The What We Heard report from the Confederation Trail’s consultation process is now available. What We Heard summarizes the broad scope of ideas and feedback shared by thousands of residents and stakeholders in the fall of 2023. Safety was a recurring topic and reflected...
Equestrians will once again have access to designated rural sections of the Confederation Trail from July 1 to October 31. Equestrians can use the following designated areas on the Confederation Trail from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset: Prince County...
Effective Friday, July 15, equestrians will have access to some rural portions of the Confederation Trail in the second year of a pilot to evaluate the integration of horses on the trail and their impact. The pilot will run throughout this summer and early fall based on trail...
Effective Saturday, July 1, 2023, equestrians will once again have access to some rural portions of the Confederation Trail. This year, access for equestrians will end on October 31, 2023, but this date may change based on fall trail conditions. Equestrians are permitted to use...
Recommendations from a user group review about the future use of the Confederation Trail are now available. The recommendations stem from input collected through an Island-wide public engagement process in the fall of 2023, alongside research into best practices about other trail...
Prince Edward Island’s tip-to-tip celebrations on the Confederation Trail will be part of more than 200 nationwide events to celebrate Canada's Great Trail and the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Celebrations will happen August 26 on Confederation Trail across the Island from...
Snowmobilers are getting out and enjoying winter adventures on the former rail line stretching from Tignish in the west, to Elmira in the east. The Prince Edward Island Snowmobile Association leases the Confederation Trail from the provincial government from December until March...
Equestrians will have access to portions of the Confederation Trail again this summer from July 1 – October 31. The following designated areas can be used by equestrians from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset: Prince County: Harper to Alma, and O’Leary to...
The provincial government is seeking feedback from Island residents to help develop a long-term plan for use of the Confederation Trail. In-person workshops will take place across the province starting October 30 (full schedule in the backgrounder below). The public is encouraged...
As provincial crews continue to clear large debris from the Confederation Trail, some sections of the Confederation Trail are now clear for public use however, Islanders are reminded to keep safety top of mind. Pedestrians and cyclists should avoid work sites or places where...