Hiking Prince Edward Island

This tour is rated easy to moderate as the included walks for the most part are not too challenging. There is also great comfort in the fact that you will, throughout the tour have a local representative and a support driver. This part of North Eastern Canada is stunning and if you like coastal walking, and stays in historic inns this is the tour for you.

Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!

Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&B’s, inns, and guesthouses.

Islands, Off the Beaten Track

As a guide, we would suggest that the minimum age of traveler this tour would be suitable for is: 14 Years

This trip is rated easy to moderate. Expect beach and dune walking with time for refreshing dips in the sea. There is some inland walking along the Confederation Trail through farmland and forests.

One of the highlights of this tour is the high standard of accommodation. You will stay in carefully selected historic inns, lodges, and small hotels. Your room will always have an ensuite or private bathroom. A delicious breakfast is also included.  

Single Rooms

If you require single rooms within your party we will always try and accommodate you subject to availability. A single supplement is payable. This trip is not available to solo walkers as there is a minimum of 2 walkers needed to book.  

Meals

A hearty breakfast is included each morning. Lunches and dinners are not included so you are free to choose from the surrounding options. Dinner is available either at your accommodation or at nearby restaurants.

You will receive route notes upon arrival. Our local partner will supply you with these and also a smartphone app that you can download and navigate this way if you prefer.

This trip is available between mid-June and mid-October. You may start on any day of the week subject to availability. Prince Edward Island is a popular destination with limited lodging capacity, so it is best to book as far in advance as you are able. The best months to visit are anytime between June and October! 

This tour starts and ends in Charlottetown. 

By Car

Prince Edward Island is easily accessible from the neighbouring provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia by bridge or ferry. The Island is connected to the mainland of New Brunswick by the Confederation Bridge (www.confederationbridge.com), making travel throughout the Maritimes easy and convenient. This curved, 12.9 kilometre (8 mile) long bridge is the world's longest bridge crossing ice-covered water and endures as one of Canada’s top engineering achievements. There is a toll to cross the bridge, which is collected only when leaving the Island, at a cost of $45.50 CAD per car, including passengers. Long term parking is available at the Charlottetown Airport (www.flypei.com/parking_info) and at selected locations in downtown Charlottetown (www.city.charlottetown.pe.ca/parkingfacilities.php)  

If you would like a more leisurely excursion to the Island from Nova Scotia, Northumberland Ferries Limited offers nine daily departure crossings from each side during high season. This 75-minute route runs between Caribou, Nova Scotia (just outside of Pictou), and Wood Islands, PEI. The crossing fee for the ferry is slightly higher than the bridge, at a cost of approx.$70 per vehicle, including passengers. Summertime crossings feature onboard live music entertainment during peak hours, a cafeteria (including Cows ice cream), and an outdoor seating area allowing passengers to enjoy the fresh sea air during the crossing. Please view the website for schedule times, or to reserve a crossing: www.nfl-bay.com

 By Air

There is something magical about seeing PEI from the air as you arrive by plane at the Charlottetown Airport (YYG). With a bird’s eye view from the airplane, tiled farmers’ fields resemble a patchwork quilt and pristine sandy beaches seem as if they could go on forever. Once you arrive at the airport, you will find it is small in size and will be easy to navigate. Adjacent to the arrivals gate is the Visitor Information Centre, where you can find more information (maps, visitor’s guides, friendly advice) about the Island for any of your pre- or post-adventure needs. Direct flights or connections can be made from Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto.

Baggage transfer is included in the cost of your holiday. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20 kg per person.