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Cycling Guide/Guide du vélo

Main Trail KmTignish 0St. Louis 11.1Alma 14.6Alberton 21.1Elmsdale 26.8Bloomfield 35.5O’Leary 44.8Portage 59.1Ellerslie 71.9Richmond 82.9Wellington 90.7Summerside 109.3Kensington 122.7Freetown 131.1Emerald 136.8Fredericton 147.4Hunter River 154.5

Branch Trails KmEmerald 0Kinkora 5.9Borden-Carleton 18.0

Royalty 0Charlottetown 9.0

Mount Stewart 0St. Teresa 15.2Cardigan 29.7Georgetown 38.6

Montague Junction 0Montague 9.9Georgetown 8.0

Main Trail KmMilton 170.8Royalty Junction 176.7York 182.9Tracadie 195.3Mt. Stewart 204.0Morell 219.1St. Peters 230.5Selkirk 242.1Bear River 248.9Harmony Junction 257.6Elmira 273.4

Branch Trails KmHarmony Junction 0Souris (station area) 7.9

Iona 0Wood Islands Rd. Junction 17Murray River 29Murray Harbour 35.5

Wood Islands Rd. Junction 0Wood Islands Station 3.9

Confederation Trail Distance ChartSentier de la Confédération Trail Tableau des distances

Map Symbols Légende des symboles Confederation Trail Distance Chart Sentier de la Confédération Trail Tableau des distances

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Table of Contents / Table des matières

Visitor Information Centres, Destination Centres & Welcome Centres / Centres d’information touristique, Centres de destination & Centres d’accueil .............................. 3

Tignish - O’Leary (45 km easy to moderate / facile à modéré) .......................................................... 4

O’Leary - Wellington (45 km easy to moderate / facile à modéré) ..................................................... 5

Wellington - Hunter River (65 km moderate to hard / modéré à fort) ............................................... 6

Hunter River - Morell (65 km moderate to hard / modéré à fort) ...................................................... 8

Morell - Elmira (54 km moderate / modéré) ..................................................................................... 9

Gulfshore Parkway in National Park (50 km moderate / modéré) .................................................... 10

Branch Trail / Embranchement : Royalty Junction - Charlottetown (9 km easy / facile) ................... 11

Branch Trail / Embranchement : Mt. Stewart - Georgetown (40 km moderate / modéré) ................ 12

Branch Trail / Embranchement : Harmony Junction - Souris (8 km easy / facile) ............................ 13

Branch Trail / Embranchement : Cardigan Junction - Montague (10 km easy / facile) ...................... 14

Branch Trail / Embranchement : Iona - Murray Harbour (39 km moderate / modéré) ...................... 15

Geocaching / Island Cycling Events La géochachette / Island Cycling Events ........................................................................................ 16

TOURISM PEI / STEPHEN HARRIS

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1-800-463-4734 (24 hour info)Visitor Information Centres/Centres d’information touristiqueBorden-Carleton Visitor Information Centre / Centre d’information touistique de Borden-Carleton ....................................................... Tel: 437-8570

West Prince Visitor Information Centre / Centre d’information touristique de Prince-Quest...................................................................... Tel: 831-7930

Souris Visitor Information Centre / Centre d’informaion touristique de Souris .............................................................................................. Tel: 687-7030

Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre / Centre d’information touristique de Wood Islands .................................................................. Tel: 962-741 1

Charlottetown Airport Visitor Information Centre / Centre d’information touristique aeroport de Charlottetown ............................. Tel: 368-4490

Destination Centres/Centres de destinationCavendish Visitor Information Centre / Centre d’information touristique de Cavendish ............................................................................. Tel: 963-2078

Charlottetown Destination Centre / Centre de destination de Charlottetown ................................................................................................. Tel: 368-1864

Summerside Destination Centre / Centre de destination de Summerside ........................................................................................................ Tel: 888-8364

St. Peters Destination Centre / Centre de destination de St. Peters .................................................................................................................... Tel: 961-3540

Welcome Centres/Centres d’accueilAlberton Museum (Alberton) / Musee d’Alberton (Alberton) .................................................................................................................................. Tel: 853-4048

Kensington Information Centre / Centre d’information de Kensington .............................................................................................................. Tel: 836-3031

Montaque Waterfront Dev. (Montaque) / Développement du front de mer de Montaque (Montaque) ...................................................... Tel: 838-4778

Community of Morell (Morell) / Communauté de Morell (Morell).......................................................................................................................... Tel: 961-3213

PEI Potato Museum (O’Leary) / Musée de la pomme de terre de l’Î.-P.-É. (Oleary) ........................................................................................... Tel: 859-2039

Hillsborough River ADC ( Mount Stewart) / Société de développement de la région de la rivière Hillsborough (Mount Stewart) ....... Tel: 676-2050

Tignish Cultural Centre (Tignish) / Centre culturel de Tignish (Tignish) ............................................................................................................ Tel: 882-2230

Victoria Welcome Centre / Victoria Centre d’Accueil ................................................................................................................................................ Tel: 658-2541

