Cedar Dunes is a unique beach as it is home to the only functioning lighthouse in Canada and the tallest lighthouse on PEI. The West Point Lighthouse was built in 1875 and now functions as a museum, inn and restaurant along with being a lighthouse. The museum offers a glimpse into the history of lighthouses in Canada, displaying many artifacts. It is located off of the beautiful North Cape Coast drive in West Point . Cedar Dunes Beach has 1.5 km boardwalk and interpretive nature trails, ideal for exploring and learning about the area. The trails wind through dunes populated with Eastern White Cedars, a very rare occurrence and the namesake of the park. Cedar Dunes has much folklore and myth surrounding it, including tales of a phantom ship, buried treasure and even a sea serpent. Find out for yourself by visiting the beach at night and looking for the blazing ship or the red and brown furred sea snake.The beach is supervised by lifeguards and has camping accommodations, including a playground, washrooms, laundry, telephones and an ice machine.
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
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Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
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- Current Status
Cedar Dunes is a unique beach as it is home to the only functioning lighthouse in Canada and the tallest lighthouse on PEI. The West Point Lighthouse was built in 1875 and now functions as a museum, inn and restaurant along with being a lighthouse. The museum offers a glimpse into the history of lighthouses in Canada, displaying many artifacts. It is located off of the beautiful North Cape Coast drive in West Point . Cedar Dunes Beach has 1.5 km boardwalk and interpretive nature trails, ideal for exploring and learning about the area. The trails wind through dunes populated with Eastern White Cedars, a very rare occurrence and the namesake of the park. Cedar Dunes has much folklore and myth surrounding it, including tales of a phantom ship, buried treasure and even a sea serpent. Find out for yourself by visiting the beach at night and looking for the blazing ship or the red and brown furred sea snake.The beach is supervised by lifeguards and has camping accommodations, including a playground, washrooms, laundry, telephones and an ice machine.
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