Ontario Highway 33 facts for kids
Ontario Highway 33, also known as King's Highway 33, is a special road in Ontario, Canada. It's called a "provincial highway" because it's managed by the province. This highway stretches about 60.9 kilometers (37.8 miles) from west to east. It begins in Bloomfield, a town in Prince Edward County, connecting with Highway 62.
As you travel along Highway 33, you'll reach Glenora. Here, the highway crosses the beautiful Bay of Quinte using the Glenora Ferry. This ferry is a fun and free ride, operated by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. After the ferry ride, the highway continues on the other side of the bay in Adolphustown. Finally, Highway 33 ends in the city of Kingston.
Loyalist Parkway: A Historic Road
In 1984, a special name was given to the part of Highway 33 between Trenton and Kingston. Queen Elizabeth II herself named this section the Loyalist Parkway. This name honors the United Empire Loyalists.
Who Were the United Empire Loyalists?
The United Empire Loyalists were people who stayed loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War. This war, which happened between 1775 and 1783, was when the American colonies fought for their independence from Great Britain. After the war, many Loyalists moved north from the newly formed United States. They settled in areas like Kingston, which was then part of British North America (now Canada). The Loyalist Parkway helps us remember their journey and their important role in Canadian history.
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Eastern end of Loyalist Parkway and Kingston Road 33 in Kingston
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The Highway 33 and Prince Edward County Road 1 roundabout during construction
