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| Place | Cape Traverse Landing |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Prince Edward Island (PE) |
| Location | Prince |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.235734 |
| Longitude | -63.651494 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | C1N |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | BADXH |
Cape Traverse Landing is a locality in Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cape Traverse Landing is located at 46.2357°N, 63.6515°W.
Cape Traverse Landing rests where the land concedes to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, defined by the quiet meeting of earth and salt water. It lies 20.7 km south-south-east of Summerside, PE (from Summerside, PE: bearing 149°T), and is situated 15.9 km north-east of Cape Tormentine. The Cape Traverse River carves a path toward the coast, its currents pulling at the silt and clay banks that frame the shoreline. Here, the light at dusk possesses a peculiar clarity, turning the water into a sheet of hammered pewter that reflects the heavy, shifting clouds of the gulf. The terrain is low and exposed, shaped by the relentless salt air that discourages dense growth and favors hardy, wind-bent grasses. Cape Traverse Landing maintains a temperament shaped by this proximity to the tides, where the horizon remains the dominant feature of every view. History lingers in the remnants of infrastructure that once served the crossing of the Northumberland Strait, marking Cape Traverse Landing as a former gateway for travelers and freight. The local economy shifted long ago from the bustle of transit to a quieter reliance on the resources provided by the surrounding waters. Residents go about their daily routines with a focus tuned to the conditions of the gulf, acknowledging the seasonal shifts that dictate the movement of ice and the accessibility of the shoreline. The character of Cape Traverse Landing persists in this solitude, defined by the persistence of those who live where the river meets the sea.
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Explore Cape Traverse Landing, 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: 46.235734, -63.651494. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Cape Traverse Landing includes the postal code (C1N), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Cape Traverse Landing 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |