St. Peters Bay, Prince Edward Island
St. Peters Bay | |
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Community | |
Municipality of St. Peters Bay | |
St. Peters Bay in Prince Edward Island | |
Coordinates: 46°25′01″N 62°34′52″W / 46.417°N 62.581°WCoordinates: 46°25′01″N 62°34′52″W / 46.417°N 62.581°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Prince Edward Island |
County | Kings County |
Incorporated[1] | 1953 |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 253 |
Time zone | AST |
• Summer (DST) | ADT |
Area code(s) | 902 |
Telephone Exchange | 961 |
St. Peters Bay is a municipality that holds community status in Prince Edward Island, Canada.[2] It was incorporated in 1953.[1] St. Peters Bay is well known for its annual Blueberry Festival and Parade, which draws in tourists and locals alike.
St. Peters Landing[]
A popular tourist attraction in St Peters is the shops at St Peters landing, which were opened in 2005 after a major dredging and restructuring project surrounding the bay and the bridge. Today this reclaimed land constitutes a locale for summer shops and businesses.
Transportation[]
The community is served mainly by Prince Edward Island Route 2 and Prince Edward Island Route 16 with other areas of the province.
Attractions[]
- St. Peter's Courthouse Theatre
- Confederation Trail
See also[]
- List of communities in Prince Edward Island
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Municipality of St. Peters Bay". Department of Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ "Municipal Councils and Contact Information" (PDF). Government of Prince Edward Island. January 27, 2017. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
Categories:
- Communities in Kings County, Prince Edward Island
- Rural municipalities in Prince Edward Island