Canada, PEI: Sideroads Bike

Start: Charlottetown, PEI, The Great George 09:00, day one.

Finish: Charlottetown, PEI, The Great George 15:00, day six.

Meal inclusions: Listed for guided trips only, please see dates & pricing section for accurate inclusions per support level.

Please contact us to arrange alternate meeting and departure plans, if necessary.

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DAY 1:

Transfer to Fort Amherst ~20min; Fort Amherst to Kinkora ~ 59km (+450m / -430m).

Meet in Charlottetown for a transfer to Fort Amherst to begin cycling. Follow the southern coast and stop for lunch in the postcard-perfect Victoria-by-the-Sea. Leaving the coast, enjoy a delightful pastoral ride to your inn at Kinkora, where luxurious spa and massage treatments can be pre-arranged at Spa 225.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner.

Chez Shea Kinkora Country Inn, Kinkora; or OH Victoria Hotel, Victoria-by-the-Sea.

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DAY 2:

Kinkora to Cavendish ~66km (+555m / -580m).

Cycle from Kinkora toward your inn on the North Shore in Cavendish, home to Lucy Maud Montgomery and the inspiration for her novel Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy a mid-morning break in Kensington for coffee and cake before pedaling across the farmlands, offering stunning views of the coast. Early arrivals will have plenty of time to explore nearby historic sites, beaches, or the trails at Robinsons Island.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Kindred Spirits Inn & Cottages, Cavendish.

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DAY 3:

Cavendish to Dalvay by the Sea ~42km (+330m / -350m).

Cycle out of Cavendish and head toward the pretty seaside town of North Rustico. Continue along the shore, stopping at the Dunes Studio Gallery and Café, a local gem showcasing art and crafts. Then, cycle on to Brackley Beach and PEI National Park, where you can explore the bike paths, trails, and parkways. Follow the Gulf Shore Parkway to your inn at Dalvay by the Sea, a magnificent historic home surrounded by lush landscapes.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner.

Dalvay by the Sea, York; or Blackbush Beach Resort, Grand Tracadie.

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DAY 4:

Dalvay by the Sea to Greenwich National Park ~65km (+420m / -420m).

Head toward Saint Peters Bay, following quiet back roads and an optional, but highly recommended, section of the Confederation Trail along the bay. Finish your ride near Greenwich Dunes, where you can explore boardwalks and beaches.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort, Saint Peters Bay; or Johnson Shore Inn, Hermanville.

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DAY 5:

Saint Peters Bay to Souris ~81km (+510m / -520m); option to extend ride to Georgetown.

Pedal to the East Point Lighthouse, stopping to admire the small bridge over Naufrage Harbour—once the smallest drawbridge in North America. Pass North Lake and the old Elmira railway station, marking the end of the Confederation Trail, before continuing to the Singing Sands at Basin Head. If you like, take the opportunity to swim and explore miles of deserted beaches and dunes. The adventure continues to Souris, where you'll have the option for a 30-minute transfer to your inn; energetic cyclists may choose to complete the ride.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

The Georgetown Inn, Georgetown. Upgrade available for self-guided or privately-guided groups at The Inn at Bay Fortune, Bay Fortune (includes the Fireworks Feast).

All details and pricing are subject to change without notice.

SELECT A DATE BELOW TO RESERVE, OR START A NEW DATE

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(Inclusions & pricing are listed below)

Guided: C 4795 (per person, double occupancy)

Includes 6 days, 5 nights, 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, luggage handling, full time vehicle and guide support, maps, route instructions, hybrid bicycle rental, 15% sales tax.

Small groups or private tours, fully supported with drivers/guides and vehicles, all lodging and most meals included. Choose from existing dates or request new departures. Read more on our “What to Expect” page.

Self-Guided: C 4245 (per person, double occupancy)

Includes 6 days, 5 nights, 5 breakfasts, inn to inn luggage transfers, ground transportation as outlined in the itinerary, maps, route instructions, on-call emergency support, hybrid bicycle rental, 15% sales tax.

