Many of the shops at the mall like Luna Eclectic Emporium, Norton’s Jewellers, The Bookmark, Golden Fox Home Décor, Dow’s Clothing, Isla Clothing & Accessories, ecospirit Clothing Store, Chameleons Hanger, Bob’s General Store and FormFree, are privately owned. This creates a geniune connection that is evident throughout the mall, which, according to Emma Hill who owns Isla Clothing, is what makes it truly special. “I’ve always thought the Confederation Court Mall had a certain charm to it,” she says. “You really feel a sense of community working in the downtown area and also working with the other mall merchants.” While Hill only recently opened her boutique in November, she says she already feels “so welcomed
YOUR DOWNTOWN SHOPPING DESTINATION The Confederation Court Mall
WORDS BY Brianne Hogan PHOTOS BY Evan Ceretti
The Confederation Court Mall has been a mainstay of Charlottetown since 1979, located in the heart of downtown. While its various shops are familiar to many Islanders, it’s fair to say that Confederation Court Mall is not your standard mall. In fact, thanks to its emphasis on local owners and stores as well as its passion and dedication to community, it might just be the heart of the city.
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