Sandbanks Provincial Park (Newfoundland)
| Sandbanks Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
Looking down Second Beach, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Burgeo, NL | |
| Location | Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Nearest city | Burgeo |
| Coordinates | 47°36′26″N 57°38′50″W / 47.6072222°N 57.6472222°W |
| Area | 2.32 km2 (0.90 sq mi) |
| Established | 1985 |
| Governing body | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry, and Innovation, Parks Division |
| Website | https://www.gov.nl.ca/tcar/parks/p-sp/ |
Sandbanks Provincial Park is a provincial park on the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on the southwest coast, approximately 150 km from the Trans-Canada Highway near the town of Burgeo, less than three hours from Corner Brook. The park is known for its expansive sandy beaches and dunes.
Covering an area of 2.32 square kilometres (0.90 sq mi), the park has over seven kilometres (4.3 mi) of beach and several inland hiking trails through bog and forested area. One path leads to a lookout at Cow Head.