Sandbanks Provincial Park, Provincial park in Burgeo, Canada

Sandbanks Provincial Park is a coastal park on Newfoundland's southern shore with over 7 kilometers of sandy beaches and a total area of about 2.3 square kilometers. The land features extensive sand dunes and native vegetation that shape the coastal environment.

Sandbanks Provincial Park takes its name from the sandbanks that form its shoreline near Burgeo on Newfoundland's southwest coast. The sources record no founding date or reserve designation for the park, so its establishment year is not documented here. Its later public profile rests on the beaches and dunes that drew visitors such as writer Farley Mowat and painter Christopher Pratt.

Writer Farley Mowat lived in Burgeo during the 1960s and drew inspiration from these shores for his literary work. The place continues to represent a connection between human creativity and the natural landscape.

The park offers 30 camping spots without services and is open from late May through mid-September. You can reach it directly from Route 480 coming from Burgeo.

The park and its surroundings form an important bird migration route, and the dunes are easily eroded, so visitors are asked to stay on designated trails. The fragile dunes are covered with beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata), while beach pea (Lathyrus japonicus) also grows in the park.