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MONTAGUE

 - the hub of eastern

Prince Edward Island

The Town of Montague is located on either side of the Montague River in King's County, approximately 46 kilometres east of the City of Charlottetown.  Several highways serve the community including Route 210, (the Queens Road), Route 4 and Route 17. These highways have facilitated the Town's growth and development thereby promoting the Town as a service hub for the surrounding communities.

www.townofmontaguepei.com

MONTAGUE

 The eastern third of Prince Edward Island offers truly great riding country which all seems to revolve around the town of Montague located on both sides of the Montague River in King's County. Several highways serve the community: Route 210 (the Queens Road), Route 4 and Route 17.  It's a great stop if you are touring.  Lots of eateries, a beautiful river frontage where you can access boat tours, walking trails and places to explore. 

Montague has a rich history, much of it associated with transportation.  The placement of the rail line in the early 1900's connected Montague, not only to the rest of the province but also, to Canada. The former CN station and turn table are important features in Waterfront Park on the river. The turntable is used as a natural amphitheater for youth theatre productions, or a resting spot to watch marine pleasure craft after walking along the Confederation Trail.  The station building is a tourist information centre and tourism retail outlet.  This is where you can find out what is going on during your visit

The trains no longer visit Montague, neither do the schooners and sailing vessels that used to suply commerce.  Marine traffic is mostly fishing boats and recreational.  Still, the town continues to prosper as a centre of government services and as a hub for commercial activity.  The waterfront, full services, and a number of restaurant facilities, make Montague is a destination for tourists.

Points of Interest within the Town include: the Museum (PEI's oldest museum - celebrating 50 years in 2008), the Waterfront, and the Confederation Trail which travels along the side of the Montague River.

The Garden of the Gulf Museum, housed in a historic sandstone building, officially opened on May 16, 1958. Located on a hill overlooking the bridge, the museum is in the former Post Office and Customs House. The brick and stone structure was built in 1887 with stone quarried from the river and brick that was made locally by Robert Stewart.

Montague is a great jumping off spot for some nearby not-to-be-missed sites: Panmure Island, Brudenell Resort, Park and Golf Club, Georgetown with its theatre, the Roma Settlement Historic Site.

HOW TO GET HERE

The Town of Montague is located on either side of the Montague River in King's County, approximately 46 kilometres east of the City of Charlottetown.  Several highways serve the community including Route 210, (the Queens Road), Route 4 and Route 17. Check out our Locator Map for an overview of PEI  or click here to view the Montague area.  For information about Montague check out the town website: www.townofmontaguepei.com