Temporary closures at Parks Canada places on PEI

Prince Edward Island National Park

 

Beach closure sign that says: Attention. Area closed. Endangered species. Active piping plover nesting area. Minimum fine: $150.  

* When visiting PEI National Park, please respect all signs.

 

Beach Closures for Piping Plover

When Piping Plover are present and breeding, signs are posted and the areas are closed to all public use and travel pursuant to section 7(1) of the National Park General Regulations. Anyone found in violation of this prohibition may be prosecuted under Section 7(4)(c) of the General Regulations. The minimum fine for a violation of this prohibition is $150.

Cavendish - North Rustico

Cavendish Sandspit

The sandspit from New London Bay to the Gulf of St. Lawrence between the following coordinates: west boundary longitude -63.4715403 W and latitude 46.509207 N; and east boundary longitude -63.420839 W and latitude 46.502186 N.  Find on Google maps

Reason for Closure: The following area is nesting habitat for an endangered species, the Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus melodus). When Piping Plover are present and breeding, signs are posted and the area is closed to ALL PUBLIC USE AND TRAVEL by order of the superintendent, Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada pursuant to section 7(1), General Regulations of the National Parks Act. Beginning April 25, 2025, until further notice.

Cavendish Sandspit: The sandspit from New London Bay to the Gulf of St. Lawrencebetween the following coordinates: west boundary longitude -63.4715403 W and latitude 46.509207 N; and east boundary longitude -63.420839 W and latitude 46.502186 N. This closure extends to mean low tide along the north shore and mean high tide along the south shore.

Rustico Causeway

Aerial map of the following coordinates: The dune and beach to mean low tide east of Rustico Causeway Beach from the western coordinates of 46.435900, -63.233782 to the eastern coordinates of 46.43129, -63.21281. Find on Google maps

Reason for Closure: The following areas are nesting habitat for an endangered species, the Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus melodus). When Piping Plovers are present and breeding, signs are posted and the areas are closed to ALL PUBLIC USE AND TRAVEL by order of the superintendent, Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada pursuant to section 7(1), General Regulations of the National Parks Act. Beginning May 6, 2025, until further notice.

Rustico Causeway: The dune and beach to mean low tide east of Rustico Causeway Beach from the western coordinates of 46.435900, -63.233782 to the eastern coordinates of 46.43129, -63.21281.

Brackley - Dalvay: 

Covehead West

Aerial map of Covehead West with coordinates of the dune, pond and beach to mean high tide immediately west of Covehead Bridge from the northern coordinates of 46.430831, -63.15391 and 46.43021, -63.148352 and the southern coordinates of 46.429046, -63.153884 and 46.428548, - 63.147077. This closure extends to mean low tide along the north shore and mean high tide along the south shore. Find on Google maps

Reason for Closure: The following area has been closed for dune restoration management and critical habitat use for the endangered Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus melodus) and the threatened Gulf of St. Lawrence Aster (Symphyotrichum laurentianum). The area is closed to ALL PUBLIC USE AND TRAVEL by order of the superintendent, Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada pursuant to section 7(1), General Regulations of the National Parks Act. Beginning May 1, 2025, until further notice.

Covehead West: The dune, pond and beach to mean high tide immediately west of Covehead Bridge from the northern coordinates of 46.430831, -63.15391 and 46.43021, -63.148352 and the southern coordinates of 46.429046, -63.153884 and 46.428548, -63.147077. This closure extends to mean low tide along the north shore and mean high tide along the south shore.

Greenwich:

Schooners Pond

Aerial map of the beach in Greenwich. Red grid pattern marks the section of the beach that is closed for Plover protection. The area is located at the outflow from Schooners Pond. Find on Google maps

Reason for Closure: The following area is nesting habitat for the endangered Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus melodus). When Piping Plover are present and breeding, signs are posted and the areas are closed to ALL PUBLIC USE AND TRAVEL pursuant to Section 2(1)(e) of the Prince Edward Island Trespass to Property Act. Beginning May 12, 2025, until further notice.

Rustico Causeway: Schooners Pond Outflow from the following coordinates: west boundary longitude -62.67038 and latitude 46.45785; and east boundary longitude -62.65551 and latitude 46.46141 to mean low tide.

 

Beach Closures for Bank Swallows

The following areas are nesting habitat for a threatened species, the Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia). When bank swallows are present and breeding, signs are posted and the areas are closed to ALL PUBLIC USE AND TRAVEL by order of the superintendent, Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada pursuant to section 7(1), General Regulations of the National Parks Act. The minimum fine for a violation of this prohibition is $150.

Current closures: No closures

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