COMMUNITIES

Three Rivers

The municipality of Three Rivers was created on September 28th, 2018. It is made up of the former towns of Georgetown and Montague, the village of Cardigan, the communities of Brudenell, Lorne Valley, Lower Montague, Valleyfield, and unincorporated areas that stretch from Panmure Island, to Launching, to Greenfield. It is now the fourth largest municipality on Prince Edward Island, with approximately 7,200 residents.

The natural beauty of Eastern PEI abounds in Three Rivers with its rolling farmland, beautiful beaches, marinas, and scenic communities with local art, shopping, and businesses that help the area thrive.

Whether you are looking for an Island getaway or a place to put down roots, Three Rivers has something for everyone.

The first election for Three Rivers was held on November 5, 2018, electing Mayor Edward MacAulay and 12 councillors representing 10 wards in the area. The bylaws for all of the former communities and municipalities are still in place and can be found in the bylaws section of this site.There are two town offices in Three Rivers to serve residents: 24 Queens Road in Montague and 36 Kent Street in Georgetown.

Alberton

The Town of Alberton and its surrounding area has many resources and services available to residents and visitors. All of these greatly aid in the day to day functioning of life in Alberton, and make it a friendly and safe place to live.

The Town of Alberton has a population of approximately 1,100 people, making it the highest populated community in West Prince. West Prince refers to the western part of Prince County, which is also the western most county on Prince Edward Island. Alberton covers a land area of 4.5 square kilometers and is situated in a rural area. However, this is just "Alberton Proper", the small area within the town limits. The Alberton area actually takes in many other important and unique surrounding communities, attractions, people, and businesses.

Alberton is essentially a farming and fishing community as most of the land surrounding Alberton is farm land and there is a flourishing fishing wharf (Northport Harbour) just 5 minutes from Main Street. Alberton also has a thriving commercial sector which complements our rural roots nicely.

There is something in Alberton for everyone. Whether you are looking for shopping, scenery, or just a place to relax, Alberton is the place to be.

Summerside

The DiverseCity Festival partners with Culture Summerside whose mission is to promote the value of art, heritage, and culture in our communities throughout the city. By highlighting our rich heritage, and showcasing the creativity of our citizens, we cultivate artistic endeavours, share the knowledge, and build the relationships needed with our residents to maintain and build a healthy vibrant population. We envision a city renowned for its cultural energy, preservation initiatives, and cultural tourism opportunities where arts, culture, and heritage thrive and are highly valued from a regional, provincial, and national perspective.

Summerside is the Island’s second-largest city, just 28 km from the Confederation Bridge and gateway to the western end of the Island. It proudly displays its shipbuilding heritage in many century homes, museums, monuments and murals, and the harbour front offers a spray of coastal flavour.

The City of Summerside has a population of approximately 13,814 people. Residents of Summerside enjoy safe neighbourhoods, excellent schools, accessible health-care services, vibrant cultural attractions, lush parks and green spaces, stunning water views, revitalized downtown shopping, sports and leisure activities, entertainment venues, and short commutes to work

Summerside is steeped in trade and shipbuilding history growing from a mere lot of land, Lot 17 in 1800, to a combination of small townships incorporated as the town of Summerside in 1875. The late 1800’s saw Summerside’s affluence grow with a community rich in shipbuilding, exporting goods and its steady farming industry churning in the background. The Prince Edward Island Railway began construction in 1871 with a stop in Summerside. This cemented its position as the leading centre of trade and commerce for the western half of the Island. From the early 1900’s to the 1940’s the town experienced prosperity as a fur-trading centre with breeding of silver foxes.

Unique museums, beautiful galleries, historic homes, live music, creative educational programming… However you prefer to interact with culture and the arts, there’s an option for you in Summerside.

Souris

Souris is a friendly seaside town located approximately 78 kilometres from Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island. Many amenities are locally available, including a grocery store, hardware store, hospital, post office and library.  The school, which houses grades K-12, has been newly renovated and offers state-of-the-art upgrades.  A French school is also available in the community.

The North Shore of Prince Edward Island is part of the Coastal Zone and thus has a varied climate. During the summer, the average daytime high in Souris is 23 degrees Celsius, with temperatures rising at times above 30 degrees. In the winter, the average daytime high is -3.4 degrees Celsius. The average yearly rainfall for the entire Island is 855 mm, with an average yearly snowfall of 285 cm.

Consequently, a variety of seasonal recreational activities are within short distances.  The Souris Striders Club offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing with three kilometres of lighted trails.  The rink hosts minor league hockey and ringette teams for all ages.  Friendly local fishermen offer deep-sea fishing excursions in the warmer months, with the Tuna Capital of the World located only 23 kilometres away!

From the Sea Glass Festival in the summer to the Santa Claus parade in December, there is a family event or activity for every season.