Reviews of Sandspit Cavendish Beach (Park)

Melissa Arsenault

It's is a fun place to visit but there aren't many rides. With the new covid regulations it's so much better . The lines are short and you get right on or the very next turn. Wish the go karts were included in the price. Over all fun for the whole family.

Andy Gilbert

A good selection of rides, it could do with something new. The go Karts are governed quite a bit so if you're on the heavier side, the hill is a struggle.

J Cline

Went as a family of four (for this the bracelets are the way to go) and we got our money's worth...with the exception (and why I give 4 out of 5 stars) we paid $92 for bracelets but they did jot cover the cost of go-carts (I spent an additional $32 to cover 5 go-cart trips). All in all however we had a blast. For a small roller coaster theirs is fun as heck. Went on it multiple times, ferris wheel gives views of the ocean to the North and the drop tower was a hit with our oldest.

sasdevlin

Definitely an easy way to spend an afternoon as a family.

M

I was not impressed with the new booking system. We drove to Cavendish from where we were staying just to try to go here, to be told they have an online system where you have to pre-book. Very disappointing that they didn’t even consider people visiting the area and stopping in. They could have allowed for a certain amount of “drop-ins” if they really wanted to do this pre-booking system so badly. Lots of business lost there. As we were being turned away, a family of four was leaving and one of the parents offered to let us have their pass, but of course the slots are “non-transferrable.”

Andrew Rehberg

This place is great for kids. Specifically older than toddlers. I have a wide range of kids from 2-10 and the 2 year old was upset when he couldn't get on some rides like the bumper boats even when accompanied by a parent. My older kids loved the rides. Keep an eye on moving parts though, when I was there the carousel was just greased and I got grease over a brand new shirt I just bought. My son also got it all over his leg. When I mentioned it to the operator she was quick to clean it though. Lots of fun rides, great way to spend an afternoon.

Matthew Hall

My 7 year old daughter had fun. We had a good time together. Getting two all-access wrist bands was the way to go. Luckily the crowd was small and we got there as soon as they opened so getting on all the rides was fast and easy. Limited selection on rides and "attractions" but a decent day for the dollar.

Isabelle Richard

A lot to do for young and old. :) A lot of toddler friendly rides and games for those who have younger children :) Lots of fun for everyone! A must go place if you are in the area. ;)

Paula Corcoran

Great fun and not terribly expensive! I had a blast with my 3 kids ages 12, 10 and 4 - there was something for everyone!

Kayden Desroche

Sand spit is easily one of the best places to take your family on PEI if you're looking for some family friendly fun!

Neil Ellis

Sandspit is a great diversion for the day. As an amusing park it does not have he big rides you will find at other marquee locations. However, it is a great option to let the kids run loose for an afternoon. One of the benefits is that it is pay to play. Meaning there is no general admission charge. This means that parents can either buy tickets or a day pass for their kids. It also provides the option to leave for lunch or other diversions and then return. Parking is free, there are concessions and picnic areas for eating. You can also bring your own food. Sandspit is located close to other attractions at Cavendish.

Crystal Cromwell

Clean little amusement park. Coming from Toronto and being used to Wonderland my kids were a little bored after about an hour or two as there are only about half a dozen rides. Nice outing though, cool little go kart track. The best thing is that you can walk around for free-as I don’t go on rides. To ride all day was like $25 bucks or something. You can also leave and come back later in the day-parking is free as well.

Pietro Paolo D'Ascanio

Very understaffed. Rides needs to be refreshed, as there are no new ones in the last 20 years. Kids loved the bumper boats. Don't order the fries, as they are charred.

Michelle Jensen

Had a ball! Didn't wait long in line. Family can't wait to go back!

Pepper Bucket Peppers

Great place! Although when our family visited they were short staff, 1 person running two rides made for long waits also 1 person running all the games made it impossible to play.

Terry Hughes

It was a fun 3 hours. They are handling COVID very well. Right now everyone has to pay the $20 + tax to get in, you can't wonder around for free like you used to be able to do. It's good value because I went on 7 rides + the excellent 18 hole mini golf course. Food options are poor but you can take your own food in and you can leave and return, which means you can find food at many places locally. It's a well-managed amusement park. We went on a Sunday in late July and there were no line-ups for any rides.

Chukwuemeka Ohaegbulem

Had fun! Great for the kids.

Russell Fougere

My family and I had a blast, the go karts were a riot and the kids loved the roller coaster!

Darren Bromley

Great family fun. Reminds me of a Midway which visit small town fairs across Canada, each year.

C J

We had a fantastic time. Lots of rides for all ages. The reason I didnt give 5 stars is: you have to pay for the carnival games and go karts that aren't already included in the price of $23 per person (including very young children), they were understaffed so not every ride had an attendant so we missed out on rides, and the tickets and the website said it closed at 6 pm yet in reality they closed at 4 pm.

Scott Mabee

Had a blast. kids loved it.

Xander Legere

Lots of fun at this little amusement park.

Qwazyd0gg

A must visit spot if you are coming to PEI with children. It is a little expensive for a single day; however, they offer exceptional value if you're planning on getting the week pass for here and the water park. There is a lot to do for all ages as well. Both our kids (2yrs old and 8yrs old) had more then enough rides that they were able to go on. The only thing I would change would be that bracelets extend to ALL rides including the Go Karts.

Jeremy McLaughlin

Whole family had a blast 10/10 will come back again

Melanie Maynard

Love to visit Sandspit when vacationing with the kids. Always a great time.

Geoff Cormier

The kids had a fantastic time. 4 Kids ranging from 15 to 5, they all had a good time as they found something they liked, or excited them. The older ones really enjoyed the water slides and the two 5 year olds had lots of fun at the kiddy pool and slides.

Andy F

Great selection of rides for kids 36"-48". Not too crowded, never a long wait. The giant slides and the train were the biggest hit. Mom and dad enjoyed the iced coffee. We also had lunch at the canteen but I'd suggest skipping the fries and bringing some fruit and veggies in a cooler in your car. Staff were very pleasant and helpful!

Edmond Ftoni

Not bad at all except long waiting time to get on some rides for no reason at all!

Hillary Chouinard

Our family visited this weekend- 11 year old daughter and her 12 year old friend. I was worried there would not be enough for older kids to do, turned out I was wrong!! They had a blast! The park is doing a wonderful job with Covid restrictions- from mask wearing to screening upon arrival to booking on line. I liked booking on line and knowing we didn't have to worry about if it was too busy to get in and have a plan as to when we had to go- we opted for 5-10pm rather than 10-6 and for us it worked well. We preferred being there after/outside the heat of the day. While most of the rides are older everything was well maintained and the staff were excellent. A great option for family fun in Cavendish!

Helen Dunn

Very clean! Kids loved the bumper boats.

Bee E

An amazing bunch of rides for all ages. Reasonable line ups and prices. Feel free to bring a picnic.

Alina Silvestrovici Paun

Classic amusement park - kids enjoyed it lots, adults also had some activities like boat bumpers and mini golf.

Rob Farrington

Great little amusement park for a place in PEI. There is enough to keep the family busy for the day, and nearby shops to get anything needed!

Travis Mackenzie

Just went to do go kart racing with my brothers, the karts could use some serious upgrading, the belts slip like crazy when going uphill, and you can stay wide open the whole time. Also there’s no suspension and the track is ruff so it literally beats the poop right out of you, check your pockets! Still fun but 1 round is definitely enough!

David Burke

Enjoyed playing mini golf and riding the rides. Kept us busy for 6 hours easily and was definitely a good time. Price was relatively high at $75 for three people, but there were slightly better options. All things considered, it's a great price for what you get, so that's not a bad deal at all. If you're in Cavendish, young or old, give it a try, it's worth it

Vadym Bulenok

Nice place for kids

darren “hammer head” hitchcock

It's an awesome place to take the family and let the children and yourselves have a great time. Definitely going back. If you haven't been there it's place to go and explore and have a great time with the family and friends.

Brandy Henry

Could of been better if they had music playing while walking around kind of thing. Although, I guess that doesn't matter to the younger ones. But it was a decent experience nonetheless.

Megan L

Sandspit is a small but fun amusement park catering to tourists in Cavendish. It's great for the kids (all 5 in our group LOVED coming here for a day) it tuckered them out and they enjoyed the rides..over and over again. Some of the adults played a few rounds of mini golf and it was a lot of fun. It's simple but a really nice way to spend part of a day or a few hours. We went back after dinner and it was a treat to see all the rides lit up. As some reviewers have mentioned, it is a bit dated but still a great time. I loved that it wasn't too busy and there was barely a wait for rides and games.

Heidi Foley

Great place to bring the kids and spend the day.

Ivan Okello

Visited on a busy summer day with friends. Turned out to be fun although the water was cold. The red sand are spectacular to see. Would absolutely go back again.

Jonathan Henderson

Book ahead of time due to covid19. Once inside it's more or less the same as I remember it from summers ago. I'd recommend if you have kids over 3' check it out. Not carnival this year so they got as good as you can get here on PEI this summer. Only thing that could make this review 5 stars is covid19 going away. Many rides and bumper boat loads of summer fun.

Craig Savoury

This is a great place to bring your kids, the young as well as the young at heart! During Covidtide, you MUST make reservations in advance, which we found out the hard way. One good thing about buying in advance is that you get a bracelet for unlimited rides, but in order for parents to enter the park, you need to buy the pass as well for them. Still not a bad deal really. Kids LOVED IT!

Jason Thorne

Booked our tickets online before going. Very easy. Kids had a great evening bouncing from ride to ride. Always a fun part of any PEI trip.

Justin Richards

Great spot to enjoy the day with family or friends. Covid precautions were done safely and effectively.

jay Bou

Great time with 8 yr old boy. Food, washrooms were ok. Was a rainy day and wasn't busy at all. They seem to be the best days to be there if you don't like lineups. Read before you go for height restrictions. And if you're a tall person the rides aren't really built for you. ????

Troy Clarke

Clean, well kept up facilities and rides. It's been the same pretty much since I was a teenager (an eon ago), but the kids still have a good time.

Ehab Madokh

The city has limited options and can add more entertaining games. I liked the go cart, prices were reasonable. And I like the options of charge. The city was small enough that you can completely complete your visit for very short time. I don't recommend the daily pass, as there are close to nothing to play I enjoyed the go cart and another couple of games We went at 10:00 left at 13:00

kchall hall

What a fun trip, remember to reserve your times before you arrive as it is needed at this time.

Paul Oliver

Awesome but wish games and go carts were included with tickets

Al Jones

Pros: Low crowd size Short wait for rides Mini golf is included Fair food available Cons: Not all rides were operating Small selection of games Tip: bring your own drinks. 1 Gatorade = $4.75.

Ray Engram

Really fun way to spend a few hours. Lots of rides and pretty fun for the entire family. Bracelet gets you access to most rides, the racing cars is separate but lots of fun.

AJ GP

This amusement park is very well organised, clean, never really felt crowded (my husband and I HATE big crowds) and the kids had a blast!! I had read some people gave this place 1 or 2 stars due to covid infractions, but I could not find something else the park could have done to make people feel safer. After what I thought were just 20 minutes, we were surprised to check the time and realise 2 hours had passed. We had a great time and kids want to visit again next year when we come back to PEI????

Lisa Jones

My daughter and I went on a Sunday. We had a blast! Roller coaster line was 15 mins long. They were only running one coaster at a time. The drop zone ride was super fun! Go karts cost 8 dollars each or 10 dollars for a double if your child isn't big enough.

Mike Loughery

Love the new idea of being able to purchase a pit pass for the go carts

وعد المحاميد

It is a wonderful place, I love it so much !!!

Brittany Shipley

Sandspit was a hit for our kiddos, they absolutely loved the rides and all rides were operating as expected (no rides were down). Facilities were well maintained however there were a few rides/games that one individual had to operate due to limited staff. However we are at the end of the season so I expect many have gone back to school as most if not all are college or high school students. All in all we had a great time and can’t wait to visit again next year.

Jodi Davis

Great for small kids...variety of rides.

Mike Freeland

My first time there was the last day of the season and it was still busy! Fun! Fun! Fun!! Even for a 52 yo!

Kevin Nicholson

Geared more for younger kids, lineups for ride we're short so kids could go from ride to ride.

Graham Whitty

It's not Disney, but it's an inexpensive and fun park for children in Atlantic Canada

David Campbell

Great spot to take the family but need new attentions every few years I think to make it more appealing to locals

shane spray

Took a little time to get in because of people in front of us for reasons I won't get into.The lines were fast except for the cyclone roller-coaster they were only letting one cart go through at a time, last time they would send a cart about a quarter through. Overall good experience

Dickinson Bruce

10/10 but hot dog cheap come on make a better please

Tracy Brooks

Carnival every day of the week, fun rides but could use a few more. Food was good but disappointed the Pretzelmaker wasn't available

Auto Teck

Awesome place. The price should include all rides and features. Some rides are not geared up for big and tall men and women

Jeff Neven

Old school family friendly amusement park. Our family got the all ride pass and had a great time. My kids especially loved the bumper boats and roller coaster.

smittyleafs

It's nice local amusement park good for a few hours of entertainment. However, it has one of the worst mini golf courses we've ever tried. The sides are too low, so everyone was losing balls off the course. The course is not remotely flat, so the ball moves all over the pace.

Andrew Nielsen

We went with our family this year and had a great time. I used to love spending the day at Sandspit when I was younger and now it is great to be able to take our daughters. All of them, ages 3, 4, and 8 had a great time and lots of rides to choose from. On a side note, I pre purchased our bracelets online which saves 5%, plus if you are a CAA memeber, you will save even more. I also like that you can come and go if you like, we took advantage of this during the hottest part of the day anx returned for the evening when it was cooler and also fun to see everything lit up. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because some of the staff didn't seem to have as much training/experience which is to be expected in this type of setting, but some should have perhaps had a bit more supervision before being asked to cover 3 different rides at once.

Persimon Dickson

Kids love the go Karts and rollercoaster! Great little spot.

Mindy Wilson

It wasn't fun for our 2.5 year old. I personally think he could have went on the ferris wheel and the big slide but they wouldn't allow him. He was so sad he couldn't go on with his siblings (ages 4 & 5)

Dan Cormier

Great fun for the family!

clare marr

First time experiencing PEI and the amazing Sandspit! I had an absolutely amazing time with my boyfriend and his sisters family!! Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys carnivals and rides!!

Carlos Vega

Great place. Loads off fun. It's small but fun for younger kids.

Stanley Slack

Great fun for all ages.

Ab J

Pre booking tickets was easy and the best way to go. We got to choose from the morning afternoon session or evening session. Staff were helpful and very friendly. The rides are great and it was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon

richard

I would definitely make sure I purchased my tickets for the go cards last because without adequate staffing they are unable to get people through and you will waste your money. Mosquito ???? were awful

danny hornsby

It was fun for a few hrs

Janice Callbeck

Worst experience. Got stung 5 times by wasps at one of their areas.

Greg Fidler

Had a great time here and the prices arent to bad. Great place to take the family