Parks Canada

On behalf of the people of Canada, Parks Canada protects and presents nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and fosters public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure that ecological and commemorative integrity of these places for future generations.

For more information about Parks Canada, please visit their website (www.pc.gc.ca/pei)

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Beaches
There are numerous spectacular beaches located within Prince Edward Island National Park, from Cavendish to Greenwich. There are seven supervised beaches within the Park. They are as follows:

  • Brackley Beach
  • Cavendish Beach
  • Cavendish Campground Beach (for campers only)
  • Greenwich Beach
  • North Rustico Beach
  • Ross Lane Beach
  • Stanhope Beach

Trails
There are many scenic trails located within Prince Edward Island National Park, each with its own unique features.

Prince Edward Island National Park Trails
Trail
Length
Difficulty
Location
Woodlands
HikeBike Ski
4 km Easy Starts near Dalvay entrace to the Park across from Dalvay Activity Centre
Reeds & Rushes
HikeScenic Wheelchair Access
0.7 km Easy Starts just west of Dalvay, on the Gulf Shore Parkway
Farmlands
Hike
3.3 km Easy Starts 2 km east of Stanhope, on the Gulf Shore Parkway
Bubbling Springs
HikeSki Scenic
2.7 km Easy Same Trail Head as Farmlands
Cavendish Dunelands
HikeScenic
2.3 km Easy Starts at Cavendish Beach East
Homestead
HikeBike Snowshoe
6.7 or 8.8 km Moderate Starts just at the entrance of Cavendish Campground
Clark’s Lane Trail
HikeSnowshoe Scenic

0.8 km Easy Starts at Cavendish Grove
Cavendish Beach Trail
HikeSnowshoe Scenic
1.1 km Easy Starts at Cavendish Grove
Haunted Wood*
HikeSnowshoe Scenic
1.4 km Easy GreenGables, Prince Edward Island National Park
Balsam Hollow*
HikeSnowshoe Scenic
1 km Easy GreenGables, Prince Edward Island National Park
Tlaqatik
JikeScenic
4.7 km Easy Greenwich, Prince Edward Island National Park
Greenwich Dunes
HikeScenic
4.2 km Moderate Greenwich, Prince Edward Island National Park
Havre Saint Pierre
HikeWheelchair Access Scenic
1.2 km Easy Greenwich, Prince Edward Island National Park
Gulf Shore Way
10.0 km   Dalvay to Brackley