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| Place | Tarantum |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Prince Edward Island (PE) |
| Location | Queens |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.290726 |
| Longitude | -62.952977 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | BADTK |
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.
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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.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |