You and your dog

Prince Edward Island National Park

Heading to the beach?

Make sure you’ve made arrangements for your animal. We appreciate and realize that your dog is an important family member.

You can have your dog with you at picnic areas, camping areas, and along the many trails in the Park.

Regulations

Dogs pose a threat to wildlife, especially young animals and birds, such as the endangered Piping Plover that nest on the ground. Therefore, there are a number of regulations pertaining to domestic animals while visiting Prince Edward Island National Park:

Pets are prohibited on all Prince Edward Island National Park beaches between April 1 and October 15 annually, when the risk of wildlife and domestic animal conflict is highest
You must pick up any droppings from your pet and place them in a refuse container
Dogs must be kept on a leash (max length 3 m) at all times

Service animals

Accommodating service animals in PEI National Park

While in the Park:

Avoid any situation where your dog could bother other visitors
Prevent your dog from disturbing the wildlife. This includes barking at wildlife
Discourage your dog from barking in public areas especially campgrounds
Do not bring your dog into the washrooms
Clean up after your dog as you would in any public place and dispose of your dog’s excrement in a sanitary manner
Pets should not be left unattended in vehicles at any time. With an outside temperature of 27 degrees Celsius your car can reach 42 degrees Celsius within minutes.
If you have a service dog, please read our process for accommodating service animals in PEI National Park and call (902) 566-7050.

Enjoy your time in the park with all your family members.

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