Evangeline Tourist Assoc. (Wellington) / Association touristique Évangéline (Wellington) .......................................................................... Tel: 854-2189

Cardigan Area Heritage (Cardigan) / Patrimoine de la region de Cardigan (Cardigan).................................................................................. Tel: 583-2253

Friends of Elmira (East Point) / Amis d’Elmira (East Point) ..................................................................................................................................... Tel: 357-2718

Miller’s Esso (Murray River) / Esso Miller (Murray River) ........................................................................................................................................ Tel: 962-2707

North Cape Gift Shop (North Cape) / ............................................................................................................................................................................ Tel: 882-2991

PEI Shellfish Museum (Bideford) / Musée des mollusques (Bideford) ................................................................................................................. Tel: 831-3225

Town of Georgetown (Georgetown) / Ville de Georgetown (Georgetown) .......................................................................................................... Tel: 652-2924

Visitor Information Centres, Destination Centres & Welcome Centres/ Centres d’information touristique, Centres de destination & Centres d’accueil


Détours intéressants et attractions le long du sentier13 km au nord sur la route 12 au Terrain d’essais éoliens de

l’Atlantique et au phare de North CapeCentre culturel de Tignish, patrimoine communautaire

acadien et irlandaisÉglise St. Simon & St. Jude, 1860 (km 0)Tignish Run, 4 km à l’est de Tignish près de la route 12, port

de pêche commercial, plageSite d’interprétation du déraillement de train, 1932 (km 2)Alberton, km 21 – 1 km à l’est de la jonction, gare d’Alberton,

1906, musée et centre de généalogieBloomfield, km 35 – 4 km à l’est sur la route 145 & 1 km au

sud sur la route 2, MacAusland’s Woolen MillMill River, km 42 – 5 km à l’est sur la route 143, parc

provincial Mill River

Tignish - O’Leary 45 km easy to moderate/facile à modéré

Accommodations / HébergementTignish Heritage Inn & Gardens (B-2)206 Maple Street, Tignish • 902.882.2491 www.tignish.com/inn

Murphy’s Tourist Home & Cottages (B-2)325 Church Street, Tignish • 1.886.710.2667 http://bbcanada.com/murhpystouristhome

Jacques Cartier Provincial Park (B-3)16448 Route 12, Kildare Capes • 1.877.445.4938 www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/jacques-cartier

Mill River Provincial Park (C-2)3 Mill River Resort Road, Woodstock • 1.877.445.4938 www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/mill-river

Rodd Mill River Resort (C-2)180 Mill River Resort Road, Woodstock • 902.859.3555 www.roddvacations.com

Dining / RestaurationCousin’s Village Fisher Restaurant (B-2)276 Phillip Street, Tignish • 902.882.5670

Shirley’s Cafe (B-2)284 Church Street, Tignish • 902.882.3987

AttractionsRodd Spa Boutique at Mill River (C-2)180 Mill River Resort Road, Woodstock • 1.800.565.7633 www.roddvacations.com

Bicycle – Sales, Services & Rentals / Vélo - Ventes, Services et Locations

Paul’s Bike Shop (B-2)104 Chaisson Road, St. Edward • 902.882.3750

Side Trips and Attractions along the Trail13 km North on Rte 12 to Atlantic Wind Test Site &

North Cape LighthouseTignish Cultural Centre, Acadian & Irish Community HeritageSt Simon & St Jude RC Church, 1860 (km 0)Tignish Run, 4 km East of Tignish off Rte 12, commercial

fishing harbour, beachTrain wreck interpretation site 1932 (km 2)Alberton, km 21 - 1 km East of junction Alberton Station

1906, Museum & Genealogy CentreBloomfield, km 35 - 4 km East on Rte. 145 & 1 km South

on Rte. 2, MacAusland’s Woollen Mill Mill River, km 42 - 5 km East on Rte. 143, Mill River

Provincial Park



Accommodations / HébergementCedar Dunes Provincial Park (E-2)364 Cedar Dunes Park Road, West Point • 1.877.445.4938 www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/cedar-dunes

Hilltop Acres B&B and Guest House (D-4)694 Bideford Road • 902.831.2817 www.bbcanada.com/hilltopacres

Dining / RestaurationKenny’s Restaurant & Dairy Bar (D-4)1256 Ellerslie Road, Tyne Valley • 902.831.2045


Verno Gallant (E-4)17 Mill Road, Wellington • 902.854.2157

Information

West Prince Visitor Information Centre (D-4)33460 Route 2, Mount Pleasant • 1.800.463.4734 www.tourismpei.com

Side Trips and Attractions along the TrailPEI Potato Museum (km 45)Leard’s Mill (km 47)West Point, km 50 - 19 km West of Coleman on Rte. 14, Cedar

Dunes Provincial Park, BeachPortage, Wildlife Management Area Wetland (km 59)Ellerslie Bog (km 70)Arched culvert (1922) under trail (km 72) Tyne Valley, km 74 - 7 km East on Rte. 12, Green Park

