Belmont Prince Edward Island

According to traditional Mik'maq land-use maps, this area was a traditional overnight camping area. In the community history book by the Belmont Women’s Institute in 1973, it is described as "a perfect and picturesque camping spot overlooking Malpeque Bay. It is situated on Winchester's Cape, which juts into the Malpeque Bay at the junction of the Bay with Grand River. At its head, the famed ship's "mull rock" is where the original Scottish settlers tied their pioneer ship. The original settler to own the land was John Ramsay."

Today, the Belmont Provincial Park is for day use only. While enjoying a picnic or beach walk, look for Courtin Island in the distance, which is owned by Island Nature Trust. This natural area is protected under provincial legislation as it is an important area for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. Great blue herons, bald eagles and osprey nest here. If you have a canoe or kayak, you can paddle across the open water of the bay that opens to the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the north.