Indian River
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62 VICTORIA ST
Kensington, Prince Edward Island
C0B 1M0


Prince Edward Island Tourism Region : Green Gables Shore

Description From Owner:
  • Flows W into Malpeque Bay, Lot 18. Named for the reason that the fishing rights on it were reserved for the Indians. On Bayfield 1850. In Micmac Lipangotitjg, “portage over a sand bar” (Pacifique 1934).
  • The river was named because fishing rights on it were reserved for First Nations People. St. Marys Roman Catholic Church here, built 1900-02, is the largest wooden church in the province.
  • The community took its name from the river and had a post office by that name from 1839-43 and 1855-1914.
  • With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011


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  • Home of the Indian River Festival

  • The Island's largest wooden church at Indian River is also rated as one of the world's top ten places for musicians and singers to perform.

    The magnificent French Gothic structure was designed in 1902 by Island architect William Critchlow Harris.

    The ceiling is his trademark rib vaulted design which enhances the sound particularly with the use of fir, pine, spruce, maple and birch woods throughout the building.

    The building now is infrequently used as a church but has since 1996 become home of the Indian River Festival, June-Oct. which draws some of the best classical musicians and singers from North America and Europe

    With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011



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