Charlottetown (1 nt) – Brudenell (2 nts) – Lakeside (2 nts)
Day 1
About Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province, nestled between the eastern maritime provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The large island, about 273 kms from tip to tip, is marked by red-sand beaches, lighthouses, and fertile farmland, and is renowned for seafood like lobster and mussels. Charlottetown, the capital, is home to Victorian government buildings & the modern Confederation Centre of the Arts, with a theatre and art gallery.
Traveling to PEI (air, land, water + parking)
Arts & Heritage
PEI Lighthouses
Festivals and Events
PEI Cycling Laws & Safety
Hiking & Walking Trails
Illustrated Flora of Prince Edward Island
Getting Around PEI
Eating & Drinking in PEI
Local tip #1: PEI has many seasonal food operations, especially outside of its urban centers. If traveling before/after high season, before embarking on your ride without a backup plan, you'll want to check online or with your host property (or direct with the food/bev operator) to be 100% sure your lunch or dinner destination will be open. Some spots are experiencing staff deficits and may close early if it's rainy/slow. Inns are also your best source of intel on where to indulge in Island fare, so don't afraid to inquire before/during your stay. Your Final Itinerary will include helpful daily suggestions of local venues to check out. When you're cycling, it's best to be prepared. Eat before you're hungry, drink before you're thirsty and rest before you're tired.
PEI Culinary Trail
Places to Eat in Eastern PEI (Points East Coastal Drive with map)
Where to Eat Vegan & Vegetarian in P.E.I.
PEI Craft Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries
U-Pick Farms
What's In Season
Picnics:
Cured Creations: If you love biking & picnics, and are riding from Charlottetown, they have a convenient downtown location for pickup. Women entrepreneurs, chef-curated locally-supplied products, vegan/GF menu options & beautiful presentation. What's not to love?
Pure Kitchen Catering's in our neighborhood
Cordial Picnics will set up picnics within 40 kms of Charlottetown
The Handpie Company's located in Albany but their products are available in various PEI locations. Great Made in PEI to-go or heat up later options. And courtesy of another female Island entrepreneur to boot.
Routes
Downloadable/printable routes are provided 30 days advance for each day of your cycling itinerary. View sample route or scan it to your phone. All route links are accessible in your Final Itinerary after you send us Plotaroute profile name(s) and the final balance has been paid.
View our detailed Route Instructions for more info on:
-digital download formats
-signing up for a free Plotaroute account
-viewing route maps, directions & metrics
-downloading routes to a Garmin or phone*
-printing route directions or cue cards
*If using a phone to navigate, consider investing in a bicycle handlebar phone mount/powerbank combo.
If, for any reason, you are unable to print routes and require us to assist with that task, kindly advise at least 2 weeks in advance so that we can assign a staff member to that job. Our administrative fee for formatting and printing plotted routes is $5 CAD+ HST/route X # of routes X # of copies you require. Ex: if your tour entails 6 days of cycling and you require 2 sets of printed routes/maps, then the fee would be $5 X 6 X 2 = $60.00 CAD + HST.
Cycling Overview
Routes available for confirmed participants only.
Day 1: Charlottetown city tour/test ride
Option 1: short
Route link (view, download, print) A relatively flat circular mixed terrain cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 11.8 km long.
Option 2: long
Route link (view, download, print) A moderately hilly circular mixed terrain cycle route, mostly on roads, approximately 20.7 km long.
If interested in extending your ride, check out more Charlottetown day ride options here.
Day 2: Charlottetown to Brudenell
Option 1: scenic coastal road & less-traveled road
Route link A moderately hilly A to B cycle route on roads, approximately 56.8 km long.
Option 2: mostly trail
Route link A moderately hilly A to B mixed terrain cycle route, mostly off-road, approximately 54.2 km long.
Option 3: scenic coastal road & trail
Route link A moderately hilly A to B mixed terrain cycle route, mostly on roads, approximately 57.3 km long.
Day 3: Brudenell to Georgetown & Montague loop
Option 1: mostly trail
Route link A moderately hilly circular mixed terrain cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 54.4 km long.
Option 2: excluding Roma at Three Rivers
Route link A moderately hilly circular cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 44.4 km long.
Day 4: Brudenell to Lakeside
Route link A moderately hilly A to B mixed terrain cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 46.7 km long.
