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 and/or island:

    “Ye Highlands and ye Lawlands.
    Oh! where hae ye been?
    They hae slain the Earl of Murray,
    And hae laid him on the green.”
    —Unknown. The Bonny Earl of Murray (l. 1–4)

    “No! I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be;
    Am an attendant lord, one that will do
    To swell a progress, start a scene or two,”
    —T.S. (Thomas Stearns)

    ““Our island home
    Is far beyond the wave;we will no longer roam.””
    —Alfred Tennyson (1809–1892)