West Point delivers a rare blend of wide-open shoreline and close-knit community life at the island’s western edge. The landmark West Point Lighthouse stands watch above sweeping sands, where sunsets unspool in cinematic color and waves stay warm well into late summer. Adjacent Cedar Dunes Provincial Park offers camping, gentle surf, and miles of beach for morning runs, shell collecting, and stargazing when the sky turns ink-black.
Outdoorsy lifestyles thrive here. Kayak calm waters, scan the dunes for shorebirds, or spin along the island-spanning Confederation Trail. A scenic cruise on the North Cape Coastal Drive brings you to windswept cliffs, artisan studios, and coastal eateries, while nearby services in Alberton and Tignish cover daily needs. Make a family outing to the deliciously quirky Canadian Potato Museum to explore the area’s agricultural roots. All of this unfolds within Prince County, where fishing boats, farm fields, and sandy lanes set a relaxed daily rhythm.
Families are served by the Public Schools Branch, with area students typically attending Hernewood Intermediate School and Westisle Composite High School, both known for supportive staff and active extracurricular programs. For bigger-box shopping and specialized services, Summerside is an easy day trip.
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