Strathgartney Provincial Park
Location: Red Sands Shore
Supervised Beach: No
Strathgartney Provincial Park has some of the most scenic vistas of all the provincial parks. Nature lovers, bird watchers, hikers and mountain bikers love this park for the 10 km of self-guided wooded trails and stunning views, especially when fall foliage is at its peak. The main trail can also be accessed from the Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park. Limited amenities, on-site parking, wide-open spaces and playground. Pets are permitted on leash.
- Location: 17025 Trans Canada Highway, Route 1
- Open June 5 to November 1
Discover Red Sands Shore
The Strathgartney Provincial Park is located on the Trans-Canada Highway along the Red Sands Shore, 20 km west of Charlottetown and 51 km east of Summerside in Churchill.
Trails Map
Download the park map for parking lot and entrance locations, trail lengths and difficulty.
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