Self-Guided Bike Tours

• Self-guided cycling on the shores of Prince Edward Island
• Bike the Confederation Trail and the Homestead Nature Trail
• College of Piping in Summerside
• Lucy Maude Montgomery’s homestead
• Biking, birding, and beaches in PEI National Park
• Historic Charlottetown, the “Birthplace of Canada”
• Optional evening entertainment: Victoria Playhouse, local ceilidh, “Anne of Green Gables” musical

Day 1: An Easy Ride guide will transfer you from Charlottetown or the airport to the cozy seaside village and arts enclave of Victoria-by-the-Sea, originally an 18th-century English landlord’s estate. After fitting your bike, your guide will take you for a warm-up spin to Victoria Beach, ending with an “educational” stop at the Island Chocolates Company! Two-night stay in the village at a charming Victorian-era inn. (0 or 6 mi.)

Day 2: Cycle past scenic coves, lighthouses, and Provincial Parks along Northumberland Strait. Picnic with panoramic views at Fort Amherst National Historic Park, the first European settlement on Ile Saint-Jean. Return to Victoria through rolling green fields along the Argyle Shore. If you like, take in a show this evening at the Victoria Playhouse, whose director is Easy Rider guide emeritus Erskine Smith. (48 or 54 mi. loop)

Day 3: Follow the Blue Heron Drive along the south coast (with a great view of the Confederation Bridge) en route to a historic five-star B&B in Summerside. In the afternoon, cycle an optional loop through the Région Acadienne along Malpeque Bay, stopping to learn about PEI’s French heritage at Le Musée Acadien in Miscouche. For evening entertainment, check out the local ceilidh at the College of Piping. (29 or 41 mi.)

Day 4: Ride through the rolling green farmland of the interior to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Brake for the view at Southwest River, and top off your lunch with fresh blueberry pie. A warm welcome awaits at Kindred Spirits Country Inn in Cavendish. If you’re an Anne of Green Gables fan, a visit to Lucy Maud Montgomery’s homestead is a must. (33 or 39 mi.)

Day 5: Begin the day on a scenic nature trail in the National Park, then take a coastal route along the cliffs of Cavendish to the fishing village of North Rustico for lunch. Continue Gulfside to Stanhope, where the stylish Stanhope Beach Resort overlooks Covehead Bay and twenty-five miles of dunes and beaches in the National Park. Local artwork and native gardens are both on view at the nearby Dunes Studio Gallery. (26, 32, or 41 mi.)

Day 6: Watch for cormorants and osprey along the National Seashore, stopping at the picturesque harbor at Tracadie Wharf; then take the Confederation Trail to the 19th-century heart of Charlottetown. There’s plenty to do and see: have lunch at a sidewalk café, tour the Province House National Historic Site to learn about the birth of Canada’s Confederation, stroll the boardwalk at Confederation Landing Park, take in a waterfront concert, or see a musical production of “Anne of Green Gables.” Four-star overnight at The Inns on Great George in the Historic District. (25 or 31 mi.)

Day 7: Meet your local guide for mid-morning transfer to Charlottetown Airport.

“What a great variety of experiences: from biking to music, history, nature, gourmet dining, and even shopping!”
– D.B., Massachusetts

“It felt like a true immersion into the geography and culture of PEI. A great surprise—I had no idea PEI would offer so many never-ending, beautiful water vistas.”
– S.H., California

“PEI knows how to cast a spell. Her scenery and friendliness made me forget I had a life elsewhere.”
– P.M., Tennessee

“All this land is low and most beautiful to see.”
– Explorer Jaques Cartier in 1541

• 6 nights accommodations in country inns and a seaside resort (double occupancy, with private bath)
• Full breakfasts every morning, lunch on Day 2
• Use of a top-quality 24-speed Trek hybrid or Cannondale road bicycle
• Baggage transfers between inns
• Detailed maps, written directions, and background information on sights along the way
• Easy Rider’s favorite restaurant recommendations for lunches and dinners
• Daily choice of cycling options; total mileage of 161-212 miles
• Comprehensive trip preparation information and training tips
• Easy Rider T-shirt and water bottle
• Not included: Airfare, guides, and van support.