Panmure Island is an island off the island, connected to PEI by a causeway. The causeway has beaches on both sides meaning visitors have two beach options. On one side is a white sand ocean beach with beautiful panoramic views of the ocean, and the other is the sheltered red sand St. Mary’s Bay beach, a prime spot for clam digging. The beach has lifeguard supervision in the summer and a scenic watchtower. The provincial park campground has washrooms, showers, laundromat, picnic tables and change rooms. Visitors can go for a tour at the historic lighthouse on the island, the oldest wooden lighthouse in PEI. The island has an annual Pow Wow held by the First Nations people, which has a drum band, a sweat tent and crafts.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

More Information

• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Panmure Island Provincial Park and 8,000 other beaches.