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| Place | Cumberland |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Prince Edward Island (PE) |
| Location | Queens |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.170547 |
| Longitude | -63.159118 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | BAAUT |
Cumberland is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cumberland is located at 46.1705°N, 63.1591°W.
Cumberland rests where the land sighs, a gentle descent towards the restless, slate-grey waters of the Northumberland Strait. It lies 8.0 km south-south-west of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 194°T), and is situated 7.8 km south-east of Cornwall. Rolling fields, etched with the patient lines of cultivation, give way to stands of spruce and fir that hold the scent of damp earth and resin. The air here carries a particular clarity, a crispness that sharpens the edges of the horizon and lends a vibrant hue to the distant fishing boats bobbing like scattered toys. Even the quietest moments possess a subtle hum, the distant cry of gulls or the low murmur of the tide, a constant reminder of the sea’s deep, abiding presence. This is a place shaped by the sea and by the enduring spirit of those who have made their living from its bounty. For generations, Cumberland has been a haven for fishermen, their weathered hands pulling lobster traps and nets from the cold Atlantic depths, a tradition that underpins the very rhythm of life. Remnants of earlier settlements whisper of a past where the land offered sustenance in different ways, perhaps through small farms carved from the wilderness or the quiet industry of timber. Today, while fishing remains a vital artery, a quiet tourism also breathes life into Cumberland, drawn by the unspoiled coastline and the genuine warmth of its people. The legacy of resilience and connection to the natural world is palpable, a quiet strength that defines this corner of the island.
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Location data for Cumberland 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 | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |