There are also significant populations of Cornish descent in other areas of Atlantic Canada, in particular, Prince Edward Island. In the first half of the 19th century Padstow  was a significant port of embarcation for Cornish emigrants bound for Canada.
There are substantial Cornish populations in various regions of Atlantic Canada, with particular prominence in Prince Edward Island. In the early 1800s, Padstow was a crucial departure point for Cornish emigrants traveling to Canada.