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Northumberland Provincial Park Phone (902) 962-7418 Northumberland's convenient location near the Wood Islands ferry terminal makes this a busy park. Many people choose to stay for a night or two at the beginning or end of their visit to PEI. A new nature trail has been developed to offer visitors insight into the natural area of this park -- an excellent introduction into the varied flora and fauna native to the Island. Cliff swallows burrowing nests along the shore are of special interest. Northumberland Provincial Park is on Route 4, 3 km east of the Wood Islands ferry. It offers a lifeguarded ocean beach, clam digging, laundromat, hot showers (4), flush toilets (9), playground, kitchen shelter, forest trail and dumping station. Campers' store nearby. Pets permitted on leash. Accommodations: 22(u); 28(2w); 10(3w). Daily: $19(u); $22(2w); 23(3w). 76 acres Panmure Island Provincial Park Phone (902) 838-0668 Panmure Island features one of the most popular white sand beaches on PEI. The park provides life-guards for its supervised swimming areas. The location along a causeway gives water access on both sides of the highway with the sheltered St. Marys Bay on one side and an ocean beach on the other. The sand dunes on the ocean side provide a secluded atmosphere with long stretches of shoreline and a vast view of the ocean makes Panmure Island a beach lover's haven. Tours are offered at historic Panmure Island lighthouse. The First Nations People hold an annual Pow Wow at Panmure Island. This spiritual/cultural event, attracting visitors from Eastern Canada and the New England states, includes drum bands, native crafts and a healing sweat tent. On Route 347, north of Gaspereaux. Panmure Island offers a bay and ocean beach, laundromat, hot showers (8), flush toilets (13), kitchen shelter, fireplaces, supply store, dumping station, look-out tower, beach house with change rooms, canteen and boat launching area. Pets permitted on leash. Accommodations: 22(u); 22(2w). Daily: $19(u) and $22(2w). 100 acres Phone (902) 659-7221 Located in the historic community of Eldon, Lord Selkirk Park is infused with the Scottish atmosphere that prevails throughout the community. The park hosts many events with a Celtic flavour and the view from the cliffs is captivating. The beach, while not suitable for swimming, is ideal for strolls. Lord Selkirk offers many popular community facilities such as a swimming pool and miniature golf. The nine-hole Belfast Highland Greens golf course, which opened in 1996, is an excellent addition to this park. Lord Selkirk hosts a series of Friday night variety concerts which feature traditional music by local artists and entertainers. Lord Selkirk also hosts the Annual Highland Games. Activities include dance competitions, bagpipe and fiddle music, and sporting events such as caber toss, shot putt and log toss. Off TransCanada Highway. 2 km east of Eldon. Bay beach, clam digging, walking trail, hot showers (6), flush toilets (12), laundromat, kitchen shelter, fireplaces, and dumping station. Additional charge to use pool, nine-hole golf course and miniature golf. Friday night variety concerts. Volunteer performers welcome. Campers' store 2 km. Pets permitted on leash. Accommodations: 21(u); 56(2w). Daily: $19(u) and $22(2w). Brudenell River Provincial Park Phone (902) 652-8966 Brudenell River is the largest provincial park in eastern Prince Edward Island. In addition to two (2) 18-hole championship golf courses, tennis, horseshoes and lawn bowling offered at the 100-unit Brudenell River Resort, the park has a multitude of activities to amuse campers and day visitors: a marina, river beach, wildflower garden, hiking trails as well as daily activities scheduled as part of Brudenell's recreation and interpretive programs for children and adults. A naturalist is available to inform visitors and locals of the natural features of Prince Edward Island. Private sector operators also provide canoeing, windsurfing, sea kayaking, horseback riding, ocean-view tours and seal-watching cruises. Brudenell is located in Roseneath, PEI, on Route 3, 5 km west of Georgetown, near Cardigan. The campground has a kitchen shelter, hot showers (12), flush toilets (12), laundromat and dumping station. Pets permitted on leash. Accommodations: 52(u); 18(2w) and 25(5w). Daily: $19(u);$22(2w) and $23(5w). 1,500 acres. Phone (902) 357-3075 With its beautiful beach and supervised swimming, Red Point campground is very popular with families. There are often organized activities for children and special events for the whole family. Red Point is located approximately 10 minutes from Souris where you will find gas, food, restaurants, hospital, hotels, exercise facilities, liquor store, souvenir shops, tourist information centre and the terminal for the Magdalen Island ferry service. Red Point is also the closest campground to the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival grounds. On Route 16, 13 km east of Souris. Supervised ocean beach, kitchen shelter, flush toilets, change rooms, hot showers (8), flush toilets (15), fireplaces, playground and dumping station on premises. Three-way sites designed for large recreational vehicles. Pets permitted on leash. Bilingual service. Accommodations: 32(u); 12(2w) and 45(3w). Daily: $19(u); $22(2w) and $25(3w) Campbells Cove Provincial Park Phone (902) 357-3080 This secluded campground is located approximately 15 minutes outside the town of Souris, 2 km west of North Lake Harbour and 11 km north of Basin Head Museum and Singing Sands Beach. Campbells Cove offers a picturesque view of the ocean and the rugged coastline. This park has many return visitors who enjoy the laid-back environment. On Route 16, 5 km west of Elmira. Ocean beach, kitchen shelter, hot showers (4), flush toilets (5), laundromat, playground, fireplaces and dumping station on premises. Pets permitted on leash. Accommodations: 45(u); 8(2w). Daily: $19(u) and $22(2w). 