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Things to know before you go to Prince Edward Island
PEI - things you should know before you go.Vacationing guests have asked about information they were not aware of like: one way cost of the bridge, National Park fees, private versus shared bathrooms, just things some things you wouldn't know unless someone told you or you lived here. I will be building on this list and I hope it is helpful for your vacation in Prince Edward Island
Remember whatever route you take to Prince Edward Island,we are 4 km from Charlottetown
*The best & fastest route from the bridge.
Taking the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island
*Follow Route 1 to Charlottetown. Turn left (West) on Route 2 towards Summerside/ Kensington, continue on route 2 to Winsloe - The Trailside Bed and Breakfast is at 545 Route 2 (Malpeque Rd).
Alternative when taking the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island
Follow along Route 1 to Crapaud. Turn Left on Route 13 to Hunter River. In Hunter river turn right on Route 2 and follow this for 10 minutes, the Trailside Bed and Breakfast is on the right side, at 545 Route 2 Malpeque Rd in Winsloe. Look for the Tea Pot at the top of the sign.
Taking the Ferry from Caribou Nova Scotia to Wood Islands Prince Edward Island
Take Route 1 to Charlottetown, then follow road directions to Route 2 (University Avenue). Follow University Ave (Route 2 Malpeque Rd) straight out to Trailside Bed and Breakfast. We are on Route 2 and we are the third house on the left past the Irving gas bar.
Arriving at Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Airport
Drive straight out from the airport, across Brackley Point Road, to the set of lights, turn right you're on Route 2 Malpeque Road, from there we are 2km or 1.25 miles on the left
Mapping location
GPS Coordinates
The Trailside Bed and Breakfast is located in Prince Edward Island at
N46°17'37" or 46.293611
W630°10'38" or 63.177300
Google Maps
Travel distances from our Bed and Breakfast
It is a four minute travel to our Charlottetown Bed and Breakfast from the Charlottetown airport. You can also travel to downtown Charlottetown by bus past our door. Then click on University Avenue North End Route.
From Trailside accommodations to:| Destination | km | miles |
|---|---|---|
| Confederation Cycling Trail | 0 | 0 |
| Charlottetown Airport | 4 | 2.5 |
| Charlottetown Waterfront | 8 | 5 |
| Ocean and Beaches | 15 | 9 |
| Green Gables / Cavendish | 31 | 19 |
| Confederation Bridge | 38 | 23 |
| Wood Island Ferry | 58 | 36 |
| East Point (tip of the Island) | 108 | 67 |
| North Cape (tip of the Island) | 133 | 82 |
From this table you can see that any destination in Prince Edward Island is no more than 2 hours drive from our Bed and Breakfast.
Confederation Cycling Trail
The "Cycling Guide" maps out cycling distances. The Trailside Bed and Breakfast is at trail marker 174.5 on Prince Edward Island bicycle trail.
The Trailside PEI B&B
A Winsloe Charlottetown Bed and Breakfast in Prince Edward Island
Owners/Innkeepers: Cindy & Guy Cousineau
physical: 545 Route 2 Malpeque Road - at Rte 2 & Rte 223,
mailing: PO Box 154, Winsloe, PE Canada C1E 1Z2
Telephone: (902) 367-7851
Toll Free: 1 - 877 - 367 - 7851 (for reservations)
Email: innkeeper@besidethetrail.ca
Website: besidethetrail.ca
