P.E.I. national park celebrates anniversary



Cavendish is part of the Prince Edward Island National Park, which is joining with the rest of the parks in Canada in celebrating the 125th anniversary of the country's national parks. P.E.I. National Park photos

Cavendish is part of the Prince Edward Island National Park, which is joining with the rest of the parks in Canada in celebrating the 125th anniversary of the country's national parks. P.E.I. National Park photos

Published on June 24th, 2010
Published on July 8th, 2010
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Parks Canada , Dominion Parks Branch , Prince Edward Island , Canada , North Rustico

Prince Edward Island National Park has opened for the 125th anniversary year of national parks in Canada.

Covehead Lighthouse. P.E.I. National Park photo

Throughout the summer, visitors will be invited to join in events that will celebrate the legacy of national parks in Canada. One of the biggest celebrations will take place on Parks Day, July 17, with a national birthday party.

During the rest of the summer, visitors will be able to take part in new activities, programs and events that will allow them to discover Prince Edward Island National Park in new ways. Some of the programs offered this year will be the GPS Heritage Quest, Cyclocaching, Mi'kmaq Connections, Run with Us and Starry, Starry Night.

An updated schedule will be posted on the Parks Canada website every Wednesday until Sept. 6. Visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pei to get more information on these programs.

The park will also be a busy place due to construction: The Gulf Shore Parkway West is being reconstructed and a multi-use trail is being created between Cavendish and North Rustico. Construction has begun and will continue through November. Some delays should be expected. Regular updates will be available from the Parks Canada website at www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pei. For more information, call (902) 672-6350.

Events

Come Fly-A-Kite - June 27th, 2-4 p.m.

Take part in one of summer's most colourful displays. Held at scenic, historic Port-la-Joye-Fort Amherst near Cornwall, this event draws hundreds of kite flyers from across the Island and around the Maritimes. Come just to watch the aerial acrobatics or to fly a kite of your own.

Parks Day - July 17
On Saturday, July 17, Parks and People Association and Parks Canada will be hosting Parks Day at Cavendish Grove (former Rainbow Valley), Prince Edward Island National Park. You are invited to join us in this celebration of Canada's National Parks and Historic Sites. A variety of activities will be taking place including a free barbeque, music, games, bike rally and prize give-away. Participate in one or more of these activities, explore the network of area trails or simply enjoy Cavendish Grove's scenic setting. Entrance to Cavendish Grove and the event will be free of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend.

History

The year 2010 marks the 125th birthday of Banff National Park, the beginning of national parks in Canada. The first protected area at Banff was created in 1885. It was Canada's first national park, the world's third, and it marked the beginning of a coast to coast to coast to coast collection of special places that continues to grow today.

In 1911, 26 years after the first national park was created, the government created the Dominion Parks Branch - the first national park service in the world. Today, it's called Parks Canada and it manages more than 200 natural and historic treasures.

There are 167 national historic sites, 42 national parks and three national marine conservation areas located throughout Canada. These places form one of the most extensive systems of protected national heritage places in the world and they offer a range of visitor experiences that is second to none.

Park passes

Greenwich Dunes.
P.E.I. National Park photo

Early bird seasonal passes for Prince Edward Island National Park at 50 per cent off are still available until June 30. A seasonal pass provides unlimited access to
the beaches, trails and regular summer programs at the park from June 18 to Sept. 6.

The sale price for a family/group pass is $49. Discounted prices are also available for adult, senior and youth passes. Passes pay for themselves in just three visits.

Early bird prices are available until June 30 at the following locations:

Ardgowan National Historic Site
2 Palmers Lane, Charlottetown. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Green Gables Heritage Place
8619 Route 6, Cavendish. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days/week.

Dalvay Administration Building, PEI National Park
40 Dalvay Cresc., Dalvay. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

PEI National Park Entry Gates
June 18 to 30. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week.

Cavendish Destination Centre
Corner of Routes 6 & 13, Cavendish. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.

Green Gables Golf Course
8727 Route 6, Cavendish. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 7-30.

St. Peter's Destination Centre
Route 2, St. Peter's Bay. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, June 6-26. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 27-30.

After June 30, seasonal passes will be $98.10 for a family; $39.20 each for adults; $34.30 each for seniors and $19.60 each for children.

