Rural Municipality of Miscouche, Prince Edward Island

History & General Information

Miscouche (2021 population 992) 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 GallantMayor
Allan ParksDeputy Mayor
Ivan BlanchardCouncilor
Corey GillisCouncilor
Jonathan GallantCouncilor
Patrick MacLellanCouncilor
Charles MacAuslandCouncilor
Staff
Michelle PerryCAO
Jason WoodburyFire Chief
Doug TrowsdaleDeputy Chief
Monty MacAuslandMaintenance
Council Meets the second Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office. Community email address is [email protected]

Club & Social


  • Skate Park
  • Seniors Club
  • AA group Mondays at 8:00 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 except for the winter months it will be Sunday Afternoon starting at 2:00pm

MEETING SCHEDULE

January 9, 2024, Monthly Meeting

January 24, 2024, Public Meeting ATV Club Share the Road Pilot Program

February 13, 2024, Monthly Meeting

February 27, 2024, Proposed Budget Meeting

March 12, 2024, Adoption of the Budget followed by Monthly Meeting

April 9, 2024, Monthly Meeting

May 14, 2024, Monthly Meeting

June 11, 2024, Monthly Meeting

July 9, 2024, Monthly Meeting

August 13, 2024, Monthly Meeting

September 10, 2024, Monthly Meeting

October 8, 2024, Monthly Meeting

November 12, 2024, Monthly Meeting

December 10, 2024, Monthly Meeting

 

 

 

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