Bloomfield near Prince Edward in Prince Edward County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

West Lake Boarding School

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 30, 2026

1. West Lake Boarding School Marker

Inscription. Built before 1839, this home, a fine example of Loyalist Neo-Classic architecture, was the main building of the West Lake Boarding School between 1841 and 1865. The first seminary in Canada of the Society of Friends this institution was opened as a girls school in 1841 and with the completion of a frame structure for boys to the east, the school was in full operation in 1842. Thomas Clarke, a local Quaker assisted by his wife, was the first Superintendent. By 1854 the school had a total registration of 110 pupils of whom 47 were girls and 63 boys. The school ceased operation in 1865 and was sold in 1869.

Erected 1964 by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 43° 59.364′ N, 77° 12.164′ W. Marker is near Prince Edward, Ontario, in Prince Edward County. It is in Bloomfield. It is on Loyalist Parkway (Highway 33) 0.3 kilometers east of Mallory Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 13986 Loyalist Parkway, Prince Edward ON K0K 2T0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Letitia Youmans 1827-1896 (approx. 4.8 kilometers away); The “Conference Church” (approx. 5 kilometers away); John A. Macdonald in Hallowell (approx. 5.3 kilometers away); Welcome to the Armoury (approx. 5.3 kilometers away); The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment (approx. 5.3 kilometers away); Bank of Montreal (approx. 5.5 kilometers away); North American Hotel (approx. 5.5 kilometers away); The County Buildings (approx. 5.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prince Edward.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 30, 2026

2. West Lake Boarding School Marker

facing east on the Loyalist Parkway

Former West Lake Boarding School, now a private home, in 2026 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, July 30, 2026

3. Former West Lake Boarding School, now a private home, in 2026

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.