Known as the Heart of West Prince, the small town of Alberton is located in Prince County on the northwest shore of the Island. It was incorporated in 1913 and has a population of just over 1,100 people. Alberton is rich with fishing and farming and has all the services a traveller may require.

Enjoy the best of Alberton with these top 10 insider tips:

1. Breakfast at the Alberton Bakery is a must. Stock up on some treats for the road.
2. Discover local history at the Alberton Museum & Genealogy Centre. This building was built in 1878 as the Alberton Court House. It is a national historic site and a designated provincial historic site.
3. Stroll through town on a tour of the series of outdoor murals that depict business, culture and events that have kept this community pulsating for more than a century.
4. Explore the Confederation Trail and visit the Alberton Stone Station.
5. Have your camera ready as the fishermen dock at Northport Harbour. You may even see a Giant Bluefin tuna landing.
6. Spend some time wandering the marina and gift shops at the Northport Pier before dinner at the onsite Northport Pier Restaurant that specializes in seafood, of course!
7. Make a dinner reservation for Saturday night at the Albert & Crown Pub for live entertainment, the Best of Up West.
8. Cool off with a swim or stretch your legs at nearby Jacques Cartier Provincial Park.
9. Book a tee time at Mill River Golf Club.
10. Learn the sport of striped bass fishing with an outfitter from Richard's Bait and Tackle.

Emerge yourself in the history and culture of this small up west town of Alberton.