From the 1800s to today, tornadoes have occurred, even if rarely, in Atlantic Canada. The area averages around 0.5-1.5 tornadoes each year.
Tornadoes +,DateTime (24hr Local)LocationRatingNotesPath LengthMax. WidthMax. Wind SpeedDeathsInjuriesExtra CitationsAugust 5, 1859Charlottetown, Prince Edward IslandFUA tornado destroyed trees and property, and capsized a vessel where at least two drowned.>21872Westmorland County, New BrunswickFU (Likely Strong)An unrated tornado destroyed houses, fences and trees.August 6, 1879Bouctouche, New BrunswickF3A tornado destroyed many homes and caused multiple deaths.>5August 6, 1890Sainte-Anne Parish, New BrunswickFU (Likely Strong)A tornado destroyed 31 buildings.August 17, 1892O'Leary, Prince Edward IslandFU