Town of Kensington

What Town of Kensington does

The Town of Kensington is a municipal government entity incorporated under Prince Edward Island municipal legislation, serving a resident population of 1,491 in the town of Kensington, PEI, Canada. Founded in 1847 (originally as Five Lanes' End, renamed Barrett's Cross in 1851 and Kensington in 1862), it operates as a local government providing public administration, property taxation, policing, public works, recreation, and community services through a network of municipal facilities including Town Hall (55 Victoria Street E), the Credit Union Centre recreation complex (25 Garden Drive), the EVK Memorial Swimming Pool, Kensington Heritage Library, Kensington Fitplex fitness center, and ball fields. The organization employs 51-100 staff across departments (Finance Administration, Public Works, Police Services) and supplements its workforce with 27 volunteer firefighters.

The core technology is a municipal website platform (kensington.ca) used for service delivery, communications, online utility payments, and resident engagement, supplemented by a Twitter/X social feed. Revenue is generated through property taxation as the primary stream, recurring user fees from recreation facilities (Fitplex memberships at $379.50-$701.50 annually, swimming lessons at $65-$85 per child, ball field rentals, and Senior Surfers Club memberships at $12/year), and one-time business park lot sales. The town sells 38 fully-serviced commercial/industrial lots in the Kensington Business Park with 3-phase power, fibre optic, and full municipal utilities.

The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer municipal service delivery: residents access services in-person at Town Hall (Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM), through the online payment portal, or at physical recreation facilities. The town serves primary customer segments including local residents, seniors (via the 73-member Senior Surfers Club), youth and families (via pool and sports programs), and local businesses (via Business Park lot sales). Strategic partnerships support service delivery, including with PEI Library Service, Malpeque Bay Credit Union, the Kensington & Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Kensington North Watersheds Association.

Name

Town of Kensington

Legal name

Town of Kensington

Website

https://kensington.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Town of Kensington is a municipal government entity in Prince Edward Island, Canada, serving 1,491 residents through Town Hall, recreation facilities, a public library, and community programs. It provides property taxation, policing, public works, and recreation services funded by taxes, user fees, and business park lot sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (92111), Executive Offices (921110)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Recreation facilities
• Community programs
• Public library services
• Business park development

Headquarters

HQ city

Kensington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Taxation: Municipal property taxes as primary revenue source for local governance and services
2. User Fees and Facility Rentals: Revenue from Fitplex memberships, swimming lessons, ball field rentals, and facility usage fees
3. Business Park Lot Sales: Sale of commercial/industrial lots in the 38-lot Kensington Business Park with 10% down payment required

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Town of Kensington is a municipal government that provides administrative services, public works, recreation facilities, community programs, and economic development opportunities to its residents and local businesses. Core offerings include the Credit Union Centre complex (arena, EVK Memorial Swimming Pool, Kensington Fitplex, ball fields), the Kensington Heritage Library, public events (Harvest Festival, Winter Carnival), the Kensington Business Park (38 commercial/industrial lots), and senior wellness programs.

