History – Page 4 – Upton Farm Trust Inc

What a Vision – More Urban Sprawl

| History, Letters to the Editor, Media, Raising Awareness

The Guardian March 23, 2007 Wow, what a vision – more urban sprawl! City Council has approved plans by Canada Lands Company (CLC) to take the Upton Farmlands, a piece of publicly owned waterfront property, and place it in the hands of private developers. CLC’s “concept” plan will soon see this precious piece of waterfront […]

Visitor’s View – Don’t Copy Toronto

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| History, Letters of Support, Letters to the Editor, Media

The Guardian March 19, 2007 Island shouldn’t copy Toronto’s sprawl Editor: I have the privilege of being a regular visitor to Prince Edward Island and am always grateful for the hospitality and warmth I find during my visits. While my visits have taken me all over the Island, I have spent most of my time […]

History of the Upton Farmlands

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| History

Please click the links (to the upper right of this page) to read about the rich history of the Upton Farmlands. It was the home of pioneer aviators Dr. Jack and Louise Jenkins. The Jenkins built and developed the first PEI airport on their own land at Upton Farm. Louise Jenkins was the first female […]