North Cape Interpretive Centre

Prince Edward Island


The expanded interpretive center provides displays dedicated to wind energy, local history and wildlife, as well as a small aquarium. The Black Marsh Nature Trail (2.7km) leaves the interpretive center and takes you to the west side of the cape – at sunset these crimson cliffs glow against the deep-blue waters.

There's a small gift shop in the basement, and look out for the huge wind-turbine blade beside the parking lot.


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