Souris River Prince Edward Island Map

About Souris River, Prince Edward Island

Souris River is a locality in Kings, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Souris River is located at 46.3772°N, 62.2818°W.

The Souris River, a sinuous thread of freshwater, carves its path through the rolling green embrace of eastern Prince Edward Island. It lies 3.4 km north-west of Souris, PE (from Souris, PE: bearing 317°T), and is situated 18.1 km west-south-west of Elmira. Its banks, a gentle slope of fertile earth, are often fringed with alder and willow, their leaves catching the diffused light of the island's often-overcast skies. In places, the river widens into placid pools, reflecting the broad, pale blue of the heavens, while elsewhere, it narrows, its current quickening over smooth, submerged stones. The air here carries a perpetual dampness, a scent of rich soil and distant salt, a subtle, persistent perfume that clings to everything. This is a landscape where the land meets the water in a soft, yielding embrace, a place of quietude and enduring natural beauty. For generations, the Souris River has been the lifeblood of this region, its historical significance intertwined with the tides of human endeavor. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and access to the sea, established farms that continue to define the agricultural character of Souris River. The economy, once reliant on fishing and shipbuilding, now finds its pulse in the cultivation of potatoes and other crops, the bounty of the sea still a whisper in the salty breeze. Local traditions, passed down through families, often echo the rhythms of the seasons, the planting and the harvest, the ebb and flow of life along the river. The distinctive character of Souris River is not one of grand pronouncements, but of quiet resilience, a steadfast connection to the land and the water that has shaped its enduring spirit.

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Explore Souris River, 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: 46.377164, -62.28181. 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 Souris River 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 Souris River 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.