Provincial Park, Shipbuilding Museum

Détours intéressants et attractions le long du sentierMusée de la pomme de terre (PEI Potato Museum) (km 45)Moulin Leard (km 47)West Point, km 50 – 19 km à l’ouest de Coleman sur la

route 14, parc provincial Cedar Dunes, plagePortage, zone humide de l’aire de gestion de la

faune (km 59)Marais d’Ellerslie (km 70)Ponceau voûté (1922) sous le sentier (km 72) Tyne Valley, km 74 – 7 km à l’est sur la route 12, parc

provincial Green Park, Musée de la construction navale

O’Leary - Wellington 45 km easy to moderate/facile à modéré

TOURISM PEI / PAUL BAGLOLE


Wellington - Hunter River 65 km moderate to hard/modéré à fort

Accommodations / HébergementBorden-Carleton KOA (F-7)23714 Trans Canada Hwy, Borden-Carleton • 1.800.562.3319 www.bordenkoa.com

Linkletter Provincial Park (F-5)437 Linkletter Beach Road, Summerside Area • 1.877.445.4938 www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/linkletter

Slemon Park Hotel & Conference Centre (E-5)12 Redwood Avenue, Slemon Park • 902.432.1780 www.slemonparkhotel.com

Willowgreen Farm B&B (E-6)117 Bishop Avenue, Summerside • 902.436.4420 www.willowgreenfarm.com

Canada’s Best Value Inn & Suites (Country Pines) (E-6)3081 Route 1A, Summerside Area • 902.436.5564 www.thecountrypines.com

Victoria Inn (E-6)32 Victoria Street East, Kensington • 902.836.3010 www.victoriainnpei.com

Cabot Beach Provincial Park (D-6)449 King Street, Malpeque • 1.877.445.4938 www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/cabot-beach

Twin Shores Camping Area (D-6)705 Lower Darnley Road, Malpeque • 902.836.4142 www.twinshores.com

The Gables of PEI (D-7)222 Schoolhouse Lane, Stanley Bridge • 1.855.770.6963 www.thegablesofpei.com

The Lookout Inn (D-8)5473 Rte. 13, New Glasgow • 902.964.3389 www.thelookoutinn.ca

The Bryanton’s B&B (E-6)25133 Rte 2, Kensington • 902.836.3452 www.bbcanada.com/thebryantons

The Cottages at Twin Shores (D-6)705 Lower Darnley Road, Kensington • 902.836.4142 www.twinshores.com

Quality Inn and Suites (E-6)618 Water Street East, Summerside • 1.800.265.5551 www.qualityinnpei.com

Dining / RestaurationThe Island Stone Pub (E-8)62 Broadway Street, Kensington • 902.836.3063

By the River Bakery & Cafe (E-8)4327 Route 13, Hunter River • 902.964.3300

Attractions Haunted Mansion (E-6)81 Victoria Street West, Kensington • 902.836.3336 www.hauntedmansionpei.ca


Summerside Bike Works (E-6)208 MacEwen Road, Summerside • 902.436.3842

Two Fish Bike Company (E-6)368 Water Street, Summerside • 902.303.4362 www.peibikerentals.ca

InformationBorden-Carleton Visitor’s Information Centre (F-7)100 Abegweit Boulevard, Borden-Carleton • 1.800.463.4734 www.tourismpei.com

COLEMAN, LEARD’S MILL & TRAIL OFFICER / COLEMAN, LEARD’S MILL ET AGENT DE SENTIER


Wellington - Hunter River 65 km moderate to hard/modéré à fort

Side Trips and Attractions along the TrailAcadian region, km 90 - West on Rte. 124 and

South on Rte. 11Miscouche, km 101 - 0.5 km North, Acadian Museum,

St. John the Baptist Church 1892Scenic potato country and rivers from Miscouche

to EmeraldLinkletter, km 103 – 0.6 km South on Kinsman Drive &

2 km East on Rte. 11, Linkletter Provincial ParkSummerside, km 109, Eptek Centre, waterfront,

downtown (km 109)College of Piping (km 112)Kensington Rail Road Station, National Historic Site (km 122)St Marks Anglican Church 1866 (km 123)Indian River, km 118 - 5.5 km North on Rte. 106,

Indian River Music FestivalMalpeque, km 122 - 14 km North of Kensington on Rte. 20,

Cabot Beach Provincial ParkFreetown, km 131 - 1 km West on Rte. 8, Jacob Gould

Schurman National Historic SiteBorden-Carleton, km 136 - 18 km South on trail from

Emerald Junction to Confederation BridgeBreadalbane to Loyalist – scenic central hills

(km 140 to 169)

Détours intéressants et attractions le long du sentierRégion acadienne, km 90 – à l’ouest sur la route 124 et

au sud sur la route 11Miscouche, km 101 – 0,5 km au nord, Musée acadien, Église

Saint-Jean-Baptiste, 1892Pays de la pomme de terre et rivières pittoresques de

Miscouche à EmeraldLinkletter, km 103 – 0,6 km au sud sur la promenade

Kinsman et 2 km à l’est sur la route 11, parc provincial Linkletter

Summerside, km 109, Centre Eptek, bord de l’eau, centre-ville (km 109)

