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25
THINGS to know about
Prince
Edward
County
WELCOME!
TABLE OF CONTENTS A warm welcome!
population 1]
Welcome home to weather 2] Prince Edward County has a way of
Prince A unique island community
and a place of tranquility,
local news 3]
distances 4]
transportation 5]
capturing hearts and imaginations with
its combination of rural calmness and
Edward creativity, hospitality and fun!
real estate 6]
arts, culture & heritage 7]
authentic sophistication. Combining
the traditional and the contemporary,
County telecommunications 8] The County allows for creativity,
waste & recycling 9] innovation and entrepreneurship in
schools 10] an extraordinary setting.
medical & health care 11]
employment 12] Our strong agricultural roots, thriving
children’s resources 13] arts and cultural community, out-
elder care 14] standing natural beauty, fresh farm
social & community services 15]
to table cuisine, and Ontario’s fastest
shopping 16]
professional services 17]
growing wine region combine to offer
clubs & organizations 18] a unique and unmatched quality of life.
places of worship 19]
“We are both simple and sophisticated. volunteer opportunities 20] We invite you to build that new life in
parks & recreation 21] Prince Edward County.
We have something for everyone, farm to table 22]
and the lake is never far.” local government 23]
property taxes 24] Mayor Peter A. Mertens
community development 25]
1. POPULATION
Population Prince Edward County has a very stable
year-round population of just over 25,000.
The seasonal population increases by
approximately 6,000 in the summer
months. With a growing and vibrant
tourism industry we attract over
550,000 visitors annually.
Age Characteristics
Total Male Female
Total year-round population by age groups* 25,260 12,295 12,965
0 to 9 years 1,900 965 935
10 to 19 years 2,690 1,375 1,310
20 to 29 years 2,100 1,095 1,005
30 to 39 years 2,035 980 1,055
40 to 49 years 3,235 1,565 1,670
50 to 59 years 4,455 2,068 2,383
60 to 69 years 4,495 2,210 2,285
70 + years 4,345 2,030 2,320
Median age of the population 52 51 52
% of the population aged 15+ 88 87 89
* Seasonal population increase by approximately 6,000
2. WEATHER
THE SEASONS IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY bring a host of unique activities.
■ Spring: maple syrup, sheep shearings, historical re-enactments, birding
festival, nature walks, garden tours and plant sales
■ Summer: beaches, picnics, patios, wine tours, camping, cottages, music
festivals, art shows, craft shows, car shows, museums, theatre and historical
walking tours
■ Fall: fall foliage tours, cycling, marathon, regional food celebrations, grape
Weather
harvesting, pumpkin festival, artist studio tours, fairs and festivals
■ Winter: cross country skiing, ice fishing, hockey, curling and figure
skating, winter wine celebrations, holiday parades, fine dining and shopping
Find out what the local weather is:
www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/canada/ontario/picton
The County enjoys a temperate climate –
TEMPERATURE
perfect for growing grapes. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC YEAR
Daily Average (oC) -7.5 -6.3 -1 6.1 12.7 17.6 20.5 19.4 14.8 8.3 2.6 -4 7
Daily Max (oC) -2.6 -1.4 3.9 11.3 18.4 23.2 26.1 25 20.2 13.5 6.8 0.5 12.1
Daily Min (oC) -12.3 -11.2 -5.8 0.9 7.1 11.9 14.9 13.8 9.3 3.1 -1.6 -8.4 1.8
PRECIPITATION
Rainfall (mm) 35.4 28.4 49.5 70.9 71.4 79.5 56.1 77.1 87.6 75.6 81.6 46.1 759.3
Snowfall (mm) 46.7 33.2 26.7 6.4 0.2 0 0 0 0 0.4 12.4 43.4 169.4
Precipitation (mm) 70.1 54 72.4 77.1 71.6 79.5 56.1 77.1 87.6 76 91.8 80.4 893.8
3. LOCAL NEWS
Newspapers
THE GREAT CANADIAN CHEESE FESTIVAL
Traditional print newspapers are published weekly,
and add to the County’s charm.
