It is located northwest of the town of Tignish in the township of Lot 1, near the northwestern tip of the province.
The primary industries for the area are agriculture and fishing.
Skinners Pond traces its name to a small lake of the same name.
Skinners Pond is probably best known as the boyhood home of Canadian musician Stompin' Tom Connors, who was adopted and raised by a family on a local farm.
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