Morell, Prince Edward Island

Location of Morell in Prince Edward Island

Morell is a municipality that holds community status in Prince Edward Island, Canada.[1] It is located in Kings County east of Bristol.

Morell is located on St. Peter’s Bay, two kilometres inland from St. Peter's Bay, a sub-basin of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The local economy is centred on farming (wild blueberry farms), fishing (Lobster), aquaculture (Mussels), and tourism.

Incorporated in 1953, the community covers a land area of 1.27 km² and has a permanent population of 313.

Most of the area residents are of Scottish, English, Irish, or French descent. The first inhabitants of the community of Morell were Maritime Archaeic Indians followed by the Mi'kmaq Nation. The Morell River was known to the Mi'kmaq as Pogooseemkekseboo, meaning "clam ground river".

The community was named for Jean Francois Morel who settled in the area in 1720-21 having arrived from St. Malo, France. Attractions include the nearby Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort.

References

  1. ↑ "Municipal Councils and Contact Information" (PDF). Government of Prince Edward Island. January 27, 2017. Retrieved February 4, 2017.

Coordinates: 46°25′0″N 62°42′0″W / 46.41667°N 62.70000°W / 46.41667; -62.70000 (Morell)

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