Local News
The County Weekly News www.countyweeklynews.ca/
The Times www.wellingtontimes.ca/
The Picton Gazette www.pictongazette.com/
South Marysburgh Mirror www.southmarysburghmirror.com/
Magazines
County & Quinte Living www.countyandquinteliving.ca
County Magazine www.countymagazine.ca
Watershed Magazine www.watershedmagazine.com/
Grapevine Magazine www.grapevinemagazine.ca/
Radio
Mix 97/800 CJBQ/Rock 107 (regional radio)
www.quinteradio.com
95.5 Hits FM/Cool 100.1 FM (regional radio)
www.bellevilleradioadvertising.com/index.php
ONLINE
County Live www.countylive.ca/blog/
Kickin’ County www.kickincounty.ca/
4. DISTANCES
Distances
Ideally located in south eastern Ontario, Prince
to Ottawa Edward County sits between Toronto, Montreal
& Montreal >
and Ottawa and close to the cities of Quinte
to major travel routes, West, Belleville and Kingston.
towns and cities
CITY DISTANCES in kilometres
Quinte West FROM PICTON
Belleville Kingston Toronto 200
Trenton Ottawa 270
Montreal 360 AIRPORT DISTANCES FROM PICTON
Kingston 80 Kingston Airport 75km
Prince Edward County Belleville 35 Toronto Pearson
< to Toronto
Quinte West 50 International Airport 220km
Syracuse, NY 290 Ottawa International Airport 260km
New York, NY 680 Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Lake Ontario New York State Buffalo, NY 370 International Airport 350km
5. TRANSPORTATION
GARRY SMITH
FERRY
Travellers from Kingston can access Prince Edward
County by Glenora Ferry on Highway 33 east.
The FREE ferry departs from Glenora 365 days
a year. For an up-to-date schedule, please visit:
Transportation
www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/ferry/
TRAINS
VIA RAIL at 220 Station Street in Belleville is
located 10 minutes from Prince Edward County
and 25 minutes from Picton:
There are five entry points to Prince Edward County, www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/
providing easy access from the east and west. ontario/belleville
ROADWAYS
Highway 33 west is accessed from Highway 401 by Wooler Road at Exit 522, just west of Trenton. AIRPORT
Highway 33 west is also accessed from Brighton on County Road 64. Picton’s airport is privately owned and located on
Highway 62 is accessible from Highway 401 at Exit 543, Belleville. the southeast side of Picton. The airport is used
Highway 49, Exit 566 at Marysville. for private small planes. Airport Management c/o
Highway 33 east, Glenora Ferry. Loch-Sloy Business Park: 613.476.3064.
6. REAL ESTATE
There is a vibrant real estate market in Prince Edward County with many
nationally recognized agencies represented to assist you in finding the
perfect place to live!
Real
From lakeside settings and gorgeous country views to quaint villages
and small urban communities, Prince Edward County has a wide range
of housing options to choose from.
Estate
Detached single family homes, semi-detached, apartments, town/row
housing and condominium options are available and exist predominantly
in the settlement areas that have municipal water and sewer servicing.
Homes outside the primary settlement areas have private water (well, lake)
and sewage (septic) systems as is common in rural Ontario.
Directory of local Real Estate Services
http://prince-edward-county.com/home-garden/housing
PHOTO: DANIEL VAUGHN
7. ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE
www.festivalplayers.ca
www.festivalplayers.ca
There are many wonderful opportunities to participate
in The County’s ever-growing roster of Arts, Culture
Culture
and Heritage activities.
