Cardigan, Prince Edward Island
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Coordinates: 46°14′N 62°37′W / 46.233°N 62.617°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Prince Edward Island |
Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
Cardigan, Prince Edward Island (2006 pop.: 374) is a Canadian fishing community in eastern Kings County, Prince Edward Island.
The community is named after James Brudenell, 5th Earl of Cardigan, later Duke of Montague. Situated on the Cardigan River and originally named Cardigan Bridge, the community started and grew as a result of the shipbuilding industry and lumber trade.
Today the community's primary industry is manufacturing, followed by fishing, most notably mussels and clams.
The community is also home to Canada's smallest library.[1]
Attractions
- Canada's Smallest Library
- Cardigan River Heritage Centre
- Shipbuilding Museum
- Cape Light Restaurant
- Cardigan Marina
- Cardigan Lobster Suppers
Location
46'14"N, 62'37"W[2]
References
- ↑ P.E.I. library vies to be world's smallest, CBC News, July 23, 2013.
- ↑ Prince Edward Island, place finder Government of Prince Edward Island, Canada., retrieved 2008-06-12.
External links
Coordinates: 46°14′00″N 62°37′00″W / 46.23333°N 62.61667°W
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