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Prince Edward Island National Park
Prince Edward Island National Park is a national park in Canada, established in 1937, covering 27 km² (10 sq mi). It is the #46 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.
- Area
- 27 km²
- Established
- 1937
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- YYG · 15 km
Nearest airports to Prince Edward Island National Park
- 1 YYG15 kmstraight line
- 2Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International AirportYQM128 kmstraight lineMoncton, Canada
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- 3 YGR149 kmstraight line
More about Prince Edward Island National Park
Prince Edward Island National Park is one of 53 national parks in Canada. It covers 27 km² (2,700 ha) — about 13.4 times the size of Monaco, making it the #46 largest national park in Canada (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1937, 89 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Prince Edward Island National Park
The closest airport is Charlottetown Airport (YYG), about 15 km away — around 19 minutes by car; alternatively Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM, 128 km). Other national parks within reach include Pituamkek National Park Reserve, Kouchibouguac National Park (239 km²), Fundy National Park (206 km²) and Cape Breton Highlands National Park (948 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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