Aerial view of Rock Barra coastline and PEI North Shore

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Rock Barra

Kings County, Prince Edward Island

Community Profile

A Quiet Coastal Hamlet on PEI's North Shore

Rock Barra is a small, peaceful rural community in Kings County, Prince Edward Island, located on the island's scenic eastern North Shore. The area is characterized by red sandstone cliffs, expansive ocean views, and the quiet rhythm of coastal living. It sits near the localities of Big Pond and Bayfield, with the town of Souris serving as the main service hub for eastern Kings County.

The community is home to the Rock Barra Artist Retreat, a creative and healing arts retreat that reflects the area's natural beauty and inspiring landscape. Residents enjoy a close connection to nature, with direct access to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and some of PEI's most unspoiled shoreline.

Rock Barra is approximately 60 km east of Charlottetown, the provincial capital, making it a reasonable drive for access to urban amenities, healthcare, and the wider services of the capital region.

At a Glance

Location

Kings County, PEI North Shore

Drive to Charlottetown

Approximately 60 km, ~50 minutes

Drive to Souris

Approximately 15 minutes

Character

Rural coastal, low-density residential

Schools

PEI Public Schools Branch, Kings County

Waterfront

Gulf of St. Lawrence, red sandstone cliffs

Notable

Rock Barra Artist Retreat

Lifestyle

Living on the North Shore

Ocean Frontage

Direct access to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The North Shore is known for its red sandstone cliffs, quiet beaches, and unobstructed ocean horizons.

Arts & Culture

The Rock Barra Artist Retreat brings creative energy to the community, while Charlottetown's vibrant theatre and festival scene is within easy reach.

Natural Landscape

Expansive forest, coastal paths, and the iconic PEI red earth. The North Shore offers some of the island's most dramatic and untouched scenery.

Seafood & Dining

PEI is famous for its lobster, oysters, and mussels. Charlottetown's growing food scene includes everything from harbour-side seafood to contemporary dining.

Island Living

PEI's North Shore connects to the broader island experience: Confederation Bridge, Cavendish, the Confederation Trail, and the laid-back pace of island life.

Quiet Community

Low-density, residential, and peaceful. Rock Barra offers privacy and space while remaining connected to the services and culture of nearby Souris and Charlottetown.

Nearby Services & Dining

What's Nearby

Essentials in Souris, a 15-minute drive. Charlottetown's full range of dining, shopping, and services, approximately 50 minutes west.

Co-op Souris

Full-service grocery store for everyday essentials

85 Main St, Souris

Pharmasave Main Street

Pharmacy and health products

128 Main St, Souris

Brickhouse Kitchen & Bar

Contemporary dining in Charlottetown

125 Sydney St, Charlottetown

Lobster On The Wharf

Classic PEI seafood dining on the harbour

2 Prince St, Charlottetown

Papa Joe's

Italian restaurant, highly rated

345 University Ave, Charlottetown

Slaymaker & Nichols

Gastro house and boutique lodging

82 Fitzroy St, Charlottetown

Salt & Sol

Wine bar and social kitchen

2 Pownal St, Charlottetown

Redwater Rustic Grille

Rustic Canadian cuisine in Charlottetown

123 Grafton St, Charlottetown

Come See It in Person

Rock Barra is best experienced from the clifftop. Schedule a private showing of 56 Unknown with Cheryl Burns.

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