College of Piping (km 112)Gare de Kensington, lieu historique national (km 122)Église anglicane St. Marks,1866 (km 123)Indian River, km 118 – 5,5 km au nord sur la route 106,

Festival de musique d’Indian RiverMalpeque, km 122 – 14 km au nord de Kensington sur

la route 20, parc provincial Cabot BeachFreetown, km 131 – 1 km à l’ouest sur la route 8,

lieu historique national Jacob Gould Schurman Borden-Carleton, km 136 – 18 km au sud sur le sentier

d’Emerald Junction au pont de la ConfédérationBreadalbane à Loyalist – collines pittoresques du centre

de l’Île (km 140 à 169)

TOURISM PEI / JOHN SYLVESTER


Accommodations / HébergementWinsloe B&B (E-9)562 Malpeque Road, Winsloe • 902.368.2105

Beside the Trail Bed and Breakfast (E-9)545 Malpeque Road, Rte 2, Winsloe • 902.367.7851 www.besidethetrail.ca

Bristol B&B (C-12)8187 St. Peters Road, Rte 2, Morell • 902.961.2426

Kelly’s Homestead (D-10)872 Blooming Point Road, Blooming Point • 902.676.2381 www.kellyshomestead.ca

Little York B&B (D-10)775 York Road, York • 902.569.0271 www.littleyorkbandb.com

Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort (C-11)632 Rte 350, Lakeside • 902.961.5600 www.roddvacations.com

Bishop’s Rest B&B (C-11)16 Cemetery Road. St. Andrews • 902.676.2585 www.bishopsrest.ca

Dining / Restauration

Lily’s Convenience Store (D-10)1327 St. Peters Road, Bedford • 902.629.6633

Mount Stewart Irving (C-11)10693 St. Peters Road, Mt. Stewart • 902.676.2390

Rob Roy’s Country Kitchen (D-11)11472 St. Peters Road, Scotchfort • 902.731.3000

Riverside Diner (C-12)7621 St. Peters Road, Morell • 902.961.2227

Cross Keys Bar & Grill (C-12)7788 St. Peters Road, Morell • 902.739.7788

Grandma’s Tea Room & Crafts (E-9)545 Malpeque Road, Rte 2, Winsloe • 902.367.7851www.besidethetrail.ca/tearoom

Attractions

Scrapbooking & Wire Wrapping Gift Shop & Wire Wrapping Seaglass (E-9) 545 Rte 2, Malpeque Road, Winsloe • 902.367.7851www.scrapbooking-in-pei.ca

Rodd Spa Boutique at Crowbush (C-11) 3220 Bayshore Road, Lakeside • 1.800.565.7633www.roddvacations.com

Hunter River - Morell 65 km moderate to hard/modéré à fort


PEI Guide and Drive Service (E-10)1 Beacon Hill Drive, Stratford • 902.393.6029 www.peibikeshuttleservice.com

InformationCharlottetown Airport Visitor’s Information Centre (E-10)250 Maple Hills Avenue, Charlottetown • 1.800.463.4734 www.tourismpei.com

Side Trips and Attractions along the TrailCavendish, km 154 - 17 km North, Rte. 13, PEI National Park,

beachesPink Lady’s-slippers in June\July, provincial flower (km 177)York, km 183 - 1 km South on Rte. 25, Vessey’s Seeds &

flower gardensScotchfort – Canadian Heritage Rivers Monument (km 200)Hillsborough River salt marsh views to Mt Stewart (km 199-

203)Mount Stewart, Hillsborough River Eco-Centre (km 204)Wildlife Management Area wetlands (km 205)St Andrews, km 206 - 0.5 km North, Memorial to Bishop A. B.

MacEachern, pioneer cemetery

Détours intéressants et attractions le long du sentierCavendish, km 154 – 17 km au nord, route 13, Parc national

de l’Î.-P.-É., plagesSabots-de-la-vierge roses en juin/juillet, fleur provinciale

(km 177)York, km 183 – 1 km au sud sur la route 25, Vessey’s Seeds et

jardins de fleurScotchfort – monument dédié aux rivières du patrimoine

canadien (km 200)Vue des marais salés bordant la rivière Hillsborough jusqu’à

Mount Stewart (km 199 à 203)Mount Stewart, Éco-centre de la rivière Hillsborough

(km 204)Zone humide de l’aire de gestion de la faune (km 205)St. Andrews, km 206 – 0,5 km au nord, monument

commémoratif à l’évêque A. B. MacEachern, cimetière de pionniers


Accommodations / HébergementCable Head B&B, Cottages & Suites (B-12)14988 North Side Road, Cable Head • 1.800.924.3275 www.cableheadpei.com

The Inn at St. Peters (B-12)1668 Greenwich Road, St. Peters • 902.961.2135 www.innatstpeters.com

Red Point Provincial Park (B-15)249 Red Point Park Road, Red Point • 1.877.445.4938 www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/red-point

Campbells Cove Campground and Cabins (A-15)7516 Northside Road, Rte 16, Campbells Cove • 902.357.2233 www.facebook.com/campbellscove