Product overview

Town of Kensington operates as a municipal government offering community services through a network of recreational facilities, programs, and public services. The primary facilities include the Credit Union Centre (multi-purpose arena complex), EVK Memorial Swimming Pool, Kensington Fitplex (fitness center), and Ball Fields for sports. The municipality runs community programs such as the annual Harvest Festival and Winter Carnival, the Kensington Heritage Library (in partnership with PEI Library Service), and the Senior Surfers Club for seniors. Economic development initiatives include the Kensington Business Park for commercial development. Additional offerings include the John Hogg Public Forest for nature recreation and access to the Confederation Trail system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Credit Union Centre Multi-purpose community complex featuring an arena, event spaces, and meeting facilities. Houses the EVK Memorial Swimming Pool and serves as a hub for recreational activities and community events. Located at 25 Garden Drive.
• EVK Memorial Swimming Pool Public swimming pool located at 25 School Street offering free admission, swimming lessons, and public swim sessions. Operates seasonally with capacity limits for safety.
• Kensington Fitplex Fitness center providing gym facilities, indoor walking track, cardio equipment, free weights, Nautilus machines, and fitness trainer services. Offers various membership tiers including regular, student/senior, and family plans.
• Kensington Ball Fields Sports fields available for tournaments and rentals, supporting minor ball, recreation ball, and field rental for various sporting events.
• Harvest Festival Annual community harvest festival featuring exhibitions, handicrafts, flower shows, and agricultural displays held at the Credit Union Centre.
• Winter Carnival Annual winter celebration featuring family activities, concerts, children's events, teen escape rooms, skating, and snow sculpture competitions.
• Kensington Cash (Kool Kash) Major fundraising initiative supporting the Credit Union Centre, Kensington Minor Hockey Association, and Kensington Figure Skating Club through weekly toonie draw entries. $5.00 one-time enrollment, $2.00 per week to sign in.
• Kensington Heritage Library Public library partnership with PEI Library Service offering books, audio books, e-books, Tumblebooks for children, Freegal music downloads, computers, Wi-Fi, and various programs including Family Story Time and Teen Book Club. Located at 6 Commercial Street.
• Kensington Business Park 38-lot business park development offering full services including 3-phase power, water, wastewater, storm sewer, and telecommunications/fiber optic for commercial and industrial businesses. 10% down payment required.
• Senior Surfers Club Senior wellness and social program offering weekly activities including wellness classes, crafts, quilting, exercise classes, games, and guitar/singing sessions, with monthly meetings featuring guest speakers. $12 per year membership.
• John Hogg Kensington Public Forest 36.8-acre public forest featuring mature Acadian forest, woodland trails, natural surface paths, cross-country ski trails, and bird watching opportunities. 94+ plant species documented.
• Confederation Trail Access Access point to the Confederation Trail system, a multi-use trail built on former railway beds connecting communities across Prince Edward Island for walking, biking, jogging, and snowmobiling.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PEI Library ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide library services to Kensington residents. The library has been open for over 80 years and continues to provide programs and resources to the community. Located at 6 Commercial Street with various programs including Family Story Time, Teen Book Club, Tumblebooks, and downloadable music through Freegal Music Service.
• Malpeque Bay Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor and supporter of Credit Union Centre and community events. Provides sponsorship for Children's Day activities at Winter Carnival and other community initiatives.
• Kensington & Area Chamber of CommercecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for business directory services. The town directs users to the Chamber's member directory for complete business listings.
• Kensington North Watersheds AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization working with residents, youth, landowners, farmers, and fishermen towards clean water initiatives. Involved in stream restoration, tree planting, and watershed planning.
• PEI Snow Mobile AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrail passes for Confederation Trail snowmobile access can be purchased through the Prince Edward Island Snow Mobile Association.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Town of Alberton, PEI: Small northwestern PEI town with comparable municipal services, population size, and rural Maritime governance context. Direct peer in scope and operations.
• Town of Montague, PEI: Eastern PEI service-center town with waterfront amenities, marina, and recreation facilities comparable to Kensington's Credit Union Centre offering. Similar population and economic base.
• Town of Stratford, PEI: Small PEI municipality near Charlottetown providing comparable municipal services, recreation facilities, and property-tax funded governance. Direct peer in scope and scale.
• Town of O'Leary, PEI: Small western PEI town with similar population, rural economic base, and municipal service portfolio. Directly comparable in scale and demographic profile.
• Town of Cornwall, PEI: Small PEI town operating under provincial municipal legislation with similar administrative, recreation, and public works functions. Directly comparable in governance model and service mix.
• Town of Souris, PEI: Small eastern PEI coastal town with similar population, municipal services, and tourism-oriented community events. Direct comparability in scale and service portfolio.
• Village of Tignish, PEI: Small PEI rural community with similar municipal governance structure, population scale, and service delivery model. Comparable in demographic and economic profile.
• Town of Three Rivers, PEI: PEI rural municipality formed through amalgamation, providing municipal services across a dispersed population. Comparable governance model and service delivery approach.

Regional players

• City of Summerside, PEI: Larger PEI urban municipality serving as Kensington's regional counterpart. Provides benchmark for service delivery at a city scale within the same provincial framework.
• Municipality of the County of Kings, NS: Maritime Canadian rural municipality providing comparable municipal services including recreation, public works, and community development. Illustrative broader regional governance pattern.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ktownpei
• Facebookfacebook.com/TownofKensington
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kensington-police-service

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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