Comments

  • Username
    Visitor
    - July 8th, 2010 at 18:01:21

    Actually you CAN buy the passes for all the National Parks- I got one last month- it is good for a year. I can visitr any National Site for 12 months- we bought the family pass and have used it twice thus far ( at different areas) You can also buy individual park passes such as the one to PEI National Park.

    To Islander- how do you think the upkeep of your gorgeous park is paid for- by the park passes. They offer a discount early season- and it is reasonable- so use it.

    If we want to preserve certain areas of our country then we have to accept that there will be a cost to doing this....

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 17:09:20

    In regards to the celebration, why not celebrate with allowing all Islanders to enjoy their time at the National Park free of charge. I think it ashame that as an Islander I have to pay to see the beautiful north shore, enjoy the trails, which promote exercise, or to simply enjoy the activities surrounding this anniversary. Its my personal choice not to attend any event surrounding the National Park. I can walk the shores of PEI free of charge anytime of the day or night.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    susie222
    - July 8th, 2010 at 17:06:52

    I would like tomake a comment on your last post Not all Islanders pay to get into the National Parks Status Indians living on Reserves are giving free passes

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    TypicalIslanders
    - July 8th, 2010 at 16:34:48

    To Island Citizen:

    Based on your comments, you're arguing that resident of the Island should be granted free access to a National Park administered by a federal government agency (Parks Canada). Would you also argue that residents of Banff or Jasper, Alberta should be given free access to their National Parks? Should resident in Fundy or Cape Breton have free access to theirs as well?

    You mention wanting to enjoy the north shore, including the walking trails and activities in the National Park. Thanks, in part, to entry fees collected evenly from ALL Canadians who visit the PEI National Park, initiatives like trail construction and the development and implementation of activities can take place. Without that revenue, who can we expect to fund the construction and maintenance of those trails, and the development and implementation of those activities?

    We cannot forget that there also has to be revenue generated somewhere to pay for services like the surfguards who keep our families safe on the National Park beaches, to provide facilities and services for camping, for the construction and maintenance of washrooms and other facilities, AND (last but certainly NOT least) the protection of some of our country's most rare and beautiful flora and fauna.

    Islanders need to lose the It's our beach, we don't need to pay mindset and realize that we are a part of a NATIONAL community committed to protecting some of the most significant examples of the country's natural and cultural heritage (as stated in Parks Canada's mandate).

    Regards,
    A fellow Islander and proud supporter of Parks Canada and its initiatives.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Another Islander
    - July 8th, 2010 at 15:11:41

    I have another question for Parks Canada. When a seasons pass is paid for at any of the National Parks in Canada, why is the same pass not good for any Canadian National Park?

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 15:09:18

    In regards to TypicalIslanders comments. I am not a typical islander, as I am a CFA and if you are an islander you will know what that means. While I do not disagree with the Parks policys and the processes which are taking place to perserve the National Park, I simply stated that as a resident of PEI, we must pay to enjoy the activities geared towards tourists and not the citizens of PEI. Yes, I do believe that persons in other parts of Canada should be able to enjoy their parks free of charge also. I am not biased in the opinon it should only apply to Islanders.

    There are many trails on PEI of which the National Park is not involved, which are maintained with government money and free to use by all Canadian citizens.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Visitor
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:42

    Actually you CAN buy the passes for all the National Parks- I got one last month- it is good for a year. I can visitr any National Site for 12 months- we bought the family pass and have used it twice thus far ( at different areas) You can also buy individual park passes such as the one to PEI National Park.

    To Islander- how do you think the upkeep of your gorgeous park is paid for- by the park passes. They offer a discount early season- and it is reasonable- so use it.

    If we want to preserve certain areas of our country then we have to accept that there will be a cost to doing this....

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:33

    In regards to the celebration, why not celebrate with allowing all Islanders to enjoy their time at the National Park free of charge. I think it ashame that as an Islander I have to pay to see the beautiful north shore, enjoy the trails, which promote exercise, or to simply enjoy the activities surrounding this anniversary. Its my personal choice not to attend any event surrounding the National Park. I can walk the shores of PEI free of charge anytime of the day or night.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    susie222
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:32

    I would like tomake a comment on your last post Not all Islanders pay to get into the National Parks Status Indians living on Reserves are giving free passes

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    TypicalIslanders
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:25

    To Island Citizen:

    Based on your comments, you're arguing that resident of the Island should be granted free access to a National Park administered by a federal government agency (Parks Canada). Would you also argue that residents of Banff or Jasper, Alberta should be given free access to their National Parks? Should resident in Fundy or Cape Breton have free access to theirs as well?