25 acres. Jacques Cartier Provincial Park Phone (902) 853-8632 The Island's first European visitor came ashore in 1534 in the vicinity of this provincial park, named for the same French explorer, Jacques Cartier. He remarked that this was “the fairest land 'tis possible to see!” The park holds a celebration of this great discovery every July at Rediscovery Day. Jacques Cartier Provincial Park offers a wide range of activities for all ages. A full-time naturalist leads nature walks and children's games and there is supervised swimming at the beautiful beach on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. On Route 12, 5 km east of Alberton. Recreation programs with evening activities, supervised ocean beach, laundromat, hot showers (6), flush toilets (12), kitchen shelter and dumping station. Pets permitted on leash. Campers' store 6 km. Loan-out recreation equipment. Accommodations: 22(u), 34(2w). Daily: $19(u) and $22(2w). 22 acres. Phone (902) 859-8786 This park is located on beautiful Mill River 8 km Northeast of O'Leary. There are many activities in and around the provincial park, including playground equipment and an activity centre as well as several fun, exciting and educational programs. Rentals are available at the Mill River Marina. Rodd Mill River Resort, a four-star resort hotel, and the prestigious Mill River Golf Course are located within the park. Private sector operators also provide bicycles, sailboards and canoes. Located just off Route 2 on Route 136. Kitchen shelter, laundromat, hot showers (8), flush toilets (8), dumping station, loan-out recreation equipment. Pets permitted on leash. Accommodations: 18(u), 18(2w) and 36(3w). Daily: $19(u), $22(2w) and $25(3w). 75 acres. Phone (902) 859-8785 Cedar Dunes Provincial Park is located along the scenic Lady Slipper Drive in the West Point area. Cedar Dunes is famous for beautiful beaches that stretch for miles. The park provides supervised swimming as well as children's activities. A staff naturalist provides guided nature walks. While you are there, you can tour Canada's only functioning lighthouse in an inn. The West Point Lighthouse also houses a museum displaying artifacts and photographs that document the history of Island lighthouses. On Route 14, 24 km south of O'Leary. Supervised ocean beach, interpretive programs, nature trail, laundromat, hot showers (8), flush toilets (11)kitchen shelter and dumping station. Pets permitted on leash. Loan-out recreation equipment. Accommodations: 20(u) and 39(2w). Daily: $19(u) and $22(2w). 100 acres. Phone (902) 831-2370 During the 19th century, shipbuilding was a major industry on Prince Edward Island. Green Park was the site of an active shipyard. Visit the shipbuilding museum located at Green Park and the Yeo House representing the wealth of a golden age of PEI when the shipyards drove the economy of the colony. The park provides playground equipment for children, frisbee golf, nature trails, river front tenting sites and a river beach. It is one of the location sites for the new television series Emily of New Moon. On Route 12, 6 km east of Tyne Valley. Laundromat, hot showers (8), flush toilets (8), kitchen shelter and dumping station. Campers' store 6 km. Loan-out recreation equipment. Pets permitted on leash. Accommodations: 40(u) and 18(3w). Daily: $19(u), $25(3w) and $35(camping cabins). 219 acres. Phone (902) 888-8366 This park, located on Bedeque Bay, is in close proximity to Summerside the recreational and cultural center of Prince County. It is also close to Slemon Park which hosts several summer hockey schools. And Linkletter is the provincial park located closest to the Confederation Bridge. On Route 11, 8 km west of Summerside. Laundromat, hot showers (8), flush toilets (14), playground, kitchen shelter and dumping station. Campers' store 4 km. Pets permitted on leash. Loan-out recreation equipment. Accommodations: 51(u), 17(2w) and 16(3w). Daily: $19(u), $22(2w) and 23(3w). 72 acres. Phone (902) 836-8945 Cabot Beach is the largest park in western PEI. This beautiful park has a large day-use area with playground equipment, an activity centre with children's programs and a naturalist on staff who provides guided nature walks. There is also supervised swimming on scenic Malpeque Bay. It is one of the location sites for the new television series, Emily of New Moon. On Route 20, 16 km north of Kensington. Laundromat, hot showers (20), flush toilets (32), kitchen shelter and dumping station. Bilingual service. Campers' store nearby. Pets permitted on leash. Loan-out recreation equipment. Accommodations: 105(u); 30(2w); 28(3w). Daily: $19(u); $22(2w); $25(3w). 360 acres. Phone (902) 675-7476 This park offers an excellent location near all the main attractions. Borden, Summerside and Cavendish are all only a half-hour away and Charlottetown is a 20-minute drive from Strathgartney. Strathgartney has one of the most beautiful scenic views of all the provincial parks with campsites located high on a hill overlooking the Strathgartney River. At the park you can enjoy a walk on the nature trail, or play a round of frisbee golf. On TransCanada Highway, 20 km west of Charlotte-town. Playground equipment, hot showers (4), flush toilets (10), two kitchen shelters and a dumping station. The beach is only a short 8 km away, campers' store 3 km. Pets permitted on leash. Loan-out recreation equipment. Accommodations: 40(u); 22(2w). Daily: $19(u) and $22(2w). 132 acres. | ||||||||||||||||
