Best places to swim?
Hi Erica,
My daughter and I try to visit a different beach every weekend, so we're turning in to unofficial beach experts! Our favourites are:
• Basin Head Provincial Park: It’s consistently rated at PEI’s best beach by locals and visitors alike. Think: FUN!
• Panmure Island Provincial Park: We love this beach because it’s easily accessible (from the parking lot, it’s just a short climb by the dunes).
Since both beaches listed above are provincial parks, they have lifeguards, public washrooms and canteen service; they are also free of charge (dogs on leashes are also permitted).
• Blooming Point Beach: Locals love this beach; it’s near and dear to my heart, as I used to live in the area and I have so many happy memories here. It’s just outside the boundaries of the PEI National Park, so it’s not serviced (ie: there are no lifeguards on duty; do be careful of rip currents).
• The beach near Tracadie Harbour: If you go, plan to enjoy a meal at Fin Take Away (there are also public bathrooms onsite).
I hope this information is helpful. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions.
Enjoy!
Nicole Bellefleur
Nicole
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