Gairloch Prince Edward Island Map

About Gairloch, Prince Edward Island

Gairloch is a community in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Gairloch is located at 46.0333°N, 62.8167°W.

Gairloch nestles against the low, rolling hills where the land gently surrenders to the Northumberland Strait, its coastline a subtle curve of ochre cliffs giving way to stretches of fine, pale sand. It lies 19.8 km south-west of Montague, PE (from Montague, PE: bearing 220°T), and is situated 9.0 km north-west of Wood Islands. The air here carries the clean, briny tang of the sea, a constant companion that whispers through the sparse stands of spruce and birch clinging to the slopes. The landscape is a study in muted tones: the soft greens of pasture, the deep blues of the water, and the creamy grey of weathered barn wood, all bathed in a light that often softens to a pearly luminescence, especially as the day draws to a close. Small, well-tended farms punctuate the terrain, their fields often divided by ancient stone walls, hinting at a history of careful husbandry. The story of Gairloch is one deeply entwined with the sea and the soil, a legacy forged by generations of islanders who coaxed a living from these shores. Early settlers, drawn by the rich fishing grounds and fertile land, established a community that has always been characterized by a quiet resilience. The local economy, while still anchored by lobster fishing and agriculture, has seen the subtle bloom of tourism, with visitors drawn to the unpretentious beauty of the coastline and the genuine warmth of the people. You can still feel the echoes of past endeavors in the weathered lobster boats bobbing in the harbour and the sturdy, functional architecture of the older buildings, a testament to a life lived in partnership with the elements.

About This Gairloch Map Page

Explore Gairloch, 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: 46.033333, -62.816667. 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 Gairloch 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 Gairloch 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.