Former military training base in Picton comes back to life as community art hub and event space
In 1940, eager to meet the demand for trained soldiers for World War 2, the Canadian government constructed a training base on a 700-acre property near Picton, in Prince Edward County (PEC). Operated by the British Royal Air Force, it was known as No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School. “Did your time at Base31 spark…