York combines a rare surviving railway relic with trails along the former rail line and outings to orchard and garden businesses. The former York railway station is a rare surviving example of this station type on Prince Edward Island and is next to the Confederation Trail. The trail follows the island’s former railway line, passes through York and is best explored on foot or by bicycle.

An orchard with a seasonal focus

Wintermoor Orchard offers a seasonal highlight: U-pick is open from early September to early November. Check the specific dates for your visit before you travel. The apple cider produced at Wintermoor Orchard on the farm is available year-round. This creates a clear difference for planning: pick-your-own is limited to an autumn period, while the apple cider is not. Wintermoor Orchard also welcomes picnics, offers plenty of space to relax and provides a clean restroom. This makes the orchard an appealing place to take a break, not just to pick fruit.

Display gardens and garden shop

At Veseys Seeds Ltd., visitors can stroll through vegetable and flower display gardens. The stated visiting period is January 1 to December 31. The York retail store offers tested and proven seeds, garden supplies and tools, as well as a wide selection of locally made products. Veseys therefore brings together two distinct gardening interests: strolling through the display gardens and browsing the selection of seeds, supplies, tools and local products. Compared with the seasonal U-pick at Wintermoor Orchard, the focus here is on gardens and gardening supplies.

Historic sites in the broader destination of Queens County

Beyond York, Queens County offers further historic highlights. The 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 a port of entry for settlers arriving on Prince Edward Island. St. Elizabeth's Anglican Church was built in 1848 from timber felled on its grounds. The Gothic country church stands on a rise overlooking farmland. In the community of Pownal in Queens County, the John Ings Senior House dates from around 1830 and is one of the community’s earliest buildings. From there, views extend across farmland to Pownal Bay. These places add their own historic and scenic highlights to the broader destination of Queens County; they are not features of York.

Seasonal activities in Queens County

Those looking into other activities in Queens County will find Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale in the central part of the county. In spring, summer and fall, mountain biking and hiking trails start from the Nordic Centre. Winter activities include Nordic and alpine skiing, snowboarding, fat biking, tubing and snowshoeing. The park also has 25 km of well-maintained trails across varied terrain, a training park and a roller loop. The seasonal activities differ clearly: hiking and mountain biking are listed for spring, summer and fall, while the other activities offer winter options. Check current trail conditions before visiting.

Explore more destinations: Cumberland, Stanhope, Rice Point, Belle River, Bonshaw, Cymbria, Victoria, Vernon Bridge.

For the broader travel overview: Queens County.