Journal Pioneer

Happy Campers

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Rent an oTENTik and be a happy camper

Campers dreaming of summer vacations and warmer weather can make reservatio­ns for camping in P.E.I. National Park.

Both Cavendish and Stanhope campground­s are less than 100 metres from P.E.I. National Park beaches, trails and interpreti­ve programs. The campground­s have been upgraded recently to accommodat­e more tent-trailers, small campers and larger RVs. There have also been improvemen­ts to washroom facilities, entrance kiosks, roads, and the addition of new oTENTiks and playground­s.

There will be free admission for all visitors to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservati­on areas operated by Parks Canada in 2017 to celebrate Canada’s 150 years of being a country. However, camping fees still apply. Reservatio­ns can be made online at www.reservatio­ns.parkscanad­a.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-7373783).

Did you know?

– 2017 Dates of Operation – Cavendish Campground: June 16 to Sept. 28 (283 sites plus 6 oTENTiks). Stanhope Campground: June 16 to Sept. 3 (126 sites plus 8 oTENTiks)

– Parks Canada has recently revitalize­d both Stanhope and Cavendish Campground­s in P.E.I. National Park, as part of a $3-billion investment in infrastruc­ture to Parks Canada sites across Canada.

– An oTENTik is a structure that blends a tent and a cabin for those who want a camping experience without the hassle. – Each oTENTik has a different theme reflected in its name and decor and is equipped with its own parking area, deck overlookin­g Cavendish beach, picnic table, propane barbeque and fire pit.

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Beachside camping at the Cavendish Campground, P.E.I. National Park.

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