Victoria, Prince Edward Island
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| Victoria, Prince Edward Island | |
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| — Village — | |
| Nickname(s): Victoria-by-the-sea | |
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| Coordinates: 46°12′50″N 63°29′21″W / 46.21399°N 63.48913°WCoordinates: 46°12′50″N 63°29′21″W / 46.21399°N 63.48913°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Prince Edward Island |
| County | Queens County |
| Founded | 1819 |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 77 |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) |
| • Summer (DST) | ADT (UTC-3) |
| Canadian postal code | C0A 2G0 |
| Area code(s) | 902 |
| Telephone Exchange | 658 |
| NTS Map | 011L03 |
| GNBC Code | BACOS |
| Website | http://www.victoriabythesea.ca/ |
Victoria (2006 pop.: 77) is a Canadian village located in central Prince Edward Island.
A historic seaport, the community is situated at the extreme southwestern edge of Queens County in the township of Lot 29.
In recent decades the community has branded itself as "Victoria-by-the-Sea" to honour its heritage as a seaport and to attract tourists.
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