The Town of Tignish is located in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, approximately 83 km away from Summerside and 141 km away from Charlottetown. Settled in 1799 by eight Acadian families and joined in 1811 by two Irish families, Tignish retains and celebrates its French/Irish roots and has since become a successful fishing and farming town and service and commercial centre serving the surrounding rural area.

Tignish offers several amenities to residents and visitors, including: 

  • Arena
  • Baseball field
  • Basketball court
  • Bowling
  • Church
  • Cultural centre
  • Fire services
  • Golf course
  • Green spaces
  • Gym/fitness centre
  • Indoor ice rink
  • Medical Clinic
  • Museum
  • Outdoor ice rink
  • Paved sidewalks
  • Pickleball courts
  • Playground
  • Public library
  • School – primary/elementary
  • Soccer field – outdoor
  • Softball field
  • Splash pad
  • Trail system
  • Phone:(902) 882-2600
  • Email: chancey@townoftignish.ca
  • Address:
    209 Phillip Street, Tignish, PE, C0B 2B0
  • Website: https://townoftignish.ca/

Statistics

2016

Population

719

2011

Population

779

2016

Total Private Dwellings

334

2016

Land Area in km2

5.87

2016

Median Age

53.2