West River Prince Edward Island Map

About West River, Prince Edward Island

West River is a community in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. West River is located at 46.1717°N, 63.2948°W.

West River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the sea, unfolds with a quiet grace. It lies 14.5 km west-south-west of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 238°T), and is situated 8.4 km south-west of Cornwall. The landscape is a thoughtful arrangement of rolling fields, stitched with hedgerows that speak of patient cultivation, and punctuated by stands of mature hardwood trees, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a pearlescent glow. The air here carries a distinct salinity, a constant reminder of the nearby ocean, mingled with the earthy scent of damp soil and the sweet perfume of wildflowers that carpet the verges in summer. It’s a place where the horizon feels both close and infinite, a gentle curve of land meeting the vast expanse of water, creating a sense of peaceful enclosure. The history of West River is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its waters and the fertility of its soil. For generations, its economy has been sustained by the sea, with fishing boats still a familiar sight along its inlets, their weathered hulls a testament to enduring livelihoods. Beyond the coast, the rich red earth supports a thriving agricultural heritage, evident in the neat rows of potatoes and grain that stretch across the countryside. This deep connection to the land and sea has fostered a distinct character in West River, one of resilience and quiet pride, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life and the warmth of community is as palpable as the sun on a clear afternoon.

About This West River Map Page

Explore West 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: 46.17168, -63.29479. 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 West River includes the postal code (C1B), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for West 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.