Ride Details

Distance:   57 km  |  35 mi
Elevation:  245 m  |  804 ft
Terrain:      70% gravel

The route starts at North Cape, the northwesternmost point of PEI. There, your ride begins among the wind turbines and meanders around the cape on top of the rusty red cliffs. On the way to Mill River, you'll see fishing villages, sand dunes, lighthouses, farms, woodlands, and you'll ride sections of the Confederation Trail starting with Kilometer Zero in Tignish.

Points of Interest:

• North Cape- home of the North Cape Wind Farm

• Tignish run- ride along sand dunes to the busy fishing community

• Tignish - start of the award-winning Confederation Trail  

• Alberton - Stone Station Park features one of only two granite "boulder rail stations" in PEI

• Cascumpec Bridge - passes over Mill River

Ride Details

Distance:   71 km  |  44 mi
Elevation:  208 m  |  682 ft
Terrain:      90% gravel

Enjoy a warm-up on the Confederation Trail and a short detour to see the world's largest potato sculpture. Then you'll follow the winding, car-free Confederation Trail through farmland and woodland right into Summerside. Although this is the longest ride of the tour in terms of distance, it also has the lowest elevation gain since the Confederation Trail is very flat.

Points of Interest:

• O'Leary - home of the Canadian Potato Museum and the world's largest potato sculpture

• Ellerslie - community with a rich history of fox farming and shipbuilding

• Richmond - home of the Richmond Dairy Bar. Ice cream lovers can get a mid-ride fix here.

• Summerside - Canada's smallest city; home to a beautiful waterfront; don't miss Spinnaker's Landing, a market on the water featuring shops, decks, and boardwalks  

Ride Details

Distance:   59 km  |  37 mi
Elevation:  523 m  |  1,716 ft
Terrain:      65% gravel

Start with a warm up on the Confederation Trail to Kensington. Then you'll wind your way north to a delightful red clay lane. From there, you'll head over to PEI National Park where you'll ride on a gravel trail and a paved path enjoying stunning views of sand dunes, red sandstone cliffs, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. You'll even get to cross a floating boardwalk over a freshwater pond.

Points of Interest:

• New London - this route passes by the birthplace of Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables

• PEI National Park in Cavendish - features the famous Cavendish Beach, renowned for its miles of unspoiled beachfront, sandstone cliffs, and barrier islands.

• Cavendish Dunelands Trail - packed gravel trail in PEI National Park featuring stunning views of sand dunes and a floating boardwalk over a freshwater pond

• Gulf Shore Way East - paved, multi-use trail passing through the National Park skirting the top of red sandstone cliffs with magnificent views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence

• North Rustico - a charming fishing village featuring a fishing warf, a ride along the dunes, and a boardwalk along the harbour

Ride Details

Distance:   71 km  |  44 mi
Elevation:  280 m  |  919 ft
Terrain:      50% gravel

Ride toward Brackley Beach in PEI National Park to experience a second day of riding on a paved path with magnificent views of sand dunes, the ocean, Brackley Bay, lighthouses, and a fishing warf. Some country pavement leads back to the Confederation Trail, where you'll enjoy flat pedalling to Morell. Then you'll ride the most scenic part of the Confederation Trail to St. Peters Bay.

Points of Interest:

• PEI National Park - the eastern section of the park is home to several beautiful sandy beaches backed by sand dunes. You'll ride right past the iconic Covehead Harbour Lighthouse.

• Covehead Harbour - the fishing warf is home to Richard's Fresh Seafood, one of the best fish and chips take-outs in PEI.

• Mount Stewart - the Confederation Trail branches into two segments: one to East Point and the other down to down to Wood Islands and Montague. 

• St. Peters Bay - This community hosts the most scenic part of the Confederation Trail. You'll ride next to the Bay and see views of mussel farms. It is minutes away from the breathtaking dunes at Greenwich. A side-tour to Greenwich can be added to this day's ride.

Ride Details

Distance:   55 km  |  34 mi
Elevation:  225 m  |  738 ft
Terrain:      80% gravel

Ride toward East Point on the Confederation Trail until you reach the Elmira Station, which marks the end of the Confederation Trail. Then follow quiet country pavement  to East Point, the easternmost tip of the Island. Finish off your day with a swim in the ocean at Basin Head Provincial Park, home of the "Singing Sands".

Points of Interest:

• Elmira Station - served as the end of the line for Prince Edward Island's railway for many years; now marks the end of the Confederation Trail

• East Point - the easternmost point of PEI

• Basin Head Provincial Park - features a pristine white sandy beach nicknamed the "singing sands" due to the squeaking sound the sand makes as you walk on it.