St. Peters Park (B-12)5930 Rte 2, St. Peters • 902.961.2786 www.stpeterspark.com

Tir Na Nog Inn (B-12)5749 St. Peters Road, St. Peters • 902.961.3004 www.tirnanoginn.com

Dining / RestaurationThe Inn at St. Peters (B-12)1668 Greenwich Road, St. Peters • 902.961.2135 www.innatstpeters.com

Rick’s Fish ’n’ Chips and Seafood House (B-12)5544 Rte 2, St. Peters • 902.961.3438 www.ricksfishnchips.com

AttractionsPEI National Park – Greenwich (B-12)59 Wild Rose Road, St. Peters • 902.672.6350 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pei


Plover Bike Rentals (B-12)15465 Northside Road, St. Peters • 902.961.3223 www.stpetersbay.com

Kingfisher Outdoors Inc. (Cycling & Kayaking) (C-12)7699 St. Peters Road, Rte 2, Morell • 902.961.2080 www.kingfisheroutdoors.com

InformationSouris Visitor Information Centre (B-14)95 Main Street, Souris • 1.800.463.4734 www.tourismpei.com

St. Peters Destination Centre (B-12)1915 Cardigan Head Road, St. Peters • 1.800.463.4734 www.tourismpei.com

Side Trips and Attractions along the TrailMorell River Bridge, former swing bridge; longest (km 221)St Peters Bay – water vistas from Morell to St. Peters

(km 219-230)St. Peters Church visible up the baySt. Peters Park (km 229)Greenwich, PEI National Park, km 230 - 8 km West, Rte. 313, beachLarkins Pond, Canada geese, ducks, warblers (km 243)Naufrage, km 245 - 8 km North Rte. 308, historic fishing harbor,

beachHardwood uplands to end of trail (km 245-273)Souris, km 257 - 8 km South from Harmony Junction, Magdalen

Islands Ferry Red Point, km 265 - 6 km South Rte. 302, Red Point Provincial

Park, beachBasin Head, km 265 - 5 km South Rte. 302, 2 km East Rte. 16,

Provincial Park, beachCampbells Cove, km 271 - 6 km North Rte. 301 to Campbells

Cove Park, beachElmira Railway Museum in restored Elmira station (1912)North Lake, km 273 - 6 km North Rte. 16A, Tuna fishing port,

East Point Wind FarmEast Point, km 273 - 9 km South & East to East Point Lighthouse,

Rte. 16A, best seabird viewingEast Point Wind FarmLeo Rossister’s Park Picnic Area, Morell

Détours intéressants et attractions le long du sentierPont de la rivière Morell, ancien pont suspendu le plus long

(km 221)Baie de St. Peters – vue sur l’eau de Morell à St. Peters

(km 219 à 230)Église St. Peters visible de la baieParc St. Peters (km 229)Greenwich, parc national de l’Î.-P.-É., km 230 – 8 km à l’ouest,

route 313, plageLarkins Pond, outardes, canards, parulines (km 243)Naufrage, km 245 – 8 km au nord, route 308, port de pêche

historique, plageBois feuillus des hautes terres jusqu’à la fin du sentier

(km 245-273)Souris, km 257 – 8 km au sud de Harmony Junction, traversier

aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine Red Point, km 265 – 6 km au sud, route 302, parc provincial

Red Point, plageBasin Head, km 265 – 5 km au sud, route 302, 2 km à l’est,

route 16, parc provincial, plageCampbells Cove, km 271 – 6 km au nord, route 301, au parc

Campbells Cove, plageMusée du chemin de fer Elmira dans la gare restaurée

d’Elmira (1912)North Lake, km 273 – 6 km au nord, route 16A, port de pêche du thon, parc éolien East PointEast Point, km 273 – 9 km au sud et à l’est vers le phare de East Point, route 16A, meilleur site d’observation des oiseaux de merFerme de Vent du Point EstLa Région de Pique-nique de Parc de Léo Rossiter, Morell

Morell - Elmira 54 km moderate/modéré


Accommodations / HébergementAnne’s Windy Poplars Cottage Resort (D-7)7195 Route 13 Cavendish • 902.963.2888 www.anneswindypoplars.com

Bay Vista Motel & Cottage (D-7)9517 Cavendish Road West, Cavendish • 902.963.2225 www.bayvista.ca

Cavendish KOA Campground (D-7)198 Forest Hill Lane, Cavendish • 1.800.562.1879 www.koa.com/campgrounds/cavendish

Around the Sea (D-8)130 Lantern Hill Drive, North Rustico • 1.866.557.8383 www.aroundthesea.ca

Barachois Inn & Fine Art Gallery (D-8)2193 Church Road, Rustico • 902.963.2194 www.barachoisinn.com

Rustico Resort Golf & Tennis Club (D-9)496 Grand Père Point Road, Rustico • 902.963.2357 www.rusticoresort.com

Fairways Cottages (D-8)7420 Mayfield Road, Cavendish • 1.877.963.2843 www.fairwayscottages.com

Dalvay By The Sea Inn (D-10)16 Cottage Crescent, Dalvay • 902.672.2048 www.dalvaybythesea.com

