Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island
Cape Traverse | |
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 Historic iceboat display at Cape Traverse | |
| Coordinates: 46°14′33″N 63°38′15″W / 46.24250°N 63.63750°WCoordinates: 46°14′33″N 63°38′15″W / 46.24250°N 63.63750°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Prince Edward Island |
| County | Prince County |
Cape Traverse (/ˈtrævərs/ TRAV-ərs)[1] is a community in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.[2]
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
- , 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.[permanent dead link]
- "Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island". Atlas of Canada.[permanent dead link]
- "Cape Traverse Landing, Prince Edward Island". Atlas of Canada.[permanent dead link]
- "Cape Traverse Cove, Prince Edward Island". Atlas of Canada.[permanent dead link]
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