Welcome to Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Summerside summary
Summerside (2006 pop. 14,500) is a Canadian city in Prince County, Prince Edward Island. It is the second largest city in the province and the principal municipality
for the western part of the island. Summerside was officially incorporated as a town on April 1, 1877 and reincorporated as a city on April 1, 1995.
Large employers in the city include the Summerside tax centre, from which the Canada Revenue Agency administers the Goods and Services Tax (or GST). Atlantic Turbines,
which manufactures and repair parts for aircraft is an important employer in the Slemon Park business park. Slemon Park also includes other large employers including
Testori Americas and Honeywell Engines and Systems. The neighbouring community of New Annan is home to two large Cavendish Farms frozen foods processing plants which
is the province's largest private sector employer.
Summerside has been aggressive in courting new business opportunities and has created an Economic Development Office for the purpose of encouraging investment in the
city.
The Summerside area was at one time home to the world's largest concentration of Silver Fox farms. This is highlighted at the Silver Fox Museum.
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