Difficulty Level
Easy
Length
10 km
This is a 10 km hiking or biking route that follows the Gulf Shore Parkway from Cavendish to North Rustico. To quote from Parks Canada:
“There is no better way to explore the stunning landscapes of PEI’s North Shore than by cycling (or hiking) the Gulf Shore Way. This seaside route is a recent upgrade to PEI National Park that offers a paved, two-way trail that twins the Gulf Shore Parkway, providing cyclists (or hikers) with a smooth surface and a mix of flat stretches and gentle rolling slopes. Wind your way past the iconic red sandstone cliffs of Cavendish, panoramic dunescapes in Brackley, the iconic Covehead lighthouse and six of PEI National Park’s breathtaking supervised beaches. With so much to see and do on route, you’ll love the trip as much as the destination!”
Of special note to walkers, this paved trail along the Gulf of St. Lawrence is also part of the Island Walk – a 700 km journey around the perimeter of PEI using the Confederation Trail, public roads and pathways. For more info on the Island Walk check out our new website: theislandwalk.ca