Murray River, Prince Edward Island

Murray River is a Canadian village Kings County Prince Edward Island.

Located in the province's South-Eastern corner, Murray River is bisected by a river of the same name. The town is located at the end of navigation on the river and hosts a small wharf for fishing and recreational vessel.


The late (Senator) Dr. Lorne Bonnell (1923- 2006) comes from Murray River.

Brandon Gormley of the Phoenix Coyotes grew up in Murray River.

Brad Richards, alternate captain of the New York Rangers (formerly with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars) grew up in the neighbouring community of Murray Harbour.

Famous quotes containing the words murray, prince, edward and/or island:

    “Strung out and spotty, you wriggle and sigh
    and kiss all the fellows and make them all die.”
    —Les Murray (b. 1938)

    “I am the scroll of the poet behind which samurai swords are being sharpened.”
    —Lester Cole, U.S. screenwriter, Nathaniel Curtis, and Frank Lloyd. Prince Tatsugi (Frank Puglia)

    “Massachusetts sat waiting Mr. Loring’s decision.... It was really the trial of Massachusetts. Every moment that she hesitated to set this man free, every moment that she now hesitates to atone for her crime, she is convicted. The commissioner on her case is God; not Edward G. God, but simply God.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “I suggested to them also the great desirability of a general knowledge on the Island of the English language. They are under an English speaking government and are a part of the territory of an English speaking nation.... While I appreciated the desirability of maintaining their grasp on the Spanish language, the beauty of that language and the richness of its literature, that as a practical matter for them it was quite necessary to have a good comprehension of English.”
    —Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933)