Kings County
Around Kings County
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Countryside and towns · Prince Edward Island · 17k people
Kings County
Where the red soil meets the sea.
Red soilGreen fieldsAtlantic blue
Welcome to Kings County, where the red dirt roads lead to sandy beaches and the friendliest folks on the Island. Come for the lobster suppers and stay for the kitchen parties. We're glad you're here.
Clubs for Kings County
No clubs for Kings County yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Kings County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Kings County. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Basin Head Provincial Park Famous 'singing sands' beach and boardwalk.
- East Point Lighthouse Easternmost point of Prince Edward Island, with panoramic views.
- Greenwich Dunes (Prince Edward Island National Park) Boardwalk through dunes and rare parabolic sand formations.
- Panmure Island Lighthouse Historic lighthouse on a scenic island, popular for photos.
- Montague Harbour Working fishing harbour and waterfront with walking trails.
- Georgetown Historic Waterfront Heritage buildings and marina in a small seaport town.
- Outdoors Walk the Greenwich Dunes boardwalk
- Outdoors Swim at Basin Head's singing sands
- With kids Pick strawberries at a local farm
- With kids Attend a community hall turkey supper
- Evenings Community hall dances
- Evenings Kitchen parties
- Locals love Farmers markets
- Locals love Community halls
Through the year
- Kings County Exhibition August Agricultural fair with livestock, rides, and local food in Montague.
- Souris Highland Storm July Highland games, music, and Scottish heritage celebration in Souris.
- Georgetown Heritage Days August Historic town celebration with parades, music, and family activities.
- Montague Canada Day July 1 July 1st fireworks and festivities at the Montague waterfront.
- Souris Beach Days July Beach volleyball, sandcastle contests, and live music at Souris Beach.
Kings County has a maritime climate with mild winters and warm summers, moderated by the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Expect foggy mornings and changeable weather, but the best outdoor time is summer. Best: Late June through September for warm beaches and long days.
Talk like a local
- “Down east”
- The eastern part of Prince Edward Island, i.e., Kings County.
- “B'y”
- A friendly term for a person, like 'buddy'.
- “Supper”
- The evening meal (dinner is often at noon).
- “Red dirt”
- The iron-rich soil that gives the county its red roads.
Getaways
- Charlottetown Province's capital with historic sites, dining, and entertainment.
- Queens County (Cavendish) Anne of Green Gables sites and north shore beaches.
- Prince County (Summerside) West coast town with boardwalk and cultural venues.
- New Glasgow, NS Day trip across the bridge for shopping and the waterfront.
Local flavour
Rooting for Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL), UPEI Panthers (U Sports)
Eat and drink
- Lobster Fresh, boiled, in rolls, or at community lobster suppers
- Mussels Rope-grown and steamed in white wine
- Oysters Briny, served raw on the half shell
- Potatoes The famous PEI spud, in every form
- Blueberry grunt A steamed berry dessert with dumplings
- Dulse Dried Atlantic seaweed, eaten as a snack
Where people go
- Lighthouses Historic beacons along the coast, like East Point and Panmure Island
- Fishing harbours Working wharves in Souris, Montague, and Georgetown
- Sand dunes The Greenwich Dunes, part of PEI National Park
- Potato fields Vast green rows in summer, golden in autumn
- Farmers markets Local produce, crafts, and baked goods
- Kitchen parties Acadian and Celtic music gatherings in homes and halls
- Community halls Centres for suppers, dances, and card games
- Red dirt roads Rust-coloured lanes winding through the countryside
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Nearby
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Rural Kings, PE. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.