Grand River is an
unincorporated area
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in
Prince Edward Island
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, Canada. It is located in
Prince County
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, northeast of
Wellington
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. It is named for the Grand River, which it is situated upon.
The
Grand River Airport
Grand River Airport was located in the small community of Grand River, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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, a small private airstrip, is located in the community.
Roads
Grand River is served by provincial highways
12 and
131 131 may refer to:
*131 (number)
*AD 131
*131 BC
*131 (album), the album by Emarosa
*131 (MBTA bus), the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus. For the MBTA bus, see 131 (MBTA bus).
*131 (New Jersey bus), the New Jersey Transit bus
*131 Val ...
.
In 2019, the provincial government announced plans to rebuild the intersection of route 12 and 131 into a roundabout designed to handle agricultural vehicles.
Culture
The community hosts the Bayside Tractor Run, an annual parade or "group joyride" of tractors that has taken place since 2010.
Grand River Ranch hosts a Cowgirl Strong program that allows women and girls with a disability to learn about taking care of horses.
References
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Communities in Prince County, Prince Edward Island
Unincorporated areas of Canada