Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada
Activities
Recreational
Beaches
Numerous beach areas are located within Prince Edward Island National Park, from Cavendish to Greenwich. There are seven supervised beaches within the Park. They are as follows:
- Cavendish Campground Beach
- Cavendish
- North Rustico
- Brackley
- Ross Lane
- Stanhope
- Greenwich
Lifeguards are on duty from late June to late August. White sand and blue seas abound. Dogs are not permitted on the beach between April 1 and October 15 annually.
Fishing
Fishing is permitted in Prince Edward Island Park. Licenses are required for fishing in ponds and streams, but not in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. National Park Fishing Act and Regulations apply.
Boating
There are opportunities for canoeing and kayaking in the park on the various ponds as well as in the Gulf of St.Lawrence. Enjoy beautiful scenary and serenity. Motorized watercraft are not permitted within the National Park boundaries.
Picnicking
The park has several picnic areas with shelters: Dalvay, Stanhope Cape, Cape Turner and North Rustico. Brackley and Cavendish East day-use areas as well as Stanhope Beach also feature modern playground equipment.
Interpretation Programs
A wide range of interpretive activities are held daily throughout Prince Edward Island National Park and Green Gables throughout the summer.
These entertaining, educational activities are offered in both English and French, and are fun for the whole family. Daily activities schedules are posted on Park bulletin boards.
Cross-country Skiing
Certain trails in the park are tracked for cross-country skiing during the winter months Warm-up shelters are nearby as well as limited washroom facilities. Check local radio stations and bulletin boards for snow conditions.
Skating
Weather conditions permitting, during the winter months a skating area is cleared on Dalvay picturesque Dalvay Lake, near Dalvay-By-the-Sea National Historic Site.
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