Prince Edward Island National Park - Parks Canada (Episode 42)

Send us Fan MailPrince Edward Island National Park was established in 1937 to protect a strip of barrier coastline, its dunes, and the landscape that inspired Anne of Green Gables. Today it spans three sections of the island's north shore — Cavendish, Brackley–Dalvay, and the stunning dunes of Greenwich — and draws visitors from around the world.Manon Gallant, Interpretation Coordinator at PEI National Park, joins The Parks Podcast for its first Parks Canada episode — and announces that park admission will be free in 2026.In this episode: — The history of PEI National Park — why it was created and what it protects — The three sections: Cavendish, Dalvay, and Greenwich (the hidden gem) — Dalvay by the Sea — the 1890s summer home of an American oil magnate, now a historic hotel — The piping plover — why beaches are closed in sections during nesting season — The vote — and what it actually was — on whether to stay for the 1805–06 winter (Note: this appears in Episode 36; confirm source for Ep. 42 context) — Dune restoration after Hurricane Fiona — planting marram grass and protecting the coastline — The red chairs — from easy spots at Dalvay Lake to a 5km bike ride to find hidden ones — Crossing the border: what Americans need (passport, pet health certificate) — Dogs in the park — welcome everywhere except beaches April–October — 2026: free admission under the Canada Strong PassLinks mentioned: — Plan your visit: pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/pe/pei-ipe — Reservations: reservation.pc.gc.ca — Dalvay House: dalvaybythesea.com — Canada Strong Pass (free 2026): pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/admissionSupport the show