National Parks and National Historic Sites of Canada in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada
Visitors can enjoy breathtaking scenery, such as our famous red sandstone cliffs, in Prince Edward Island National Park.
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Stretching along the north shore of the Island along the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Prince Edward Island National Park was once home to the Mi’kmaq, Acadian fishermen and British farmers. The area became a popular vacation spot in the late 19th century and was designated a national park in 1937.
The Park protects a spectacular system of sand dunes, beaches, sandstone cliffs, salt marshes and freshwater ponds, as well as two cultural landmarks: Green Gables and Dalvay-by-the-Sea National Historic Site of Canada. Greenwich was added in 1998.
Getting There
Six entrances to the Park are located off the Blue Heron Drive (Highway 6) north of Charlottetown. For the most central entrance, drive past the Charlottetown Airport for 15 minutes along Brackley Pt. Road (Route 15). To access Greenwich, Prince Edward Island National Park, take Route 2 East to St. Peters, then follow Route 16 and turn left onto Route 313.
Making the Most of Your Visit
- Plan on at least three days to visit Prince Edward Island National Park and area.
- Visit an information centre at Cavendish, or Greenwich for information on our educational activities and why Parks Canada protects these unique natural and cultural resources on Prince Edward Island.
- Visit the Greenwich Interpretation Centre to see exciting exhibits and a multi-media presentation.
- In July and August, take part in regularly scheduled park activities, which provide hours of fun and learning for the entire family.
- Enjoy lunch or dinner at Dalvay-by-the-Sea National Historic Site, now operated as a heritage inn.
- Take a sunset stroll on the beach.
- Picnic by the sea at one of the designated picnic areas.
- Become a steward of the fragile resources protected within Prince Edward Island National Park by leaving the flora and fauna undisturbed, as nature intended. The Park is a haven for innumerable wild plants and animals, and we can all help to ensure their future by leaving the ecosystem to flourish untouched.
- Prince Edward Island National Park is open year-round and offers several winter activities.
Hours of Operation: 2008 Season
Open year-round. Full services available from late June to late August.
Entrance Kiosks
| June 13 – June 26 |
11:00 am – 6:00 pm (Daily) |
| June 27 – September 1 |
10:00 am – 7:00 pm (Daily) |
Cavendish Visitor Centre
Opened daily:
| June 18 – August 18 |
8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| August 19 – September 8 |
9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| September 9 – September 22 |
9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| September 23 – October 14 |
9:00 am – 4:30 pm |
Greenwich Interpretation Centre
| May 16 – June 26 |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| June 27 – August 17 |
9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| August 18 – October 5 |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Cavendish Campground
June 13 – September 2 (last night for camping September 1st)
Stanhope Campground
June 13 - September 22
September 23 - October 14 (self-registration)
To make a reservation at a campground the reservation service is open:
Visit our reservation website at: www.pccamping.ca
Call toll-free within Canada: 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time
Call toll-free teletype within Canada: 1-866-787-6221 (TTY)
For more information, contact us at:
1-888-773-8888
www.pccamping.ca
pccamping@pc.gc.ca.
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