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Prince Edward Island National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

national park in Prince Edward Island, Canada

About Prince Edward Island National Park

Prince Edward Island National Park follows the coastline and is split into non-contiguous fragments by bays and coastlines. There are effectively three sections of the park which are accessible by road: Contact the park office +1 902-672-6350 or email pnipe.peinp@pc.gc.ca The park extends over65km (40mi)of shoreline, including beaches, red sandstone cliffs and rolling sand dunes along the island's north shore, fronting the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The park ranges from several hundred metres to several kilometres in width. Cavendish became famous in 1908 for itsplace in literatureas the home of the Green Gables farmhouse in Lucy Maud Montgomery'sAnne of Green Gablesbooks, which describe a town "Avonlea" based on Cavendish, PEI. The park was established in 1937 to protect the homestead as well

Top Attractions in Prince Edward Island National Park

Explore the best things to see and do in Prince Edward Island National Park:

  • Brackley Beach
  • Cavendish Beach
  • Green Gables Golf Club
  • Green Gables Heritage Centre
  • Greenwich Beach
  • Greenwich Interpretation Centre
  • L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish Home
  • North Rustico Beach

Where to Stay in Prince Edward Island National Park

  • 🏨Cavendish Campground
  • 🏨Dalvay-by-the-Sea
  • 🏨Stanhope Campground

Prince Edward Island National Park Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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