Within Park
- Dump Station
- Firewood
- Interpretive Center
- Kitchen Shelter
- Laundry
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Registration Building
- Showers
- Swimming - Beach
- Telephone
- Washroom
- Water Drinking
All PEI Provincial Parks are closed for the 2024 season. Reservation launch dates for the 2025 season will be posted on this page when available. Please check back for updates.
Attention: All PEI Provincial Parks are closed for the 2024 season. Reservation launch dates for the 2025 season will be posted on this page when available. Please check back for updates.
Jacques Cartier Provincial Park, PE
Description
The island's first European visitor came ashore in 1534 in the vicinity of this provincial park which bears his name, Jacques Cartier. He ...[more]
Status: Closed through Fri Nov 01 2024 Season Dates
Book a Campsite at Jacques Cartier Provincial Park, PE
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** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Overview
Description
The island's first European visitor came ashore in 1534 in the vicinity of this provincial park which bears his name, Jacques Cartier. He remarked that this was “the fairest land 'tis possible to see!” The park holds a celebration of this great discovery every July on Rediscovery Day.
Geography:
Jacques Cartier Provincial Park is located within the North Cape Coastal Drive touring region.
Recreation:
Jacques Cartier Provincial Park offers a wide range of activities for all ages. There is supervised swimming at the beautiful beach on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. There is also a ramp and floating wheelchair available. The floating wheelchair is available daily from 10 - 6 and is first come, first served. When surf conditions are at Caution or Danger the floating wheelchair is not be accessible.
Nearby Attractions:
Nearby attractions include the Alberton Museum & Genealogy Centre, Tignish and North Cape.
Booking Window
Booking Rules
On April 24, 2024 at 9 a.m. AT, reservations will open for arrivals beginning June 7, 2024 through September 28, 2024. September 28, 2024 is the last bookable night of the season.Season Dates
Please note, the last bookable night of the season is September 28, 2024, as the park closes for the season on September 29, 2024 after check out.
Services and Amenities
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
RESERVATION FEES
Transaction Fees for reservations are as follows:
$6.00 per reservation
$2.75 per reservation change
$2.75 per reservation cancellation
CANCELLATION
A reservation may be cancelled 72 hours prior to the 2:00 p.m. check-in time on the arrival date and the entire reservation fee minus the transaction fees will be refunded.
If a cancellation is received with less than the 72-hour notification, the one-night camping fee and transaction fees are retained by Provincial Parks.
No shows and no cancellation of a reservation will result in the park retaining the entire reservation and transaction fee.
Provincial Parks has a No Refunds Policy. Refunds will not be given to those who leave early for weather other than "Severe Weather Warnings."
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
General Season
Nov 01 2024 -
Nov 01 2025
Nov 01 2024 -
Nov 01 2025
No Service Premium
$36.00
No Service
$34.00
3 way
$42.00
2 way Premium
$40.00
2 way
$38.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
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