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Confederation Trail

Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Ranked #45 of 96 attractions in Prince Edward Island
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: Developed along railway lines, this 180-mile hiking and biking trail passes through scenic villages and towns across Prince Edward Island.
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Waterloo, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Don't expect to Get Your Socks Knocked Off”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Did some of the trail on an absolutely perfect day. I was directed to a beautiful part of the trail. I didn't think logically, when CN lays down tracks, they don't go to the most beautiful scenery but they try to hide the train. Hence, the Confederation Trail can be described as a whole lot of greenery (with a whole... More

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Charlottetown, PE
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“A peaceful pastime”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

For walkers, runners and cyclists there is no better treasure than the Confederation Trail. It's gravel surface is easy to traverse and because it stretches 270-plus kilometres from one end of Prince Edward Island to the other (with additional spur lines) it's a really nice way to explore the Island by bicycle. I did the main trail in four days... More

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Brookline, Massachusetts
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Experience - Just wish it were paved...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2010
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This bicycle trail covers some amazingly beautiful territory in PEI. It's fantastic to have such a far-reaching trail that covers so much of the island complete with many right-of-way bridges and mainly easy street crossings so the whole family can safely enjoy it. I would recommend this attract to a friend, but would warn them to make sure they have... More

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Kitchener Ontario
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“biked the confederation trail”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2006
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Spent two weeks on this island this summer (2006) and cycled the Confederation Trail from tip to tip. Left my car at Fredericton PEI and took a shuttle (arranged thru Lecky's B&B in Miscouche) to North Cape. Cycled back to the car in 4 days, staying at Tignish Inn (nice), Lilly's Garden B&B in O'Leary (very nice, friendly owners and... More

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