    You mention wanting to enjoy the north shore, including the walking trails and activities in the National Park. Thanks, in part, to entry fees collected evenly from ALL Canadians who visit the PEI National Park, initiatives like trail construction and the development and implementation of activities can take place. Without that revenue, who can we expect to fund the construction and maintenance of those trails, and the development and implementation of those activities?

    We cannot forget that there also has to be revenue generated somewhere to pay for services like the surfguards who keep our families safe on the National Park beaches, to provide facilities and services for camping, for the construction and maintenance of washrooms and other facilities, AND (last but certainly NOT least) the protection of some of our country's most rare and beautiful flora and fauna.

    Islanders need to lose the It's our beach, we don't need to pay mindset and realize that we are a part of a NATIONAL community committed to protecting some of the most significant examples of the country's natural and cultural heritage (as stated in Parks Canada's mandate).

    Regards,
    A fellow Islander and proud supporter of Parks Canada and its initiatives.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:09

    In regards to TypicalIslanders comments. I am not a typical islander, as I am a CFA and if you are an islander you will know what that means. While I do not disagree with the Parks policys and the processes which are taking place to perserve the National Park, I simply stated that as a resident of PEI, we must pay to enjoy the activities geared towards tourists and not the citizens of PEI. Yes, I do believe that persons in other parts of Canada should be able to enjoy their parks free of charge also. I am not biased in the opinon it should only apply to Islanders.

    There are many trails on PEI of which the National Park is not involved, which are maintained with government money and free to use by all Canadian citizens.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Another Islander
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:09

    I have another question for Parks Canada. When a seasons pass is paid for at any of the National Parks in Canada, why is the same pass not good for any Canadian National Park?

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    David
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:05

    Anyone who uses the national park, resident or not, should have to pay. Why?

    It costs a great deal of money to keep a park in the tip-top shape that our national parks are in. It pays for surfguards to keep you from drowning. It pays for wildlife to be preserved and the roads to be well-paved.

    You can choose not to preserve the shores of PEI for what equates to a nominal fee ($49 for a years worth of use is less than $4 a month) but don't act like it's anything other than selfish cheapskate behavior. Sure, you can get other parts of the island shores for free, but by not paying to keep them up, all your use does is wear them down.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Visitor
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:59

    Actually you CAN buy the passes for all the National Parks- I got one last month- it is good for a year. I can visitr any National Site for 12 months- we bought the family pass and have used it twice thus far ( at different areas) You can also buy individual park passes such as the one to PEI National Park.

    To Islander- how do you think the upkeep of your gorgeous park is paid for- by the park passes. They offer a discount early season- and it is reasonable- so use it.

    If we want to preserve certain areas of our country then we have to accept that there will be a cost to doing this....

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    susie222
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:48

    I would like tomake a comment on your last post Not all Islanders pay to get into the National Parks Status Indians living on Reserves are giving free passes

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:48

    In regards to the celebration, why not celebrate with allowing all Islanders to enjoy their time at the National Park free of charge. I think it ashame that as an Islander I have to pay to see the beautiful north shore, enjoy the trails, which promote exercise, or to simply enjoy the activities surrounding this anniversary. Its my personal choice not to attend any event surrounding the National Park. I can walk the shores of PEI free of charge anytime of the day or night.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    TypicalIslanders
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:41

    To Island Citizen:

    Based on your comments, you're arguing that resident of the Island should be granted free access to a National Park administered by a federal government agency (Parks Canada). Would you also argue that residents of Banff or Jasper, Alberta should be given free access to their National Parks? Should resident in Fundy or Cape Breton have free access to theirs as well?

    You mention wanting to enjoy the north shore, including the walking trails and activities in the National Park. Thanks, in part, to entry fees collected evenly from ALL Canadians who visit the PEI National Park, initiatives like trail construction and the development and implementation of activities can take place. Without that revenue, who can we expect to fund the construction and maintenance of those trails, and the development and implementation of those activities?

    We cannot forget that there also has to be revenue generated somewhere to pay for services like the surfguards who keep our families safe on the National Park beaches, to provide facilities and services for camping, for the construction and maintenance of washrooms and other facilities, AND (last but certainly NOT least) the protection of some of our country's most rare and beautiful flora and fauna.