Day 5: Lakeside to St. Peters, Greenwich, or Cable Head loop
Option 1: to St. Peters
Route link A relatively flat circular cycle route, mostly off-road, approximately 41.2 km long.
Option 2: to Greenwich
Route link A relatively flat circular mixed terrain cycle route, mostly on roads, approximately 60.8 km long.
Option 3: to Cable Head
Route link A moderately hilly circular mixed terrain cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 69.7 km long.
Day 6: Lakeside to Charlottetown
Option 1: via trail north of Hillsborough River
Route link A relatively flat A to B mixed terrain cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 47.8 km long.
Option 2: via north coast & trail
Route link A moderately hilly A to B cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 56.2 km long.
Option 3: via southern trail X Lake Verde
Route link A moderately hilly A to B mixed terrain cycle route, mostly off-road, approximately 56.5 km long.
Option 4: via trail & less-traveled road
Route link A moderately hilly A to B mixed terrain cycle route, mostly on roads, approximately 45.8 km long.
Deluxe Hybrid Bicycle Rental (5 days)
Arrival, professional outfitting with MacQueen's rental equipment at our shop at 430 Queen Street in the center of Charlottetown. To set yourself up for success, it's highly recommended to make time for a test ride in Charlottetown prior to setting out on your journey. Adjustments and fine tuning are fairly simple to facilitate at the pro shop.
View our rental equipment, additional accessories & current availability here.
Burley Tail Wagon Rental (5 days)
Arrival, professional outfitting with MacQueen's rental equipment at our shop at 430 Queen Street in the center of Charlottetown. To set yourself up for success, it's highly recommended to make time for a test ride in Charlottetown prior to setting out on your journey.
This unit has a weight capacity of 75 lb (34 kg).
Cycle Charlottetown
Take a brief test ride through the residential, waterfront and historic areas of PEI’s capital city, Canada’s “Cradle of Confederation”. Free evening for exploring Olde Charlottetown, some of its fabulous dining or theater opportunities.
Route link (view, download, print) A relatively flat circular mixed terrain cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 11.8 km long.
Discover Charlottetown
The City of Charlottetown is a flourishing community of approximately 40,500 people located on the south central shore of Prince Edward Island. The capital city of Prince Edward Island, it's known as the "Birthplace of Confederation" after the historic 1864 Charlottetown Conference which led to the Confederation of Canada.
The Arts Hotel (1 night)
Discover the brand-new Arts Hotel, a modern, minimalist property offering cozy rooms at a budget-friendly rate, allowing guests to enjoy everything Charlottetown has to offer in an ideal downtown location just steps from theater and restaurants.
In addition to 80 moderately-priced and comfortable rooms, the innovative space offers a range of thoughtfully-crafted services & amenities, including a contemporary guest lounge plus Trailside Music Hall, located on the main level. Trailside's a live music and entertainment venue with shows nearly every evening.
Arts King rooms feature just what you need: 1 king bed with storage, step-in rainfall shower, lots of outlets and awesome WiFi. No TVs or phones but great internet and comfy bed!
Breakfast not included but available nearby.
Charlottetown dining & theater
Charlottetown has a smorgasboard of excellent restaurants for all tastes and budgets, and a number feature outdoor patios in the summer. The capital also has a wealth cultural opportunities with several theaters, art galleries, and regular musical performances throughout the summer.
Arts & Cultural Events
The Guild
Confederation Center
Restaurants & Cafes
Vegan & Vegetarian-Friendly Spots in Charlottetown
Upstreet Brewing: also makes non-alcoholic craft beverages (in our 'hood)
Day 2
Luggage transfer
MacQueen's takes care of transferring your luggage between inns. We normally schedule pickups beginning at 08:30. Our staff will ensure your bags are waiting for you when you arrive in your next destination so that you just enjoy the ride.
Does MacQueen's transfer people & bikes if it rains or if we're tired?
We can't guarantee last minute passenger or equipment shuttles. Read our FAQ's for full information.
Cycle Charlottetown to Brudenell
Choose from 3 options to cycle east to the municipality of Three Rivers and the tranquil Brudenell River. You'll pass through some of King's county's rural areas and have the chance to visit Cardigan as you arrive.
Option 1: scenic coastal road & less-traveled road
Route link A moderately hilly A to B cycle route on roads, approximately 56.8 km long.
Option 2: mostly trail
Route link A moderately hilly A to B mixed terrain cycle route, mostly off-road, approximately 54.2 km long.
