About
Island Stone Pub
The Island Stone Pub opened it's doors in 2015
and is now a popular hub for locals and tourists alike to gather and share great food in a charming atmosphere.
At ISP you will discover inspired locally sourced Island cuisine & hospitality in a historic setting. The restaurant offers seasonal patio dining along the confederation trail, or during the warmer months you may enjoy dining in our air conditioned space.
Locally owned and operated by Eric & Jaime Neal.
and is now a popular hub for locals and tourists alike to gather and share great food in a charming atmosphere.
At ISP you will discover inspired locally sourced Island cuisine & hospitality in a historic setting. The restaurant offers seasonal patio dining along the confederation trail, or during the warmer months you may enjoy dining in our air conditioned space.
Locally owned and operated by Eric & Jaime Neal.
Kensington Railway Station
The Kensington Railway Station in Prince Edward Island, Canada is a National Historic Site with a rich history.
Design and Construction
Distinctive Features
Historical Significance
Restoration and Current Use:
Design and Construction
- This picturesque fieldstone building was designed by Prince Edward Island architect Charles Chappell and constructed in 1904-1905 by the local company M.F. Schurman for the Prince Edward Island Railway2. The station replaced an earlier frame structure in Kensington
Distinctive Features
- The station boasts a high gable roof and sheltered platforms at each of its gable ends. For nearly a century, it served as the passenger station for the town of Kensington, facilitating travel on the Prince Edward Island Railway.
Historical Significance
- The Kensington Railway Station was designated a national historic site of Canada in 1976 because it commemorates the development of the Maritime Railways and represents a rare surviving example of a Prince Edward Island Railway station
- In 1871, the Colony of Prince Edward Island embarked on a railway project to connect Georgetown in the east with Alberton in the west. The high cost of building the line contributed to the colony’s decision to join Canadian Confederation in 1873.
- The station played a crucial role in accommodating passengers during the railway’s operation, but passenger traffic was suspended in 1969. The Town of Kensington purchased the station in 1985 with the intent of restoring it for public use.
Restoration and Current Use:
- Over the years, the building has been restored and renovated and before being converted to a restaurant, it functioned as a library and a tourist information center. This historic gem stands as a testament to the island’s railway heritage and continues to captivate visitors with its timeless charm.