CHERRY VALLEY, PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONTARIO


'Cherry Valley' is a community in the single-tier municipality of Prince Edward County, Ontario. It is located at 46° 10' north and 62° 55' west.
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Because of it's location on Lake Ontario within Quinte on the shores of Lake Ontario, the Salmon Point Lighthouse was erected in Cherry Valley in 1871, when the area was already nicknamed ''Wicked point''[1] by sailors. The lighthouse remained working for about sixty years. Its function was replaced by the Point Petre Lighthouse built in 1833.[2]
The economy of Cherry Valley is driven by tourism, in addition to agriculture. There are many beef and dairy farms surrounding the hamlet, and several wineries were opened in the first years of the 21st century. Ship building was a significant industry in the 1800s[3] as well as service and support industries for local farms.
Rumours still circulate in Cherry Valley about treasure buried in the local Outlet Sand Bar by French soldiers fleeing from English soldiers during the Seven Years' War.[4]

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References


1. Salmon Point Lighthouse at US Lighthoues
2. Point Petre Lighthouse at US Lighthouses
3. Economic History: Prince Edward County
4. Economic Development of Prince Edward County

External links



★ Cherry Valley at Prince Edward County Website

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