DeSable Prince Edward Island Map

About DeSable, Prince Edward Island

DeSable is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. DeSable is located at 46.1975°N, 63.4141°W.

DeSable rests where the land begins to yield to the sea, a place shaped by the gentle curve of red earth meeting the vast, grey expanse of the Northumberland Strait. It lies 22.0 km west-south-west of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 258°T), and is situated 7.9 km south-east of Crapaud. Here, fields of emerald green, punctuated by the deeper hues of spruce and fir, stretch towards horizons often softened by a fine mist. The air carries the tang of salt and pine, a constant reminder of the proximity to the ocean, while the low, rolling terrain offers glimpses of distant, shimmering water. Even the sunlight seems to diffuse differently here, a luminous, pearlescent glow that settles over the landscape as the day matures, lending a quiet, introspective beauty to the scattered farmsteads and weathered barns. The history of DeSable is deeply rooted in the fertile soil and the bounty of the surrounding waters, a narrative woven through generations of farming and fishing. For centuries, this land has sustained those who have called it home, their livelihoods tied to the predictable, yet often challenging, rhythms of the seasons. The local economy still thrives on these traditions, with agriculture forming the backbone, showcasing the island's renowned potatoes and dairy. Beyond the fields, the nearby coastline whispers of a fishing heritage, though the catches may have changed. DeSable, while not boasting grand monuments, possesses a quiet character, a resilience evident in the sturdy, unpretentious homes and the enduring connection its people share with the land and the sea.

About This DeSable Map Page

Explore DeSable, 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: 46.197484, -63.414068. 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 DeSable 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 DeSable 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.