7 Days & 6 Nights

Biking Prince Edward Island

Enjoy mostly car-free cycling on the easygoing Confederation Trail
Pedal along the coastline of Prince Edward Island National Park
Dine on fresh seafood and local produce in charming restaurants
Revel in the unique landscape of vibrant red earth along sandy beaches
Visit the historic East Point Lighthouse, the end point of your journey

Follow the historic Confederation Trail from one end of Prince Edward Island to the other on this easygoing cycling adventure, where the famed Anne of Green Gables novel was set. Pedal on the well-graded cycle path along a variety of landscapes, including rolling farmland, peaceful rivers, and gorgeous shoreline. Revel in the unique coast of the island, which boasts vibrant red earth above sandy beaches that lead into warm waters. Stop to visit the museums and historic sites along the way, and refuel with fresh, local food at the island’s charming restaurants and cafes.

From £3,390.00

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Day 1 Arrive in Charlottetown and Overnight

Arrive in Charlottetown at your leisure, and spend the day exploring this historic seaside city. Visit the Beaconsfield Historic House, stop by St. Dunstan’s Basilica Cathedral, or simply relax at the waterfront Victoria Park before settling in at your accommodation for the evening.

Overnight Charlottetown

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

The Great George | 3 Star | Boutique Inn

Located downtown only a short walk away from the Confederation Landing Riverside Park, this boutique hotel boasts beautifully decorated rooms equipped with high-speed internet and antique furnishings.

Day 2 North Cape to Mill River 15 miles / 24 km

After breakfast, a transfer brings you to North Cape, where your bike is properly fitted to you and your adventure begins. Cycle along a quiet road to reach the beginning of the Confederation Trail at the small town of Tignish. If desired, continue on to scenic Kildare Cape, which offers fantastic views of the ocean and the cape’s vibrantly red rock.

Overnight Northport

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Northport Pier Inn | Inn

Relax after a full day of active adventure on your room's private balcony overlooking the Cascumpec Bay from the Northport Pier Inn. Located right on the water, guests here not only enjoy the sounds of waves crashing nearby but also high-speed internet and a delicious breakfast included with your stay.

Mill River Resort

The 4-star rated Mill River Resort is truly one of Prince Edward Island’s most unique vacation destinations. They cater to family, corporate and all types of group events to ensure each visit to Mill River is an experience to remember.

The property boasts a newly renovated hotel with 81 large guestrooms and is home to Mill River Golf Course, voted one of “Canada’s Best Golf Values.”

Day 3 Mill River to Summerside 45 miles / 72 km

Ride south toward Tyne Valley, making time along the way for side trips to the MacAusland’s Woollen Mill in Bloomfield, in operation since 1870 and the Potato
Museum in O’Leary (pay for locally if you wish to visit), which depicts the vital role this vegetable has played in the region’s economy over the years. Finish your day in Summerside with a boardwalk stroll at Spinnakers Landing, then explore nearby independent dining options.

Overnight Summerside

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Driftwood Heights Bed and Breakfast | Bed and breakfast

Located in the heart of Prince Edward Island's second-largest city, the Driftwood Inn has modern and spacious rooms and a peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy an afternoon in their library with board games and books, or relax in your room equipped with WiFi.

Day 4 Summerside to Kinkora 20 miles / 32 km

Your ride today begins with a leisurely pedal past the small waterfront shops in Summerside before continuing on along the trail. From Kinkora, if you wish, you can extend your ride to 45km by pedalling down the spur line to view the Confederation Bridge, which boasts the claim as the world’s longest bridge over ice-covered water. You can continue on the trail to Victoria-by-the-Sea (65km), one of the island’s most charming fishing villages, and stop here or continue on to your final destination, Kinkora (95km). Settle in at your accommodation, perhaps choosing to enjoy the luxurious spa.

Overnight Kinkora

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Chez Shea Inn | Inn

This charming and historic Inn was built in 1921 and is nestled in the small village of Kinkora. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with locally sourced food, and relax surrounded by rolling rural farmland. Feel free to pre-book a luxury massage at the attached Spa 225.

Orient Hotel B&B | Bed and breakfast

Set in the fishing village of Victoria By the Sea, this down-to-earth bed-and-breakfast is a 3-minute walk from Victoria By the Sea Farm Market and 1.3 km from Victoria Provincial Park.

The classic rooms and suites provide en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, cable TV and ceiling fans. Suites feature separate living areas. Some rooms offer river or garden views.

Full breakfast is served in a traditional dining room. There's also an outdoor deck with seating.

Day 5 Kinkora to Cavendish via PEI National Park 22 miles / 36 km

Retrace your route a short distance to Emerald Junction, and then follow the beautiful Dunk River east through the valley toward Hunter River. A short 15 minute vehicle transfer brings you to North Rustico, where you’ll cycle the coastal path of Prince Edward Island National Park to your accommodation in Cavendish. If you wish you can cycle a total of 51km today if you want to take the longer option.

Overnight Cavendish

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Kindred Spirits Inn | Inn

Enjoy your stay at this family-run Inn located only a 20 minute walk away from the beach, and right next to the Green Gables House. This property boasts 6 acres of quiet, and peaceful land, as well as charming rooms and an included breakfast.

