The Neighbourhood
Morell, Prince Edward Island
A peaceful coastal community on St. Peters Bay, where the Confederation Trail meets the North Shore.
Life on the North Shore
Morell is a quiet community of approximately 270 residents on the shores of St. Peters Bay, about 40 km east of Charlottetown. Named after Jean François Morel, who settled the area in 1720, the community has long been centred on farming, fishing, and aquaculture. Wild blueberries, lobster, and mussels are staples of the local economy.
Today, Morell serves as a local service centre for surrounding rural communities, with a population of over 1,400 in the broader fire district. The community offers the rare balance of genuine rural peace with convenient access to Charlottetown's amenities, just a 35-minute drive.
270
Population (2021 Census)
35 min
Drive to Charlottetown
1.49 km²
Community land area
Est. 1720
Founded by Jean François Morel
Getting around
Morell's location on the North Shore provides easy access to PEI's best beaches, parks, and Charlottetown's urban amenities.
Charlottetown
~35 min · 40 km
St. Peters Bay Beach
~5 min · 3 km
Greenwich National Park
~10 min · 8 km
Crowbush Golf Course
~5 min · 3 km
North Shore Beaches
~10 min · 7 km
T3 Transit Bus
~45 min to Charlottetown · $2 fare
Schools
Morell is served by the PEI Public Schools Branch with two schools in the community.
Morell Consolidated School
K–8 · Public
Part of the Morell Family of Schools within the PEI Public Schools Branch
Morell Regional High School
9–12 · Public
Serves the surrounding rural communities
Nearby spots
From world-class golf to local cafés, the North Shore has something for every day.
Black & White: Café and Bistro
5549 St Peters Rd, Saint Peters Bay
Visit website Golf CourseLinks at Crowbush Cove
710 Lakeside Rd, Morell
Visit website Resort & GolfRodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort
632 Lakeside Rd, Morell
Visit website CommunityMorell Community
Morell, PE
Visit website National ParkGreenwich National Park
St. Peters Bay, PE
Visit website RecreationConfederation Trail
Throughout PEI
Visit websiteThe outdoor lifestyle
Morell sits at the gateway to PEI's most spectacular coastal landscapes. Greenwich National Park, home to the famous floating boardwalk and wind-sculpted dunes, is just minutes away. The Confederation Trail runs through the community, offering cycling and walking routes through some of the island's most scenic countryside.
The nearby Links at Crowbush Cove is consistently rated among the top golf courses in Atlantic Canada. Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort offers additional recreation and dining. For beach lovers, the North Shore's red sand beaches are among the most beautiful on the island.
Lobster season is a highlight of local life, and the surrounding waters produce some of PEI's finest mussels and oysters. The community's farming heritage lives on in the wild blueberry fields that dot the landscape.
Golf Courses
Nearby
Beaches
10 min
National Park
10 min