Bonshaw Prince Edward Island Map

About Bonshaw, Prince Edward Island

Bonshaw is a community in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Bonshaw is located at 46.1935°N, 63.3541°W.

Bonshaw rests in a gentle cradle of rolling land, where fields of emerald and gold surrender to the whispering embrace of mature woodlands. It lies 17.7 km west-south-west of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 253°T), and is situated 12.1 km east-south-east of Crapaud. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a peculiar crispness, a scent of damp earth and pine needles that seems to settle into the very bones. The Bonshaw River, a silver ribbon of life, meanders through the heart of this landscape, its banks often fringed with alder and willow, offering quiet havens for the keen-eyed observer. The terrain, a soft undulation rather than a stark rise, invites a slower pace, a mindful journey through a place that feels both settled and alive, where the horizon promises continuity. The history of Bonshaw is intertwined with the industrious spirit of those who first cleared its land, their legacy visible in the sturdy farmsteads that still dot the countryside. For generations, agriculture has been the quiet engine of this locality, with potatoes and dairy forming the bedrock of its economy, the land yielding its bounty under the patient hand of its stewards. More recently, the island's growing reputation as a tourist destination has brought a subtle hum of activity, drawing visitors to its scenic byways and the quiet allure of its natural beauty. Among its distinctive features, the provincial park bearing its name offers a sanctuary of untouched woodland and the murmur of the river, a place where the past and present coexist in a harmonious, unhurried rhythm.

About This Bonshaw Map Page

Explore Bonshaw, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.193518, -63.354074. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Bonshaw includes the postal code (C1E), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Bonshaw is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.