Tignish to Elmira Prince Edward Island

Rail-to-Trail Path

6 Days – 285 km (177 mi)

Best Start Dates:

June 1 – September 30 – Most days of the Week

A per-person NO BAGS Discount of $125 is available on STEP 3 – the PAYMENT purchase step.

(If you are part of a group, please indicate in notes.

NOTE: This tour can be customized for most any request within reason and or what is available.

Fun Fact: Prince Edward Island has the highest concentration of lighthouses in North America, with an average of one lighthouse for every 34 square miles.

Tignish to Elmira Prince Edward Island

From: $1,525 per person/double occupancy

This Prince Edward Island tour allows you to ride the length of Prince Edward Island on the Confederation Trail, Canada’s longest converted rail to trail path. Start your ride at the 0 km marker at Tignish, and end at the 273.4 km marker at Elmira. [Our distance is longer to account for evening hotel and B&B destinations off the trail.]

Price Includes

5 days of cycling
1 travel day
6 nights in Bed & Breakfast or small inn Lodging near trail
Evening restaurants, 6 mornings with breakfast
Shuttle DAY 2 Charlottetown to Tignish (West End of Trail)
Shuttle DAY 6 Elmira (East End of Trail) to Charlottetown
Daily luggage transfer to the next inn
Maps and daily route directions
Emergency assistance
Our one-of-a-kind quality swag bag

Price Excludes

Parking in Charlottetown (available at $7 per day)
Any Private Expenses

Discounts

10% discount for Returning Customers
No-bags discount

What to Expect

Rail-to-Trail Path

6 Days – 285 km (177 mi)

Accommodations

Most lodging will be in bed and breakfast or small inns. Exceptions may be made based on availability or as requested. Rooms are usually a suite or private bath and with a queen or 2 double beds. Any necessary exceptions will be shared at the time of booking. Requests for two beds per room may have double or twin beds.

Restaurants

Breakfast is provided by each inn. Evening restaurants are usually within walking distance of your evening lodging. Innkeepers will provide you with suggestions including some of our favorites.

Options or Alternative Cycling Routes

Our route directions will keep you on the Confederation Trail except for lunch and evening lodging. PEI has many quiet paved roads to choose from and you are free to explore or create alternative as you wish.

Note: Your Prince Edward Island biking tour may vary slightly from the descriptions here based on availability of lodging when you reserve. We will tell you about any exceptions before final booking.

Fun Fact: Prince Edward Island has the highest concentration of lighthouses in North America, with an average of one lighthouse for every 34 square miles.

Itinerary

Day 1Day 1 (Travel Day - Arrive in Charlottetown, PEI)

This is a day to travel to PEI, flying or driving. An overnight stay in Charlottetown is included for Day 1.

Day 2Day 2-Shuttle (9 a.m.): Charlottetown to Tignish (western PEI) and Ride to Mill River - 45 km (30 mi)

The shuttle will meet you at your lodging for transportation to Tignish in western PEI (2 hour drive). If you are renting bikes the shuttle will take you for outfitting before leaving Charlottetown. Shuttle will take you to the west end of the trail (Km marker “0” to begin an afternoon ride of 45 km to Mill River, your overnight destination.

Day 3Day 3 - Mill River to Summerside - 70 km (44 mi)

Today’s ride takes you to Summerside, the Island’s second city for evening lodging.

Day 4Day 4 - Summerside to York - 70 km (44 mi)

Follow the Trail on to your lodging where the trail passes just outside the northern part of Charlottetown.

Day 5Day 5-York to St. Peter's Bay - 53 km (33 mi)

The Trail follows the Hillsborough River part of the day on the way to St. Peter’s. You might want to check out the beautiful Greenwich PEI National Park (15 Km from St. Peter’s).