Temporary closures at Parks Canada places on PEI

 

Beach Closures for Piping Plover

When Piping Plover are present and breeding, signs are posted and the areas are closed to all public use and travel pursuant to section 7(1) of the National Park General Regulations. Anyone found in violation of this prohibition may be prosecuted under Section 7(4)(c) of the General Regulations. The minimum fine for a violation of this prohibition is $150.

Cavendish - North Rustico

Cavendish Sandspit

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Reason for Closure: The following area is nesting habitat for an endangered species, the Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus melodus). When Piping Plover are present and breeding, signs are posted and the area is closed to ALL PUBLIC USE AND TRAVEL by order of the superintendent, Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada pursuant to section 7(1), General Regulations of the National Parks Act. Beginning May 4, 2026, until further notice.

 

 

Cavendish Sandspit: The sandspit from New London Bay to the Gulf of St. Lawrence between the following coordinates: west boundary longitude -63.4715403 W and latitude 46.509207 N; and east boundary longitude -63.45374 W and latitude 46.50675 N. This closure extends to mean low tide along the north shore and mean high tide along the south shore.

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Brackley - Dalvay 

No closures.

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Greenwich

No closures.

Beach Closures for Bank Swallows

The following areas are nesting habitat for a threatened species, the Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia). When bank swallows are present and breeding, signs are posted and the areas are closed to ALL PUBLIC USE AND TRAVEL by order of the superintendent, Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada pursuant to section 7(1), General Regulations of the National Parks Act. The minimum fine for a violation of this prohibition is $150.

Current closures: No closures