Trail Information
Charlottetown features a variety of trails suitable for walking, hiking, cycling, jogging, and even cross country skiing during the winter.
Boardwalk
For more information on the boardwalk please check out the Program Brochure.
Confederation Trail
This is a multipurpose path that runs from east to west, from tip to tip of the Island.
Please click here to view the PEI Trail History.
Routes for Nature and Health
A 20 km walking and cycling trail system loops the entire City boundary and connects the various neighborhoods and communities within the City. A portion of the trail networks with the Confederation Trail. To view the Routes for Nature and Health map.
Trail Maps
The Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department have the following trail maps available.
Routes for Nature and Health map
Cross Country Ski Trails
Victoria Park Trail map
Active Transportation
What is Active Transportation?
Active Transportation is normally defined as any form of self-propelled (non-motorized) transportation that relies on the use of human energy such as walking, jogging, cycling, inline skating, skiing, and mobility challenged users of non emissions devices (scooters and wheel chairs). These modes of transportation can utilize on-road and off-road facilities such as sidewalks, cycling lanes, and multiuse trails.
Cycling
The City of Charlottetown wants to encourage safe cycling within our municipal boundaries.Our department continues to work to identify safe cycling routes throughout the City, along with promoting the needed infrastructure and services.
Cross Country Skiing
During the winter months, our department offers three groomed cross-country skiing trails within Charlottetown. Maps available at City Hall or you may view the maps online.