Chelton Beach Provincial Park, Provincial park on Prince Edward Island, Canada
Chelton Beach Provincial Park is a provincial park on the shore of Seven Mile Bay, Prince Edward Island, on land that was once Louis Pearson's farm. The park holds two buildings, a shower and restroom facility and a canteen selling fast food. At low tide sand bars emerge and the beach surface grows notably; the surrounding area is mostly seasonal cottages.
The park occupies land that once belonged to Louis Pearson's farm in Chelton. It grew into the main tourism centre of the Chelton community, ringed by seasonal cottages. Until the early 2000s the park held a large wooden jungle gym, a merry-go-round, a swing set, a see-saw and a large slide, all dating from at least the 1970s; the province had them torn down as unsafe, and the swing set and slide were replaced soon after.
Chelton Beach takes its name from the surrounding community, which grew up around Louis Pearson's former farm. The beach is the main tourism draw for Chelton, and the land around it is lined with cottages that are mostly occupied only in summer. On warm days the sand fills beyond the park's official boundaries.
The park has two buildings: a shower and restroom facility and a canteen selling fast food. At low tide the beach surface expands notably because of extensive sand bars, so check tide times before setting out. The beach often fills beyond its official boundaries on warm days. It is about a 15-minute drive from the Confederation Bridge.
From parts of the park, visitors can see the Confederation Bridge, one of Canada's most recognizable structures spanning the water. The gentle waves here are favorable for beginners learning to paddleboard or kayak, making it a good starting point for these activities.
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