    Islanders need to lose the It's our beach, we don't need to pay mindset and realize that we are a part of a NATIONAL community committed to protecting some of the most significant examples of the country's natural and cultural heritage (as stated in Parks Canada's mandate).

    Regards,
    A fellow Islander and proud supporter of Parks Canada and its initiatives.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:22

    In regards to TypicalIslanders comments. I am not a typical islander, as I am a CFA and if you are an islander you will know what that means. While I do not disagree with the Parks policys and the processes which are taking place to perserve the National Park, I simply stated that as a resident of PEI, we must pay to enjoy the activities geared towards tourists and not the citizens of PEI. Yes, I do believe that persons in other parts of Canada should be able to enjoy their parks free of charge also. I am not biased in the opinon it should only apply to Islanders.

    There are many trails on PEI of which the National Park is not involved, which are maintained with government money and free to use by all Canadian citizens.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Another Islander
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:22

    I have another question for Parks Canada. When a seasons pass is paid for at any of the National Parks in Canada, why is the same pass not good for any Canadian National Park?

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    David
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:18

    Anyone who uses the national park, resident or not, should have to pay. Why?

    It costs a great deal of money to keep a park in the tip-top shape that our national parks are in. It pays for surfguards to keep you from drowning. It pays for wildlife to be preserved and the roads to be well-paved.

    You can choose not to preserve the shores of PEI for what equates to a nominal fee ($49 for a years worth of use is less than $4 a month) but don't act like it's anything other than selfish cheapskate behavior. Sure, you can get other parts of the island shores for free, but by not paying to keep them up, all your use does is wear them down.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    David
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:49:47

    Anyone who uses the national park, resident or not, should have to pay. Why?

    It costs a great deal of money to keep a park in the tip-top shape that our national parks are in. It pays for surfguards to keep you from drowning. It pays for wildlife to be preserved and the roads to be well-paved.

    You can choose not to preserve the shores of PEI for what equates to a nominal fee ($49 for a years worth of use is less than $4 a month) but don't act like it's anything other than selfish cheapskate behavior. Sure, you can get other parts of the island shores for free, but by not paying to keep them up, all your use does is wear them down.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Visitor
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:48:02

    Actually you CAN buy the passes for all the National Parks- I got one last month- it is good for a year. I can visitr any National Site for 12 months- we bought the family pass and have used it twice thus far ( at different areas) You can also buy individual park passes such as the one to PEI National Park.

    To Islander- how do you think the upkeep of your gorgeous park is paid for- by the park passes. They offer a discount early season- and it is reasonable- so use it.

    If we want to preserve certain areas of our country then we have to accept that there will be a cost to doing this....

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    susie222
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:47:18

    I would like tomake a comment on your last post Not all Islanders pay to get into the National Parks Status Indians living on Reserves are giving free passes

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:47:18

    In regards to the celebration, why not celebrate with allowing all Islanders to enjoy their time at the National Park free of charge. I think it ashame that as an Islander I have to pay to see the beautiful north shore, enjoy the trails, which promote exercise, or to simply enjoy the activities surrounding this anniversary. Its my personal choice not to attend any event surrounding the National Park. I can walk the shores of PEI free of charge anytime of the day or night.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    TypicalIslanders
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:47:11

    To Island Citizen:

    Based on your comments, you're arguing that resident of the Island should be granted free access to a National Park administered by a federal government agency (Parks Canada). Would you also argue that residents of Banff or Jasper, Alberta should be given free access to their National Parks? Should resident in Fundy or Cape Breton have free access to theirs as well?

    You mention wanting to enjoy the north shore, including the walking trails and activities in the National Park. Thanks, in part, to entry fees collected evenly from ALL Canadians who visit the PEI National Park, initiatives like trail construction and the development and implementation of activities can take place. Without that revenue, who can we expect to fund the construction and maintenance of those trails, and the development and implementation of those activities?

    We cannot forget that there also has to be revenue generated somewhere to pay for services like the surfguards who keep our families safe on the National Park beaches, to provide facilities and services for camping, for the construction and maintenance of washrooms and other facilities, AND (last but certainly NOT least) the protection of some of our country's most rare and beautiful flora and fauna.

    Islanders need to lose the It's our beach, we don't need to pay mindset and realize that we are a part of a NATIONAL community committed to protecting some of the most significant examples of the country's natural and cultural heritage (as stated in Parks Canada's mandate).

