Hampshire Prince Edward Island Map

About Hampshire, Prince Edward Island

Hampshire is a community in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Hampshire is located at 46.2873°N, 63.2731°W.

Hampshire, nestled in the rolling green heart of Prince Edward Island, unfolds as a patchwork quilt of fertile fields and quiet woodlands. It lies 11.8 km west-north-west of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 296°T), and is situated 4.6 km south-west of Miltonvale Park. The land here is a study in subtle contours, rising and falling with a gentle grace that speaks of ancient glaciers and patient erosion. Creeks, no more than silver threads in the landscape, meander through the hollows, their banks softened by alder and willow, feeding into larger waterways that eventually embrace the island's perimeter. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the faint sweetness of distant wildflowers, a promise of the day's quiet labours. Even the sky seems a little softer, a paler blue than one might find on the mainland, often brushed with the pearly luminescence of a coming rain or the honeyed glow of an evening sun. The story of Hampshire is etched in the very soil, a narrative of farming and resilience. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the predictable cycles of planting and harvest. The economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, continues to thrive, with fields of potatoes and grains stretching towards the horizon, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. Beyond the farms, the echoes of past industries linger, perhaps in the weathered barns that stand sentinel or the occasional rusted piece of machinery reclaimed by nature. Hampshire might not boast grand monuments, but its charm lies in its authenticity, in the quiet dignity of its working landscape and the unpretentious warmth of its inhabitants, a place where history is not so much displayed as lived, breathed, and carried forward.

About This Hampshire Map Page

Explore Hampshire, 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: 46.28727, -63.27306. 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 Hampshire includes the postal code (C1E), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Hampshire 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.