Thunder Cove

Your Guide to Thunder Cove, P.E.I

Looking for a spectacular, secluded beach full of sand dunes to bask in the sun in private? The best recommended place for that is Thunder Cove. Some 20 minutes drive from the Confederation Bridge, Thunder Cove is located in the interior of Prince Edward Island past Summerside and Kensington. Mostly known for its dazzling white beaches, extravagant vacation homes and less population, Thunder Cove beaches are visited by tourists from over the world. The place is full alive is from June to August. However, the beaches are only the beginning to a marvelous tour. Read on to know more.

Beaches:
Close to the water, the beachfront extends for miles along the waterline of St. Lawrence Gulf. The long stretch of unspoiled, beautiful, flawless sandy beach presents an amazing natural view of sunrise from the sea and sunset over the rock faces in the west. Devoid of population, the beaches are empty for miles. Hence, it is considered as one of the best places for people who avoid tourist crowds.

Cottages and Resorts:
Some of the best holiday homes, cottages and resorts are found in this part of Prince Edward Island. Thunder Cove features some of the finest top-notch luxurious and deluxe hotels and beach houses. Aptly furnished with equipments of comfort and opulence many of them face the beach and are located in closer proximity to the waterfront. Supplied with Hot baths, cozy bedrooms, large living rooms, beach facing balconies, these hotels exemplify the kingly way of living. The rates of these kingly abodes are also very expensive, but are cost effective. During the full season, the tariff ranges around $3400 weekly.

Sand Dunes:
Beautiful sand dunes adorn Thunder Cove in a mysterious manner. The entire beach gets an outlandish appearance because of these low sand dunes. This is one of the most striking features of the beaches here, besides the out-of-the-way aura they carry.

Things to Do:
Thunder Cove is filled with energy and bustle for tourists who are looking for outdoor activities. You can look at the endless expansion of water from your balcony or from the beach itself. The sparkling water dancing under the reflection of the sun for miles makes a marvelous vista. Besides the sunrise and sunset view are major magnetisms for tourists.

You can go about exploring the rich farmlands along the lovely clay roads or beach comb down the seashore. A few minutes away from Malpeque harbor, is the deep sea fishing point. You can also rent a kayak and go for a pleasant boat ride. You can moreover, attend the summer concerts and events besides having a look at the antiques sold here.

Try out the sea food at a local licensed Seafood eatery. You can also buy some fresh lobsters from the market and take them back home to cook. Golf courses, art galleries, museums, shops are all close by.

Birding:
This area is ecologically sensitive because it is the nesting site of a globally vulnerable species of bird called Pipling Plover and other sorts of ducks and geese that migrate here during the autumn.