THE AREA

Kingston was originally settled by Loyalists who came to Canada after the American War of Independence. Believe it or not, in this rural area they used to have sawmills, shipyards and nail factories, as well as hotels and the area courthouse and jail. When you visit, ask us about the story of the famous escape artist who never seemed to stay put in jail for very long.

Today, Kingston is quite different. It is peaceful - with a typical country ambience. However, there's still lots to do around Kingston. In addition to exploring nearby Saint John, you can bike our roads, go canoeing, hunt for fiddleheads (a delicious Maritime spring-time treat), hike along lonely rural roads, discover the local bird life, explore pottery and craft stores, discover wonderful goodies at the two local farmers markets, rub some ancient gravestones, visit a museum, explore a sugar maple farm, hike through blueberry fields, sit at the riverside you may see beavers at work, or enjoy lunch and a pot of tea at the Heritage 1810 Carter house! For those who plan to stay longer, don't pass up the opportunity to take one of Freeman Patterson's famed photography workshops.

The peninsula is lovely in each season; however, it shines in the autumn. The days are warm, the nights crisp and the forests are ablaze with crimson and sunset coloured leaves. Canoeing the rivers during this time is a treat you will never forget!

There are many scenic drives. You can take a circular route around the peninsula or you can drive around Belleisle Bay, take a cable ferry across, take another one, drive down the Saint John River, and then cross over to the peninsula again at Westfield. Whichever way you choose, you'll see some of the loveliest scenery in New Brunswick.

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