Cavendish Beach

Cavendish Beach is a wide sandy strand with distinctive red sandstone cliffs facing the Gulf of St. Lawrence. A boardwalk winds through the area, creating pathways over the dunes while multiple entry points provide access to the shore.

The area became protected as part of a national park in the 1930s to safeguard the coastal landscape. This marked the start of organized conservation efforts for both recreation and environmental preservation.

The name comes from a Scottish family that settled on the island early on. The area remains closely tied to Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel Anne of Green Gables, which was set in this region and continues to draw visitors.

The main area offers parking, changing facilities, and washrooms for visitor convenience. A snack bar provides refreshments so you can spend the day without needing to leave for supplies.

This shore serves as a nesting ground for the endangered piping plover, a small shorebird. During breeding season, certain areas are cordoned off to protect the birds as they nest in shallow sandy depressions.

Location: Prince Edward Island

GPS coordinates: 46.50012,-63.43200

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02