Should 12 New Cottages Be Built at Dalvay-by-the-Sea Historic Site?
Official title: Expansion of Cottage Accommodation Service Offer, Dalvay-by-the-Sea National Historic Site, PEINP
A private operator wants to add 12 cottages to the historic Dalvay-by-the-Sea Hotel in Prince Edward Island National Park. The expansion would include new driveways, access roads, and utility connections. Parks Canada is assessing the environmental impact on this national historic site.
Why This Matters
Love visiting PEI's national park? This project would change the landscape at one of its most iconic historic sites. If you've stayed at Dalvay or hiked nearby trails, the construction and expanded footprint could affect your experience.
What Could Change
If approved, 12 new cottages would be built on the grounds of this national historic site. Heavy machinery would be used for construction, road building, and utility installation. The hotel's accommodation capacity would increase significantly.
Key Issues
- Should cottage development be allowed within a national historic site?
- What environmental impacts will construction have on the park?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.