Rural Municipality of Miscouche, Prince Edward Island
Miscouche (2016 population 932) is a Canadian rural community in Prince County, Prince Edward Island
Miscouche is located 10 kilometres west of the city of Summerside. Its name is derived from the Mi'kmaq term for "little grassy island".
Miscouche is east to the Evangeline Region, the province's largest francophone area comprising numerous Acadian settlements; 15% of Miscouche's population is considered francophone. Miscouche also serves as a service centre for some nearby rural communities, including Belmont, Central Lot 16, Southwest Lot 16 and St. Nicholas.
The Second Acadian National Convention was held in Miscouche in 1884, and was attended by approximately 5,000 Acadian delegates from across the Maritimes.
The convention saw the adoption of nearly all Acadian national symbols, including the Acadian flag. Because Miscouche hosted this historic convention, it was decided in 1964 that the Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island be constructed next to the church. The Museum has been housed in a much larger facility since 1991 (still located on the same location as the former museum) and since 1996 it has served as one of the seven sites of Museum & Heritage Prince Edward Island, a division of the provincial Department of Community, Cultural Affairs and Labour.
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church is one of the oldest wooden churches in Prince Edward Island. It features a historic Casavant organ. Extensive renovations were completed in recent years to restore much of the previous grandeur of the building.
Council & Community Staff
Council | |
Albert Gallant | Mayor |
Allan Parks | Deputy Mayor |
Pat MacLellan | Councilor |
Joan Arsenault | Councilor |
Jacqueline Lecky | Councilor |
Ivan Blanchard | Councilor |
John Searle | Councilor |
Staff | |
Michelle Perry | CAO |
Jason Woodbury | Fire Chief |
Paul Perry | Deputy Chief |
Monty MacAusland | Maintenance |
Club & Social
- Skate Park
- Seniors Club
- AA group Mondays at 7:00 pm
- Fire Department Monthly meeting 1st Monday of the Month
- Bingo every Sunday Night at 6:45 pm Rec Center 31 School St Miscouche PE
NEWS
- COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES- Special Meeting December 9 2020 03/02/2021
- COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES- Special Meeting November 25 2020 03/02/2021
- COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES- November 10, 2020 03/02/2021
- Open Fire and Camp Fires Bylaw 2020-03 12/11/2020
- Record Retention Bylaw 2020-02 12/11/2020
MEETING SCHEDULE
Public Meeting November 9th, 2020 at 6:30 pm Bylaw 1st Reading: Access to Information, Records Retention and Open Fire Bylaws.
Monthly Meeting November 10th, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Monthly Meeting December 8th, 2020 at 7:00 pm CANCELLED DUE TO RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Monthly Meeting January 12th, 2021
Monthly Meeting February 9th, 2021
Proposed Budget Meeting February 22 2021 at 6:00pm Storm Date February 23 2021
Monthly Meeting March 9th, 2021
Contact Us
Rural Municipality of Miscouche
Municipal Office
15 Main Dr E,
Miscouche PE
C0B1T0
Office Hours
Mon | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Tues | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Wed | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Thurs | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Fri 1:00 pm -5:00 pm
Phone: 902-436-4962
Fax: 902-436-4962