Gulf Shore Way West is one of the best water view stretches for running on PEI. It’s 10 km one-way from North Rustico to Cavendish Beach, on a dedicated, multi-use path for most of the way. Views of red sandstone cliffs and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Some interior sections are more forested. The most scenic sections:
North Rustico section. First 2.5 km along the North Rustico Harbor Trail, to just short of Macneill Ln.
The 5 km between Cape Rd. and the Cavendish Beach parking lot. Good water views most of the way.
The path is administered by Prince Edward Island National Park.
Courtesy: National Park
Gulf Shore Way West is one of the best water view stretches for running on PEI. It’s 10 km one-way from North Rustico to Cavendish Beach, on a dedicated, multi-use path for most of the way. Views of red sandstone cliffs and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Some interior sections are more forested. The most scenic sections:
North Rustico section. First 2.5 km along the North Rustico Harbor Trail, to just short of Macneill Ln.
The 5 km between Cape Rd. and the Cavendish Beach parking lot. Good water views most of the way.
The path is administered by Prince Edward Island National Park.
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Up to 10.7 km (6.7 miles) one-way. Run specific sections!
271 feet over 10.7 km
North Rustico or Cavensish Beach or any point along the path
Trailheads at North Rustico and at Cawnpore Lane (Oceanview Lookoff)
A 7.5 km 'runseeing' tour of the historic capital of PEI. It's a great combination of older government buildings, historic parks and squares, Victorian homes, fun shopping streets, and several pleasant sections along waterfront paths and boardwalks.
A 'rail trail' running across the entire island east-west, with branch trails to popular spots. Stone dust surface, well signed & maintained. Detailed maps with segment distances, and recommendations on the most scenic sections for running.
The preserved red clay lanes known as Heritage Roads are a unique feature of PEI. Some of these roads run by open farmland, and others feature beautiful 'tunnels of trees'. See the map with detailed information, including location & distances.
The red sand beaches on PEI's southern shore are better for running than the white sand beaches on the northern shore. Some of the favorites for running include Argyle Shores, Canoe Cove, and Chelton Beach, and Tea Hill.
The waterfront boardwalk makes for a great run in PEI's second largest city. It runs about 4 km from Mackenzie Dr. until a point where Water St. turns inland. About 4 km one-way. Great water and harbour views.
A wonderful paved and boardwalk trail running for 2.3 km through spectacular dunes. One of many other running options in the Cavendish section of PEI National Park, with additional trails, beach, and multi-use Gulf Shore Way trail to North Rustico.
Another good option for a long off-road run in PEI. Up to 15 km one-way. The bike path goes in and out of water views. Best sections for running are the 4 km on Robinsons Island Rd., and the 5 km between Brackley Beach and Stanhope by the Sea.
Three great options for running in this area: Greenwich Rd. from Saint Peters Bay to Greenwich, wonderful dunes trails in the Greenwich section of PEI National Park, and a scenic section of the Confederation Trail from Saint Peters Bay to Morell.
The bike path along Covehead Bay is one of the prettiest spots to run on PEI. Great views of the water, and then pleasant greenery as you pass by the Stanhope Golf Club. It's 4.7 km one-way from the Covehead Harbour Lighthouse to Rt. 6.
Historic town and site of a popular summer road race. We've mapped the 5k course, along the water, through a park, and along a beach, making for a nice tour of this town on the eastern part of the island.
A wonderful run over a causeway, with views of St. Mary's Bay on one side and the ocean on the other. The first 3 km from the Provincial Park is especially scenic, with a spur out to a lighthouse. One of the most popular white sand beaches on PEI.
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Essentials
Up to 10.7 km (6.7 miles) one-way. Run specific sections!
271 feet over 10.7 km
North Rustico or Cavensish Beach or any point along the path
Trailheads at North Rustico and at Cawnpore Lane (Oceanview Lookoff)
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