Kensington in Prince County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Joining the Confederation
Entrer dans la Confédération
— Kensington PEI Rail Depot —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2019
1. Joining the Confederation Marker
Joining the Confederation was as much a financial consideration…
…for PEI as it was a matter of national pride.
The fact was that the railway was only a little more than half finished when the money borrowed to build it ran out. The Government tried to borrow more, but was turned down. By early 1873, the PEI Railway was on the verge of bankrupting the colony.
Though the conference that led to Confederation was held in Charlottetown in 1864, Islanders had opted out of being part of the new country in 1867. With little choice left, the Island rethought its position on becoming a part of the Dominion of Canada. Key to its change of heart was Canada's willingness to complete the PEIR as part of its intercolonial rail system.
On 1 July 1873, Prince Edward Island became Canada's sixth province.
Entrer dans la Confédération était autant une question d’argent…
…que de fierté nationale pour l'ÎPÉ.
En fait, le chemin de fer était à peine à moitié construit quand les fonds empruntés pour sa construction vinrent à manquer. Le gouvernement
this page online
Bien que la Conférence qui avait mené à la Confédération ait eu lieu à Charlottetown en 1864, les Insulaires avaient choisi de ne pas adhérer au nouveau pays en 1867. Sans autre choix, l'île a dû revenir sur sa décision et entrer dans le Dominion du Canada. La raison de ce changement d'avis était le désir du Canada de compléter le chemin de fer dans l'île et de l'intégrer à son système ferroviaire inter-colonial.
Le 1er juillet 1873, l'île-du-Prince-Édouard devenait officiellement la sixième province du Canada.
Erected by Prince Edward Island Museum & Heritage, and the Confederation Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1873.
Location. 46° 26.253′ N, 63° 38.346′ W. Marker is in Kensington, Prince Edward Island, in Prince County. Marker can be reached from Commercial Street east of Imperial Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located along the Confederation Trail, near the former Kensington Railroad Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Commercial Street, Kensington PE C0B 1M0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Challenges in Store for the PEI Railway (a few steps from this marker); The PEI Railway Began Operation on 25 May, 1875
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2019
2. Joining the Confederation Marker
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Kensington PEI Rail Depot
Also see . . . Prince Edward Island and Confederation. By 1872, construction of the railway had put the colony on the verge of full economic collapse. In search of help, P.E.I. approached the Canadian government about joining Confederation. Canada took on the Island's railway debt, bought land from absentee landlords, and promised to maintain a year-round communication link with the Island. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
