Glenfanning Prince Edward Island Map

About Glenfanning, Prince Edward Island

Glenfanning is a locality in Kings, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Glenfanning is located at 46.2753°N, 62.5875°W.

Glenfanning rests where Prince Edward Island’s gentle contours begin to deepen, a place where the land exhales towards the sea. It lies 12.8 km north-north-east of Montague, PE (from Montague, PE: bearing 22°T), and is situated 15.8 km south of St. Peters Bay. The rolling fields, a patchwork of ochre and emerald under the wide sky, give way to stands of spruce and fir that whisper secrets on the breeze. Here, the air carries a distinct salinity, a constant reminder of the nearby Northumberland Strait, and the light, particularly as the day wanes, can cast a luminous, almost ethereal glow across the undulating terrain. Farmhouses, weathered by seasons of sun and snow, punctuate the landscape, their stoops often adorned with the hardy blooms that thrive in this maritime climate, hinting at the quiet lives lived within. The history of Glenfanning is as much a story of the sea as it is of the soil, its economy once deeply entwined with the bounty of the ocean. Lobster fishing, a tradition passed down through generations, still forms a vital part of the local character, the rhythmic chug of boat engines a familiar sound in the small harbours. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile earth and accessible coast, carved out a living here, their resilience etched into the very character of Glenfanning. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the island's growing reputation for artisanal food products has begun to diversify the local enterprise, with small farms offering everything from heritage vegetables to award-winning cheeses, a subtle shift reflecting a modern adaptation to the enduring spirit of the land.

About This Glenfanning Map Page

Explore Glenfanning, 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: 46.275303, -62.587526. 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 Glenfanning 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 Glenfanning 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.