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Prince Edward Island 2001
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Itinirary
Day
0: Arrival Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia. Bike Assembly and
Belzer Visit.
Day
1: Drive to PEI. Ferry from Caribou, NS to Wood Islands,
PEI. Bike to Montague. (~45 mi). Stay at Rodd Marina Inn &
Suites and Dine at Windows on the water (we
have a reservation for 8pm there).
Day
2: Bike from Montague to Souris. (~40 mi). Stay at The
Matthew House Inn.
Day
3: Bike from Souris to St. Peters. (~46 mi). Option 1: Van
the rest of the way to Brackley Beach, Option 2: Bike all the way
(~30 more miles). We will stay at Dalvay-by-the-Sea.
Day
4: PEI National Park to Cavendish (Green Gables) then south to
Charlottetown. (~40 mi). Stay at the Prince
Edward Hotel.
Day
5: Charlottetown to Borden (~45 mi). Van accross the new Confederation
Bridge and drive back to Middle Musquodoboit.
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Special thanks to Gary
Conrod and Atlantic Canada
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Day 1 Details
Early departure from the Farm for a quick drive to
Caribou, NS.
telephone (902) 838-4075; fax (902) 838-4180;
toll-free 1-800-565-RODD(7633);
email rodds@rodd-hotels.ca
website www.rodd-hotels.ca
(Montague).
Box 1540, Montague, C0A 1R0. 115 Sackville St. Built in 1999, charming
waterside Inn features 40 rooms and 12 suites decorated in tribute to seaside
heritage. Deluxe in-room amenities: coffee-makers, irons/boards, computer
hook-ups, VCRs, hair dryers. Suites also include whirlpool tubs, mini fridges,
microwaves, pull-out sofas, sinks. Complimentary deluxe continental buffet
breakfast. Fitness centre, meeting rooms on-site. Adjacent to waterfront
restaurant, marina, seal tours, Confederation Trail. Brudenell/Dundarave golf
courses, 10 minutes; Wood Islands ferry, 20 minutes; Charlottetown, 30 minutes.
See website for golf packages. Senior/CAA/AAA discounts. All major credit cards
accepted. Open year round.
HOTEL - 52 o/n units. 52B&S. 52 colour TV/VCRs. Daily $69-148
(2) SUITE - Daily $94-173 (2) $10
add'l person.
telephone (902) 838-2080;
(Montague). Betty Higgins & Lillian Garnhum. 106 Sackville St.,
Montague, C0A 1R0.Casual country dining. Furnished with antiques and full of
atmosphere. We use locally grown produce whenever possible. Sit on our
wrap-around deck and enjoy the view of Montague Harbour. Winner of the
"Island Shellfish Chowder Competition." Reservations recommended. Open
May 1-Oct 31.
Day 2 Details
Montague to Souris.
telephone (902) 687-3461; fax (902) 687-3461;
email innkeeper@matthewhouseinn.com
website www.matthewhouseinn.com
Kimberly
Olivieri, Box 151, Souris, C0A 2B0. 15 Breakwater St. Just in front of the
ocean. Award-winning Victorian Heritage home, unique on the eastern side for its
architecture and antiques. Quiet setting amongst secular linden trees. Near
Magdalen Islands ferry. Minutes drive from some of the most beautiful, secluded,
long, white sand beaches and transparent waters of the Island. Charming rooms
with fresh flowers, private baths, telephones, and cable TV/VCR. Meticulous
care, love and attention to detail/cleanliness. Cycling trails, seal/bird
watching, kayaking, charter fishing, the finest golfing, all nearby. Non-smoking
environment. Multilingual hosts. Deposit required. Cancellation policy. Open
June 27-Sept 3.
BREAKFAST INN - 6 o/n units. 2B&S, 4S. 6 TV/VCRs.
Daily $150-200 (2) $30 add'l
person. , $25 add'l child. Delicious, elegant fireside
breakfast included.
Day 3 Details
Our tour's longest day (a short-cut is available
for a 49 km (29 mi. day) takes us along some of the finest beaches in all North
America. Watch for herons, and possibly seals. Today we go to the far eastern
tip of the Island. In fact, to where the province is no more than a few feet
wide. At East Point Lighthouse, we can see where the Northumberland Strait meets
the mighty Gulf of St. Lawrence. Elmira was once the end of the line. Today its
Railroad Museum is the start of a new trail system, which we can ride. Another
option is to explore the forested Heritage Roads through the interior. On the
northern coast, the scenery is splendid. We follow it to St. Peter's, and the
end of a full day.
telephone (902) 672-2048;
email dalvay@isn.net
website www.dalvaybythesea.com
David
Thompson, Box 8, Little York, C0A 1P0. Off Rte 2 East, on Rte 6. East end of
PEI National Park. The Island's only seaside resort. Victorian Inn (c. 1895) and
cottages. Where history, elegance, personalized service and modern cuisine meet
in perfect harmony. Endless sandy beaches. All rooms with antiques. Tennis
courts. Precision croquet green, freshwater lake with canoes and rowboats. No
motor boats. Driving range, children's play area, nature trails, bike rentals.
Gift shop. Depicted on "Road to Avonlea" as The White Sands Hotel.
Modified American Plan. Atlantic Canada's most lauded dining room open to
public. Sorry, no pets. 20 minutes from Charlottetown. AE, DC, enRoute, MC, V
accepted. Open June 3-Oct 8.
COTTAGE - 8 o/n units. 12B&S. Daily $360-420
(2) $25-$100 add'l person. INN - 26 o/n units.
26B&S. Daily $170-325 (1-2) $25-$100
add'l person. Breakfast and dinner included. National Park fees apply.
Day 4 Details
A very short day takes us into the Island's
capital. Charlottetown has an important place in Canada's history. The
birthplace of Canadian Confederation, it is an attractive, small city. It is
perfect place for an afternoon and evening of exploring.
telephone (902) 566-2222; fax (902) 566-2282;
toll-free 1-800-268-1133;
email thurry@deltahotels.com
website www.deltaprinceedward.pe.ca
(Charlottetown). James Tingley, 18 Queen St., Charlottetown, C1A 8B9.
On the waterfront in the heart of the Victorian-flavoured city centre. Steps
from Confederation Centre, Victoria Row, Province House. The Island's Great
Hotel boasting extensive health facility, pool, saunas, jacuzzis, golf
simulators, three dining choices, games room and laundromat. In-room amenities:
movies, mini-bars, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, irons, ironing boards,
complimentary coffee. Off-site services: satellite check-in at The Island's
Great Hotel Store, Gateway Village; food and beverage (billable to your room) at
The Links at Crowbush Cove and Fox Meadow Golf and Country Club. All major
credit cards accepted. Open year round.
HOTEL - 211 o/n units. 211B&S. 211 colour TVs. Daily $149-281
(1) $20 add'l person. SUITE - Daily $269-811
(1) Off-season rates available.
Day 5 Details
Red clay cliffs will edge us along a very
pleasant stretch along the edge of Northumberland Strait. Charlottetown to Borden (~45 mi). Van accross the new Confederation
Bridge and drive back to Middle Musquodoboit.
(H/M)
