46.53 | -63.73
Princetown Point is a spot on Prince Edward Island's north coast, at the entrance to Malpeque Bay — famous for its world-renowned oysters. This spot facing the Gulf of St. Lawrence offers northern exposure with significant fetch. Malpeque Bay, one of PEI's largest bays, allows choosing between open gulf conditions and more sheltered bay waters. Characteristic PEI red sand and waters warming well in summer.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Gulf of St. Lawrence on the north side, Malpeque Bay on the south side. Water warming well in summer (18-22°C). Moderate to strong chop on the gulf, calmer in the bay. Sandy bottom (typical PEI red sand). Moderate semi-diurnal tides. Dual exposure offering varied conditions.
Currents at Malpeque Bay entrance. Shifting sandbars. Oyster traps and buoys in the bay. Fishing boat traffic. Cold water in spring and fall. Coastal erosion — unstable red sandstone cliffs.
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