Selkirk Prince Edward Island Map

About Selkirk, Prince Edward Island

Selkirk is a locality in Kings, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Selkirk is located at 46.4255°N, 62.4448°W.

Selkirk lies nestled where the rolling fields of red earth begin to soften, surrendering to the gentle embrace of the Northumberland Strait. It lies 16.8 km west-north-west of Souris, PE (from Souris, PE: bearing 298°T), and is situated 10.5 km east of St. Peters Bay. Here, the air carries a constant, bracing whisper of salt, a scent that clings to the weathered shingles of farmhouses and the sturdy frames of fishing boats pulled ashore. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a patchwork of emerald pastures and golden fields of grain, punctuated by the dark, stoic silhouettes of spruce trees that stand sentinel against the wide, ever-changing sky. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across this landscape with a liquid luminescence, imbuing the very air with a honeyed glow that seems to slow the world to a thoughtful pace. This corner of Kings County, though seemingly tranquil, has long been shaped by the sea and the soil, a livelihood forged from the bountiful, yet sometimes capricious, offerings of both. For generations, the rhythm of life in Selkirk has been dictated by the tides and the seasons, a heritage evident in the enduring fishing fleets that still depart from its shores, their nets cast for the silver bounty of the ocean. The rich, dark earth, yielding to the farmer's plow, has always been a cornerstone, sustaining communities through the cultivation of potatoes and other hardy crops, their growth nurtured by the island's temperate climate. While no grand historical monuments dominate the skyline, the quiet persistence of families who have tilled this land and sailed these waters for centuries forms the true, enduring character of Selkirk.

About This Selkirk Map Page

Explore Selkirk, 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: 46.425545, -62.444834. 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 Selkirk 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 Selkirk 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.