Canada·September 29 - October 5 2023
7-night, 6-day Custom tour - road and trail
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This 7 night, 6 day ride is listed below and includes one bag per person transported to each lodging location, breakfast in most locations, luggage tag, t-shirt, maps with restaurant suggestions. One hybrid bike rental is included on this tour. Bike will be delivered on the first day when we pick up your luggage. We will need the address where to meet group. Tour begins and ends in Point Prim with no transportation needed on this tour. • Day 1 - Point Prim to Montague – 22 miles • Day 2 - Montague to St. Peters Bay – East Side – 50 miles • Day 3 - St. Peters Bay to Dalvey by the Sea – 31 miles - stay 2 nights • Day 4 - 2nd day – Ride into PEI National Park to Brackley Beach, North Rustico, Cavendish and back (Green Gable)– 45 miles • Day 5 - Dalvey to Summerside – 45 miles with Confederation trail • Day 6 – Summerside to Victoria (Red Sand) to Charlottetown – 43 miles • Day 7 – Charlottetown to Point Prim – 31 miles
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DAY 1
Travel Day – Arrive in Charlottetown, PEI
This is a day to travel to PEI, flying or driving. An overnight stay
DAY 2
Shuttle: Charlottetown to North Cape/Tignish in western PEI to Mill River
9 AM: Your shuttle will pick you up at your Charlottetown lodging for the ride to North Cape/Tignish in western PEI (2 hour drive). If you are renting bikes the shuttle will stop for outfitting before leaving Charlottetown. Your afternoon cycling today is an option of 35 km or 57 km from North Cape or Tignish to Rodd Mill River resort. 35 km or 57 km (22 or 36 mi)
DAY 3
Day 3 Mill River to Summerside
Today the route takes you on quiet country roads with regular views of the sea off the north shore. Lodging is at a B&B in PEI’s second city Summerside. 70 km (44 mi)
DAY 4
Day 4 – Summerside to Cavendish
Ride the Confederation Trail from Summerside to Kensington to stay off busier roads. The Island is narrow here and quiet road choices are limited. Then jump back on the road for the journey to Cavendish. Pass by an historic church at Indian River and follow the coastline for most of the day. Lots of sea views in the second half of the day. Overnight in Cavendish about 500 meters from the seashore and 1 km from Cavendish Beach. Anne of Green Gables sights are nearby. 60 km (37 mi)
DAY 5
Day 5 – Cavendish to Stanhope/Covehead
Today is an easy day with time to enjoy more sea view and your stay near the sea at Stanhope By the Sea (Covehead Bay). Follow the coastline through PEI National Park for a lovely ride on two 10 km sections. 37 km (23 mi)
DAY 6
Day 6 – Stanhope/Covehead Bay to St. Peter's Bay
In the morning continue along the coastline through PEI National Park and join the Confederation Ttrail near Tracadie for the final 10 km of the day. Enjoy a beauriful ride as the trail follows the shore of St. Peter’s Bay and evening at a quaint B&B or small inn near the Bay. 59 km (37 mi)
DAY 7
Day 7 St. Peter's Bay to East Point Lighthouse
A beautiful ride is ahead as the route follows route 16 along the north side of the peninsula – a quiet road with regular glimpses of the seashore. If you would like to eliminate the hills, a Confederation Trail option is available from St. Peter’s. The trail is a little shorter (51km) and generally flat traveling more inland on this section. At the end of your cycling day meet the mid-afternoon shuttle for a return ride to Charlottetown for your last overnight on the Island. 58 km (36 mi)
