Prince Edward Island National Park, National park on the north shore of Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Prince Edward Island National Park stretches along about 60 kilometers of coastline and features red sandstone cliffs, white sand beaches, and expansive dune systems. The landscape shifts between steep coastal sections and flat beach areas.
Established in 1937, the park protects about 60 km of the island's north shore facing the Gulf of St. Lawrence. In 1998 the Greenwich dune system was transferred from the provincial government to Parks Canada and added to the park. The park also holds Green Gables, a 19th-century farm that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne novels, and Dalvay-by-the-Sea, a Victorian-era mansion run as an inn.
Walking trails throughout the park connect to places mentioned in Lucy Maud Montgomery's novels, particularly in the North Rustico and Cavendish sections. Visitors can explore the landscapes that inspired the author's stories.
The park is best visited during dry weather, and beaches are easily accessible from June through September. Pets are restricted during bird nesting season from April through October.
Part of Jezero crater on Mars was informally named after the park. In 2011 it featured in the National Parks Project short film, directed by John Walker and scored by Chad Ross, Sophie Trudeau and Dale Morningstar.
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