Gulfshore Parkway in National Park Over 50 km moderate/modéré


Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant (D-8)7230 Rustico Road, Rte 6, North Rustico • 1.877.289.1010 www.fishermanswharf.ca

Dalvay By The Sea Dining Room (D-10)16 Cottage Crescent, Dalvay • 902.672.2048 www.dalvaybythesea.com

AttractionsThe Farmers’ Bank of Rustico & Doucet House Museums (D-8)2188 Church Road, Rustico • 902.963.3168 www.farmersbank.ca


Dalvay By The Sea Bike Rentals (D-10)16 Cottage Crescent, Dalvay • 902.672.2048 www.dalvaybythesea.com

InformationCavendish Visitor’s Information Centre (D-8)7591 Cawnpore Lane, Cavendish • 1.800.463.4734 www.tourismpei.com

TOURISM PEI / JOHN SYLVESTER


Accommodations / HébergementComfort Inn (E-10)112 Capital Drive, Charlottetown • 902.566.4424 www.choicehotels.ca/cn320

Canada’s Best Value Inn & Suites (E-10)20 Capital Drive, Charlottetown • 1.877.890.2481 www.canadasbestvalueinnpei.com

Shipwright Inn (E-10)51 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown • 902.368.1905 www.shipwrightinn.com

Rodd Charlottetown Hotel (E-10)75 Kent Street, Charlottetown • 902.894.7371 www.roddcharlottetown.com

Fair Isle Motel (E-10)511 Brackley Point Road, Charlottetown • 1.800.309.8259 www.fairislepei.com

Rodd Royalty (E-10)14 Capital Drive, Charlottetown • 902.894.8566 www.roddhotelsandresorts.com

Quality Inn and Suites Downtown (E-10)150 Euston Street, Charlottetown • 902.894.8572 www.innonthehill.com

Aloha Tourist Home (E-10)234 Sydney Street, Charlottetown • 902.892.5642 www.alohaamigo.com

Dining / RestaurationFor more information on Dining in the Charlottetown area, please visit their website at www.discovercharlottetown.com.Pour plus d’informations sur les restaurants dans la région de Charlottetown, s’il vous plaît visitez leur site Web à www.discovercharlottetown.com

AttractionsFor more information on Attractions in the Charlottetown area, please visit their website at www.discovercharlottetown.com.Pour plus d’informations sur les attractions dans la région de Charlottetown, s’il vous plaît visitez leur site Web à www.discovercharlottetown.comProvince House National Historic Site (E-10)165 Richmond Street, Charlottetown • 902.566.7626 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/provincehouse

Branch Trail / Embranchement :Royalty Junction - Charlottetown 9 km easy / facile


MacQueen’s Bike Shop & Island Tours (E-10)430 Queen Street, Charlottetown • 902.368.2453 www.macqueens.com

Founders’ Hall (E-10)6 Prince Street, Charlottetown • 902.368.1864 www.foundershall.ca

Outer Limit Sports (E-10)330 University Avenue, Charlottetown • 902.569.5690 www.ols.ca

Sporting Intentions (E-10)614 North River Road, Charlottetown • 902.892.4713 www.sportingintentions.com

Side Trips and Attractions along the TrailCharlottetown 8 km South on trail, Confederation Centre,

Province HouseUniversity of PEI, Charlottetown Farmer’s Market (km 5)Joseph A. Ghiz Memorial Park, Trans Canada

Trail Pavilion (km 8) Downtown, km 8 – 1 km W Grafton Street, Confederation

Centre, Province Housekm 178 - 2 km South on Brackley Point Road,

Charlottetown Airport

Détours intéressants et attractions le long du sentierCharlottetown, 8 km au sud sur le sentier, Centre des

arts de la Confédération, Province HouseUniversité de l’Î.-P.-É., Marché des fermiers de

Charlottetown (km 5)Parc commémoratif Joseph A. Ghiz, pavillon du Sentier

transcanadien (km 8) Centre-ville, km 8 – 1 km à l’ouest, rue Grafton, Centre des

arts de la Confédération, Province HouseKm 178 – 2 km au sud sur le chemin Brackley Point,

aéroport de Charlottetown


Branch Trail / Embranchement : Mt. Stewart - Georgetown 40 km moderate/modéré

Accommodations / HébergementWater’s Edge B&B (C-11)19 Welsh’s Lane, Mount Stewart • 902.393.0504 www.watersedgepei.com


Clamdiggers Beach House Restaurant (D-13)7 West Street, Georgetown • 902.652.2466 www.clamdiggers.ca

Kristie’s Diner (C-11)141 Main Street, Mount Stewart • 902.676.2732

For more information, visit www.pointseastcoastaldrive.com.Pour plus d’informations, visitez www.pointseastcoastaldrive.com.

