Pownal Prince Edward Island Map

About Pownal, Prince Edward Island

Pownal is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Pownal is located at 46.2026°N, 62.9731°W.

Pownal lies nestled in a landscape of gentle rolling hills, where the rich, red earth of Prince Edward Island meets the vast, ever-shifting blue of the Northumberland Strait. It lies 13.1 km east-south-east of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 109°T), and is situated 13.7 km north-north-west of Eldon. Here, the land exhales a scent of damp soil and wild rose, a fragrance that clings to the air even on the driest summer days. Fields of emerald green, punctuated by the darker, more stoic hues of spruce and fir, stretch towards the horizon, their boundaries softened by the mist that often rises from the sea in the early morning. The coastline, a rugged embrace of sandstone cliffs and hidden coves, whispers tales of erosion and enduring resilience, a constant, subtle dialogue between land and water. The light here, particularly as it begins its slow descent towards evening, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the scene in a golden, almost ethereal glow that seems to slow the very passage of time. The history of Pownal is a layered narrative, etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its people and the land they tend. Originally settled by Scottish and Irish immigrants seeking fertile ground and a fresh start, the area's economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the sea and the fertility of its soil. Lobster fishing, a hardy and generational pursuit, continues to be a vital thread in Pownal's economic tapestry, its boats dotting the horizon like patient sentinels. Agriculture, too, remains a cornerstone, with potato farms and dairy operations shaping the familiar contours of the countryside. The island's distinctive red soil, a visible reminder of its geological past, lends a unique character to the produce grown here, a subtle flavour that speaks of place. While Pownal may not boast soaring spires or bustling metropolises, its charm lies in its unpretentious beauty and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, who have learned to live in harmony with the rhythms of the sea and the seasons.

About This Pownal Map Page

Explore Pownal, 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: 46.202632, -62.973091. 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 Pownal includes the postal code (C1B), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Pownal 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.