Bicycling Prince Edward Island

Canada

Somehow islands and bicycling go together. Here are some contacts for bicycling Prince Edward Island, where you will enjoy lovely vistas, vast oceanscapes, no mountains, less-congested roads and no speeding tickets or parking problems. And you already know this is a great way to release pent-up energy-for adults or youngsters.

ADVENTURE QUEST EXPEDITIONS INC.
Site 8, Box 40
Elmsdale RR1, Nova Scotia B0N 1M0
(902) 883-1974

Cycling tours of the Island and Atlantic Canada. Unsurpassed coastal scenery, country inns, van support.

Additional options: rafting, sea kayaking, sailing, mountain-bike tours.

FREEWHEELING ADVENTURES
Hubbards RR1, Nova Scotia B0J 1T0
1 (800) 672-0775
1 (902) 857-3600
1 (902) 857-3600 fax

Open June to October

Bicycling/kayaking adventures in quiet coastal areas throughout Maritime provinces. Van-supported tours, inn to inn, fine dining. Custom tours (5 to 6 days). Equipment rentals, trip planning with advance notice.

MacQUEEN'S BIKE SHOP
430 Queen Street
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4E8
(902) 368-2453
(800) 969-2822

Outfitters for cyclists. Pro shop on premises provides complete bicycle and accessory rental/repair service. Custom-designed or package cycle tours arranged. Island-wide emergency road repair insurance when pre-arranged.

SMOOTH CYCLE
172 Prince Street
Charlottetown, PEI
(902) 566-5530

Open year round, daily except Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Bicycle rentals: daily $20, weekly $75. Sales and service by cyclists. Large assortment of clothing and accessories for outdoors. Free tour information of routes cycled by staff.

SUNSET CAMPGROUND BIKE RENTALS
1 Rte Six, Cavendish, PEI
(902) 963-2440
(800) 715-2440
(902) 368-3314 Off-season phone

Open mid-June to Labour Day, daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Beside the Cavendish Boardwalk. Mountain bikes; men's, women's, youths' and children's bikes.

Remember you need water even in cool weather, and overcast days combined with light reflected off water is about as damaging as any type of full sun!

Bed and Breakfast Inns