Side Trips and Attractions along the TrailGeorgetown to Mt Stewart km 204, 39 km East on trail,

historic portSt. Teresa, km 13 – 0.5 km South, Memorial Flower Gardens,

interpretation48 Road wetlands, wildlife, birds, wild orchids (km 20-22)Cardigan, Historic Shipbuilding Centre (km 29)Cardigan Junction to Montague (km 31)Brudenell Provincial Park, golf courses (km 33)Georgetown, Transportation History Interpretation

Centre (km 39)

Détours intéressants et attractions le long du sentierGeorgetown à Mount Stewart, km 204, 39 km à l’est sur

le sentier, port historiqueSt. Teresa, km 13 – 0,5 km au sud, jardins de fleurs

commémoratifs, interprétation48 zones humides, faune, oiseaux, orchidées sauvages le

long de la route (km 20 à 22)Cardigan, Centre de construction navale historique (km 29)Cardigan Junction à Montague (km 31)Parc provincial Brudenell, terrains de golf (km 33)Georgetown, Centre d’interprétation de l’histoire du

transport (km 39)


Branch Trail / Embranchement : Harmony Junction - Souris 8 km easy / facile

Accommodations / HébergementLighthouse and Beach Motel (B-14)51 Sheep Pond Road, Souris West • 902.687.2339 www.lighthouseandbeachmotel.ca

McLean House Inn (B-14)16 Washington Street, Souris • 902.687.1875 www.mcleanhouseinn.com

Colville Bay Chalets (B-14)127-156 Cannery Lane, Souris • 902.687.3605

For more information, visit www.pointseastcoastaldrive.com.Pour plus d’informations, visitez www.pointseastcoastaldrive.com.


Sheltered Harbour Cafe & Pub (B-14)41 Breakwater Street, Souris • 902.687.1997

InformationSouris Visitor Information Centre (B-14)95 Main Street, Souris • 1.800.463.4734



Accommodations / HébergementRodd Brudenell River Resort (D-13)86 Dewars Lane, Georgetown • 902.652.2332 www.roddvacations.com

Brudenell River Provincial Park (D-13)283 Brudenell Island Boulevard, Georgetown • 1.877.445.4938 www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/brudenell-river

Panmure Island Provincial Park (D-14)350 Panmure Island Road, Panmure Island • 1.877.445.4938 www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/panmure-island

Lanes Riverhouse Inn & Cottages (D-13)33 Brook Street, Montague Area • 902.838.2433 www.lanesriverhouseinn.com

Dining / RestaurationCape Light Restaurant (D-13)6864 Water Street, Cardigan • 902.583.3111 www.capelightrestaurant.com

Cardigan Lobster Suppers (D-13)4557 Wharf Road, Cardigan • 902.583.2020 www.peicardiganlobstersuppers.com

AttractionsRodd Spa Boutique at Brudenell (D-13)86 Dewars Lane, Georgetown • 1.800.565.7633 www.roddbrudenell.com

Montague Train Station Marina & Wharf (D-13)1 Station Street, Montague • 902.838.4778 www.pointseastcoastaldrive.com

Side Trips and Attractions along the TrailCardigan Junction, 10 km South to Montague on trail,

Commercial CentreBrudenell Bridge, highest on the trail, vistas of the

estuary (km 4)Roma Point, km 5 – 6.5 km East, Rte. 319, National Historic

Site, park, interpretationMontague River vistas (km 7.5-10)Montague, Commercial Centre (km 10)Garden of the Gulf Museum, Eastern PEI history (km 10)Canada’s Smallest Library, CardiganCanadian River Heritage Centre and Marina, Cardigan

Détours intéressants et attractions le long du sentierCardigan Junction, 10 km au sud de Montague sur le

sentier, centre commercialPont de Brudenell, le plus élevé sur le sentier, vue de

l’estuaire (km 4)Roma Point, km 5 – 6,5 km à l’est, route 319, lieu historique

national, parc, interprétationVue de la rivière de Montague (km 7,5 à 10)Montague, centre commercial (km 10)Musée Garden of the Gulf, histoire de l’est de l’Î.-P.-É. (km 10)La plus petite bibliothèque du Canada, CardiganCentre du patrimoine des rivières du Canada et Marina,

Cardigan

Branch Trail / Embranchement : Cardigan Junction - Montague 10 km easy/facile

MONTAGUE RIVER / RIVIÈRE MONTAGUE


Accommodations / HébergementCountry Charm B&B (F-14)446 Fox River Road, Murray Harbour • 1.800.227.9943 www.countrycharmpei.com

Forest & Stream Cottages (F-14)446 Fox River Road, Murray Harbour • 1.800.227.9943 www.forestandstreamcottages.com

Lord Selkirk Park (F-11)142 Selkirk Park Road, Eldon • 902.969.4798

Northumberland Provincial Park (F-13)12547 Shore Road, Wood Islands • 1.877.445.4938 www.tourismpei.com/provincial-park/northumberland

Dining / RestaurationRoute 3 Eatery (E-12)5135 Route 3, Vernon River • 902.651.2539

Breheaut’s (E-13)7 Mariner Lane, Murray Harbour • 902.962.3141

Higher Ground Cafe (F-12)4702 Trans Canada Hwy, Eldon • 902.659.2415

AttractionsForest & Stream Birding Tours (F-14)446 Fox River Road, Murray Harbour • 1.800.227.9943 www.countrycharmpei.com/Birdwatching.html

