Jacques Cartier Provincial Park

Jacques Cartier Provincial Park is a provincial park in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Statue of Jacques Cartier in the Jacques Cartier Provincial Park.

The park is named after Jacques Cartier, who in 1534 was the first European to arrive on the island. This historic discovery is celebrated yearly in July on Rediscovery Day.[1]

Activities

Beach in the Jacques Cartier Provincial Park.

Jacques Cartier Provincial Park is a major attraction for outdoor activities. It is popular for swimming, especially the beach on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.

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