West River, Prince Edward Island
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West River | |
|---|---|
| Rural Municipality of West River | |
  West River in Prince Edward Island | |
| Coordinates: 46°10′01″N 63°18′00″W / 46.167°N 63.300°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Prince Edward Island |
| County | Queens County |
| Incorporated (community)[1] | 1974 |
| Incorporated (rural municipality)[2] | January 1, 2018 |
| Amalgamated[2] | September 1, 2020 |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 741 |
| Time zone | AST |
| • Summer (DST) | ADT |
| Area code | 902 |
| Telephone Exchange | 675 |
West River is a rural municipality in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island within Queens County.
The Municipality of West River was originally incorporated in 1974.[1] It incorporated as a rural municipality on January 1, 2018.[2] On September 1, 2020, the Rural Municipality of West River amalgamated with the rural municipalities of Afton, Bonshaw, Meadowbank, and New Haven-Riverdale.[2] The amalgamated municipality was named the Rural Municipality of West River.[3]
Geography
Prior to the amalgamation, localities within West River included Canoe Cove, Long Creek, New Argyle, and St. Catherines.[1]
