Thunder Cove Beach
Thunder Cove Beach is one of those hidden gems that locals try to keep for themselves. It’s off-the-beaten-path in Darnley, just outside of Kensington. While most of PEI’s north shore is known for epic rolling dunes and wide beaches of fine sand, Thunder Cove is so much different. The shore…
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Wood Islands Beach in Wood Islands Provincial Park is a favourite for two kinds of Prince Edward Island travelers. Either you have been dreaming of your visit to an Island beach for so long that you absolutely cannot wait a moment past your ferry ride from Nova Scotia to feel…
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Jacques Cartier Beach in Jacques Cartier Provincial Park. This provincial park is near the top of the northern cape of Prince Edward Island. Here, the campsites and picnic tables have unobstructed panoramic views of the ocean. The grass rolls down onto sandstone rocks that provide a slender barrier to the…
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Chelton Beach is near the community of Bedeque along the red shore of southwest PEI. It’s located within Chelton Beach Provincial Park where you’ll find parking, a playground, small canteen, picnic tables, washroom facilities and a lifeguard on duty through the summer. Like other south shore beaches – the sand…
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Stanhope Beach is located in PEI National Park just 23km from Charlottetown. Energetic beach walkers could walk as far as 3km in one direction, past Ross Land Beach to Stanhope Cape or 2km in the other direction to Dalvay By the Sea. Stanhope has dunes for miles and much less…
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Panmure Island Beach is a long white sandy beach shouldered by sweeping sand dunes and vast ocean views. Much-loved by locals and visitors alike, Panmure Island is truly a beach-lover’s paradise. Located along a causeway, there is water access on both sides of the highway. You’ll find the sheltered St.…
Read MoreGreenwich Beach
Greenwich Beach is part of PEI National Park and is the least visited of all the Park’s beaches. That’s not to say it isn’t well loved. Greenwich Beach is one of those star attractions that Islanders try to keep for themselves. It has the largest sand dunes on the Island…
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Brackley Beach is just 20 minutes from Charlottetown, located within the PEI National Park. This beach is part of a protected area that stretches from Rustico harbour to Brackley, continuing west to Stanhope and Dalvay. Altogether, six beach areas dot this coastline with Brackley Beach the largest and most popular…
Read MoreBasin Head Beach
Basin Head Beach was named the top beach in Canada by Vacay.ca. Run your feet through the sand on this beach and it will sing! Really, we’re not kidding. This beach is one of Prince Edward Island’s provincial parks and with that comes bathrooms and a canteen. Insider’s Tip: Jumping…
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This is PEI’s most well known National Park beach. Cavendish Beach is miles of white sand surrounded by protected sand dunes. The beach is located right in the heart of Cavendish and is a great convenient spot to escape with the family. If you are looking for things to do,…
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