How we found this hidden gem.
We stopped at the Mount Pleasant Tourist Information Centre to look through their materials.
https://www.tourismpei.com/pei-visitor-information
Of course I took that opportunity to visit their washroom and Richard used the time to chat with an employee. She was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Not only did she show him the usual beaches but also a beach that’s not on the map; a beach the locals call:
Ben’s Shore
This is such a hidden gem that I’m not going to advertise its location. I’m sure those who live around there will appreciate that. If you’re interested in seeing it stop by the tourist information centre and I’m sure they’ll share.
Now I have to admit it’s not an easy drive to get down to the beach.
In the beginning it was a slightly rough dirt road.
Once we got about halfway down it was so rough I refused to take my sweet little white Jetta (Glinda the GLI) any further. (an SUV might have been better) Richard got out and walked while I, ever so slowly, reversed my car back up the road as there was no room to turn around. Thank goodness for my backup camera. I tell you my car was beeping like crazy. I don’t like backing up in the best of circumstances so this was very tricky for me. But I succeeded.
Looking at the photos you can see it was well worth the trip. What an amazing beach.
High cliffs to the right
and to the left there’s a babbling brook running out into the beach.
Simply stunning!
Could have stayed here all afternoon.
Here:
* dirt road
* dirt parking and down at the bottom there was room for vehicles to turn around
* red sand beach
* no washrooms
* unsupervised beach
* very private beautiful beach
I hope you enjoyed seeing this beach as much as we did.
Cheers.
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