Discover York: Railway Heritage, Gardens and Cider
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York offers a variety of things to explore: railway history, walking and cycling trails, and horticulture. Specific places and offerings in York include the former railway station, the Confederation Trail, Veseys Seeds Ltd. and Wintermoor Orchard.
Railway Heritage and the Confederation Trail
The former York railway station is a rare surviving example of this type of railway station on Prince Edward Island. It is next to the Confederation Trail, the island’s former railway line. The trail runs through York and is best explored on foot or by bicycle. This gives visitors two different ways to experience railway history in York: the preserved station as an architectural example, and the former railway line as a route for walkers and cyclists.
Display Gardens, Shop Visits and Cider
At Veseys Seeds Ltd., visitors can stroll through the vegetable and flower display gardens. The York shop welcomes visitors year-round and offers tried-and-tested seeds, gardening supplies and tools, as well as a wide selection of locally made products.
At Wintermoor Orchard, opening periods vary by offering: U-pick is open from early September to early November, while the cider made on the farm is available year-round. Wintermoor Orchard also invites visitors to enjoy a picnic, offers plenty of space to relax, and provides a clean washroom. If you’re planning a visit specifically for U-pick, check the seasonal dates before you travel.
Queens County: History and Winter Activities
The wider destination of Queens County offers more historical and seasonal attractions. The Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site of Canada reflects its role from 1720 to 1770 as a seat of government and a port of entry for settlers arriving on Prince Edward Island.
St. Elizabeth's Anglican Church is a Gothic country church on a hill overlooking farmland. Built in 1848 with timber felled on the property, it is valued for its age, architecture and connections to the history of Springfield. The John Ings Senior House in Pownal dates to around 1830 and is one of the community’s earliest buildings. It offers wide views of farmland and across Pownal Bay.
The Mill in New Glasgow is a large, two-storey, wood-shingled building overlooking the River Clyde. It is valued for its age, its longstanding connection to the history of the community of New Glasgow, and the variety of uses it has served over the years.
The Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale is in the central part of Queens County. Winter activities at the park include Nordic and alpine skiing, snowboarding, fat biking, tubing and snowshoeing.
Explore more destinations: Cavendish, Rice Point, Vernon Bridge, Miltonvale Park, Cymbria, Stanhope, Bonshaw.
Go to the wider travel overview: Queens County.
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