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.
On August 6, 1879, the highest rated tornado to touch down in Atlantic Canada formed near Bouctouche, New Brunswick. It tracked through the town, causing severe damage and destroying upwards of 100 buildings. It caused at least 5 fatalities and numerous injuries in its 14km track, and reached a width of nearly half a kilometre.<blockquote>Main Article: 1879 Bouctouche Tornado</blockquote>