Tracadie Prince Edward Island Map

About Tracadie, Prince Edward Island

Tracadie is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Tracadie is located at 46.3470°N, 62.9632°W.

Tracadie, a quiet settlement nestled on the northeastern shoulder of Prince Edward Island, unfolds with a gentle, low-lying grace. It lies 17.7 km north-east of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 48°T), and is situated 7.1 km west-south-west of Mount Stewart. Here, the land breathes a damp, salty air, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, and the fields, often a rich, dark loam, spread outward like well-worn blankets under the vast, ever-changing sky. The landscape is a subtle tapestry of cultivated fields, interspersed with pockets of whispering spruce and the occasional stand of hardy deciduous trees, their branches bent by the prevailing winds that sweep in from the Northumberland Strait. Small streams, their banks often fringed with alder and willow, meander through the terrain, carrying the runoff from the rolling, but not dramatic, hills, and eventually finding their way to the larger waterways that lead to the sea. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, golden hue across the fields, imbuing the scene with a profound sense of peace. The history of Tracadie is deeply entwined with the bounty of the sea and the fertility of its soil. For generations, this has been a place where life’s rhythm has been dictated by the tides and the seasons, with fishing and agriculture forming the bedrock of its economy. The waters here have long offered cod, lobster, and oysters, sustenance and livelihood brought ashore by hardy souls who understood the moods of the ocean. Inland, the rich land has yielded potatoes, grains, and dairy, supporting families and feeding markets beyond the island’s shores. While the precise origins of its name are debated, the echoes of Acadian settlers, who brought their resilience and rich cultural heritage, can still be felt in the enduring spirit of Tracadie. The simple, sturdy homes, often painted in cheerful colours, speak of a practical approach to life, a stoic beauty found in hard work and close-knit relationships, a quiet testament to the enduring character of this coastal Prince Edward Island locale.

About This Tracadie Map Page

Explore Tracadie, 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: 46.346978, -62.963221. 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 Tracadie 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 Tracadie 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.