Cavendish Grove

• A mostly field-like picnic area with large trees and picnic tables
• A wide crushed-rock trail leading into hardwood woods
• A washroom built with green technology, plus a kitchen shelter that is closed in the off-season
• Leftovers of the amusement-park era, including former paddle-boat ponds and a circular spruce maze, which are past features of the property and not current attractions

Trails in this section link the grove with Cavendish Beach and Cavendish Campground, part of a network with more than 12 km of hiking and cycling routes running through beaches, dunes, freshwater ponds, salt marshes, and mixed woods. Walkers regularly describe the path here as well groomed. No fixed loop distance is given here, since route lengths vary across descriptions, so it helps to plan by time on foot.

This is a low-key stop next to the park's marquee beaches. The draw is open ground, tables, maples, hardwood woods, a walkable groomed trail, and the Rainbow Valley history that brings many Island families back. Anyone expecting the dune shoreline's drama will want to pair the grove with a trip down the trail toward the coast.

• Verified on-site amenities include a washroom, a kitchen shelter, picnic tables, and a parking area.
• The kitchen shelter and washroom follow the maintained-season pattern above.
• Off-season footing is unmaintained, so dress and plan accordingly.