Greenwich Interpretation Centre

Prince Edward Island


Avant-garde meets barn at the Greenwich Interpretation Centre, where an innovative audiovisual presentation details the ecology of the dune system and the archaeological history of the site. The highlight, though, is getting out into the tree-eating dunes. Four walking trails traverse the park; the Greenwich Dunes Trail (4.5km return, 1½ hours) is especially scenic.


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