Day 6 Bike the Confederation Trail to St. Peter's 22 miles / 36 km

For a more leisurely ride today, begin with a vehicle transfer to Tracadie where you will resume the Confederation Trail. For a longer ride (60km), pedal directly from your accommodation to rejoin the trail. Enjoy one of the most spectacular stretches of the trail today, revelling in a rich diversity of plants and birds along the Hillsborough River, designated as a Canadian Heritage River. If time permits, make a side trip from your destination of St. Peters to Greenwich for a stroll (or swim!) along the sand dune beach.

Overnight St. Peters

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Inn at St. Peters | Inn

Only a short walk away from the village of St. Peters, the Inn at St. Peters provides Adirondack chairs for each room's private balcony so you can enjoy the waterfront views. Enjoy dinner in their on-site restaurant with many options of locally sourced, fresh meals.

Day 7 St Peter's Bay to East Point. Transfer to Charlottetown and onward travel 34 miles / 54 km

THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 3kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 3kg is equivalent to 10 miles in a medium petrol car. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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Is it for me?

This trip is rated as moderate. There are numerous hills but they're quite gradual with low grades. On Day 3, our listed ride is 90 km, however, you will have a chance at meeting a private transfer at some point throughout the ride to shorten it depending on how long you wish to ride that day. Most of the cycling is on unpaved but smooth car-free surfaces along the Confederation Trail. There is also some coastal cycling along paved bike paths. There are short sections that include roadways that connect these trails or take you to your hotel.

Trip Type:

Slower Adventures | Where walking and cycling meet easy-going exploring, our Slower Adventures are the perfect combination. Most days are filled with picturesque journeys with some free time to dive into the destination and experience the people, local food and culture as you go.

Activity:

Leisure Cycling | Leisure Cycling

Ideal if you have an interest in:

Islands

The minimum age for this tour is: 16 Years

Grade & Terrain

This trip is rated as easy to moderate. There are numerous hills but they're quite gradual with low grades. On most days you will have the option of lengthening the rides if you wish but then instead of being rated easy to moderate overall, there is the likelihood that the rating will increase to moderate overall. Most of the cycling is on unpaved but smooth car-free surfaces along the Confederation Trail. There is also some coastal cycling along paved bike paths. There are short sections that include roadways that connect these trails or take you to your hotel.

Accommodation & Meals Navigation What's Included

Included

6 nights in characterful accommodations (B&Bs, lodges, & cabins)
6 Breakfasts
Hybrid Bike rental
Luggage transfer between accommodations
Detailed pre-departure information pack
Turn-by-turn route notes
24/7 telephone support
Transfers as per the itinerary

Excluded

Travel to/from Charlottetown
Lunches, dinners, snacks, and drinks
Travel Insurance

Extras

E-Bike Upgrade
Additional nights before, during, or after the trip
Accommodations upgrades where applicable

When to go Travel & Transfers

Getting to the Start

This tour starts and ends in Charlottetown.

By Car

Prince Edward Island is easily accessible from the neighbouring provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia by bridge or ferry. The Island is connected to the mainland of New Brunswick by the Confederation Bridge (www.confederationbridge.com), making travel throughout the Maritimes easy and convenient. This curved, 12.9 kilometre (8 mile) long bridge is the world's longest bridge crossing ice-covered water and endures as one of Canada’s top engineering achievements. There is a toll to cross the bridge, which is collected only when leaving the Island, at a cost of $45.50 CAD per car, including passengers. Long term parking is available at the Charlottetown Airport and at selected locations in downtown Charlottetown.

If you would like a more leisurely excursion to the Island from Nova Scotia, Northumberland Ferries Limited offers nine daily departure crossings from each side during high season. This 75-minute route runs between Caribou, Nova Scotia (just outside of Pictou), and Wood Islands, PEI. The crossing fee for the ferry is slightly higher than the bridge, at a cost of approx.$70 per vehicle, including passengers. Summertime crossings feature onboard live music entertainment during peak hours, a cafeteria (including Cows ice cream), and an outdoor seating area allowing passengers to enjoy the fresh sea air during the crossing.

By Air

There is something magical about seeing PEI from the air as you arrive by plane at the Charlottetown Airport (YYG). With a bird’s eye view from the airplane, tiled farmers’ fields resemble a patchwork quilt and pristine sandy beaches seem as if they could go on forever. Once you arrive at the airport, you will find it is small in size and will be easy to navigate. Adjacent to the arrivals gate is the Visitor Information Centre, where you can find more information (maps, visitor’s guides, friendly advice) about the Island for any of your pre- or post-adventure needs. Direct flights or connections can be made from Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto.

Baggage Transfer

Baggage transfer is included in the cost of your holiday. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 50lbs / 20 kg per person.

Info & FAQ

Equipment

Our pre-departure information pack has detailed advice on what to bring. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, including rain gear, sunscreen, and appropriate cycling clothing, as the weather can vary greatly. If you have any questions, we would be happy to share our tips and advice. Please limit your baggage to 1 bag per person of no more than 50 lbs / 20 kg. Your bag will be transported between your inns.

Bike Rental

Hire of a Trek FX2 Hybrid bike, helmet, lock, waterproof bag, flat repair kit, water bottle cage, and first aid kit are included in the trip cost. Please supply us with your height for your bicycle rental so we can make sure your bike is the perfect fit. E-bikes are also available should you want a little extra assistance to help you along the way. These are subject to availability and require a supplementary payment.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance that covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.