Prince Edward Island National Park: planning guide
North-shore dunes and beaches on PEI, including piping-plover habitat and the Green Gables landscape.
Prince Edward Island National Park is in PE, Canada. The nearest town is Charlottetown — roughly 20.9 km (13 mi) out, about 34 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May through October. Shoulder season: April and early November.
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.
Full seasonal breakdown for Prince Edward Island National Park
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown | 20.9 km (13 mi) | 34 min |
| Stratford | 22.5 km (14 mi) | 36 min |
| Cornwall | 24 km (14.9 mi) | 38 min |
| Belfast | 40.4 km (25.1 mi) | 55 min |
| Montague | 43.5 km (27 mi) | 58 min |
| Kensington | 43.6 km (27.1 mi) | 59 min |
| Three Rivers | 47.3 km (29.4 mi) | 1 hr 3 min |
| Summerside | 54.4 km (33.8 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
Where Prince Edward Island National Park sits
Official Prince Edward Island National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Pituamkek National Park
Barrier islands off northwestern PEI, co-managed with the Mi’kmaq. Dunes, archaeology, and shorebirds.
- Kouchibouguac National Park
New Brunswick coastal park of dunes, lagoons, bogs, and barrier islands on the Northumberland Strait.
- Fundy National Park
Bay of Fundy shoreline with some of the world’s highest tides. Forested highlands drop to mudflats and rocky coast.
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Highlands and coastline on Cape Breton Island. A stretch of the Cabot Trail crosses the park’s Acadian and boreal forest.
Common questions
Where is Prince Edward Island National Park?
Prince Edward Island National Park sits in PE, Canada, and the closest town of any size is Charlottetown — about 34 min away.
When is the best time to visit Prince Edward Island National Park?
Generally May through October, with April and early November quieter on either side.