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Bootleggers and Barbacks Tour
Date(s)
Jul 10, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
Time(s)
4:30pm
Venue
Founders Food Hall & Market
Discover how an island that was first to go dry—and stayed dry the longest—became a thriving smuggling hub. Led by a shrewd 19th-century merchant, this immersive walking tour pulls back the curtain on a town that publicly preached total abstinence while privately pioneering secret speakeasies, pharmacy loopholes, and neighbourhood bootleggers that kept the Island stubbornly wet.
Hear the hidden stories behind PEI’s prohibition era and finish your experience at Reddins—a real Island speakeasy—where they can relax with a beverage and a mini-charcuterie snack before departing.
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Age requirement: 19+
Each ticket includes one regular-priced drink (valued at up to $18), including:
- A signature cocktail from the menu
- Any standard cocktail or mixed drink
- A glass of wine
- A bottle of beer
- A mocktail or non-alcoholic beverage
Please note: Selecting a lower-priced item (such as a soft drink) does not change the ticket price.
A mini-charcuterie featuring:
- Cured deli meats
- Diced select cheeses
- Fresh fruit (typically grapes and berries)
- Baguette slices