National parks near Souris, Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island National Park is the closest national park to Souris, Prince Edward Island — 64.2 km (39.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 21 min behind the wheel.
Prince Edward Island, Pituamkek, and Cape Breton Highlands make a full day trip — leave early. Kouchibouguac, Fundy, Kejimkujik, Sable Island, and Forillon are better with a night booked nearby.
Souris has a population of about 1,079.
National parks near Souris
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 64.2 km (39.9 mi) | 1 hr 21 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 121 km (75.3 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 128 km (79.3 mi) | 2 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 215 km (134 mi) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Fundy National Park | 225 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 318 km (197 mi) | 5 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sable Island National Park | 323 km (201 mi) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Forillon National Park | 324 km (202 mi) | 5 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 436 km (271 mi) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gros Morne National Park | 500 km (311 mi) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Prince Edward Island National Park is generally best May through October, with April and early November as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter brings cold, shorter days, and reduced services, though lower-elevation trails often stay walkable.
Peak summer weekends and autumn colour weekends fill parking lots early — arrive before mid-morning.
Month-by-month detail for Prince Edward Island National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Souris are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Island → Pituamkek | 58 km (36 mi) | 1 hr 14 min |
| Pituamkek → Kouchibouguac | 94.1 km (58.5 mi) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Kouchibouguac → Fundy | 139 km (86.4 mi) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Pituamkek → Fundy | 144 km (89.4 mi) | 2 hr 34 min |
Planning a trip from Souris
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Souris?
Prince Edward Island National Park. It is about 64.2 km (39.9 mi) from Souris, roughly 1 hr 21 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Souris?
Yes — Prince Edward Island National Park, Pituamkek National Park, and Cape Breton Highlands National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Souris?
10 parks are within reach of Souris, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Souris?
For Prince Edward Island National Park, the closest one, generally May through October. Either side of that, April and early November stays quieter.