Option 3: scenic coastal road & trail
Route link A moderately hilly A to B mixed terrain cycle route, mostly on roads, approximately 57.3 km long.
Routes available for confirmed participants only.
Rodd Brudenell River Resort (2 nights)
With its four-star facilities, tranquil setting within Brudenell River Provincial Park, and a wide variety of activities offered on-site, Rodd Brudenell River Resort offers an unparalleled resort destination in Eastern Prince Edward Island. From the balcony of most hotel rooms, guests have a view of the tranquil Brudenell River or the picturesque Brudenell River Golf Course. Each standard room features a mini-fridge and microwave.
Standard rooms offer multiple room configuration options:
-Two queen beds
-One queen bed (some with pullout sofas)
-One king bed with a pullout sofa
All rooms with balconies have views of the outdoor pool area and or the Brudenell River
PEI Seafood
PEI's internationally renowned for its seafood and where better to experience it than fresh from the ocean. Atlantic lobster, fat clams, cultured mussels, succulent oysters, scallops and more await. They don't call us "Canada's Food Island" for nothing.
Day 3
Cycle Brudenell to Montague loop
Choose from 2 options to cycle southeast to the the town of Montague. Proposed visits include the former shipbuilding town of Georgetown, follow the Cardigan River coast through Georgetown Royalty, visit to the Roma at Three Rivers National Historic Site (optional), Montague and its shops/breweries/eateries, hidden gem Knox's Dam, and return via trail to Brudenell.
Option 1: mostly trail
Route link A moderately hilly circular mixed terrain cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 54.4 km long.
Option 2: excluding Roma at Three Rivers
Route link A moderately hilly circular cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 44.4 km long.
Routes available for confirmed participants only.
Discover Georgetown
Relatively close to Brudenell is Georgetown, a former shipbuilding town and part of the Three Rivers municipality. WIth a number of good restaurants, a solid historic inn, maritime adventures, one of Canada's longest-running theaters and connectivity to the Confederation Trail, it's perfect for visiting cyclists.
Georgetown Itinerary
Discover Montague
Montague's a small town located within the Three Rivers municipality in Kings County. Also known as “Montague the Beautiful”, you'll find a tranquil river, tree-lined streets and and number of stately heritage homes. At the heart of Montague is its wharf and marina. Enjoy the boardwalk which runs along the waterfront and is part of the Confederation Trail. The town also features a couple of excellent local craft breweries.
Attractions
Artisans on Main
Garden of the Gulf Museum
Town of Montague
Montague Marina
River Run Dining Cruises
More Montague Activities
Montague Craft Breweries
Few cyclists don't appreciate a cold beer after a ride. Montague has not one, but two local craft breweries, both relatively close to your accommodations. Cooper Bottom Brewing and Bogside Brewing are great options for relaxing, checking out the local scenery and enjoying some authentic Made in PEI products.
Day 4
Luggage transfer
MacQueen's takes care of transferring your luggage between inns. We normally schedule pickups beginning at 08:30. Our staff will ensure your bags are waiting for you when you arrive in your next destination so that you just enjoy the ride.
Does MacQueen's transfer people & bikes if it rains or if we're tired?
We can't guarantee last minute passenger or equipment shuttles. Read our FAQ's for full information.
Cycle Brudenell to Lakeside
Most of your ride north today will be via the Confederation Trial. Stop for a quick hike on Peggy's Trail to Mooney's Pond. Grab a bite to eat at Peake's or in Mount Stewart before reaching your north shore destination in Lakeside.
Route link A moderately hilly A to B mixed terrain cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 46.7 km long.
Routes available for confirmed participants only.
Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort (2 nights)
The Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort is one of Atlantic Canada's most luxurious resorts. The property features a tranquil setting overlooking Prince Edward Island's panoramic North Shore and wide variety of activities offered on-site. Including The Links at Crowbush Cove golf course.
The Main Hotel features deluxe guestrooms and suites, some with balcony views of the ocean and golf course. Deluxe Standard rooms features 2 queen pillow top beds and include WIFI, TV, coffee maker, and use of the indoor pool, outdoor hot tub & sauna. Breakfast is not included but you may enjoy dining at David’s dining room & lounge or enjoy a cold beverage at The Links at Crowbush Cove overlooking the golf course.
