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Showing 10 destinations that are pet friendly, open in fall and eco-friendly in Green Gables Shore

Green Gables Shore 10 places

The classic postcard coast: white dunes, red cliffs and the Anne of Green Gables country around Cavendish and the national park.

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Cabot Beach Provincial Park

Malpeque · Best: Jun – Sep

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendly

The largest park in western PEI, with a big day-use area, playground equipment, an activity centre running children's programs and the historic Fanning School on site. Note that swimming is not permitted here.

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Cousins Shore Beach

Cousins Shore · Best: Jun – Sep

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendly

A best-kept-secret beach just north of Kensington where soft white sand meets the rich red cliffs the island is famous for - uncrowded, unspoiled and perfect for a quiet swim or stroll.

Lot 20, PE C0A 1R0 46.5410, -63.5591 → map
Scenic View ★ 4.7 / 5

French River Lookout

French River · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

A pull-off above one of the most photographed fishing harbours in Canada — lobster boats, red cliffs and a winding inlet.

Route 20, French River 46.5465, -63.5445 → map
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Green Gables Shore Scenic Look-offs

Darnley · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendly

Five scenic look-offs strung along the Green Gables Shore, including the famous clifftop views at Darnley and French River - pull over, breathe deep and take in the red cliffs and blue water.

Hiking Trail ★ 4.9 / 5

Greenwich Dunes Trail

St. Peters Bay · Best: Jun – Sep

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in fallEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

A floating boardwalk across Bowley Pond to the parabolic dunes of the Greenwich peninsula — the island's rarest landscape.

Route 313, Greenwich, PEI National Park 46.4640, -62.9565 → map Website ↗
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Montgomery Park

Cavendish · Best: May – Oct

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in fallAccessibleEco-friendly

Created to commemorate L.M. Montgomery on the Cavendish shore, this heritage park pairs walking paths and gardens with plans for a bronze sculpture celebrating the island's most famous author.

National Park ★ 4.8 / 5

PEI National Park

Cavendish · Best: Jun – Sep

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

Forty kilometres of north-shore dunes, red sandstone cliffs, boardwalks and protected piping plover habitat.

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Shaw's Hotel & Cottages

Brackley Beach · Best: Jun – Sep

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in fallEco-friendly

Canada's family-run resort on the same land since 1860 - a three-storey pioneer lodge, cottages and a private stretch of Brackley Beach kept by the Shaw family for five generations.

99 Apple Tree Rd, Brackley Beach, PE C1E 0Z4 46.4241, -63.1916 → map 902-672-2022 Website ↗
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The Great Canadian Soap Co.

Brackley Beach · Best: Year-round

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterAccessibleEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

Canada's largest handmade goat-milk soapery, featured on The Amazing Race Canada. The family farm shop pours 100% natural soaps, creams and bath treats on site and welcomes visitors almost every day of the year.

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Thunder Cove Beach

Darnley · Best: Year-round

Open nowChild friendlyPet friendlyOpen in springOpen in fallOpen in winterEco-friendlyAuthentic PEI

A hidden-gem beach near Darnley where sandstone cliffs, sea stacks and caves replace the Island's usual rolling dunes. Hunt for the famous teacup rock at low tide and enjoy gentle, sheltered waves.