The Community of New Glasgow

Welcome to New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island!

Noted as One of Canada’s prettiest little towns in Harrow-smith Country Life Magazine, New Glasgow is a small village nestled in Queen’s County, Prince Edward Island.

We invite you to stroll our boardwalk and visit the establishments of “today”. Pause at the many interpretive sites located along the way to enjoy a glimpse into our bustling community of “yesterday”.

Leaving behind their beloved Glasgow, Scotland in 1819-1820, families set sail aboard wooden saling ships such as the Alexander, to carve out a new life in a new land. Hence the name ‘New’ Glasgow. It is stated these early settlers, touching terra firma within a small cove on the River Clyde for the first time following a long and difficult sea journey, held a prayer meeting thanking God for their safe arrival.

 

New Glasgow, PEI and area - Aerial Photo

 

As you cross the bridge in the village, watch for osprey, bald eagles, Great Blue Herons and other species of waterfowl that frequent these shallow waters. This area once boasted a profitable shipbuilding era, a time when wooden brigs set sail for other parts of the World.

Please feel free to visit  The Community of New Glasgow on Facebook for local events and community happenings.

(Insert taken from “New Glasgow.. Today & Yesterday” brochure developed by The Community of New Glasgow Corp.)

Local Businesses

Only 10 minutes from The Cavendish National Park you will enjoy the rich green rolling hills while you travel along the River Clyde. A picturesque landscape for visitors to relax and enjoy. Although it is a small rural village, New Glasgow offers a variety of accommodations, restaurants and the award-winning championship 18 hole Glasgow Hills golf course.

Accommodations

 

Restaurants

 

Shops & attractions

 

Golf (in New Glasgow or nearby)

Church Services

The New Glasgow Christian Church

Sundays at 10:45 All are welcome to attend