Riverdale Prince Edward Island Map

About Riverdale, Prince Edward Island

Riverdale is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Riverdale is located at 46.2330°N, 63.3412°W.

Riverdale rests on the gentle rise of land that slopes towards the Northumberland Strait, its fields a patchwork of emerald and gold under a vast, often dramatic sky. It lies 15.9 km west of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 267°T), and is situated 12.0 km east of Crapaud. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, mingled with the sweet, earthy scent of ripening potatoes and the faint, musky perfume of wild roses that cling tenaciously to the weathered fences. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, can be an almost startling, buttery yellow, illuminating the distant, shimmering expanse of water and casting long, dancing shadows across the undulating terrain. The houses, painted in hues of sea-foam green, sky blue, and barn red, seem to hunker down against the persistent coastal breeze, their gardens a riot of hardy blooms that defy the sometimes harsh conditions. Even the silence in Riverdale has a texture, a resonant quietude broken only by the cry of gulls or the distant thrum of a tractor working its way through the fertile soil. The history of Riverdale is deeply entwined with the sea and the bounty of the land, a story told in the weathered clapboard of its old fishing sheds and the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the tides and the turning of the seasons, with fishing and farming forming the backbone of its economy. The fertile red soil, a signature of this part of the Island, has long been prized for its potato harvests, a crop that continues to sustain many families and contribute to the Island's reputation as a premier producer. While the fishing fleets are smaller now, the connection to the sea remains palpable, a constant reminder of the challenges and rewards of coastal living. Local traditions, passed down through families, often revolve around the harvest and the sea, with community gatherings and festivals celebrating the enduring spirit of Riverdale.

About This Riverdale Map Page

Explore Riverdale, 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: 46.233032, -63.341203. 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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.