Tarantum Prince Edward Island Map

About Tarantum, Prince Edward Island

Tarantum is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Tarantum is located at 46.2907°N, 62.9530°W.

Tarantum rests where the land gently slopes towards the Northumberland Strait, a place where the air carries the briny tang of the sea and the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun. It lies 15.1 km east-north-east of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 68°T), and is situated 10.4 km south-west of Mount Stewart. The terrain here is a soft, rolling canvas of fertile fields, their emerald and gold hues punctuated by stands of spruce and fir that whisper secrets on the breeze. Ditches carved by generations of farmers hold the promise of spring, their edges softened by moss and wildflowers. In the distance, the water shimmers, a vast, ever-changing mirror reflecting the wide, expressive sky, and the low, rhythmic sigh of the waves is a constant companion to the quiet hum of life. The story of Tarantum is deeply intertwined with the rich, red earth that has sustained its people for generations, an agricultural heartland where potatoes and other crops thrive. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and access to the sea, carved a life here, their resilience echoing in the sturdy farmhouses that dot the landscape. While farming remains a cornerstone of Tarantum's economy, the proximity to the coast also fosters a connection to the sea, with fishing boats occasionally visible as they ply the waters. This quiet corner of Prince Edward Island holds a certain unassuming charm, a place where the days unfold with a steady, unhurried grace, each season leaving its distinct mark on the land and its inhabitants.

About This Tarantum Map Page

Explore Tarantum, 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: 46.290726, -62.952977. 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 Tarantum includes the postal code (C1A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Tarantum 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.