Best Beaches In & Near Charlottetown
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1. Cavendish Beach
CP Hoffman Travel time from Charlottetown: approx 1 hr
Named after the nearby community in Prince Edward Island, Cavendish Beach is a glorious 8 km stretch of clean golden sand fronting the sparkling clean waters of the Gulf of St Lawrence. It is warmed by the Gulf Stream, although at 15°C it's still pretty cold.
The beach is within the Prince Edward Island National Park. Avid readers will know that Cavendish Beach is the home of the fictional character Anne… read more »
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2. Stanhope Beach
© Howard Travel time from Charlottetown: approx 0.5 hrs
Located on PEI's north shore Stanhope Beach is one of the quieter beaches on the island despite its abundant charms. Just under 25 kilometres from the main settlement of Charlottetown, the beach here comprises a generous strip of near-white sand (with a hint of pink) backed by low grassy dunes.
Stanhope Beach is actually the name of the park which contains three beaches within its several kilometres of beachfront. The adjoining… read more »
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3. Argyle Shore
Andrea Schaffer Travel time from Charlottetown: approx 0.5 hrs
Open from mid-June to mid-September, Argyle Shore is a day-use park on the central south coast of Prince Edward Island within the Red Sands Shore Touring Region. Overlooking the Northumberland Strait, the beautiful terracotta sand beach is backed by sandstone cliffs with waterfalls after rain.
It is adjacent to Argyle Shore Provincial Park. It is unsupervised but has some good amenities for families including a playground, picnic tables, showers and flush… read more »
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4. Brackley Beach
Martin Cathrae Travel time from Charlottetown: approx 0.5 hrs
Brackley Beach's claim to fame is that it is the only beach on Prince Edward Island with a drive-in movie theatre!
Situated on the north shore it is about 10 km from the community of Brackley. The area was named after the clerk of the PEI Council who drowned in the bay in 1776.
The beach became particularly popular in the late 19th century and it was incorporated into the PEI National… read more »
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5. Blooming Point Beach
Larry Travel time from Charlottetown: approx 0.5 hrs
Located on the north coast of Prince Edward Island, Blooming Point Beach is a stunning white sandy beach edged with rolling dunes. It extends along a natural sand spit that partially blocks the entrance to Tracadie Bay.
The beach is fairly hard to find and consequently is beautifully quiet and peaceful. Access is from Route 218 (little more than a dirt road) at the end of Macdonald Street where parking is… read more »
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6. Greenwich Beach
Andrea Schaffer Travel time from Charlottetown: approx 1 hr
Greenwich Beach (pronounced the British way as Gren-itch) is at the heart of Prince Edwards Island National Park, yet surprisingly it's the least frequented.
Access is tucked away about 45 minutes' drive from Charlottetown and is visitors need to drive around the scenic St Peters Bay to reach it.
The long sandy beach is edged by gently lapping waves so a sun hat will be more use than a surfboard. There are… read more »
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7. Panmure Island Beach
Travel time from Charlottetown: approx 1 hr
Panmure Island Beach is a long white sandy beach paradise backed by undulating sand dunes overlooking vast ocean vistas. It is one of the most beautiful beaches on Prince Edward Island.
Located on its own 800-acre barrier island in Panmure Island Provincial Park, access to the beach is along a one-kilometre-long artificial causeway from PEI. Built in the 1960s, it runs along the top of a spit with sheltered St Mary's… read more »
