What's New in Adventure on Prince Edward Island
To the bold, brave and the daring; to those who leap at the chance to make each day more invigorating than the last, Prince Edward Island is your Island.
Authentic Experiences
Real experiences, simple pleasures. Our Authentic PEI Experiences offer unique perspectives on the traditions and way of life on the Island. Choose from excursions such as I Dig Therefore I Clam Kayak Adventure, Bounty of the Sea, Fun with Falcons, Bee-hind the Scenes or Get Shucked at Valley Pearl Oysters - just to name a few. The memories will last a lifetime.
Nature Space Eco Resort
Located in St. Peters, this incredible four-season glamping retreat offers four Mongolian yurts offering luxury sleeping spaces and includes a wood stove for heat and a private hot tub on each of the outdoor decks for guests to enjoy. Focusing on three key pillars: wellness, nature appreciation, and outdoor adventure, guests can try a range of outdoor activities such as culinary kayak tours, Kayoga, land-based hiking tours, yoga and more.
The Island Walk
Described as Canada's Camino, this 700 km journey circumnavigates Prince Edward Island. Some hikers choose to complete the Island Walk in 32 days at 20-25 km a day while others tackle several of the 32 sections allowing more time to explore. The route follows a mix of inland and coastal sections, allowing hikers to journey from one tip at North Cape to the other at East Point through two cities, Charlottetown and Summerside, small towns and villages.
Meridian63° Luxury Camping
Sleep in an off-grid micro-cabin nestled in Strathgartney Provincial Park with panoramic views of the countryside and winding river. Mere steps away, adventure awaits with 30+ km of single-track through hundreds of acres of forest. Meridian63° guides are eager to share their passion and expertise with experienced mountain bikers and beginners alike. Book a lesson or a multi-day adventure tour. The BICP-certified team will ensure your experience is a safe and positive one.
More Reasons to Visit
Confederation Trail
Best explored on foot or bicycle, the Confederation Trail runs tip-to-tip across Prince Edward Island. Built on the decommissioned railway line, the main trail is 273+ km from west to east - Tignish to Elmira. Branch trails run through small towns and communities including the heart of Charlottetown. The gradients along this rolled stone dust trail never exceed 2% making it suitable for all fitness levels. This wonderful piece of Canada has countless adventures waiting for you to discover.
Prince Edward Island National Park
The PEI National Park has extensive walking trails, boardwalks and a paved multi-use trail for cycling and hiking. At Greenwich, see parabolic dunes while meandering across a floating boardwalk to a pristine beach. Hike at Skmaqn-Port-La-Joye-Fort Amherst Historic Site for stunning views of our capital city, Charlottetown. Discover a 5 km multi-use trail at Robinsons Island designed as a ‘stacked loop’ with short and long routes. In Cavendish, the Homestead Trail is one of the longest in the PEI National Park with 6 km or 10 km loops. Wherever you explore, you'll marvel at spectacular vistas and varied species of birds and wildlife. The PEI National Park is also home to two campgrounds with tent and RV sites, oTENTiks and bunkies.
Whether by pedal, paddle or your own two feet, big adventure awaits
Provincial Parks
Prince Edward Island's network of provincial parks has eight camping parks and 12 day-use parks which offer spectacular beaches, beautiful scenery, nature trails, outdoor recreation programs and activities for all ages. Enjoy 18 km of hiking and mountain biking trails at Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park or cross over the main trail at Strathgartney Provincial Park for scenic vistas. Nature lovers, bird watchers, cyclists and hikers love this park for the self-guided wooded trails and stunning views.
Mountain Biking
Mark Arendz Provincial Park at Brookvale is the mountain biking mecca of Prince Edward Island with 22 km of single-track trail. Trails range in difficulty from easy to extremely difficult. These legendary trails are fast and worked in with faithful usage. Primarily machine-built, a newer section of 10 kms features a fast-rolling hard-pack freestyle loop called Coastline which is sure to take your expectations (and your wheels) sky-high.
A Golfer's Paradise
With over 400 fairways closer than you can imagine, we have more than 25 amazing courses across the Island, it is always possible to play more than one course per day. Our fairways can accommodate all skill levels from beginner to professional. You’ll want to take in the stunning views and challenging play at our top-ranked Links at Crowbush Cove while you are here.
Artifacts from Days Gone By
The shores here hold Canada’s richest terrestrial fossil record of the Permian period, underscoring Prince Edward Island as a globally important paleontological location. Join Geologist Laura MacNeil on a shoreline tour to discover fossils and learn about this fascinating geologic history.
Take a Road Less Travelled
With 16 Scenic Heritage Roads across Prince Edward Island. you’ll want to venture off the beaten path! Steep hills, twists and turns through vistas provide panoramic views as well a glimpse of rural life. In fall, native hardwoods including sugar maple, red maple, beech and red oak create these arched canopies while spruce, pine and hemlock provide contrast and depth. In open areas, lupins, black-eyed susans, daisies, Queen Anne's lace and other wildflowers create an abundance of bloom while moss, ferns and trillium thrive in the shade.
Craft Beer & More
Find a mix of education, adventure, high spirits and great tastes as you tour our amazing breweries, cideries, distilleries, wineries and meaderies. Your adventure down a red dirt road to Moth Lane Brewery is rewarded with their namesake brew, Red Dirt Road. At Deep Roots Distillery, find award-winning spirits including absinthe. Stop by Island Honey Wine to indulge in Haskap mead. And down east, sip smooth Island Moonshine at Myriad View Distillery. Raise a glass to celebrate the artistry of our craft masters.
Canada's Food Island
Fuel your adventures with fresh, local ingredients from the land and sea. On Canada's Food Island, our incredibly talented chefs will take your culinary experience to a whole other level.
Book your next adventure today!
Yes, Prince Edward Island is small in size but abundant in stunning scenery, outdoor adventure, cultural experiences and friendly people. Here, you are never far away from your next adventure.