Prince Edward Island Bicycle Tour - Itinerary - Cycling Tour in Prince Edward Island - PEI

Tuesday, August 5
Borden-Carleton to Malpeque 65 km (39 mi.)

Our tour begins, and we first head a little bit eastward. For those wishing bfor extra riding, Victoria is an attractive small crafter's haven and fishing port. Here past riders on the PEI Tour can connect the tour with past versions.

Turning inland, we face the only real-sized hills of the tour. This cross-country route across the province is set in a pleasant patchwork quilt of farmland. It is always a favourite among cyclists. We emerge on the other side of the province at Cabot Beach, not far from Malpeque. It is situated overlooking a huge white sand beach.

Wednesday, August 6
Malpeque to Green Park 74 km (46 mi.)

Watch for herons, and possibly seals. Green Park is a Provincial Park, with a huge beach. Today we the option of taking a section of the Trans-Canada Trail.

Thursday, August 7
Green Park to KIldare 74 km (46 mi.)

Our campsite today is along the ocean and is quite attractive. You will want to spend some time here enjoying the ocean.

The fishing docks at Alberton make a very good spot for a break and some good photos. The campers will have a spectacular site tonight, with beach access.

Friday, August 8
Kildare to Waterford 56 km (35 mi.)

Today we go to the far western tip of the Island. In fact, to where the province is no more than a few feet wide. At West Point Lighthouse, we can see where the Northumberland Strait meets the mighty Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Saturday, August 9
Waterford to Cedar Dunes 68 km (43 mi.)

This stretch of the tour should be among the favourite of most riders. On the west coast, the scenery is magnificent. The landscape is gently rolling, and the traffic is low. We follow the coastline and visit a large fishing community. We end at a wonderful large sandy beach and the end of a full day.

Sunday, August 10
Cedar Dunes to Miscouche 61 km (39 mi.)

This is PEI's renown potato country. After we pass through the point where the island is only three miles wide, we enter a region of Acadia. This is one of the remaining areas from a time when French Speaking people lived on the entire island.

Monday, August 11
Miscouche to Borden-Carleton 61 km (39 mi.)

Continuing our way eastward, red clay cliffs edge us along a very pleasant section of Northumberland Strait. Summerside is a small city with an active waterfront. It will be our suggested afternoon ice cream break.

An option today is to ride part of the Confederation Trail, in this region in good condition.

Soon the Confederation Bridge comes into view, and all too soon we end our island vacation at Borden-Carleton.