Prince Edward County Youth Survey - 2026

We want to hear from you!

The municipality is working to better understand the needs, experiences, and ideas of young people in our community. This survey builds on conversations with local youth and is part of a broader effort to create more inclusive spaces, programs, and opportunities. Whether you have a lot to say or just a few ideas, every response makes a difference.

This survey should take about 5–10 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous.

1.

Please select your age group:

* required*

14-18

19-24

25-29

Other (please specify)

2.

What area do you live in? 

Ameliasburgh

Athol

Bloomfield/Hallowell

Hillier

North Marysburgh

Picton

Sophiasburgh

South Marysburgh

Wellington

3.

I'm currently: (Select all that apply)

A high school student

A college student

A university student

Working full-time

Working part-time

Unemployed

An adult ally

Something else:

4.

If you're a High School Student, where do you go to school?

Prince Edward Collegiate Institute

Bayside Secondary School

Eastside Secondary School

Centennial Secondary School

Trenton High School

St.Theresa Catholic Secondary School

Nicholson Catholic College

St. Paul Catholic Secondary School

Ecole Secondaire Catholique L'Envol

Ecole Secondaire Publique Marc-Garneau

Homeschool

Albert College

Quinte Christian High School

Other (please specify)

5.

In terms of spaces you would enjoy spending your time, on a scale of 1-10 (1 = low & 10 = high), please rank the following:

Arts/creative spaces

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Green/nature-based spaces

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Sports/recreation spaces

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Food/drink spaces

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Spiritual spaces

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Faith-based spaces

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Central community spaces

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

6.

What skills/hobbies are you interested in learning? (E.g. Cooking, woodworking, etc.)

Maximum 2,000 characters

0/2,000

*Leave blank if not applicable

7.

What social activities/events are you interested in attending? (E.g. Dances, coffee shops, etc.)

Maximum 2,000 characters

0/2,000

*Leave blank if not applicable

8.

What activities are you interested in doing? (E.g. Bowling, movies, etc.)

Maximum 2,000 characters

0/2,000

*Leave blank if not applicable

9.

What physical fitness/sporting activities are you interested in? (E.g. basketball, badminton, classes, etc.)

Maximum 2,000 characters

0/2,000

*Leave blank if not applicable

10.

What outdoor/nature-based activities are you interested in? (E.g. Kayaking, SUP, guided hikes, etc.)

Maximum 2,000 characters

0/2,000

*Leave blank if not applicable

11.

What arts-based activites are you interested in? (E.g. pottery, painting, etc.)

Maximum 2,000 characters

0/2,000

*Leave blank if not applicable

12.

What tech activities are you interested in? (E.g. video games, arcades, etc.)

Maximum 2,000 characters

0/2,000

*Leave blank if not applicable

13.

On a scale of 1-10 (1=low and 10=high), please rank the following in terms of when you would like to see more activities, events and things to do?

Weekdays After-school (2:30pm-5pm)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Weekday Evenings (5pm-10pm)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Weekend Days (10am-5pm)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Weekend Evenings (5pm-8pm)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Weekend Nights (8pm+)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

School holidays (E.g. Summer holidays, PA Days, March Break)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

14.

Do you prefer events/activities for youth to be:

Drop-in

Advanced registration

Other (please specify)

15.

On a scale of 1-10 (1=low and 10=high), please rank the following municipal buildings in terms of where you would like to see activities, events and things to do?

Prince Edward Community Centre (Picton)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Picton Town Hall

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Macaulay Heritage Park

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Wellington and District Community Centre

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Wellington Town Hall

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Wellington Museum

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Bloomfield Town Hall

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Ameliasburgh Town Hall

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Ameliasburgh Heritage Park

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Athol Town Hall

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Hillier Town Hall

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Sophiasburgh Town Hall

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

South Marysburgh Town Hall

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Mariner's Park Museum

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

North Marysburgh Town Hall

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Rose House Museum

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

16.

Describe a youth-friendly space:

Maximum 5,000 characters

0/5,000

17.

Outside of school, work, home, where in Prince Edward County do you most often spend time? (Select all that apply)

Parks

Libraries

The ROC

Arenas

Shops

Restaurants

Friends' homes

I don't typically spend my free time in The County

Other (please specify)

18.

The following ideas were suggested during consultation sessions but fall outside the municipality’s scope. However, some may be encouraged through private sector and community partnerships. In terms of support for young people, on a scale of 1–10 (1 = low and 10 = high), please rank the following based on what you would like to see in Prince Edward County.

Driver's education

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Low-cost food options

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Sharing programs (E.g. take what you need/leave what you can)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Intergenerational programming (E.g. youth/senior activites)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Academic support

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Mental health services

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Physical health services

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

19.

How often do you travel outside of Prince Edward County for social, recreational, sporting, hobbies, events or activities?

Never

1-2 times/week

3-4 times/week

5-6 times/week

7+ times/week

20.

If you do travel outside of PEC for social, recreational, sporting events/activities, please tell us why?

Maximum 5,000 characters

0/5,000

21.

What's the best way to receive information about youth-specific events / activities / opportunities?

Youth/activities app

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

Posters

Website

Other (please specify)

22.

Youth voices aren't always heard / consulted when municipal decisions or plans are made. How would you like young people to be involved / consulted? 

Municipal Committee that's just for youth 14-29

Lunch & Learn sessions at school (e.g. short, informal sessions held during school lunch hour where people can learn about a topic, ask questions, and share ideas while they eat)

Community pop-ups (e.g. check-ins at events such as fairs, events, markets, parks, to share information and hear from the community)

Through a mobile app or online platform (e.g. using a webpage, app, or social media to share ideas, answer questions, or participate in discussions from your phone or computer)

Surveys

Meetings with municipal leaders (e.g. conversations with staff who help run the local government)

Meetings with councillors (e.g. conversations with elected municipal councillors and Mayor who make decisions for the community)

Other (please specify)

23.

If you could have one wish granted for young people in Prince Edward County, what would it be?

Maximum 5,000 characters

0/5,000

24.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Maximum 5,000 characters

0/5,000