Kingston Peninsula facts for kids
The Kingston Peninsula is a special piece of land in southern New Brunswick, Canada. It's almost surrounded by water, sitting between the Saint John River and the Kennebecasis River. This area is part of Kings County.
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History of the Peninsula
The Kingston Peninsula has a rich history. It was the very first place where United Empire Loyalists settled in New Brunswick. This important event happened in 1783. These Loyalists were people who remained loyal to Britain during the American Revolution.
People Living Here
According to a count in 2001, about 3,477 people lived on the Kingston Peninsula. This number includes residents from two main areas. These areas are Kingston Parish and a part of Westfield Parish. The part of Westfield Parish is located east of the Saint John River.
Communities on the Peninsula
Many small communities make up the Kingston Peninsula. These places are home to the people who live here. Some of the communities include:
- Bayswater
- Carters Point
- Clifton Royal
- Hardings Point
- Holderville
- Kingston
- Long Reach
- Reeds Point
- Shampers Bluff
- Summerville
- Chapel Grove
- Whitehead
- Gorham's Bluff
- Pipertown Road
Getting Around the Peninsula
The Kingston Peninsula is connected to other places by ferries. Three different ferries help people travel. They connect the peninsula to Grand Bay-Westfield, Saint John, and Quispamsis. The ferry to Quispamsis was special. It was the site of the world's first cable ferry, which is a unique type of ferry.
The main road that goes around the edge of the peninsula is Route 845. This road helps people get to different communities. There is also another ferry that runs part of the year. From May to November, a provincial ferry goes from Summerville to Kennebecasis Island. This island is a small community that is popular in the summer.
