Discovering Singing Sands Beach
The sun rises and sets over the white sands of Singing Sands Beach in Basin Head, Prince Edward Island, as visitors enjoy its shores. The stunning beaches of Prince Edward Island have received raves from people all over the world, but Singing Sands Beach in particular has something very interesting and special to offer those who step foot on its sandy shore. Singing Sands Beach is one of many that make up more than 500 miles of coastline throughout the province; however, first-time visitors are shocked when they hear sounds similar to singing emanating from the white sands. Can this be true, they wonder? Can the sand really be singing? What is this peculiar phenomenon?
Musical sounds released from the sand in select places around the world have puzzled people for centuries. How does walking upon the sand of Singing Sands Beach in Prince Edward Island create the sounds of music? Join us now and learn more about mysterious sounds in the sand.