Charlottetown is a small community on the southeast coast of Labrador and was settled in 1950 by Mr. Ben Powell Sr. and Mr. Clarence Perry. It was originally founded for the purpose of a logging operation, however, the majority of people depend on the fishery for their livelihood.

After 1951, the settlement grew rapidly. A community clinic, all grades school, general store, post office, hotel, community roads and an airstrip were constructed to meet the needs of this new settlement. The construction of the airport in 1986 connected Charlottetown with the rest of the world.