ‘People’s Choice Menu Award’ contest. We are pleased to announce that the inaugural award is presented to Chef Pepper McLean of Redwater Rustic Grille. Chef Pepper created not one but three different Winterdine Lunch Menu’s. Congratulations to the winners & thank you to all our participating restaurants.