Historic Tours: Farmers' Bank, Doucet House, St. Augustine's Church and Barachois Inn (Queens County)
Tour Farmers' Bank of Rustico & 1772 Doucet Log House Museum. Visit Farmers' Bank, 1st people's bank in North America 1864-1894. Learn about Father Belcourt who came to this Parish in 1859 and during his 10 years raised the Acadians from poverty. Tour the oldest house on PEI. This session also includes a tour of the beautiful Barachois Inn, and St. Augustine's Parish Church, built in 1828, the oldest Catholic Church on PEI.
Course Locations and Times
| Offering Period & Time | Location | Status |
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| Fall | 10/09/2024 - 10/09/2024
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | The Farmers Bank of Rustico and Doucet House Museums
2188 Church Rd
Rte 243 | Cancelled |
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| Spring | | | |
| Requirements | This tour involves a lot of standing and walking. |
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| Teaching Process | The participants will be divided into three groups for the tour. At the end of tour, everyone is treated to refreshments in the museum. |
| UPEI Parking Pass Required? | No |
| Additional Costs? | No |
| Additional Costs or Information | $6 (incl. HST, tour, and refreshments) |
Course FacilitatorArnold Smith.
Arnold G. Smith, President. Tour Guide. Arnold has been involved with the Friends of the Farmers Bank of Rustico Inc. for more than 30 years! Arnold was involved in the tourism industry in Cavendish where he and his sister owned operated the Bay Vista Motel for 40 years. Arnold has spent many years giving guided tours of the area and the Island. |