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rive. While 80% of sites can be booked in advance, the remaining sites are first-come,
first-served, so it's wise to arrive early.
Stanhope Campground
, on Gulfshore East Pkwy, is nestled nicely in the woods be-
hind the beach of the same name. There is a well-stocked store on-site.
Robinsons Island Campground
, also on Gulfshore East Pkwy, is open from late
June. The most isolated of the three sites, it's set at the end of Brackley Point. It's not too
much fun if the wind gets up.
The proximity of
Cavendish Campground
, off Rte 6, to the sights makes it the most
popular. It has exposed oceanfront sites and ones within the shelter and shade of the
trees. Don't be lured by the view - it's nice, but sleep is better.
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Dalvay by the Sea
Standing proudly near the east end of the park, and overlooking the beach named after it,
is Dalvay, a historic mansion. Built in 1895 this majestic building is now owned by Parks
Gulfshore East Pkwy; r incl breakfast $174-344, cottages $404-444; )
. It's easily the
most luxurious and stunning accommodations on the north shore. Each plush room's
view and antique furnishings are refreshingly unique. The majestic
dining room
(dinner
$18-36; h breakfast, lunch and dinner Jul-Aug
) prepares remarkable dishes ranging from
hazelnut- and sage-crusted rack of lamb to fresh island lobster. It is open to nonguests,
and both lunch and afternoon tea (from 2pm to 4pm) are reasonably priced. The inn also
rents bicycles ($9/26 per hour/day).
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Brackley Beach
Brackley Beach isn't so much a town as a rural area with a few scattered amenities and
the main beach access to the central eastern beaches of Prince Edward Island National
Park. It's a short enough drive from Charlottetown (21km) so that even if you're not
staying overnight, it's fun to catch a movie at
Brackley Beach Drive-In
(
902-672-3333;
www.drivein.ca
;
3164 Rte 15; adult/child $9/6;
May-Sep)
. Check the website
for what's showing.
Shaw's Hotel & Cottages
(
902-672-2022;
www.shawshotel.ca
;
Rte 15, 99 Apple Tree Rd; d
)
, open since 1860, is Canada's oldest family-operated
$85-260, cottages $155-500;
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