Welcome to the Communities of West Covehead, Covehead Road, Stanhope, Pleasant Grove and Grand Tracadie
The Rural Municipality of North Shore brings together West Covehead, Covehead, Stanhope, Pleasant Grove and Grand Tracadie with historical roots going back two centuries and more. Founded on rich traditions of community organization, institution building, neighborliness and industry, the Community identifies with its productive land and sea resources and coastal setting and takes pride in its welcoming nature and hospitality. Situated between the PEI National Park and the Municipality of York to the North and East of Charlottetown, the Community has increasingly become a "bedroom community" for workers who commute to Charlottetown as well as a summer haven for Islanders and non-Islanders alike.
The Rural Municipality of North Shore brings together West Covehead, Covehead, Stanhope, Pleasant Grove and Grand Tracadie with historical roots going back two centuries and more. Founded on rich traditions of community organization, institution building, neighborliness and industry, the Community identifies with its productive land and sea resources and coastal setting and takes pride in its welcoming nature and hospitality. Situated between the PEI National Park and the Municipality of York to the North and East of Charlottetown, the Community has increasingly become a "bedroom community" for workers who commute to Charlottetown as well as a summer haven for Islanders and non-Islanders alike.
Important NewsUpcoming Municipal Meetings
All meetings will be open to the Public while ensuring adherence to the CPHO social distancing and Occupancy requirements. Wearing a mask is now mandatory. Looking forward to seeing you there! Stanhope Peninsula Fresh Water System Committee Meeting 3pm Wednesday June 16, 2021 North Shore Community Centre Water and Environment Committee Meeting 7:00pm Wednesday June 30, 2021 North Shore Community Centre Finance and Administration Committee Meeting 4:00pm Monday July 12, 2021 North Shore Community Centre July Council Meeting 6:30pm Wednesday July 14, 2021 North Shore Community Centre Recreation and Community Engagement Committee Meeting 5:30pm Wednesday July 21, 2021 North Shore Community Centre Covehead and Tracadie Bays Enhancement Committee Meeting 7:00pm TBD August, 2021 North Shore Community Centre Copies of Draft Bylaws to be read at upcoming Council Meetings can be found here, or can be viewed at the Municipal office during Regular hours.
Official Plan and Bylaw Information
Dear North Shore Residents and Property Owners, Thank-you for your participation and feedback from the May 25, 2021 Public Hearing on the proposed third drafts of the Official Plan and LandUse Bylaw. the third set of Public drafts (called Version 4) are available by clicking here, or under Municipal Governance, Council, Bylaws and Policies. Planning Board will be meeting, date to be determined, to discuss the feedback received and then either update or recommend the documents to Council for approval. Council will have a first and second reading and adoption of the documents and move to final Ministerial Approval. Thank-you to everyone for being a part of this process. Effective November 20:
face masks are required when entering the facilities in North Shore. This includes the North Shore Community Centre, Stanhope Place, and Grand Tracadie School Centre. This includes all events and recreational groups. For those participating in physical activity, the mask can be removed while exercising but must be put back on between games and/or upon completion of the activity. Thank you for doing your part to keep North Shore healthy! 
As the Province is easing Covid-19 restrictions we are working towards providing safe ways to return to business. The municipal office is now open, all visitors must sign in with name and contact number to allow for contract tracing if necessary. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell and/or are experiencing a sore throat, cough, or fever. Visitors are reminded that masks are mandatory and to wash their hands upon arrival and to maintain social distance while in the building. The playgrounds are now open to the public, at your own risk. Please be advised the playgrounds are not regularly sanitized, please ensure children are washing/sanitizing before and after play to help stop the spread! Council and Committee Meetings will now be open to the Public while ensuring we are abiding by the CPHO rules on number of occupants and social distancing. Please check on your neighbours and if there is any way the Municipality can help please call the office. (902) 672-2600 Stay safe and healthy! ??Did You Know??
You must have a Wetland Alteration Permit from the Province to cut any trees or vegetation within 15m of a watercourse, this includes trees and bushes along the Promenade on Bayshore Rd. 
