In the last thirty years the rise of tourism, brought with it the establishment of provincial parks. Eileen Jackson and Don Anderson attended a municipality meeting in Summerside in 1959, where then Premier Walter Shaw, in attendance, announced that provincial parks would be established on the Island. Eileen and Don brought back to St. Peters the idea of establishing a park within the community. A committee made up of Colin MacDonald, Henry MacDougall, and Don Anderson was established and the first meeting to discuss the chance of St. Peters getting a park was held at the kitchen table in Donnie Anderson’s house. At that time Colin MacDonald, the Village Commissioner responded to the news of the proposed park by stating “Donnie, you are dreaming in Technicolor now." (52)

The park, which provides a campsite for tourists visiting our area, has also provided a location to hold community events. The Centennial Celebration and The St. Peters Village Days, held in the l964and 1965 respectively, were the first community events to be hosted in the park. An advertisement, which ran in the Eastern Graphic in July of 1965, explains the kinds of events that took place at the St. Peters Day Village Days: (53)

St. Peters Village Day

Family Reunion Day — Come and Visit your relatives and friends at home.

Wednesday, 28th July

Official opening at 2:00 P.M. with special guests and dignitaries in attendance.

BURKE’S PIPE BAND AND MAJORETTES.

HAY RIDES for everyone — real old time stuff with teams of horses and none of these new fangled tractors!

DUNKHVG MACHINE operated by the St. Peters Lions Club. You will have the chance to dunk some very prominent Kings County politicians. Where else would you get a chance like this?

TUG OF WAR Trophy for winner and money prizes also. Two classes - heavyweight and lightweight.

Turkey and Ham Suppers served from 3:30 P.M.

MAMMOTH DANCE at 9:00 in the Holy Name Hall.

Come One, Come All - You’re All Invited.

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