    Regards,
    A fellow Islander and proud supporter of Parks Canada and its initiatives.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:53

    In regards to TypicalIslanders comments. I am not a typical islander, as I am a CFA and if you are an islander you will know what that means. While I do not disagree with the Parks policys and the processes which are taking place to perserve the National Park, I simply stated that as a resident of PEI, we must pay to enjoy the activities geared towards tourists and not the citizens of PEI. Yes, I do believe that persons in other parts of Canada should be able to enjoy their parks free of charge also. I am not biased in the opinon it should only apply to Islanders.

    There are many trails on PEI of which the National Park is not involved, which are maintained with government money and free to use by all Canadian citizens.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Another Islander
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:53

    I have another question for Parks Canada. When a seasons pass is paid for at any of the National Parks in Canada, why is the same pass not good for any Canadian National Park?

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    David
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:49

    Anyone who uses the national park, resident or not, should have to pay. Why?

    It costs a great deal of money to keep a park in the tip-top shape that our national parks are in. It pays for surfguards to keep you from drowning. It pays for wildlife to be preserved and the roads to be well-paved.

    You can choose not to preserve the shores of PEI for what equates to a nominal fee ($49 for a years worth of use is less than $4 a month) but don't act like it's anything other than selfish cheapskate behavior. Sure, you can get other parts of the island shores for free, but by not paying to keep them up, all your use does is wear them down.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Visitor
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:26

    Actually you CAN buy the passes for all the National Parks- I got one last month- it is good for a year. I can visitr any National Site for 12 months- we bought the family pass and have used it twice thus far ( at different areas) You can also buy individual park passes such as the one to PEI National Park.

    To Islander- how do you think the upkeep of your gorgeous park is paid for- by the park passes. They offer a discount early season- and it is reasonable- so use it.

    If we want to preserve certain areas of our country then we have to accept that there will be a cost to doing this....

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    susie222
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:14

    I would like tomake a comment on your last post Not all Islanders pay to get into the National Parks Status Indians living on Reserves are giving free passes

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:14

    In regards to the celebration, why not celebrate with allowing all Islanders to enjoy their time at the National Park free of charge. I think it ashame that as an Islander I have to pay to see the beautiful north shore, enjoy the trails, which promote exercise, or to simply enjoy the activities surrounding this anniversary. Its my personal choice not to attend any event surrounding the National Park. I can walk the shores of PEI free of charge anytime of the day or night.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    TypicalIslanders
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:07

    To Island Citizen:

    Based on your comments, you're arguing that resident of the Island should be granted free access to a National Park administered by a federal government agency (Parks Canada). Would you also argue that residents of Banff or Jasper, Alberta should be given free access to their National Parks? Should resident in Fundy or Cape Breton have free access to theirs as well?

    You mention wanting to enjoy the north shore, including the walking trails and activities in the National Park. Thanks, in part, to entry fees collected evenly from ALL Canadians who visit the PEI National Park, initiatives like trail construction and the development and implementation of activities can take place. Without that revenue, who can we expect to fund the construction and maintenance of those trails, and the development and implementation of those activities?

    We cannot forget that there also has to be revenue generated somewhere to pay for services like the surfguards who keep our families safe on the National Park beaches, to provide facilities and services for camping, for the construction and maintenance of washrooms and other facilities, AND (last but certainly NOT least) the protection of some of our country's most rare and beautiful flora and fauna.

    Islanders need to lose the It's our beach, we don't need to pay mindset and realize that we are a part of a NATIONAL community committed to protecting some of the most significant examples of the country's natural and cultural heritage (as stated in Parks Canada's mandate).

    Regards,
    A fellow Islander and proud supporter of Parks Canada and its initiatives.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:45:47

    In regards to TypicalIslanders comments. I am not a typical islander, as I am a CFA and if you are an islander you will know what that means. While I do not disagree with the Parks policys and the processes which are taking place to perserve the National Park, I simply stated that as a resident of PEI, we must pay to enjoy the activities geared towards tourists and not the citizens of PEI. Yes, I do believe that persons in other parts of Canada should be able to enjoy their parks free of charge also. I am not biased in the opinon it should only apply to Islanders.

    There are many trails on PEI of which the National Park is not involved, which are maintained with government money and free to use by all Canadian citizens.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Another Islander
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:45:47

    I have another question for Parks Canada. When a seasons pass is paid for at any of the National Parks in Canada, why is the same pass not good for any Canadian National Park?

