Stanhope Beach - PEI National Park

Location: Green Gables Shore

Supervised Beach: Yes

Civic Address: 828 Gulf Shore Parkway East, York

Open: June 10 - September 7, 2026
Free entry with Canada Strong Pass: June 19 – September 7, 2026

Visitors should note that dogs and other pets are not permitted on national park beaches from April 1 to October 15. Please plan ahead!

Well-known among local beach lovers is Stanhope Beach, located in the Brackley-Dalvay region of PEI National Park. Perfect for a family beach day with its wide sandbars, surf guard services (in July and August) and accompanying playground, Stanhope may be the perfect destination for your next adventure.

Equipped with washrooms and a new kitchen shelter, Stanhope is also one of PEI National Park’s more accessible beaches with the inclusion of enhanced accessibility features such as ramps, designated parking, mobility mats and beach wheelchairs and buoyant beach chairs (available by reservation).

LIFEGUARD NOT ON DUTY at this time. When beaches are UNSUPERVISED, visitors swim at their OWN RISK.

Cavendish Beach, ocean, rocks, sand, sky

National Park Beach Safety

Surfguards are on duty at PEI National Park locations from the end of June to Labour Day. They aim to post surf conditions each day by 11 am.

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Parks Canada staff person interacts with young girl at the beach about beach ecology

Swimming and Beach Activities

Learn more about beach accessibility, water safety, summer schedule and more at the PEI National Park

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Stanhope Campground

125 site campground with 8 Parks Canada oTENTiks tents; Wi-Fi, new washrooms, kitchen shelters, playground and welcome kiosk. Reservations recommended.

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