With the completion of the Murray Canal in 1889, Prince Edward County became an island. The eight-kilometre-long canal joined the Bay of Quinte to Presquile Bay on Lake Ontario and severed the county's only link to the Ontario mainland, though swing bridges were erected to span the canal...
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Visitor Info
From Main Street (Highway 33) on the western end of Picton, turn south on Lake Street (County Road 10) and drive for 8. 5 km (5. 3 miles) to Cherry Valley. At the stop light, turn right to remain on County Road 10. After 1. 9 km (1. 2 miles), turn right onto Country Road 24 and continue for 10. 2 km (6. 4 miles) to its end, where you will find Point Petre Lighthouse. The lighthouse is owned by the Canadian Coast Guard. Grounds/tower closed.