Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island
Cape Traverse (/ˈtrævərs/ TRAV-ərs)[1] is a community in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.[2]
Cape Traverse | |
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 Historic iceboat display at Cape Traverse | |
| Coordinates: 46°14′33″N 63°38′15″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Prince Edward Island |
| County | Prince County |
A winter iceboat service crossed the Abegweit Passage between Cape Traverse to Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick for many decades during the 19th century and early 20th century.
Notable residents
- Ephraim Bell Muttart, physician and political figure
- John Howatt Bell, 14th premier of Prince Edward Island
- Levi Chickering, First American Dairy Farmer in Cape Traverse, era 1970
Highways
Cape Traverse is served by Route 10.
References
- The Canadian Press (2017), The Canadian Press Stylebook (18th ed.), Toronto: The Canadian Press
- "Atlas of Canada". Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- "Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island". Atlas of Canada.
- "Cape Traverse Landing, Prince Edward Island". Atlas of Canada.
- "Cape Traverse Cove, Prince Edward Island". Atlas of Canada.
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