Irishtown Prince Edward Island Map

About Irishtown, Prince Edward Island

Irishtown is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Irishtown is located at 46.4997°N, 63.5896°W.

Irishtown unfolds across rolling farmland, a gentle topography that spills towards the distant shimmer of the Northumberland Strait. It lies 19.1 km north-east of Summerside, PE (from Summerside, PE: bearing 53°T), and is situated 7.9 km east-north-east of Indian River. Here, the earth is a rich, ochre clay, deeply furrowed by seasons of cultivation and yielding a scent of damp soil after rain, a perfume that clings to the air. The landscape is punctuated by stands of spruce and fir, their dark green needles a constant against the paler hues of potato fields and hay meadows. In the late afternoon, the sun, when it deigns to break through the ever-present maritime clouds, casts long, theatrical shadows, transforming the ordinary contours of the land into something more profound, a stage set for the quiet drama of rural life. The very character of Irishtown is etched into these sweeping vistas, a patient unfolding of land and sky that invites contemplation. The history of Irishtown is deeply entwined with the waves of Irish immigrants who, in the 19th century, sought solace and sustenance on these shores, their Gaelic heritage leaving an indelible mark on the local character. The economy, once heavily reliant on the hardy potato crop that thrives in this fertile soil, still sees agriculture as its backbone, though fishing boats now also dot the horizon, their colourful hulls a testament to the enduring connection to the sea. Local traditions, passed down through generations, manifest in the warmth of community gatherings and the quiet pride in the land. While no grand monuments rise here, the small, weathered churches and the sturdy farmhouses themselves stand as silent witnesses to the resilience and enduring spirit of those who have called Irishtown home.

About This Irishtown Map Page

Explore Irishtown, 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: 46.499737, -63.589557. 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 Irishtown includes the postal code (C1N), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Irishtown 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.