Fort Augustus Prince Edward Island Map

About Fort Augustus, Prince Edward Island

Fort Augustus is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Fort Augustus is located at 46.3217°N, 62.9209°W.

Fort Augustus rests in a landscape of gentle swells and fertile valleys, where the rich red soil of Prince Edward Island yields to the persistent embrace of the sea. It lies 18.8 km east-north-east of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 61°T), and is situated 6.2 km south-west of Mount Stewart. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the Northumberland Strait, a subtle whisper that mingles with the sweet scent of ripening crops in the summer months. Fields of potatoes and grains stretch towards the horizon, their neat rows a testament to the patient work of generations, punctuated by stands of mature hardwood that offer pockets of deep, resonant green. Even in the quietude of late afternoon, a sense of grounded purpose pervades Fort Augustus, a feeling of lives lived in close communion with the land and the ever-present, shifting light that washes over the rolling terrain. The history of Fort Augustus is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of the island, a legacy forged by settlers who saw the potential in this fertile ground. For many years, the economy here has been anchored by the cultivation of its famous potatoes, a crop that has shaped the very character of the region, influencing its seasons and its people. While farming remains a cornerstone, the proximity to the coast also brings the rhythm of maritime life, though the direct influence of the ocean is more felt in the bracing air and the distant cry of gulls than in the immediate presence of a bustling harbour. Small, well-kept homes dot the landscape, each with its own patch of garden, suggesting a continuity of life and a quiet pride in the enduring strength of this particular corner of Prince Edward Island.

About This Fort Augustus Map Page

Explore Fort Augustus, 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: 46.321667, -62.920865. 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 Fort Augustus includes the postal code (C1A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Fort Augustus 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.