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Parks Canada on Prince Edward Island is ready to welcome Islanders and visitors for another summer season. For the second summer in a row, there will be free admission for all at Parks Canada-administered sites from June 19th to September 7th thanks to the Canada Strong Pass program.  

Prince Edward Island National Park 

PEI National Park entry gates, day use areas, trails and washroom facilities are open for the public to enjoy as of June 8th. Other key opening dates include:

• Greenwich Visitor Centre: open 9 am to 5 pm daily, June 8th to September 7th. 
• Stanhope and Cavendish campgrounds: June 9th to September 21st.
• Surfguard supervision: 
  • Cavendish and Brackley beaches: June 26th to September 7th.  
  • Greenwich and Stanhope beaches: June 27th to September 7th. 

For information on summer programming, facilities, and more, please visit: parks.canada.ca/pei. 

Parks Canada reminds visitors that PEI National Park will be very busy again this year, especially during peak summer months. On a typical sunny summer day, visitors can expect high visitation from 10 am to 4 pm, with parking lots at full capacity. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, arrive early, and be prepared to adjust their beach plans if parking is unavailable.

Visitor safety remains Parks Canada’s top priority. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, visitors are asked to respect all posted signage, guidelines and closures, and to drive with extra caution as increased visitation brings heavier traffic, more parked vehicles and increased cyclist and pedestrian activity throughout the park. 

Safety is a shared responsibility. The pool floatie ban remains in effect at all PEI National Park beaches. Prior to the implementation of this ban in 2025, 50% of surfguard rescues were attributed to incidents involving pool floaties. Since the introduction of this ban, there have been no incidents involving pool floaties.

Visitors are reminded that there are closures and restricted areas throughout PEI National Park to support wildlife and ecosystem conservation. All sand dunes in the park are closed to public use and travel, whether signed or not, to protect these dynamic ecosystems. Even limited foot traffic can damage marram grass and increase erosion. 

For full details on park rules and regulations, including species at risk closures and tips for planning a safe visit, please visit parks.canada.ca/pei-visitors. 

Green Gables Heritage Place

Green Gables Heritage Place is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily this season until October 31st. Some highlights to look forward to this season include:

Daily interpretive programming in July and August which will include heritage demonstrations, homestead activities, and more. 

• Guided tours and paid programming (including music and storytelling experiences) will be available for a fee. 
• The “L.M. Montgomery and the Spirit of Place” art exhibit, in which Island artist Susan Christenson interprets Montgomery’s poetry on canvas, will be on display in the visitor centre daily from 9 am to 5 pm, June 1st to October 31st. The artist will also be painting on site and available to interact with visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 4 pm. 

For the full schedule and program descriptions, please visit parks.canada.ca/gg-activities. 

Visitors should be prepared for high traffic days and possible lineups, especially during peak times and for scheduled programs. To best prepare for your trip to Green Gables, please visit parks.canada.ca/greengables-plan. 

Skmaqn—Port-la-Joye—Fort Amherst National Historic Site

The grounds and trails at Skmaqn—Port-la-Joye—Fort Amherst National Historic Site are open for visitors to explore and the day-use washroom facilities on site will be open 7 days a week from June 19th to September 7th. The visitor reception centre will be staffed Friday to Tuesday from 9 am to 5 pm from July 3rd to August 31st, and visitors can enjoy a new Parks Canada merchandise store on site. 

As cornerstones of Canada’s tourism industry, Parks Canada administered places are committed to providing visitors with safe, meaningful and enjoyable experiences.