Artists, Artisans, Studios & Galleries
www.prince-edward-county.com/experience/arts-entertainment/
Arts,
studios-galleries-artists/
&Heritage Arts, Music & Drama
www.prince-edward-county.com/experience/arts-entertainment/
workshops-art-drama-music/
LIVE Theatre & Movies www.prince-edward-county.com/
experience/arts-entertainment/theatre-movies/
Our talented artistic community contributes to a unique and ever-growing County culture and
History www.prince-edward-county.com/experience/history Situated on Main Street in picturesque
woven through it all is a character steeped in history. Prince Edward County has a collective Picton, the historic Regent Theatre
memory that is largely defined by its earliest roots, and thrives because its unique stories are Museums of Prince Edward County
www.countymemorytrail.ca is a vibrant centre for the arts, and
compelling to visitors and residents alike. Our arts, culture and heritage-based organizations provides the community with a unique
and businesses celebrate it proudly! Libraries of Prince Edward County venue for live theatre and music.
www.prince-edward-county.com/public-libraries/
First run movies, art films and an
Directory of local arts & entertainment international satellite feed round out
Prince Edward County was founded on people, opportunities the offerings of The Regent, making it
www.prince-edward-county.com/experience/arts-entertainment/
enterprise and creativity. We have a thriving creative a diverse venue that truly reflects its
Directory of LOCAL HERITAGE ORGANIZATIONS community.
industry with diverse opportunities ready for the taking! www.countymemorytrail.ca www.theregenttheatre.org/
8. TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Telecommunications High Speed internet infrastructure is provided by EORN
(Eastern Ontario Regional Network).
■ Provides higher speeds and bandwidth to at least 95 per cent of
homes and businesses in Eastern Ontario.
■ The largest zone in EORN now allows nearly 80,000 homes and
All major Canadian telecommunications businesses to connect wirelessly to high-speed Internet. The
providers are available in the County. service packages offer speeds ranging from 1.5 Mbps to up to
10 mbps.
■ All major telecommunications service providers are available in
Prince Edward County. Visit the Eastern Ontario Regional
Most of the County is part of the 3G Network website to check service availability in your area.
network with some areas offering 4G, www.eorn.ca/service-locator/
LTE and HSPA services.9. WASTE & RECYCLING
Kathleen Sabyan/The Times
Curbside GarBAGe Collection is contracted to
Waste Management Canada (800.267.7874) and is collected weekly.
Garbage bags must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. with a $3.00 Bag Tag clearly visible
and attached to the bag. The maximum weight of each bag cannot exceed 40 pounds.
CURBSIDE GREEN BIN RECYCLING COLLECTION
Prince Edward County is collaborating with Waste Management to implement an
Organics (Green Bin) Recycling program. Participation in the program is voluntary.
The Green Bin program is open to residents with regularly scheduled, curbside
garbage pick-up.
Waste &
Curbside Recycling Collection is contracted to
Quinte Waste Solutions (800.210.0762) and is collected bi-weekly.
Blue boxes must be used for curbside pickup.
Recycling
Land Transfer Stations
Use any of the recycling depots at all Landfill Sites/Transfer Stations on
Saturdays for your recyclables. You may dispose of your garbage at the Landfill
Sites/Transfer Stations.
Please visit the following page for further information:
www.pecounty.on.ca/government/eng_dev_works/operational_services/waste_management/index.php10. SCHOOLS
Kathleen Sabyan/The Times
Kathleen Sabyan/The Times
Sonrise Christian Academy www.sonrisechristianacademy.com
Post-Secondary Regional Education
Loyalist College, Belleville www.loyalistcollege.com
LOYALIST COLLEGE, PICTON: Headland 3D Centre of Excellence www.theheadland.ca
St. Lawrence College, Kingston www.stlawrencecollege.ca
Queen’s University, Kingston www.queensu.ca
Schools
Loyola Learning Centre, Private Career College, Belleville & Picton
www.learningatloyola.ca/belleville/default.aspx
Prince Edward Learning Centre, Picton www.pelc.ca
Kathleen Sabyan/The Times
Algonquin and Lakeshore Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board French Immersion Schools in the area
Catholic District School Board www.hpedsb.on.ca/ec/aboutus/indexofSchools.html Harry J. Clarke Public School, Belleville
www.alcdsb.on.ca Athol-South Marysburgh Public School (Grades JK - 8) http://hjclarke.hpedsb.on.ca/
St. Gregory Catholic School (Grades JK - 8) C.M.L. Snider School (Grades JK- 8)
www.alcdsb.on.ca/ourschools/ Bayside Public School, Bayside
schools/greg.aspx?master=/ Kente Public School (Grades JK - 8) http://bayside.hpedsb.on.ca/
ourschools/ourschools.master Pinecrest Memorial Elementary School (Grades JK - 8) Bayside Secondary School, Bayside
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute (Grades 9- 12) http://edu.hpedsb.on.ca/bss/
Queen Elizabeth School, Picton (Grades JK - 8)
Sophiasburgh Central School (Grades JK - 8) HOME SCHOOL OPTIONS
www.ontariohomeschool.org/Ontariogroups.shtml#2611. MEDICAL & HEALTH CARE
Prince Edward County provides quality rural health care to its 25,000+
Medical
residents. It is home to 24 Family Physicians and a number of enhanced
health service providers.
Medical Care
& Health Care
Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital
www.qhc.on.ca/prince-edward-county-memorial-hospital-c20.php
Prince Edward Family Health Team www.pefht.ca/site/
Services
Hospice Prince Edward www.hospiceprinceedward.ca/
Dental Care
Directory of Local Dentists & Dental Services
www.prince-edward-county.com/business-community/business-directory/dental-care/
Optometrists & Eye Care
The County offers a full range of health care Directory of Local Optometrists & Eye Care Services www.prince-edward-county.
and wellness services to residents and visitors. com/business-community/business-directory/optometrists-eye-care/
ChiropractorS & Massage THERAPISTS
Directory of Chiropractors & Massage Therapists www.prince-edward-county.
com/business-community/business-directory/chiropractors-massage/
Health Care Services
Directory of Health Care Services www.prince-edward-county.com/business-
community/business-directory/health-care-services/MICHAEL GRILLS
12. EMPLOYMENT
INDUSTRY DISTRIBUTION OF ALL COUNTY BUSINESSES
employing at least one person and defined according to the
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
14.7% Construction
12.5% Retail
10.4% Health Care/Social Services
9.8% Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting
8.6% Professional/Scientific/Technical
8.6% Other
8.5% Accommodation/Food
Employment
4.7% Manufacturing
4.3% Wholesale
3.7% Administrative/Waste Management
3.5% Real Estate/Leasing
3.1% Finance/Insurance
The following local and provincial agencies may assist in finding 2.5% Transportation
employment in and around the County: 1.9% Art/Entertainment/Recreation
Career Edge www.careeredge.on.ca/ 1.4% Information/Culture
Service Canada, Picton www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc-dsp.cgi?rc=3220 0.7% Education
0.6% Management of Companies
Employment Resource Centre 206 Main St., Picton, 613-476-4261 0.5% Mining
County Live “Help Wanted” www.countylive.ca/blog/?p=33208 0.1% Public Administration13. CHILDREN’S RESOURCES
Child Care
Both public and private child care options are available in Prince Edward
County. A detailed listing of Day Camps, Preschool & Child Care is available
here: www.prince-edward-county.com/business-community/business-directory/day-camps-
child-care/
The Hub
Children’s
The Hub Child and Family Centre, formerly Prince Edward Child Care Services,
is committed to providing the families of Prince Edward County an opportunity
ADAM TILLEY
to engage in family enriching programs, supports, activities and education.
This is a government supported, not-for-profit charitable organization.
Resources
For more information: www.thehubcentre.ca/
ADAM TILLEY
Link to Baby and Me and Playgroups
www.thehubcentre.ca/ontario-early-years-centre/
Recreation Outreach Centre
The ROC hosts several programs throughout the week for youth ages 5 to 18.
All programs address three key areas of healthy living: physical, mental and
social well-being through skills-based and role-playing activities, fun creative
programs, sports, games and mentoring with positive role models.
For more information: www.theROC.ca14. ELDER CARE
Age in Place
Elder
In 2012, The County of Prince Edward introduced the concept
of Age in Place that envisions a seniors’ community that will
encourage active living and integration into the community.
Furthermore, it would facilitate residents’ transition into increasing
Care
levels of assisted living if additional support becomes necessary
as an individual ages. For more information on the concept and
current development project follow this link: www.pecounty.on.ca/
government/community_development/age_in_place.php
Prince Edward Community Care for SeniorS
Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors has been helping
Prince Edward County is a older adults to live independently in their own homes through
the provision of a variety of services such as Meals to Home,
desirable place for seniors to Escorted Transportation, Social and Education Programs, Home
live and a place to call home. Maintenance, Active Listening, Caregiver Support and Respite Care.
www.communitycareforseniors.org/aboutcommunitycarec1.php
Link to local services for seniors and elder care facilities:
http://prince-edward-county.com/business-community/business-directory/
services-for-seniors/15. SOCIAL & COMMUNITY
Local Services Link to County of Prince Edward Fire Department
The province, the municipality www.pecounty.on.ca/government/corporate_services/fire_department/index.php
and volunteer organizations
provide social services such as Link to Police Services
the Ontario Works Program, www.pecounty.on.ca/government/corporate_services/police.php
SERVICES
the Ontario Disability Support
Program and community service Additional Local Resources
www.prince-edward-county.com/business-community/business-directory/
programs such as Food Banks, community-services/?cn-pg=1
Hastings and Prince Edward
Counties Health Unit, Highland County of Prince Edward Services Directory
Shores Children’s Aid, Ontario www.pecounty.on.ca/services/index.php
Provincial Police, Volunteer
Social &
Firefighters and Pathways to
Independence to name a few. Immigration Services
The Quinte Local Immigration Partnership (QLIP) is designed to
provide a collaborative framework to facilitate the development
Community
and implementation of sustainable solutions for the successful
integration of newcomers to Ontario that are local and regional
in scope. www.quintelip.ca/index.html
ServicesPHOTO: DANIEL VAUGHN
16. SHOPPING
Shopping
From small town
shops to major
retailers, a warm,
friendly smile
awaits you in Prince Shopping www.prince-edward-county.com/experience/shopping/
Edward County. Picton www.experiencepicton.com/shop-s7.php
Bloomfield www.bloomfieldontario.ca/shop-c15.php
Wellington www.discoverwellington.ca/shopping-services.
html?service=service
Consecon www.consecon.ca/contacts/business/
MILFORD www.prince-edward-county.com/milford/
Towns, Villages and Hamlets www.prince-edward-county.
com/business-community/towns-villages/
PHOTO: MARC POLIDARO
And if you can’t find it in Prince Edward County,
we’re only a 35 km drive to a major shopping centre.17. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
In Prince Edward County
you’ll find a great
Services include consultants, contractors, accountants,
selection of skilled custom framers, bakers, business developers, computer
and knowledgeable technicians, bankers, pet groomers, photographers and
marketers to name a few. Visit the following websites to
service-providers
Professional
locate the service you require:
ready to work for you. Prince Edward County.com
www.prince-edward-county.com/business-communitybusiness-
directory/
Services Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism
and Commerce Business Directory
www.pecchamber.com/bus_dir.cfm
Prince Edward County Construction Association
www.pecca.ca/
Business Development
www.prince-edward-county.com/businesscommunitybusiness-
directory/business-development/18. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Prince Edward County is a vibrant community
Clubs & with service clubs, advocacy groups, foundations
and many other volunteer groups.
Organizations Local Clubs and Organizations
www.prince-edward-county.com/business-community/
business-directory/clubs-hobbies/
We encourage you to get involved in our Local Heritage Organizations
www.countymemorytrail.ca/index.php/about-us/heritage-
community, meet new friends, support a good organizations/
cause, make a difference and have some fun!19. PLACES OF WORSHIP
Places of Worship
There are a large number of denominations represented in Prince Edward
County including:
Anglican, Baptist, Roman Catholic, Christadelphian, Christian Reformed,
Fellowship, Free Methodist, Jehovah’s Witness, Pentecostal,
Presbyterian, Salvation Army and United.
Additional religious services are held in Belleville and Quinte West.
Directory of local houses of worship
www.prince-edward-county.com/business-community/business-directory/churches/20. VOLUNTEER
Our Community has a number of volunteer opportunities and there
are numerous Boards and Committees which rely on volunteers for
input on policy and service delivery.
There are more than 300 volunteers working on a number of
Municipal special projects and committees ranging from the
Millennium Trail to Museums and Ward Recreation Committees.
Local clubs, organizations and event committees are always
interested in, and welcome, volunteer assistance.
For more local volunteer opportunities please contact, Volunteer
and Information Quinte: www.viq.ca/index.php
Volunteer Volunteering is a great way to get involved in
Opportunities the community, gain experience, share your
talents and meet new people.21. PARKS & RECREATION
Follow the links below to discover the recreational opportunities that await you.
MARC POLIDARO
Museums www.countymemorytrail.ca
Arenas & Community Centres www.pecounty.on.ca/government/corporate_services/arenas.php
Youth Activities www.prince-edward-county.com/youth-activities/
Leisure & Recreation www.prince-edward-county.com/experience/leisure-recreation/
Beaches, Parks & Trails http://maps.pecounty.on.ca/parksfinder/
Parks, Sports Fields, Harbours & Marinas, Boat Launches www.pecounty.on.ca/
government/eng_dev_works/operational_services/facilities/index.php
Parks &
Hiking www.quinteconservation.ca/web/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42&Itemid=58
Fishing www.prince-edward-county.com/fishing/
Birding www.peptbo.ca/
Recreation
Cycling www.prince-edward-county.com/cycling/
GolfING www.prince-edward-county.com/golf/
Canoeing & Kayaking www.prince-edward-county.com/canoeing-kayaking
A wide variety of recreational Sailing & Powerboating www.prince-edward-county.com/sailing-powerboating/
activities for all ages are available PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DIRECTORY http://forms.hpechu.on.ca/web/index.php/2013-05-23-14-14-
17/2013-05-27-15-01-06/getting-active-in-your-community
in Prince Edward County. ... and so much more!22. FARM TO TABLE
CHRISTOPHER GENTILE
Prince Edward County
is Ontario’s fastest
Farm to Table growing wine region,
now boasting more
than 35 wineries.
Agriculture has played an important role in The County since the early We are also pleased to
1800’s with the first cash crops being wheat and barley. Following the
rich barley days farmers switched to dairy farming, cheesemaking and have a cidery, distillery
canning. At one point there were over 30 butter and cheese factories in and a brewery.
The County and by 1902 one-third of all of Canada’s canned fruits and
vegetables came from Prince Edward County.
Agriculture is still one of the key pillars of our economy in Prince Edward Download a Prince Edward
County. Traditional family farms and new boutique farms focus on County Wine Tour Map
everything from cash cropping, maple syrup, dairy, chicken, beef, sheep www.thecountywines.com/
and goats to organic farming and of course The County’s growing wine mapsdownloadsc3.php
industry. Local Wine, CIDER, BEER & SPIRITS
http://princeedwardcountybiz/2013/06/04/
prince-edward-county-wine-cider-beer-
spirits/MARC POLIDARO
Steven Elphick
Throughout the
LOCAL Food Producers
www.prince-edward-county.com/local-food-markets/ countryside of Prince
Farmers Markets Edward County, farm
www.princeedwardcounty.biz/2013/06/20/3-great-markets-to-visit-in-prince
edward-county/ stands are bursting
with fruits, vegetables,
Attracting well-known chefs to its cafés and restaurants, herbs, eggs, preserves
Prince Edward County’s local cuisine has become an attractive
destination for foodies and epicureans. and locally-raised meats.
Culinary & Wine Experiences
www.prince-edward-county.com/experience/wine-cuisine/
Fine Dining
www.prince-edward-county.com/dine/fine-dining/
Casual Restaurants
www.prince-edward-county.com/dine/casual-restaurants/
Pubs & Entertainment
www.prince-edward-county.com/dine/pubs-entertainment/
CafÉs & PatioS
www.prince-edward-county.com/dine/tea-rooms-cafes/23. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The County of Prince Edward is a single tier municipal
government. In 1998 the ten former towns, townships
and villages merged with the upper tier County to
Local become the current municipality.
Government
Prince Edward County utilizes the ‘Committee of the Whole’ system and a number of
boards and committees to oversee the wide range of services we provide which include:
■ Ambulance ■ Traffic Control
■ Arenas, Parks, Museums & Culture ■ Governance & Administration
■ By-law Enforcement ■ Waste Management & Recycling
■ Policing ■ Harbours & Marinas
■ Building Services ■ Water & Wastewater
■ Road Maintenance & Construction ■ Homes for the Aged
■ Community Development ■ Land Use Planning
■ Social Services & Social Housing ■ Roads
■ Fire Protection & Rescue
For more information: www.pecounty.on.ca/contact_us.php24. PROPERTY TAXES
THE COUNTY’S 2014 BUDGET Here’s how
Property
Waste Collection & Recyling $3.79
Community Development $1.98
$100 of
Social & Family Services $7.35
Capital Expenditures $14.60
Municipal
Home for the Aged $2.07
Land Ambulance $4.10
Winter Control $23.80
Transfers to Capital &
Centres & Halls $6.44
Taxes
Property Taxes
Road Maintenance &
Fire Protection $6.12
Parks, Community
works for you
Policing $13.77
Libraries $3.44
Other*
The Tax Department of the County of Prince Edward OTHER*
is located on the main level in Shire Hall, 332 Main Hospital/Community Grants $ 1.81
Street, Picton. Health Unit $ 1.78
Council $ 1.70
General Government $ 1.68
For each $100,000 of assessment through the
Engineering, Development
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) & Works $ 1.38
the annual taxes are: $1,074.58 Land Use Planning
& Building Standards $ 1.22
Museums $ 1.20
For more information about local property taxes Conservation Authority $ 1.04
please follow the link: www.pecounty.on.ca/government/ By-law Enforcement
corporate_services/property_taxes.php & Canine Control $ .53
Specialized Transit $ .12
Cemeteries $ .08
TOTAL $100.0025. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community
Development
The Community Development Department has a broad mandate, not only leading economic
development but working with the newly created Community Development Commission to: “Helping you build a new life in Prince Edward County”
■ Assist with relocations
■ Provide business advice
■ Seek grant funding for the municipality Community Development Partners
■ Facilitate new development Back Row [Left to Right]: Neil Carbone, Director of Community Development, Craig Desjardins,
■ Support small business, community groups and business associations Executive Director, Prince Edward/Lennox & Addington Community Futures Development
■ Encourage collaboration, cooperation and innovation Corporation, Todd Davis, Community Development Coordinator, Mike McLeod, Manager,
Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, Wendy Lane, Community
Development Coordinator, Grace Nyman, Community Development Coordinator
For more information on the mandate of the Community Development Department
Front Row [Left to Right]: Sandy Abbott, Small Business Consultant, Small Business Centre,
visit our website at www.pecounty.on.ca/government/community_development/index.php Jennifer Lyons, Head Curator, Museums of Prince Edward CountyCommunity Development Department Community Development PARTNERS
Neil Carbone Sandy Abbott
Director of Community Development Small Business Consultant,
ncarbone@pecounty.on.ca 613.476.2148 x 257 Small Business Centre
sandy@smallbusinessctr.com 613.476.4240
Todd Davis
Community Development Coordinator Craig Desjardins
tdavis@pecounty.on.ca 613.476.2148 x 256 Executive Director,
Prince Edward/Lennox & Addington Community
Grace Nyman Futures Development Corporation
Community Development Coordinator cd@pelacfdc.ca 613.476.7901
gnyman@pecounty.on.ca 613.476.2148 x 255
Mike McLeod
Wendy Lane Manager,
Community Development Coordinator Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce
wlane@pecounty.on.ca 613.476.2148 x 254 manager@pecchamber.com 613.476.2421
Jennifer Lyons
Head Curator,
Museums of Prince Edward County
jlyons@pecounty.on.ca 613.476.2148 x 258Corporation of the County of Prince Edward
Community Development Department
332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario
K0K 2T0
www.pecounty.on.ca
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