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Prince Edward Island

Resort Mun. Stan.B.-Hope R.-Bayv.-Cavend.-N.Rust.

Gulf Shore Way West

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Canada

Prince Edward Island

Resort Mun. Stan.B.-Hope R.-Bayv.-Cavend.-N.Rust.

Gulf Shore Way West

Moderate

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Gulf Shore Way West

02:25

9.34km

50m

Hiking

The Gulf Shore Way West on Prince Edward Island takes you along the red sandstone cliffs between Cavendish and North Rustico. On this 9-kilometre (5.6-mi) hike, you’ll enjoy beautiful views across the national park and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. If you enjoy discovering secluded sandy beaches and rocky bays,…

Last updated: February 28, 2025

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865 m

Beach access

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Along the Gulf Shore Way you often have the opportunity to take stairs down to the mostly deserted beach.

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4.36 km

Orby Head

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Orby Head is the name of this lookout point along the coastal path in Prince Edward Island National Park. From here you have a clear view of the partly rugged coastline in both directions.

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8.60 km

North Rustico Beach

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When you hike the Gulf Shore Way, you'll often find yourself between high dunes or in the middle of dense coastal forests. Not so here: When you arrive at North …

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9.34 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.27 km

781 m

297 m

Surfaces

8.27 km

611 m

255 m

170 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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