Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park
Location: Red Sands Shore
Park Type: Day Use Park
Supervised Beach: No
Enjoy over 18 kms of hiking and cycling trails suitable for all fitness levels with ratings from easy to difficult. The adjacent Bonshaw River is a popular angling area. Amenities include picnic shelters, barbeques (bring your own charcoal), a natural adventure playground featuring an accessible swing, balancing ropes and a sliding hill and toilets. Pets are permitted on leash.
The main trail is named Ji'ka'we'katikl (pronounced - Jih Ga Way Ga Dig), which is the traditional Mi'kmaq name for the West River meaning "the place where bass are plentiful.”
- Location: 17530 Trans Canada Highway, Rte 1
- Open year-round
- Contact: 902-368-4791
Discover Red Shores Region
The Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park is located on the Trans-Canada Highway within the Red Sands Shore. This year-round park is a 25 minute drive from Charlottetown and 40 minutes from Summerside.
Trails Map
Download the park map for parking lot and entrance locations, trail lengths and difficulty.
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