Flat River Prince Edward Island Map

About Flat River, Prince Edward Island

Flat River is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Flat River is located at 46.0100°N, 62.8647°W.

Flat River, a place where the rustle of wind-bent grasses often drowns out human sounds, unfolds across gentle swells of land that spill towards the coast. It lies 24.2 km south-west of Montague, PE (from Montague, PE: bearing 223°T), and is situated 10.0 km west-north-west of Wood Islands. Here, the soil, a rich, forgiving red, cradles fields of potato and grain, their orderly lines a subtle defiance against the wilder, scrubbier patches of spruce and fir clinging to the low ridges. The air, especially in the lingering twilight, carries the briny tang of the nearby sea, a constant, almost imperceptible whisper that reminds you of the vastness just beyond the low-slung horizon. Small, sturdy farmhouses, their paint weathered to soft hues, dot the landscape, their windows often catching the last, warm light of day like sleepy eyes. The story of Flat River is one of quiet resilience, etched not in grand monuments but in the persistent turning of the soil and the steady hum of the fishing boats that once, and still to some extent, define its economy. For generations, the bounty of the sea and the fertility of the earth have been the twin pillars of life here, a partnership that has shaped the character of the place and its people. While the tides of industry have shifted, a deep-rooted connection to the land and the water remains, a tangible inheritance passed down through families who know the subtle language of the seasons and the unpredictable moods of the Gulf. The echoes of early settlers, who navigated these waterways and cleared these fields, still seem to linger in the quiet afternoons, a gentle reminder of the enduring spirit that has always called Flat River home.

About This Flat River Map Page

Explore Flat River, 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: 46.009951, -62.864735. 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 Flat River 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 Flat River 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.