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Basin Head Provincial Park

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355 Reviews

#1 of 19 things to do in Souris

Nature & Parks, State Parks

Closed Now: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Off Route 16, Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Open today: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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“Lovely Place to Visit”

On a trip to PEI just after Labour Day, we drove out to Basin Head Provincial Park on the... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

lovesthesun-7

Stittsville, Ontario

“Worth a Visit”

We were recommended to visit this place and glad we did.....it is a provincial park so if you're... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

someday0713

Campbellford, Canada

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4.5 355 reviews

Excellent72%
Very good23%
Average4%
Poor1%
Terrible0%

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“great beach”(34 reviews)

“change rooms”(30 reviews)

“jump off”(15 reviews)

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Hours Today: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Off Route 16, Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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lovesthesun-7

Stittsville, Ontario

317173

Reviewed 3 days ago

Lovely Place to Visit

On a trip to PEI just after Labour Day, we drove out to Basin Head Provincial Park on the recommendation of the owner of our cottage. It was a bit of a drive from the Brackley Beach area, but a pleasant one, and we are...More

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someday0713

Campbellford, Canada

20379

Reviewed 4 days ago

Worth a Visit

We were recommended to visit this place and glad we did.....it is a provincial park so if you're here before Labour Day it will cost you. The area is not that big but certainly a very beautiful spot to swim, enjoy the beach and take...More

Thank someday0713

Kenneth O

311

Reviewed 5 days ago

Do the museum for sure

Nice little museum, read all the info on lobstering, etc. Historic stuff on the big gales and lost ships. Beach very beautiful with some cliff backdrops. Can get very crowded in high season but we were there in September, perfect.

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Larry H

Red Deer, Canada

9118

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Wonderful place

All the shops were closed but it was a terrific experience . Drag your toes in the sand and it does sing. We all found some glass and enjoyed the beautiful view

Thank Larry H

solotouristDallas_Tx

dallas, tx

6826

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Unique beach and warmer waters!

Visited at end of August. Very nice facilities and beach walk. Unique wharf and current float as described in previous reviews. Warmer waters here than in Cavendish. Crowded on sunny afternoon - but ample parking and space to enjoy!

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heartofaskeptic

2231

Reviewed 1 week ago

Easily earns its title of the best beach in Canada

So happy we decided to begin our stay in PEI with 5 days in Souris, because now we know why Basin Head Beach is consistently rated the best beach in Canada. The sand is gorgeous, the dunes beautiful, and the beach goes on seemingly forever....More

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ArtLover14Ever

Charlottetown, Canada

338

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Very crowded but also enjoyable!

We were doing a tour of Eastern Kings beaches and Basin Head has always been one of my favorite memories with friends, and relatives. It was a beautiful beach day, with many, many people. I did enjoy being there but it was really too crowded....More

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Jackie H

498

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great beach

Jump the canal!!!!! kids had a blast. Many lifegaurds and it is busy! when you jump the canal the current just pushes you up and along such a popular destination with good facilities. Watch your own kids even though there are alot of life gaurds...More

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Henry H

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great beach. Good facilities.

Visited with family. Nice beach. Recommend you go to the large beach as it has way less stones/pebbles. Quite busy. Good changing facilities and good number of life guards.

Thank Henry H

2guyswithMomAndDad

Montreal, Canada

1623

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Perfect beach!

Such a long stretch of beach. Decent parking, accessible beach, nice facilities but mostly a gorgeous beach with pale sand that sings under your feet. If you walk a little you can find a nice spot with almost nobody! The water wasn't too cold either....More