Rock Barra Prince Edward Island Map

About Rock Barra, Prince Edward Island

Rock Barra is a locality in Kings, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Rock Barra is located at 46.4711°N, 62.2362°W.

Rock Barra is a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath, a low-lying expanse that whispers of its maritime heritage. It lies 13.0 km north of Souris, PE (from Souris, PE: bearing 5°T), and is situated 13.6 km west-north-west of Elmira. Here, the soil is a deep, fertile red, a testament to the island's volcanic origins, stretching across fields that roll gently towards the coast. The air, perpetually kissed by the nearby ocean, carries the scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the ever-present water. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, casts a pale, ethereal glow, illuminating the hardy grasses and the occasional gnarled spruce that cling stubbornly to the terrain. The overall impression is one of quiet resilience, a landscape shaped by the elements and inhabited by a people who understand their intimate connection to the sea and the soil. The history of Rock Barra is deeply entwined with the rhythms of the ocean and the bounty it provides. For generations, this locale has sustained itself through fishing and farming, its economy a delicate balance between the unpredictable moods of the sea and the predictable cycles of the earth. Lobster boats, their buoys a scattered constellation on the horizon, are a common sight, and the catch often finds its way to local tables and markets, a direct link between the water and the plate. The distinctive red soil, rich in iron, has long been ideal for potato cultivation, a crop that has sustained families and contributed significantly to the island's agricultural output. While modern industries have emerged, the heart of Rock Barra still beats to the slower tempo of its traditional livelihoods, a quiet pride evident in the well-tended fields and the sturdy boats pulled ashore.

About This Rock Barra Map Page

Explore Rock Barra, 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: 46.471123, -62.236197. 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 Rock Barra 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 Rock Barra 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.