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    David
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:45:43

    Anyone who uses the national park, resident or not, should have to pay. Why?

    It costs a great deal of money to keep a park in the tip-top shape that our national parks are in. It pays for surfguards to keep you from drowning. It pays for wildlife to be preserved and the roads to be well-paved.

    You can choose not to preserve the shores of PEI for what equates to a nominal fee ($49 for a years worth of use is less than $4 a month) but don't act like it's anything other than selfish cheapskate behavior. Sure, you can get other parts of the island shores for free, but by not paying to keep them up, all your use does is wear them down.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Visitor
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:45:04

    Actually you CAN buy the passes for all the National Parks- I got one last month- it is good for a year. I can visitr any National Site for 12 months- we bought the family pass and have used it twice thus far ( at different areas) You can also buy individual park passes such as the one to PEI National Park.

    To Islander- how do you think the upkeep of your gorgeous park is paid for- by the park passes. They offer a discount early season- and it is reasonable- so use it.

    If we want to preserve certain areas of our country then we have to accept that there will be a cost to doing this....

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    susie222
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:53

    I would like tomake a comment on your last post Not all Islanders pay to get into the National Parks Status Indians living on Reserves are giving free passes

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:53

    In regards to the celebration, why not celebrate with allowing all Islanders to enjoy their time at the National Park free of charge. I think it ashame that as an Islander I have to pay to see the beautiful north shore, enjoy the trails, which promote exercise, or to simply enjoy the activities surrounding this anniversary. Its my personal choice not to attend any event surrounding the National Park. I can walk the shores of PEI free of charge anytime of the day or night.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    TypicalIslanders
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:46

    To Island Citizen:

    Based on your comments, you're arguing that resident of the Island should be granted free access to a National Park administered by a federal government agency (Parks Canada). Would you also argue that residents of Banff or Jasper, Alberta should be given free access to their National Parks? Should resident in Fundy or Cape Breton have free access to theirs as well?

    You mention wanting to enjoy the north shore, including the walking trails and activities in the National Park. Thanks, in part, to entry fees collected evenly from ALL Canadians who visit the PEI National Park, initiatives like trail construction and the development and implementation of activities can take place. Without that revenue, who can we expect to fund the construction and maintenance of those trails, and the development and implementation of those activities?

    We cannot forget that there also has to be revenue generated somewhere to pay for services like the surfguards who keep our families safe on the National Park beaches, to provide facilities and services for camping, for the construction and maintenance of washrooms and other facilities, AND (last but certainly NOT least) the protection of some of our country's most rare and beautiful flora and fauna.

    Islanders need to lose the It's our beach, we don't need to pay mindset and realize that we are a part of a NATIONAL community committed to protecting some of the most significant examples of the country's natural and cultural heritage (as stated in Parks Canada's mandate).

    Regards,
    A fellow Islander and proud supporter of Parks Canada and its initiatives.

    Submit a Comment

  • Username
    Island Citizen
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:27

    In regards to TypicalIslanders comments. I am not a typical islander, as I am a CFA and if you are an islander you will know what that means. While I do not disagree with the Parks policys and the processes which are taking place to perserve the National Park, I simply stated that as a resident of PEI, we must pay to enjoy the activities geared towards tourists and not the citizens of PEI. Yes, I do believe that persons in other parts of Canada should be able to enjoy their parks free of charge also. I am not biased in the opinon it should only apply to Islanders.

    There are many trails on PEI of which the National Park is not involved, which are maintained with government money and free to use by all Canadian citizens.

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    Another Islander
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:27

    I have another question for Parks Canada. When a seasons pass is paid for at any of the National Parks in Canada, why is the same pass not good for any Canadian National Park?

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    David
    - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:23

    Anyone who uses the national park, resident or not, should have to pay. Why?

    It costs a great deal of money to keep a park in the tip-top shape that our national parks are in. It pays for surfguards to keep you from drowning. It pays for wildlife to be preserved and the roads to be well-paved.

    You can choose not to preserve the shores of PEI for what equates to a nominal fee ($49 for a years worth of use is less than $4 a month) but don't act like it's anything other than selfish cheapskate behavior. Sure, you can get other parts of the island shores for free, but by not paying to keep them up, all your use does is wear them down.

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