ocr: Charlottetowin, Prince Edward Isl. In the 1720s the French were the first to settle at the site of present-day Charlottetown. When the town came under British control in1763,it was renamed for Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III of England. Charlottetownis known as the Birthplace of Canada" because an. historic meeting in the cityled 4 - several colonies to unite as the - - - - Jominion of Canada. Visitors to - - - Charlottetown enjoy touring the - - Province House- the place where the legislature meets- and the contederation Centre of the Arts. M - - -