DeGros Marsh Prince Edward Island Map

About DeGros Marsh, Prince Edward Island

DeGros Marsh is a locality in Kings, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. DeGros Marsh is located at 46.2285°N, 62.4846°W.

DeGros Marsh unfurls itself along the eastern coast of Kings, a coastal expanse where the land breathes in the salty tang of the Northumberland Strait. It lies 14.4 km east-north-east of Montague, PE (from Montague, PE: bearing 63°T), and is situated 13.6 km north of Gaspereaux. Here, the terrain is a mosaic of low-lying wetlands, salt-tolerant grasses swaying in a perpetual, gentle breeze, and patches of hardy spruce and fir clinging to the slightly elevated dunes. The air, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a unique coolness, a damp whisper that hints at the vastness of the ocean beyond. The quiet here is not an absence of sound, but a layering of it: the distant cry of gulls, the rustle of reeds, and the soft sigh of waves meeting the shore, a rhythm that feels ancient and enduring. The history of DeGros Marsh is intimately tied to the bounty of its waters and the resilience of its people. For generations, this place has sustained itself through fishing and small-scale agriculture, the rich soil yielding crops that are coaxed from the earth with a steady, patient hand. Lobster traps, stacked like weathered memories, speak of the enduring fishing culture, a livelihood passed down through families who understand the sea's moods and its generous, if sometimes capricious, offerings. The landscape itself bears the subtle imprint of past endeavors, old stone foundations hinting at homesteads long gone, now claimed by the encroaching marsh and the persistent growth of wild rose. This quiet corner of Kings County, DeGros Marsh, holds a distinct character, one shaped by the sea, the seasons, and the enduring spirit of those who call it home.

About This DeGros Marsh Map Page

Explore DeGros Marsh, 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: 46.2285, -62.484587. 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 DeGros Marsh includes the postal code (C0A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for DeGros Marsh 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.