Alberton is the main town of West Prince, near Cascumpec Bay, surrounded by potato fields, fishing harbours and the long, quiet coastline of the Island's western end.
Homes here are older houses in town, farmhouses on the open land around it and cottages along the shore at Kildare Capes and beyond. The wind across West Prince is famous; it powers the wind farms at North Cape.
Measures in West Prince are scheduled on regular trips. Your blinds are made in our Halifax workshop and installed by our own crew.
What Alberton homes need
Warmth on the wind. Double-cell cellular shades.
Durability. Faux wood and tough roller shades.
Character for farmhouses. Real wood blinds.
Atlantic Light in Alberton
Approximate times, calculated for Alberton's location. Compare all 45 communities.
| Shortest day (Dec 21) | Longest day (Jun 21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 7:58 a.m. | 5:22 a.m. |
| Sunset | 4:30 p.m. | 9:13 p.m. |
| Daylight | 8 h 31 min | 15 h 52 min |
| Sun height at noon | 20° | 67° |
What it means for your windows: A 20-degree winter sun shines straight across a room rather than down onto the floor, so south- and west-facing windows in Alberton get glare deep into the house from November to February. A summer sunset at about 9:13 p.m. means bedrooms stay bright at bedtime, so blackout with sealed edges is worth it for children and light sleepers.
Communities we serve
We also serve Tignish, O'Leary and North Cape.
Popular in Alberton
- Cellular shades: the warmest window covering you can buy
- Roller shades: clean and simple, sheer to blackout
- Faux wood blinds: built for steam and damp
- Wood blinds: real hardwood warmth
Around Alberton
Cascumpec
Cascumpec lies on the bay of the same name near Alberton, with rural homes and farms along the water.
Water-facing rural homes take wind and damp.
What we fit most here: cellular shades and moisture-resistant roller shades.
What blinds suit a bay-front home? Cellular shades for warmth and moisture-resistant fabrics.
Is Cascumpec included in your Alberton trips? Yes.
Kildare
Kildare and Kildare Capes sit on the north shore near Alberton, with red cliffs, beaches, homes and cottages.
Cottages need blackout for summer mornings and products that survive damp winters.
What we fit most here: blackout roller shades and faux wood blinds.
What blinds suit a north shore cottage? Moisture-resistant blackout shades and faux wood blinds.
Is Kildare included in your Alberton trips? Yes.
Frequently asked questions
Do you install custom blinds in West Prince?
Yes. Atlantic Shades measures and installs custom blinds and shades in Alberton, Cascumpec, Kildare, Tignish and O'Leary on regular scheduled trips.
What blinds work best in a very windy area?
Double-cell cellular shades with side channels or an outside mount.
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