Jacques Cartier Provincial Park, PE

The island's first European visitor came ashore in 1534 in the vicinity of this provincial park which bears his name, Jacques Cartier. He remarked that this was “the fairest land 'tis possible to see!” The park holds a celebration of this great discovery every July on Rediscovery Day.

Geography:

Jacques Cartier Provincial Park is located within the North Cape Coastal Drive touring region.

Recreation:

Jacques Cartier Provincial Park offers a wide range of activities for all ages. There is supervised swimming at the beautiful beach on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. There is also a ramp and floating wheelchair available. The floating wheelchair is available daily from 10 - 6 and is first come, first served. When surf conditions are at Caution or Danger the floating wheelchair is not be accessible.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby attractions include the Alberton Museum & Genealogy Centre, Tignish and North Cape.

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Booking Rules

On April 24, 2024 at 9 a.m. AT, reservations will open for arrivals beginning June 7, 2024 through September 28, 2024. September 28, 2024 is the last bookable night of the season.

Season Dates

Please note, the last bookable night of the season is September 28, 2024, as the park closes for the season on September 29, 2024 after check out.

Season Schedule

Park Season

Start

End

Peak

Fri Jun 07 2024

Sat Sep 28 2024

Services and Amenities

Within Park

Dump Station
Firewood
Interpretive Center
Kitchen Shelter
Laundry
Picnic Area
Playground

Registration Building
Showers
Swimming - Beach
Telephone
Washroom
Water Drinking

Fees and Cancellation Policies

Special Policy Applicable to this Facility

RESERVATION FEES

Transaction Fees for reservations are as follows:

$6.00 per reservation

$2.75 per reservation change

$2.75 per reservation cancellation

CANCELLATION

A reservation may be cancelled 72 hours prior to the 2:00 p.m. check-in time on the arrival date and the entire reservation fee minus the transaction fees will be refunded.

If a cancellation is received with less than the 72-hour notification, the one-night camping fee and transaction fees are retained by Provincial Parks.

No shows and no cancellation of a reservation will result in the park retaining the entire reservation and transaction fee.

Provincial Parks has a No Refunds Policy. Refunds will not be given to those who leave early for weather other than "Severe Weather Warnings."

Facility Rates*

Park Season

Site Type

Nightly/Daily Rates

Peak Season
Jun 07 2024 -
Sep 28 2024

No Service Premium
$36.00
No Service
$34.00
3 way
$42.00
2 way Premium
$40.00
2 way
$38.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
46.84839, -64.01519
46°50'54"N, 64°0'55"W

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Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Jacques Cartier Provincial Park
16448 Rte 12
Alberton PE C0B 1B0

Phone Number:

Information: (902) 853-8632
Call Center Reservations: 1-877-445-4938

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