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Georgetown is 1,025 km from Parliament Hill. It would take close to 14 hours to drive there, or about two hours by plane.
Cardigan includes all of eastern Prince Edward Island. It borders the Northumberland Strait and the Gulf of the St. Lawrence.
The landscape is characterized by rolling hills and vast forests, with less farmland than the rest of the province.
The riding’s population grew 1.7% between 2011 and 2016.
Nearly half the population of Cardigan claims Scottish heritage, according to the 2011 census.
Cardigan’s obesity rate is one of the highest in Canada, at 32%.
When P.E.I.’s railways were abandoned in 1989, the old routes were transformed into the Confederation Trail. It stretches across the province but most stops are in Cardigan.
The Kings Playhouse, located in Georgetown, is one of Canada’s longest running theaters. In addition to putting on plays and musical events, they also hold a weekly ceilidh -- a traditional Scottish party with music and dancing.
North Lake is the “Tuna Capital of the World.” This reputation brings in many tourists for sport fishing, boosting the tourism industry. Bluefin tuna is also one of the main exports for the area and is distributed worldwide.
The Tuna Cup Challenge has been held here annually for 30 years, and fishers travel from as far as India, Russia, and South Africa to take part in the challenge.
Cardigan’s economy has traditionally relied on industries such as agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. With the closure of the Georgetown Sawmill, a new business park will be developed in its place. The hope is to attract new businesses and investments, as well as create jobs in the areas of manufacturing and marine technologies.
Commercial fisheries and sport fishermen must adhere to a quota system, which has been proven to be successful, as seen by the increase in tuna in the past 15 years.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has protected Governors Island in Hillsborough. The island’s natural environment is threatened by rising water levels caused by climate change, as well as by pollution from boats and nearby population centres.
Lord Selkirk arrived on Prince Edward Island in 1803, bringing 800 Scottish settlers with him. Scottish culture remains very important to the people of Cardigan. The Selkirk Scottish Heritage Center is located here and Selkirk Provincial Park hosts the Prince Edward Island Highland Games.
Indigenous communities in this riding include:
Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI Abegweit
