dunes extended over a further . To recreate the Carolinian forest that had pre-existed there, the reforestation project used poplar to prevent the sand dunes from burying roads and orchards. Development of Sandbanks Provincial Park began in the 1960s. A development plan submitted in February 1964 placed a paved road through the sand dunes. After protests due to the damage that would cause to the dunes, the plan was abandoned and Parks Ontario pledged to protect the dunes. The park was established in 1970. Recreational use Sandbanks Provincial Park is one of the most popular parks in Ontario, commonly reaching capacity by 10 am. The park is operated by the government of Ontario, with areas for different types of recreation. With 3 beaches (Outlet Beach, Dunes Beach and Lakeshore Beach) and over 600 campsites. Sandbanks offers both non-electrical and electrical campsites located all over the park. Some parts of the beach had been bought or settled before the designation of the area as a provincial park, which makes the beaches come in short clusters along the coastline. Naturists have used the beaches for nude bathing for many years. Other activities include walking, cycling, birdwatching, fishing and swimming. Park information There are two radio stations for travelers at the main entrance to the park. 89.5 FM (English) 91.9 FM (French) In media Sandbanks stands in for Sable Island in the 2002 made-for-television film Touching Wild Horses, starring Jane Seymour. Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) was also filmed there. This is also where the music video for the 1985 song "Wave Babies" by Honeymoon Suite was filmed. Sandbanks was filmed for Leg 7 pit stop for season 8 of The Amazing Race Canada. Citations References External links Friends of Sandbanks Provincial Park Provincial parks of Ontario Parks in Prince Edward County, Ontario Shoals of Canada Protected areas established in 1970 1970 establishments in Ontario Nude beaches