Brackley Beach

Prince Edward Island National Park

Beautiful Brackley Beach is a popular summer destination for many local Island beach-goers. Admired for its fine sand, boardwalk amenities, a large parking lot, and its proximity to Charlottetown.

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Domestic animals are prohibited on beaches between April 1 and October 15 annually.
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A family with accessibility needs enjoys a swim in the ocean with a beach wheelchair at Stanhope Beach. Prince Edward Island National Park.

Beach offer

  • Offer available from early July to early September
  • supervised swimming
  • Accessible beach facilities
    • ramp
    • mobility mats
    • beach wheelchairs 
    • accessible washrooms
    • designated parking for those with limited mobility
  • Canteen 
  • Picnic area
  • Sheltered area
  • Outdoor showers
  • EV parking

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Description

  • Brackley Beach is a popular destination and can be busy on a hot summer day.
  • The total distance from the Brackley Beach complex to the sand is 225 meters.  
  • There is a large parking lot with designated parking spaces for visitors with limited mobility. 
  • From the parking lot, there is a boardwalk with access to washrooms, a canteen, outdoor showers, benches, and picnic areas. 
  • Bicycles are not permitted on the boardwalk
  • From the Brackley Beach complex, cross a flat quiet road to an 80 meter uphill boardwalk. 
  • From the top of the boardwalk, there is a 60 meter ramp to the sand with a flat landing area midway. 
  • The slope of the boardwalk is 5 to 6 degrees. 
  • Between early July and early September, mobility mats are in place at the base of the ramp.
  • The beach is soft white sand above the waterline and hard-packed sand below the waterline when the tide is out. 
  • Brackley Beach parking area is available for access to Robinsons Island multi-use trail

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How to get there

Additional information

  • Call 902-672-6350 for more information
  • Beach wheelchairs are available at Cavendish Beach and Brackley Beach.  Reserve a beach wheelchair a minimum 2 days in advance by calling 902-566-7050 or emailing pnipe-peinp@pc.gc.ca.

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