TEST YOUR WATER ANNUALLY 1) Pick up your water test kits at the North Shore Community Centre or PEI Analytical Laboratories. 2) Deliver the cool, same-day samples to PEI Analytical Laboratories at 23 Innovation Way, Charlottetown (off Upton Road, across from the Industrial Park). |
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Parks Canada notice regarding Watts Road boardwalk in Prince Edward Island National Park
As a valued neighbour, we wanted to provide you with information regarding the boardwalk located at Watts Road in PEI National Park. The infrastructure has reached the end of its lifecycle and sections of the boardwalk are currently in a state of disrepair and pose a safety hazard. As a result, this boardwalk will be decommissioned in the spring of 2021. By removing this infrastructure, which intersects a wetland, we will be reducing our ecological footprint in the area. Wetland habitat in PEI National Park has been flagged as an area of concern for protection as the current trend for ecological integrity of wetland habitat is decreasing. Wetlands are considered sensitive to human activities and even minimal disturbance can result in negative impacts. The removal of this infrastructure will also improve the integrity of coastal dune ecosystems, and improve the resilience of our coastline to climate change impacts such as increased coastal erosion. By protecting and restoring healthy, resilient ecosystems, Canada’s network of protected areas form part of a natural solution for climate change. Parks Canada recognizes the benefits of an active outdoor lifestyle in supporting physical and mental health, as well as the importance of our neighbours and local communities. As such, we are committed to maintaining an alternate route to the beach from the Watts Road parking lot. Approximately 100 meters from the boardwalk trail entrance there is a footpath that leads east along the PEI National Park boundary to Tracadie Harbour. Parks Canada will maintain this boundary corridor on an annual basis. Fees that are paid for use of the park are collected at the entrance gates and campgrounds in PEI National Park and reinvested in services, products and activities. We strategically invest in key areas within the park entrance gates to ensure our environmental footprint is contained and to ensure that visitors to the national park will continue to enjoy improvements to enhance their experiences. Examples include accessibility upgrades, outdoor wash stations in campgrounds, and tools that make cleaning of facilities more efficient. Fees also contribute to improving the ecological health of the park by protecting species at risk and their habitats and support important research that contributes to our understanding of climate change. There are no fees collected at Watts Road in PEI National Park, as it is located outside the entrance gate. Our plans to decommission the Watt’s Road boardwalk were communicated to the North Shore Municipality council in the spring of 2019. As a neighbour, we wanted to ensure that you were aware of our plans to remove this infrastructure. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Stewart, A/External Relations Manager at (902) 672-6423. Sent by Jennifer Stewart, A/External Relations Manager on behalf of Karen Jans Field Unit Superintendent Parks Canada PEI 
A drone image of Brackley Beach and Robinsons Island. Parks Canada looks forward to safely welcoming visitors to PEI National Park this operational season. (Submitted by Parks Canada) Summer 2021 in PEI National Park It is that time of year again and Parks Canada is busy preparing to welcome visitors to PEI National Park for the summer. If you are visiting the park, here are some important dates to keep in mind: The gates between Brackley and Dalvay are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily as of June 10. To purchase your pass, please check our website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pei. Washrooms throughout PEI National Park will be open until 10 p.m. and some facilities (e.g. at campgrounds) will remain fully open; however, shower facilities in day use area complexes will remain closed at this time. Stanhope Campground will open for the season on June 8 and will be open until September 6. For more info on the campground, please check out our website (www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pei), to make a reservation (www.reservation.pc.gc.ca) The following beaches between Brackley-Dalvay will offer surfguard coverage: Brackley Main beach- June 29- Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ross Lane beach- June 30-Aug. 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stanhope Main beach- June 30-Aug. 29, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Throughout the summer, up-to-date surf conditions, parking lot information and information on interpretive programming will be available online at PEI NOW (www.pc.gc.ca/peinow). In addition, to receive important information related to PEI National Park, please feel free to subscribe to Bamtext Alerts by texting “OPT IN” to 902-200-4499. Here is some helpful information to keep in mind when planning your trip:
Parks Canada continues to follow the advice and guidance of public health experts and continues to make every effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Visitors have a shared responsibility in keeping themselves and others safe and are encouraged to take the necessary precautions to respect travel restrictions and public health recommendations. Parks Canada is asking visitors to respect two metres physical distancing. To ensure physical distancing is possible, visitors are asked to avoid busy areas. Explore less busy parks and sites in your region or visit at times that are less popular. For further information, please refer to the website (www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pei) or call (902) 566-7050. Parks Canada looks forward to safely welcoming visitors to enjoy all their favourite places in PEI National Park this operational season. |
