Introduction
Prince Edward Island National Park protects beaches, dunes, red sandstone cliffs, coastal wetlands, salt marshes, and cultural landscapes along PEI's north shore. Parks Canada manages park areas including Cavendish, Brackley-Dalvay, and Greenwich.
For a broader overview of the park's history and geography, see the Prince Edward Island National Park Wikipedia page.
Visitors should check Parks Canada alerts, beach conditions, campground information, dune protection rules, and weather before traveling. Wind, surf, rip currents, and coastal erosion can affect beach access.
Top Hikes
These three walks are good starting points for planning. Distances and elevation gain are rounded; check the official park trail page for current closures, permits, weather, and trail conditions.
Greenwich Dunes Trail (moderate) - 2.9 miles (4.6 km); elevation gain 50 feet (15 m). A signature route through forest, boardwalk, dunes, and beach scenery.
Homestead Trail (moderate) - 5.6 miles (9.0 km); elevation gain 165 feet (50 m). A longer Cavendish-area loop through fields, woods, and coastal habitat.
Farmlands Trail (easy) - 1.9 miles (3.1 km); elevation gain 65 feet (20 m). A shorter walk through cultural landscape and coastal vegetation.
Park Areas
Brackley-Dalvay and Greenwich have official Parks Canada visitor pages with current planning information. Cavendish is also a major visitor area and campground hub within the park.
Camping
The Parks Canada camping page has current overnight information. Campground links include Cavendish Campground and Stanhope Campground, with additional options such as tent and RV sites, oTENTiks, bunkies, and equipped campsites depending on season and availability.
Webcam Notes
Feed credit: PEI Cams.