Queens County: Winter Sports and Heritage

Queens County on Prince Edward Island offers a clear starting point for winter activities at Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale. The park is in the central part of the county. Winter activities include Nordic and alpine skiing, snowboarding, fat biking, tubing, and snowshoeing.

Winter Sports and Trails Through the Seasons

Nordic and alpine skiing are different forms of skiing. Fat biking, tubing, and snowshoeing expand the options beyond skiing and snowboarding. If you’re looking for accommodation for a winter stay, you can start by deciding which of these activities will be the focus of your trip. The list describes different activities, not a particular order or a shared itinerary.

The park also offers seasonal activities outside winter: in spring, summer, and fall, mountain biking and hiking trails lead from the Nordic Centre. The park also offers seasonal activities outside winter: in spring, summer, and fall, mountain biking and hiking trails lead from the Nordic Centre. Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale has a total of 25 kilometres of well-maintained trails with varied terrain, a training park, and a roller loop. The activities available for a trip therefore vary significantly by season: in winter, the snow activities listed above are the focus, while the trails from the Nordic Centre are described for the warmer seasons. Trail conditions can change, so check the latest conditions before planning an activity. The activities available for a trip therefore vary significantly by season: in winter, the snow activities listed above are the focus, while the trails from the Nordic Centre are described for the warmer seasons. Trail conditions can change, so check the latest conditions before planning an activity.

Historic Sites and Landscapes

Queens County brings together a range of historical points of interest: Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site of Canada is recognized for its role from 1720 to 1770 as a seat of government and 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 from timber cut 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. Its location is marked by sweeping views of farmland and across Pownal Bay. The Darrach-MacNeill House overlooks the Clyde River and West River. Its valued features include its age, distinctive architectural style, craftsmanship, and connection to the history of Clyde River.

The Mill in New Glasgow offers another perspective on the area’s architectural and local history: the large, two-storey building is clad in wood shingles and overlooks the River Clyde. It is valued for its age, its longstanding connection to the history of the community of New Glasgow, and its varied uses. The property has operated as The Mill Restaurant since 2015; check whether the restaurant is currently open before making the trip.

Elliotts Flag Station was a railway flag stop with historical ties to Queens County on Prince Edward Island. The station has since been relocated and restored. Railway history and historic architecture offer additional points of interest alongside winter activities, but are not the same as the ski park’s offerings.

More Outdoor Activities

In the eastern part of Queens County, the Queens East ATV Club manages an ATV trail network. At the crossing on Pisquid Road, this network connects to the Confederation Trail. Permits and trail conditions can change; check the club’s latest information before setting out.

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