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 |
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| Time zone | UTC (UTC-6) |
Cardigan, Prince Edward Island (2006 pop.: 374) is a Canadian fishing community in eastern Kings County, Prince Edward Island.
Location of Cardigan in Prince Edward Island
The community is named after James Brudenell, 5th Earl of Cardigan, later Duke of Monague. 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.
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[edit] Attractions
- Canada's Smallest Library
- Cardigan River Heritage Centre
- Shipbuilding Museum
- Cape Light Restaurant
- Famous Peppers Pizzeria
- Cardigan Marina
[edit] Location
46'14"N, 62'37"W[1]
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Coordinates: 46°14′00″N 62°37′00″W / 46.2333333°N 62.6166667°W
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