Rossignol Estate Winery (F-13)11147 Shore Road, Little Sands • 902.962.4193 www.rossignolwinery.com

Belfast Mini Mills (F-12)1820 Garfield Road, Belfast • 902.659.2202

Plough the Waves Centre (F-13)13056 Shore Road, Wood Islands • 902.962.3761 www.woodislands.ca

Information

Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre (F-13)13054 Shore Road, Wood Islands • 1.800.463.4734 www.tourismpei.com

Branch Trail / Embranchement : Iona - Murray Harbour 39 km moderate/modéré


Geocaching / La géochachette Island Cycling Events

Confederation TrailGeocaching is like a modern day game of hide and seek. It is best defined as an adventure game for Global Positioning Device users. Caches are set up all over the world, their locations coordinates are posted on the Internet and GPS users get to hunt for the cache. Geocaching originated in Beaver Creek, Oregon in 2000.

The Confederation Trail has 1800 geocaches placed along the 400 kilometers of the trail. There are over 5189 geocaches on P.E.I.

Sentier de la Confédération La géocachette est une version moderne de la cachette. En voici la meilleure définition : un jeu d’aventure pour les utilisateurs du système mondial de localisation (GPS). Des géocaches sont installées partout dans le monde et les coordonnées de leur emplacement sont affichées sur Internet afin que les utilisateurs de GPS puissent s’en servir pour partir à leur recherche. La géocachette est née en 2000 à Beaver Creek en Oregon.

Environ 1800 géocaches ont été placées sur les 400 kilomètres du Sentier de la Confédération. Il y a plus de 5189 géocaches à l’Î.-P.-É.

Brookvale X-Country Mountain Biking TrailsBrookvale Nordic Center is the home to 40 kilometers of single track trail. It is the mountain biking mecca of PEI. Home to the Rigid Riders Mountain Biking Club, it offers a variety of trail difficulty from beginner to expert. As a public mountain biking venue, the trails at Brookvale offer a mix of ‘flowy’ single-track and sweeping double track sections. Whether you are a beginner hoping to explore rich Island forests, or an expert set on pushing your limits as you flow through rusty single track, Brookvale Nordic Center has a Mountain Biking experience for you. For more information visit: www.tourismpei.com/pei-mountain-biking.

Sentiers de vélo de montagne du parc BrookvaleLe reste de l’année, le centre de ski nordique de Brookvale offre 40 kilomètres de piste étroite. C’est le haut lieu du vélo de montagne à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Ce parc, qui est la demeure du club de vélo de montagne Rigid Riders, est constitué de sentiers de divers niveaux de difficulté. Le site de vélo de montagne public offre des pistes étroites permet-tant une descente fluide et des pistes doubles en courbe. Que vous soyez un débutant qui désire explorer les denses forêts de l’Île ou un expert qui veut dépasser ses limites sur des pistes étroites de terre rouge, le parc de Brookvale peut vous offrir l’aventure de vélo que vous recherchez.

Information : www.tourismpei.com/pei-mountain-biking

6th Annual Spring Cycling EventJune 14 & 15, 2014Starting at Emerald Community Centre on both days.Mike [email protected] • 902.368.4985www.cpei.ca

West Prince Recreational Cycling EventJuly 26, 2014Starting from O’Leary Train Station.Mike [email protected] • 902.368.4985www.cpei.ca

7th Annual Island East Recreational Cycling EventOctober 3, 4 & 5, 2014Mike [email protected] • 902.368.4985www.cpei.ca

Uncover the IslandStarting June 21, 2014 every Saturday for 15 weeksA guided cycle/hike of PEI from Tip to Tip902.894.7535http://islandtrails.ca

Gran Fondo PEIAugust 22 – 24902-629-5798http://granfondo-pei.ca

For more information on Festival and Events on PEI, visit: www.tourismpei.com/pei-festival-and-events or the Festival and Events section of the Visitor Guide.

Pour plus d’informations sur les festivals et évènements de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, veuillez visiter le site :www.tourismpei.com/pei-festival-and-events ou la section de festivals et évènements du guide de l’Île.


There is no better way to explore the stunning landscape of PEI’s north shore than by cycling the Gulfshore Way. This seaside route is recent upgrade to PEI National Park that offers a paved, two-way trail that twins the Gulfshore Parkway, providing cyclist with a smooth surface and a mix of flat stretches and gentle rolling slopes.

Gulfshore Way West stretches from Oceanview Look-off in Cavendish to North Rustico Beach providing unmatched views of the Island’s striking red sandstone cliffs. Gulfshore Way East stretches from the entrance to the park at Brackley through to Dalvay. Along the way you’ll enjoy an extended smooth stretch through rolling dunes and salt marshes before crossing the bridge at Covehead Harbour, passing the famous Stanhope Lighthouse and the Historic Dalvay-by-the-Sea Hotel.

Prince Edward Island National Park features over 50km of paved and mixed surface trails that appeal to cyclists of all levels and interests. To learn more visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pei or call 902-672-6350. Please see highlighted purple route in section D-8 and D-9 on the map.

Cycle the Gulfshore Parkway in Prince Edward Island National Park

2014 prince edward island cycling guide

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