Woodleigh - Burlington, PEI
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N 46° 29.008 W 063° 34.884
20T E 455374 N 5147930
Did you know there's a castle on PEI?
Waymark Code: WMF7KA
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 09/05/2012
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Started about 1945 by Ernest Johnstone, Woodleigh Replicas consisted of several scale replicas of British landmarks, such as St. Paul's Cathedral, Anne Hathaway's cottage, Shakespeare's birthplace, The Old Curiosity Shop, and Dunvegan Castle. Construction continued until the 1970s and the park opened in 1957 and closed in 2008, due to failing health and finances.
Though the park is now closed, it is still possible to drive in and view the replicas. The replicas are in a slight state of disrepair, but they are a very impressive sight when one considers the amount of time and work that went onto their creation. As a bonus there's large maze on the grounds as well.
Woodleigh Replicas is on Burlington Rd., 6.8 km north east of Kensington. Coords are for the lane into the replicas.
Though not listed on any of the roadside attractions websites, this place is sufficiently unique and impressive to merit a mention. It's beginning to become a "best kept secret".
Abandoned Island Castles
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By Lauren LaFrance
It may come as a surprise to some, but PEI is home to a multitude of castles. Woodleigh Replicas was a collection of replica castles from the United Kingdom, found in Burlington, Prince Edward Island. This tourist attraction was built by Colonel Ernest Johnstone, veteran of World War I and II and his son, former senator Archibald Johnstone, veteran of World War II. It opened in 1957, and in its prime was the most successful tourist attraction on P.E.I. After passing ownership a few times, and a decline in interest, Woodleigh replicas closed down in 2008.
After being for sale for several years, the property was bought in 2021 by Bruce Richardson, a retired broadcaster from Ontario, and his fiancée.
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