Stories of the Kingston Peninsula #CanadianVisitList
Visit places on the Kingston Peninsula in southern New Brunswick that represent different stories throughout time. Make sure to keep an eye out for the stunning architecture and beautiful views of the Wolastoq/St. John and Kennebecasis rivers as you drive between places!
Places
1810 Carter House
Kingston, New Brunswick
The Carter House was built in 1810 and now operates as a Tea Room and Museum.
John Fisher Memorial Museum
Kingston, New Brunswick
The John Fisher Memorial Museum displays the life & history of the Kingston Peninsula.
Milkish
Milkish, New Brunswick
From fugitive to settler, Milkish, like Peter Cox represent the turbulent beginnings.
Moss Glen Nature Trail
New Brunswick
A walking trail established to preserve a unique wooded area of the Kingston Peninsula.
Trinity Anglican Church
Kingston, New Brunswick
Trinity Anglican Church in Kingston, NB is a national historic site built in 1789.
Cedars Lighthouse
Long Reach, New Brunswick
The Cedar Lighthouse was built in 1904, located along the Saint John River.
Bayswater Lighthouse
Bayswater, New Brunswick
The Bayswater Lighthouse is located in Bayswater, NB, and it is located near the channel of Milkish Creek. It is one of 21 operating lighthouses that guided the St. John River system. It outlooks Sea Dog Cove and it provided guidance to the ferry that traveled between Bayswater and Milledgeville, up to the 1950’s.
It has the typical “pepper pot” design and a coved cornice tower. It was painted in red and white which were the colours of the Canadian Coast Guard. Thanks to its utilitarian design, it was cheap to build and easy to maintain for the local lightkeeper.
Kings County Museum and Old County Gaol
Hampton, New Brunswick
Community Museum housing over 21,000 artifacts of Kings County NB and the 1840 County Gaol
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Clifton Royal, New Brunswick
Built to minister to the local communities, and seafarers.
Road Map
Kingston, New Brunswick to Clifton Royal, New Brunswick
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