Hours of operation
Prince Edward Island National Park
Prince Edward Island National Park is open for you to enjoy with most facilities open from mid-May to early autumn every year. Full services are available in July and August. Limited services are available in May and June and again in September and October.
For information about passes and admission prices: Fees
Park entrance gates are open June 5 to September 2, from 10 am to 6 pm daily.
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Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm June 5 to September 2 Location: 29 Wild Rose Road,
Greenwich, Prince Edward Island. Visitor Information Centre
Greenwich Interpretation Centre
Beaches
There are numerous spectacular beaches located within PEI National Park from Cavendish to Greenwich. To access these beaches, all boardwalks and stairs will be installed from the Victoria Day weekend in May to late September every year.
Check out PEI Now; Park Updates: for surf conditions, posted daily by approximately 11 am from July 1 to Labour Day.
PEI National Park offers surfguard services in peak season.
Campgrounds
Cavendish Campground: June 11 to September 22
Stanhope Campground: June 11 to September 1
*Parks Canada will be launching reservations for the 2025 visitor season on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Find more information on Camping in PEI National Park.
There are many scenic trails located within Prince Edward Island National Park, each with its own unique features. The trails vary in length as well as in sight and sound. Hiking and cycling are popular activities on our trails. Picnicking is a very popular activity in PEI National Park. Bring your own and enjoy in one of our many day-use areas with picturesque scenery.Day use areas
Cavendish - North Rustico
First day
Last day
Cavendish Beach
May 10
September 30
Cavendish Grove
May 22
September 30
North Rustico
May 22
September 30
Cape Turner
May 22
September 2
Brackley - Dalvay
First Day
Last day
Dalvay Trailhead
May 22
September 30
Brackley Beach
May 10
September 30
Ross lane
May 22
September 30
Stanhope Beach
May 10
September 30
Stanhope Cape
May 22
September 2
Greenwich
First day
Last day
Greenwich Beach
May 22
September 2
Greenwich Trails
May 10
September 30
Where to buy your park pass
When visiting a national park or national historic site, you must have a valid national park pass. PEI National Park offers various options and locations to buy your pass today.
PEI National Park is introducing automated entry gates entry for season pass holders at Brackley Beach and Cavendish Beach (Grahams Lane) entrances. Scan your seasonal pass for entry from 10am to 6pm all season long. Staffed gates will still be available for pass purchases and visitor assistance. Credit and debit are accepted.
Entrance fees collected are invested directly back into Parks Canada’s activities and visitor facility improvements. Having a season pass is a great way to connect with nature while investing in the services and infrastructure that make each visit memorable.
Day pass
Provides entry to PEI National Park for one day. Available in-person at the following locations:
- Ardgowan National Historic Site, 2 Palmers Lane in Charlottetown, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- Green Gables Heritage Place
- PEI National Park entrance gates
Annual pass
Unlimited admission to Prince Edward Island National Park. Valid for the 2024 operational season.
Available online and in-person at the following locations:
- Ardgowan National Historic Site, 2 Palmers Lane in Charlottetown, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- Green Gables Heritage Place
- PEI National Park entrance gates
Parks Canada Discovery Pass
Provides entry into more than 80 National Parks, National Marine Conservation Areas and National Historic Sites across Canada.
Valid for a full year until the end of the calendar month of purchase.
Available online or in-person at the following locations:
- Ardgowan National Historic Site, 2 Palmers Lane in Charlottetown, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- Green Gables Heritage Place
- PEI National Park entrance gates
Electric vehicle charging stations
EV Chargers
| Location | Total | Tesla | J-1772 |
| Ardgowan National Historic Site | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Green Gables Heritage Place | 6 | 3 | 3 |
|
Brackley Beach |
6 | 3 | 3 |
| Greenwich Beach 29 Wild Rose Road, Greenwich |
4 | 2 | 2 |
| Dalvay Trailhouse 70 Dalvay Crescent, York |
1 | 1 | |
| Stanhope Main | 6 | 6 |
To find information on charging station locations, consult plugshare.com.
Winter access
Prince Edward Island National Park is open for Islanders and other visitors to continue to enjoy during the winter; however, visitor services and facilities in the park are closed between mid-October and mid-May.
Additional winter information
Parks Canada continues to clear snow from the Gulf Shore Parkway between Cavendish and North Rustico and between Brackley and Dalvay to allow access during the winter.
Parking areas cleared during winter hours.
- Dalvay Parking Lot (beside beach)
- Greenwich (Visitor Information Centre)
- Bubbling Springs / Farmlands Trail
- Ross Lane
- Shaws Beach
- North Rustico Beach
- Macneills Brook
Parks Canada does not groom cross-country ski trails, monitor and remove felled trees from trails (other than the groomed Cavendish Campground trails), maintain beach accesses or maintain Dalvay Lake for skating. Washroom facilities and warm-up shelters remain closed.
Please note: There is limited emergency services provided by Parks Canada during winter hours. Visitors are welcome to explore the park by foot, snowshoe or skis, view wildlife, and participate in other preferred winter activities, but should be reminded that they are responsible for their own safety. For more information: Winter safety.
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