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Casual Inns
  • $2,698 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$1,190 for sgl. occ.)

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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included.

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Meet / Depart

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Special Interest

Boat, Culture & History, Geological Wonders, Kayak, Swim, Water Activities

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Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island Biking

Among Seaside Farms in Eastern Canada

Canada’s smallest province is big on summer pleasures. The red-sand beaches and small inland farms of Prince Edward Island entice visitors to slow down and enjoy the charms of coastal Canada. Join Backroads to explore this enchanting island from every angle: bike over rolling hills and along the sweeping seashore, kayak in calm waters and discover the charms of Green Gables immortalized in L.M. Montgomery’s classic novel Anne of Green Gables. Superb cuisine is your reward for each day’s activities - try succulent fresh lobster and cultured blue mussels, for which the area is famous. Then settle into distinctive inns that capture the warm hospitality of this friendly maritime province.

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Day 1 charlottetown

Meet in Charlottetown, known as "Canada's birthplace" Explore the island, following an undulating route to beautiful Argyle Shores Provincial Park and historic Fort Amherst.

Days 2-3 cavendish

Enjoy rolling terrain on a ride through the island’s farmland Sample the goods at the Island Preserve Company, where the province’s best preserves and jams are produced Tour Green Gables, the 19th-century farm that inspired L.M. Montgomery’s beloved book Feast on the sea’s  bounty, including fresh lobster and mussels Embark on an easygoing sea-kayaking excursion.

Days 4-6 st. peter's bay

Spin past placid meadows and gorgeous ocean scenery Give in to the temptation of a refreshing swim or a lazy seaside afternoon Drop by an art gallery to see the work of local potters and other artisans Bike to Greenwich Peninsula, part of the Prince Edward Island National Park and home to a unique U-shaped sand dune Explore the interpretive nature trails on foot, or bike along the shore to a fishing village and loop back to St. Peter's Bay Enjoy a picnic lunch at Panmure Island.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Guest Trip Reviews

Everything went smoothly; well-organized but relaxed, with a good deal of autonomy for the bikers, yet support was present when needed. There was a perfect balance between scheduled rides/events and downtime, and the arrangements for meals, luggage and transport were so well organized as to be almost invisible.
Deborah Edwards - Wellesley Hills, MA

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For more than 29 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Prince Edward Island tour experts. For biking tours in Canada, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Canada biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Canada walking and hiking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Canada multisport tours click here.

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ISLAND CHARM: Casual Inns*

The Great George

Charlottetown (1 night): A cluster of five historic properties built in the 1880s and tastefully transformed into small personable inns set on scenic grounds and beautifully decorated with antiques.

Kindred Spirits Country Inn

Cavendish (2 nights): This inviting country inn adjacent to Green Gables features wicker and antique furnishings and the charm of yesteryear.

Inn at St. Peter's

St. Peter's Bay (2 nights): Located on beautiful St. Peter's Bay, this inn with a wraparound deck offers private balconies with views, period furnishings and a wonderful restaurant.

* With 2 Premiere Inn nights

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Levels 2 to 4  2 Route Options Available
  • 25, 47 miles
  • 1500 -2000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
  • 19, 30 miles
  • 1000 - 2000  feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • 23, 48, 63 miles
  • 1500 - 2000 feet elevation gain 
Day 4
  • Levels 3 to 4  2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 32, 49 miles
  • 100 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Sea Kayaking 2 hours
Day 5
  • Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 25, 37, 48 miles
  • 100 - 1200 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • 13 miles
  • 500 feet elevation gain
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles