Kings County

The Soapbox Soap Shoppe, located at 5 Campbell Street, resides in the former Apohaqui Inn, constructed in 1876, and formally located on Bridge Street, right next to the original Jone’s General Store. The inn had 6 rooms, located on the...

Owners Becca and Brittany met at a neighbourhood gathering and hit it off right away. While chatting they realized how much they had in common…including the fact that they were both yoga teachers, had a passion for healthy cooking and...

Cobbler's Lane Fudge Factory has grown from a 'summer project' to a full scale business. Sandi and Andrew set up a small fudge making operation just a few short years ago. Now, the business employees 5 employees, has sold over...

Jones' General Store was purchased by its current owners in 2011. The store had been closed for a number of years at that time and the new owners wanted to bring the store back as the village just wasn’t the...

For over 20 years, Gig & Denise Keirstead have offered visitors the best of New Brunswick outdoors! In 1994 they opened their doors to visitors to experience a traditional maple syrup operation. The success of their “walk through time” interpretive...

The Bates farm, nestled along the shores of the beautiful Belleisle Bay in Long Point, is part of a long and historic past in Kings County. Mathew Bates settled here in 1836 beginning generations of farming on this spot by...

The Belleisle Bay at Hatfield Point is one of the most beautiful spots on the St. John River system. The area has long been an attraction for visitors seeking the best rural scenery in New Brunswick. The Pleasantview Hotel at...

Gillis of Belleisle Winery is a modern take on a centuries old tradition. The winery sits at the head of the Belleisle Bay, its vineyards covering the hillsides where cattle once grazed on this former dairy farm. The dairy produced...

From Ardersier, Scotland to Searsville, New Brunswick: “Our earlier ancestors stayed close to their origins. It took a different kind of courage and faith to pull up stakes and start a new life in some other part of the world.”...

The Sherwood family, like this barn, has long been a fixture of the community. The Sherwoods were early settlers and farmed here for many years. The barn is a product of that long history, with an original section that dates...

Welcome to the Norton crossroads! Since its settlement by Loyalists in the late 1780s, Norton has found itself at the crossroads for generations of travelers. That’s why this quilt block pattern – Crossroads – is such an appropriate selection. In...

Brent Rourke, wood artisan and cabinetmaker, makes his home here alongside The Barn in Bloomfield wood working shop, wholesale and retail business. The property originally belonged to Warren Titus (born March 11, 1872), the son of Gilbert Titus. From the...

Bloomfield was established by Loyalist settlers in 1782, including Captain Simon Baxter, a remarkable character who survived incredible hardships and persecution during the American Revolution. While fighting for the British, he was captured, imprisoned and tortured by American soldiers; he...

Bloomfield Treasures represents one family’s passion for local history. Carolyn Hawthorne opened the store in 2004, offering a wide selection of ‘treasures’ from furniture and collectibles to stained glass windows collected from the local area. Carolyn is part of the...

Kredl’s Market has been a tradition for 40 years. The market offers customers the best selection from local farms. Fruit and vegetables, meat, maple products, local preserves, honey and more are on offer, celebrating the long tradition of farming in...

This elegant building has been a part of Hampton since 1883. Members of the “Central Agricultural Society No. 22” purchased land in 1882 for agricultural exhibitions and a meeting hall. In 1883, the Agricultural Hall was completed at a cost...

The original church was built in 1811 and consecrated in 1826 by the Right Reverend John Inglis, Third Bishop of Nova Scotia. In 1870, the original church was taken down and the present church was built. The Lych Gate at...

This lovely home décor shop is located in a new saltbox building that celebrates traditional style. Filled with primitive décor treasures, the shop is the dream of mother-daughter duo Heather & D'Arcy. Together they've created a welcoming spot where new...

Bow Tie Pattern. The partners of Lutz Parish Gerrish made a huge commitment to the community when they adopted the former Post Office building back in 1996. This elegant red sandstone building with its impressive clock tower was built in...

The quilt block at the Hampton Pharmasave is known as the Saw Tooth Star Pattern Quilt Block. This section of what is known as the Moulton Office complex was once known as the “SharpHouse."Today, this building serves the businesscommunity, providing...

In the early 1800s the jail was built in the neighbouring community of Kingston and served as the county jail until the 1860s. At that time, with the arrival of the railway, Hampton became the county capital and the seat...

Visitors to Hampton continue an age-old tradition when they stop at the Visitor Information Centre. This building formerly served as the Hampton train station, a bustling site where passenger traffic and freight cars were loaded and unloaded. The current building...