There are always corners to be cut, these resources will help.
Bars
Buy Used
- UsedPEI.com - lots of ads, but the occasional good deal
- http://www.kijiji.ca - Frequent good deals by local randoms
Free
There is a Charlottetown Freecycle community where you can post requests or items that you are offering for free.
Discount Programs
Food
- Happy Hour Specials
- Co-op Atlantic's weekly flyier is online. Very good deals and the Co-op has a lot of local products, though they don't point them out as much as they could.
Housing
Electronics / Computer Parts
Second Hand Stores
- see Thrift Stores
General Big-Box
Grocery Stores
- Pink stickers indicating 50% off at the Atlantic Superstore are a hot commodity. Usually apparent when the store first opens (8am) or after the post-work rush hour (6:30pm).
Libraries
- The PEI Public Library Service has DVDs and audio book as well as printed material. See the Public Libraries page for list of libraries and hours.
- UPEI Robertson Library will let you get a campus card to borrow material even if you aren't associated with the university.