Prince Edward Island: Basin Head Provincial Park
Located off route 16, east of the town of Souris. Basin Head is a day
use park featuring a supervised white sand beach, play area, food on
site, washroom and shower facilities. The park is home to the Basin Head
Fisheries Museum, and is open from mid June to the end of September.
Basin Head tells
the history of the Provinces inshore fishery through its displays and
artifacts. Illustrated on site are methods and materials, smallcraft
displays and a coastal ecology exhibit. Visitor's
are welcome to learn about the inshore fishery.
A boardwalk features access to a magnificent white sand beach,
volleyball nets, change rooms, gift shops, canteen, lifeguard and a
children's play village.
Basin Head is
P.E.I.'s first marine conservation area and has a tidal lagoon that is
habitat for a variety of giant Irish Moss that is not found anywhere
else in the world. You will hear the sand sing as you walk along the
famous "singing sands beach". Only three other places in the world offer
these perfectly shaped grains of sand. Join the locals and experience
the "run" as you jump into the water and get pulled out to the shallow
shores. This is a place that you don't want to miss.
Pets are permitted on leash.
The Basin Head Provincial Park is located within the
Points East Coastal Drive touring region
Season:
Mid June - Mid Sept