Semi-supported, independent tours including welcome briefing, lodging, luggage transfers and necessary vehicle transfers. Choose from existing dates or request new departures. Read more on our “What to Expect” page.

Single Occupancy: Add C 1065

Bike Rentals:

Hybrid: Included

Flat bars. Trek FX 3 or similar, with rear rack/trunk bag. Lowstep frames available by request.

Change to Road/Gravel: C 150

Drop bars. Trek Domane AL 5 Disc, or similar, with rear rack/trunk bag.

Change to E-bike: C 300

Flat bars. Trek Verve+ 2 or similar, with rear rack/trunk bag. Lowstep frames available by request.

All details and pricing are subject to change without notice.

BEST TIMES

The best time to enjoy this tour is mid-June to mid-September.

• Spring daytimes warm up to 10 to 20 °C (50 to 70 °F) by mid June. Note that seasonal businesses may still be closed, or on off-season hours, until late June.
• Summer, mid June to mid September, is normally 20 to 25 °C (70 to 80 °F). Freshwater and saltwater swimming is encouraged.
• Autumn, mid September to mid October, daytimes 10 to 20 °C range (50 to 70 °F). Nights can be chilly, but rarely down to freezing.

GET TO THE START

If you fly: Fly to Charlottetown (YYG), and book a room downtown. We will pick you up there at 09:00 day one for a short transfer to where you start riding.

You will need lodging in Charlottetown the night before the tour. We can book something for you if you like.

If you drive: Meet in Charlottetown at The Inns on Great George, 09:00 day one. It is 330km from Halifax, 1300km from New York, and 1700km from Toronto. Let us know if you would like suggestions for parking.

AFTER THE FINISH

Cycling finishes early to mid afternoon on day six, after which you will be transferred back to Charlottetown by 15:00. Contact us for hotel recommendations if you plan to fly out the following morning.

BEFORE AND AFTER

If you have one day:

Explore Charlottetown on foot, with a walking tour. Attend the famous play, Anne of Green Gables.

If you have several days:

Extend your trip! Join one of our rides in Nova Scotia.

We recommend the following accommodations for before or after your tour:

In Charlottetown:

Small and Boutique accommodations:

• The Inns on Great George
• Cranford House

• The Hillhurst Inn

Larger Hotels:

• Hotel on Pownal
• Rodd Charlottetown Hotel
• Delta Prince Edward
• Quality Inn – Inn on the Hill

In Halifax:

• The Lord Nelson
• Prince George Hotel
• The Halliburton Inn

MORE READING

The relaxing atmosphere of PEI is perfect for a bike tour. You will quickly appreciate why a bicycle is perfect for exploring the beaches and farmlands. Although there are rolling hills, the maximum height of PEI is only 400ft! The sublime contrast of red soil, blue sea, and exuberant green conspire with country roads and beautiful beaches to create the magical distinction of this summery place.

Your PEI Sideroads Bike begins and ends in Charlottetown and if you don’t see “Anne of Green Gables” beforehand or afterwards, you will have the option of attending an evening performance during your adventure. You will visit Green Gables and enjoy the beaches of PEI National Park before heading through rolling farmland to the less travelled East coast. Superb dining, fabulous inns, blueberry farms, pastoral landscapes, and some of the nicest, longest beaches you'll ever see are among the highlights of this trip.

Trip history: A summer destination for Atlantic Canadians, PEI’s beaches and warm waters make it a favourite family destination for Atlantic Canadians. As such, Most Freewheeling Adventures staff are familiar with its secrets and charms. Until 1997 it could only be reached by ferry or air, which gave it an exotic, island cachet. There is now an 8-mile bridge connecting it to the mainland – good for farmers, and still of debatable merit to residents and summer visitors.

Highlights: Gracious hosts at small, family-run inns; deliciously fresh and local cuisine from both land and sea; cycling quiet roads throughout the island, including the best sections of the Confederation Trail and PEI National Park, high tide bridge jumping, and swimming at Basin Head.