The Confederation Trail stretches 435 kilometres and goes from one end of the Island to the other. Tracing the route of what once was the Prince Edward Island railway, the Confederation Trail is ideal for hiking or cycling. The trail is managed as a linear park by the Department...
When Prince Edward Island's railway was abandoned in 1989 Islanders were quick to notice a unique opportunity. The idea of a tip-to-tip shared use walking and cycling trail in the summer and a snowmobile trail in the winter was born. With beautiful rolling hill scenery, quaint...
In the Fall of 2023, an independent group, PEI-based Vol. 18, lead a process to gather feedback from Islanders, stakeholders, and visitors about how the Confederation Trail is used now and how it might be used in the future. Throughout the engagement process, information about...
Where are horses permitted on the Confederation Trail? Designated sections of the Confederation Trail are in rural areas with a lower volume of traffic and enough parking for multiple horse trailers. Equestrian Pilot West Harper to Alma Beginning at Route 158 Harper Road and...
Where are horses allowed on the Confederation Trail? Designated sections of the Confederation Trail are in rural areas with a lower volume of traffic and enough parking for multiple horse trailers. View map of where horses are allowed on the Confederation Trail Safety tips for...
Prince Edward Island is a winter wonderland that residents and visitors want to explore when looking for outdoor physical activity. There are many parks, trails and public lands across the province suitable for winter walking, snowshoeing, hiking or cross country skiing. Most...
No matter what the season, there are plenty of ways to stay active outdoors in Prince Edward Island. Trails The Confederation Trail stretches 435 kilometers and goes from one end of the Island to the other. Tracing the route of what once was the Prince Edward Island railway, the...
In Prince Edward Island it is mandatory that persons of all ages must wear a properly certified bicycle helmet at all times while riding bicycles on the highway. Helmets should have a label located on the inside of the helmet with one of the following safety approvals: Snell, CSA...
The operation of off-highway vehicles is regulated by the Off-Highway Vehicle Act. Off-highway vehicle refers to any motorized vehicle designed for cross-country travel on land, water, snow, ice, marsh or swamp land including: four-wheel drive or low pressure tire vehicles; power...
Share the Road is a public education campaign for cyclists and motorists of Prince Edward Island. Rules of the Road for Safe Cycling Knowing how cyclists, pedestrians and drivers can “share the road” helps provide safe and enjoyable trips for everyone. The Highway Traffic Act...