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Surrounded by sand, of course Prince Edward Island claims miles of beautiful beaches. And each
one has its own distinct character. Looking for sand that sings? Try scuffing your toes
at Basin
Head. How about clam digging? Check out one of the south shore beaches like Pinette or Tea Hill. Prefer lots
of company? Then stop by Cavendish or Brackley Beach in Prince
Edward Island PEI National Park. Need a campsite at the beach? Choose one of seven of our Provincial
Parks – Cabot, Panmure or Red Point are some favourites.
PEI Beaches Feature “Singing Sands” and Pristine Warm Waters
Learn about migrating dune systems at Greenwich, PEI.
Take the Beauty and Beach tour and win prizes!
Read Life at the Beach by Carol Horne
On the face of it, a few million grains of sand and a constantly shifting ocean might not offer a whole
lot of entertainment potential. But look again. Prince Edward Island beaches quite possibly provide the best vacation
value in multiple categories.
Amusement quotient: Sand castles (unlimited shapes and sizes minimal tools
required). Digging a hole to China (unlimited also clam shell will do the trick). Jumping waves (also a game without
end). As a base for volleyball court (softer than the gym floor).
Relaxation value: Just close your eyes and listen (way cheaper than
white noise machine). Open your eyes and watch (costs less than a movie). Read a book and let the seagulls punctuate
the page turning (be sure to choose a beach book).
Romance factor: Sunset on the beach (nothing better to create a romantic
mood). Picnics on the beach (just watch out for sand in the sandwiches). Long walks hand in hand (enjoy it and never
mind if it sounds a bit cliché). We can promise there will be nothing commonplace about your romantic walk on an Island
beach.
Be Beach Safe
On our Island province you are never far from the ocean and one of our numerous spectacular beaches. From the red sand beaches on the south shore to the white sand beaches on the north shore, Prince Edward Island offers a variety of unique and enjoyable beach experiences.
Enjoying the warm waters surrounding the Island is a very popular activity. To fully enjoy your beach experience please follow these tips:
Swimming in the ocean is very different from swimming in a pool or lake. The strength and force of even small ocean waves can surprise beach goers who are unfamiliar with the power of the sea. When particular surf conditions are present at some of our beaches, rip currents can occur.
Rip currents are powerful and can pull people away from shore. Even the strongest swimmers can get into trouble if caught in a rip current. Do not panic if this happens to you; relax and swim parallel to the shore to get out of the current; then swim back to shore. Do not attempt to swim back to shore against the current; it is too strong. Ask your lifeguard for more information when you arrive at the beach.
Keep vehicles on roads, and feet on designated pathways
Carry out garbage
Respect signs and zones for protection of wildlife such as the endangered Piping Plover
Avoid visiting bird colonies, nests and roosts
Thank you for protecting our natural heritage.
