Montague, Prince Edward Island, is a vibrant community nestled within the Town of Three Rivers in Kings County, Canada. Previously a town, Montague amalgamated with the Town of Georgetown and several rural municipalities in 2018. As the largest population centre in the county, Montague serves as a regional service hub for the eastern end of the province.
Montague is home to the Kings County Memorial Hospital, provincial government offices, and the Montague Curling Club. It also hosts an elementary, intermediate, and regional high school. The community has seen significant development in recent years, with older homes and commercial buildings making way for new, suburban-style developments along Main Street. A large-scale redevelopment of the community's waterfront has also taken place. Montague is located 44 km east of Charlottetown and 15 km southwest of Georgetown.
The history of Montague dates back to 1732 when Jean-Pierre Roma, an Acadian French merchant, settled a site a few miles east of present-day Montague. He named it Trois Rivieres, now known as The Three Rivers. Today, it is a designated historic site that brings to life Roma's story and his establishment of an international trading post. The Montague River, which the community straddles, traces its name to either George Brudenell, 4th Earl of Cardigan, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, or Montague Wilmot, Governor of Nova Scotia.
Montague is notable for being the first community to combine a Wendy's restaurant and a Tim Hortons franchise under one roof. This successful venture led to a merger of Wendy's and Tim Hortons in 1995. The community has also seen several property developments, including new big box retail and institutional buildings. In 2018, Montague amalgamated with the Town of Georgetown and several nearby rural municipalities to form the Town of Three Rivers.
Montague celebrates its birthday every year with an annual tradition called Montague Days. The festival includes a midway, buskers, soap box derby, Miss Montague contest, a pet parade, a parade, and a fireworks display on the Montague Waterfront.
Montague experiences a humid continental climate with short, warm summers with cool nights and long, cold, and wet winters.
Montague, aptly named "Montague the Beautiful," is an attraction in itself. Its tree-lined streets, tranquil river, and stately buildings make it a must-visit. Other attractions include the Garden of the Gulf Museum, the Canada Tree, the Montague Curling Club, Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre, Montague Regional High School, the Down East Mall, Station Street Adventure Company, and Gillis' Drive-In Restaurant.
"Greater Montague," which includes outlying areas outside the actual community, has a population of over 6,000. It comprises several neighbourhoods, including Brudenell, Downtown Montague, Lower Montague, North End, Pooles Corner, South End, Valleyfield, and Victoria Cross.
