Derby Prince Edward Island Map

About Derby, Prince Edward Island

Derby is a locality in Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Derby is located at 46.6397°N, 64.1910°W.

Derby, Prince Edward Island, unfolds like a softly unfurling scroll of verdant land, its contours shaped by the gentle embrace of the Northumberland Strait’s currents. It lies 36.5 km south-south-west of Tignish, PE (from Tignish, PE: bearing 199°T), and is situated 8.0 km south-south-east of O'Leary. Here, the landscape is a subtle mosaic of rolling fields, their emerald hues deepening as they descend towards the salt-laced air, punctuated by pockets of mature woodland where the scent of pine needles mingles with the damp earth. The terrain, rarely demanding, offers a forgiving topography that invites leisurely exploration, its quietude broken only by the distant cry of gulls or the murmur of the tide. The light in Derby possesses a unique quality, especially in the late afternoon, when it filters through the leaves with a honeyed luminescence, casting long, dancing shadows that seem to deepen the very character of the place. The history of Derby is intimately tied to the bounty of its surrounding waters and the fertility of its soil, a narrative of resilience and quiet industry passed down through generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich fishing grounds and arable land, carved out a life here, their endeavors shaping the local economy that still leans on the consistent gifts of the sea and the land, with agriculture and fishing remaining vital threads in its fabric. While grand historical pronouncements are scarce, the enduring nature of the farms and the well-worn paths leading to the shore speak volumes about a community deeply connected to its roots. There's a distinct sense of continuity in Derby, a feeling that the rhythms of the past still echo in the present, evident in the unhurried pace of daily life and the shared understanding that binds its inhabitants.

About This Derby Map Page

Explore Derby, 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: 46.639678, -64.191. 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 Derby includes the postal code (C0B), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Derby 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.