West Prince region encompasses a total land area of 1,110 square kilometers.  The region is home to six very distinct communities: Alberton, Lennox Island, Miminegash/St. Louis, O’Leary, Tignish and Tyne Valley. West Prince can be seen as a community of communities, with 12 municipalities in total and each having their own individual identity. The people themselves are a cultural mix of Acadian, Irish, Mi’kmaq and Scottish and combine to make a population of just over 15000 residents. Our main industries flourish from May to October in agriculture, fishing and tourism.

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Tignish, is recognized as a "Cooperative Community", as demonstrated by the long tradition of formal cooperatives, Royal Star Seafoods, a subsidiary of Tignish Fisheries Co-op Association Ltd., is the largest atlantic lobster processor on Prince Edward Island and owned and operated by 175 fishers.  They are a prime example of an innovative processor of atlantic lobster retail and food service. A strongly supported credit union and the large number of non-profit groups which provide valuable work. Not far from Tignish in Skinners Pond you will come across Stompin' Tom Centre showcasing Canadian and local musical talent.

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Alberton, another great farming and fishing community, with a flourishing fishing wharf in North Port just 5 minutes from Main Street.  Alberton has many resources and services available to residents and visitors; hospital, two pharmacies, retail shops and several restaurants.  Alberton has shown population grown in the last few years. 

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O’Leary is home to the Canadian Potato Museum which houses one of the largest collections of farming machinery related to the growing and harvesting of potatoes. O’Leary is also very proud for winning and holding the title of O’Leary is Kraft Hockeyville 2017, a Canada wide competition on how communities build hockey and hockey builds communities, winning $100,000 in arena upgrades.

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Tyne Valley home of the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship and Rock the Boat Music Festival, five days of celebrations with a small town of only 250 residents but residents with a big spirit. 

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Lennox Island Mi’kmaq First Nation is strong, proud vibrant community rich in culture and traditions that have been passed down, with 450 residents. The Bideford Shellfish Hatchery which provides high quality seed in oysters, clams, scallops and quahogs, is owned and operated by Lennox Island First Nation.  They recently won an Aboriginal Award for all their hard work over the last few years.