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The area is well known as a vacation destination, quaint villages, an interesting history and exceptional nature observationl are all a big part of the attraction. Of course, its the beaches of Sandbanks along with the excellent camping, which provide people with a great reason for returning year after year.
Season: All year-round. The Dunes. From Ottawa take the south to the 16 then head west on the Take the 49 south to Picton then follow the 32 and the 12 into the park. From Montreal take the 20 or the 40 to the 20 west which turns into the in Ontario. Take the 49 into Picton and then follow the directions above.
Flora and Fauna The park is an excellent area for birding during Spring and Fall migration. In addition the parks dunes provide a a unique habitat, which shelters some very unusual species, not normally found in the area. These include plants with some very interesting names such as, the hoary puccoon, the sand spurge and sea rockets, along with the more mundane species such as, maple, hemlock, pine and juniper trees.
There are over campsites in the park located in Richardsons, Woodland, Cedars and Outlet River campgrounds. The Woodland area has service sites with electricity. The Dunes from Across the Bay. Campground B in the Outlet River area has sites that are just above the Camper's Beach, while Cedars sites are are just across the road from Outlet Beach. Other Accommodations The park has a cottage and rooms available in the Maple Rest Heritage house for non-campers.
Hiking Woodland Trail - 5km, Easy. Nearby Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area - There are over 20km of shared use trails in the conservation area. Scuba Prince Edward County is developing a solid reputation for its diving. Canoeing and Sea Kayaking If you're looking for some easy paddling your first choice might be East Lake and Outlet River watch out for motor boats. Prince Edward Region Conservation Authority has programs for discovering the area by canoe and kayak, contact them for more information.
Map of Prince Edward County and Surroundings Note: Lake Ontario is essentially an inland sea and is easily capable of sinking large frieghters when things get rough. Cedar Sands Trial - 2km, Easy. Sandbanks, this is an interpretive trail with two viewing platforms. The trail should take you about an hour. Dead Fall. Mountain Biking and Cycling Sandbanks - 5km, Easy. Map Belleville Bayshore Trail - 4.
Literature: The park has a free brochure, which provides general information, a map and location map and trail descriptions. There is also a newsprint guide with lots more information covering facilities, services and programming, which is printed yearly.
There is also a birding list available. So listen to the rhythm of the lapping waves as you enjoy a relaxing stroll. These beaches also act as an important nesting ground for the endangered Piping Plover. To avoid disturbing their nests and fragile eggs please pay close attention to signage, walk below the high water mark or or on wet sand and keep your dogs leashed.
Sandbanks Provincial Park is a great spot for the cyclist or kids just giving up their training wheels. So unstrap your bike from your rack and enjoy the fresh air as you pedal past rows of spruce trees. Be sure to strap that helmet on for safety and a reminder to drivers to keep an eye out for children biking.
Located along an important bird migration route, Sandbanks Provincial Park will certainly keep the bird watcher busy. The beautiful beaches in this park provide nesting grounds for the endangered Piping Plover. Less than thirty pairs of this migratory shorebird frequent Newfoundland and Labrador between May and August each year. Be sure to pay close attention to signage, walk below the high water mark or on wet sand and keep your dogs leashed.
Your campsite comes with a fireplace and nothing quite says camping like an open fire on a starry night. Sandbanks Provincial Park offers 30 campsites in a lovely forested area. Each campsite features a picnic table, fireplace and space for your vehicle, many accommodating mid-size RVs. If you are interested in trying camping for the first time, check out these great resources, including information and videos , such as a packing checklist, tents and tarps, campfires, safety tips and more.
Bookings can be made by contacting the park directly and completing a Group Camping Application. Group camping may also be available for off season use.
Sandbanks Provincial Park offers canoeing in the backshore area. Pop on your PFD and head out onto Sandbanks Pond and enjoy the quiet solitude of being on the water; the only sound the dip of your paddle. Dogs are welcome in all provincial parks and Sandbanks Provincial Park is no exception. And with five beaches, seven kilometres of sand a half kilometre of gravel park road and four and a half kilometres of hiking trails, it would be a real shame to leave your canine buddies behind.
Please clean up after your pet. Visitors should also note that these beaches act as an important nesting ground for the endangered Piping Plover. To avoid disturbing their nests and fragile eggs please pay close attention to signage, walk below the high water mark or on wet sand and keep your dog leashed at all times.
Sandbanks Provincial Park hosts an annual Canada Day celebration with festivities for the whole family to enjoy. If you want to power up your campsite, generator use is permitted within our parks although they must be attended at all times and any generators found to be exceedingly loud may be prohibited at any time. All remaining dates are now listed on our offers page.
Please rest assured, however, we will be taking all necessary precautions and measures and will update this website accordingly and as the season approaches. Please be patient with us, we are still following the recommended safety precautions but will reply to all inquiries as soon as possible. We have very limited staff available at this time and we appreciate your patience. For more information, please Email us if you have any questions: stay summervillage. Since there were no leaves on the trees, we had excellent views of the lake from the trail.
You could even make a detour in some areas from the trail down to the shore which features a limestone outcrop full of million year-old fossils.
The trail then leads out into an open meadow and former agricultural field. New trees have been planted, but these are still quite small. There is little protection from the sun along this stretch. From the trail you can see some of the private cottages which are nestled along the shore. The path leads to the Woodlands Campground. We wandered through the empty campground until we came across the Woodlands Trail.
We followed this back to the parking lot. We then drove to the Sandbanks beach area. We walked across the road to check out the sandy beach. It was surprising how many people were hanging out on the beach considering the time of the year. Sure enough, we found the path, which was unmarked.
Typically you can park at the Dunes Beach area where the official trailhead for the Sand Dunes Trail is located, but the road leading into the parking lot was still closed for the season.
The Sand Dunes Trail 2. About 12, years ago, as the glaciers retreated they left behind the beginnings of the Great Lakes along with tonnes of sandy sediment and numerous bays along the southwestern shoreline of Prince Edward County. Over thousands of years, sand was slowly brought to shore by wind, currents and waves, and dropped at the mouth of these bays creating underwater sandbars.
As more sand accumulated, those sandbars eventually rose above the level of Lake Ontario, cutting off the bays and forming lakes.
The trail winds through a sand dune habitat and features two wooden viewing platforms along the way. As you would expect, the trail is quite sandy. There are some wooden boardwalks and planks to help climb up, down and around some of the dunes and fragile areas. After spending the day here I can easily see why Sandbanks is one of the most popular parks in Ontario.
In addition to its nice sandy beaches, there are a variety of trails to explore the unique dune habitat in the park. My progress on the Ontario Parks Challenge can be found here. The colour of the water in the background of one of the photos almost looks tropical. Like Like. Even though I live here, it still surprises me how some of the Great Lakes resemble clear Caribbean waters.
The water looks very inviting, but unfortunately it was too cold to go swimming when we visited in April. Like Liked by 1 person. Sandbanks is a gorgeous park. We camped there over many many summers and the beach is just stunning.
The hiking trails are nice and in the summer, the kayaking is also great! I remember one summer it rained all day and was windy but my friends and I still went in the water. It was super wavy and was like a wave pool. You are right though. It is very popular and so hard to find a site these days! Definitely worth a return visit this summer — maybe as a day trip. I camped at Sandbanks many years ago too, and even then it was cut throat to reserve a campsite. Swimming in the waves is always super fun.
I have to remember not to wear my sunnies though as last time I did that I lost a pair to the waves! Agree that the dunes are lovely.
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