Day 5
Cycle Greenwich & St. Peters loop
Cycle one of PEI's most scenic sections of the Confederation Trail to the community of St Peters Bay, then explore the Greenwich section of PEI's National Park. Make sure to take your camera. Optional: continue along the north shore to Cable Head before looping back to the quaint village of St Peters for a bite to eat or meandering the local shops.
Option 1: to St. Peters
Route link A relatively flat circular cycle route, mostly off-road, approximately 41.2 km long.
Option 2: to Greenwich
Route link A relatively flat circular mixed terrain cycle route, mostly on roads, approximately 60.8 km long.
Option 3: to Cable Head
Route link A moderately hilly circular mixed terrain cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 69.7 km long.
Routes available for confirmed participants only.
Discover St. Peters
St. Peters is an extraordinarily picturesque rural community in northeastern PEI. Its church, aquaculture operations in the bay, proximity to the Greenwich section of the PEI National Park, scenic sections of the Confederation Trail, shopping, summer theater, dining and dairy bars make it an especially attractive destination for cyclists.
St. Peters Bay Community
Artisans by the Bay
St. Peters Courthouse Theater
Discover Greenwich
The Greenwich Peninsula extends northwest from St. Peters, creating St. Peters Bay. The pristine white sand beach and sand dune field is part of the Prince Edward Island National Park, and is a hidden gem. Visit the interpretive center, walk the trails and the floating boardwalk, and bask in the beauty of the untouched ecosystem of this corner of the Island.
Day 6
Luggage transfer
MacQueen's takes care of transferring your luggage between inns. We normally schedule pickups beginning at 08:30. Our staff will ensure your bags are waiting for you when you arrive in your next destination so that you just enjoy the ride.
Does MacQueen's transfer people & bikes if it rains or if we're tired?
We can't guarantee last minute passenger or equipment shuttles. Read our FAQ's for full information.
Cycle Lakeside to Charlottetown
Cycle back to PEI's capital via the Confederation Trail. It borders the Hillsbough River and passes the Abegweit First Nation enroute. If they're in season, there are a number of spots along this route that offer fresh U-pick berries, especially in the Mt. Stewart area. Stop in at Upstreet Brewing for a celebratory cold locally-produced craft beer or soda when you return to Charlottetown. They're right in our neighborhood.
Option 1: via trail north of Hillsborough River
Route link A relatively flat A to B mixed terrain cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 47.8 km long.
Option 2: via north coast & trail
Route link A moderately hilly A to B cycle route, partly off-road, approximately 56.2 km long.
Option 3: via southern trail X Lake Verde
Route link A moderately hilly A to B mixed terrain cycle route, mostly off-road, approximately 56.5 km long.
Option 4: via trail & less-traveled road
Route link A moderately hilly A to B mixed terrain cycle route, mostly on roads, approximately 45.8 km long.
Routes available to confirmed participants only.
Departure PEI
End of services. Bid a fond farewell to PEI with departure from Charlottetown.
Airport & taxi info
Travel to/from PEI (bridge, ferry & more)
Delta Hotel Fitness Center Day Passes (lockers, showers, pool, sauna, jacuzzi and more)
Registration & Payment
If interested in proceeding to request services as quoted, the primary trip organizer will navigate to the lower section of the main itinerary page and
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2. We only process your booking deposit once we’ve received written confirmation for all approved services.
fewer than 5 nights: 50% deposit on booking.
Tours of 5+ nights: A deposit of $500 CAD per person is required upon booking.
The final balance will be scheduled for automatic processing 30 days prior to trip start.
The quoted rate at the bottom of your itinerary includes taxes. The price is based on using a single credit card to apply deposit/final payment, so the trip organizer will be responsible for collecting information/funds and submitting a Registration Form on behalf of all travel companions.
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Includes:
-Deluxe hybrid bicycle with rear carrier, 1 pre-loaded Garmin per party, helmet or trunk bag, water bottle cage & bottle, helmet, lock
-Burley Tail Wagon (1)
-Pet cleaning fees where applicable
-Route plotting, detailed routes & maps. Available in advance for download &/ printing.
-Emergency road repair insurance included for all MacQueen’s rental equipment.
-Prepaid accommodations (most with breakfast, details in itineraries), selected for proximity to evening meals
-Luggage transfer services (usually every 2 days outside of Charlottetown)
-Suggestions for meals & entertainment
Notes
Prices vary depending on B&Bs/Inns selected and room availability
Itinerary and hotels subject to minor changes.
Meal Plan Codes
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner, (beverages/gratuities excluded)