Swimming and beach activities
Prince Edward Island National Park
Take in the beauty of PEI National Park’s spectacular shoreline and the experience the bliss of our picturesque beaches for yourself.
Splash around in the water in one of our supervised swimming areas or stroll along the sandy shore. Parks Canada now offers accessible beach access at some of our beaches, with ramps, beach wheelchairs, mobility mats, and universal washrooms at most locations.
For those seeking quiet evening serenity, finish your day along our national park coastline and enjoy the show of colours you’ll see here and nowhere else. Whether you prefer an active beach day or more laidback time by the water, PEI National Park beaches really do offer something memorable for everyone.
Features
Supervised beaches
Surfguards are on duty at several beaches in the summer months for a safe experience.
PEINow: surf conditions
Before heading out, check out surf conditions and parking availability by visiting PEINow.
Summer fun schedule
Discover fun things to do this summer within Prince Edward Island National Park.
The Coastie Initiative
Take part in the Coastie Initiative, a community science program at Parks Canada administered places.
Find a beach
| Cavendish-North Rustico beaches | Surfguard | Washrooms | Accessible features | Parking | Location |
| Cavendish Campground Beach | 
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357 Graham's Ln, New Glasgow |
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| Cavendish Beach | 
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washrooms, parking, ramp, mobility mat, beach wheelchairs |
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80 Gulf Shore Parkway West, Cavendish |
| North Rustico Beach |
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washrooms, parking |
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289 Harbourview Dr, North Rustico |
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| Brackley-Dalvay beaches | Surfguard | Washrooms | Accessible features | Parking | Location |
| Robinsons Island | 4020 Brackley Point Rd, North Rustico |
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| Brackley Beach |
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washrooms, parking, ramp, mobility mat, beach wheelchairs |
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4020 Brackley Point Rd, North Rustico |
| Shaws Beach | |
2300 Gulf Shore Pkwy E, North Rustico | |||
| Covehead Lighthouse Beach |
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1430-1530 Gulf Shore Pkwy East |
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| Stanhope Cape Beach |
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1430 Gulf Shore Pkwy East | ||
| Stanhope Beach |
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washrooms, parking, ramp, mobility mat, beach wheelchairs |
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828 Gulf Shore Pkwy East |
| Stanhope Campground Beach | |
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983 Gulf Shore Pkwy East |
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| Ross Lane Beach |
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parking |
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1144 Gulf Shore Pkwy East | |
| Dalvay Beach | parking |
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408 Gulf Shore Pkwy East |
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| Greenwich beaches | Surfguard | Washrooms | Accessible features | Parking | Location |
| Greenwich Beach |
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washrooms, parking |
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29 Wild Rose Rd, Saint Peters Bay |
| Greenwich Dunes Beach |
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29 Wild Rose Rd, Saint Peters Bay |
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