Stanhope is located on the northern coast of Prince Edward Island, directly above Charlottetown. The British were the first to settle in Stanhope in the 1770s. Now Stanhope is a small rural town with a substantial influx of population growth in the summer months with people retreating to their beautiful cottages.
 
Bordering the gates of the Prince Edward Island National Park, Stanhope has many nature trails, campgrounds, and hiking trails to explore. For more active sports Stanhope outdoors are great for kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, and biking. Golfing is always another option as there is a first rate golf course in Stanhope, perfect for an afternoon game.

There are spectacular water views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Covehead Bay from long white beaches, marked with lighthouses built from another time when all travel was done by sea. National magazines and papers like The Globe and Mail are constantly reviewing the accommodations in Stanhope, especially resorts along the beach, as must stops while traveling in the Maritimes. Stanhope is 21 km (13 mi.) from Charlottetown.

Stanhope accommodations include bed and breakfasts, inns, cottages, and campgrounds.