Confederation Trail

worked with local communities and individuals across the island, culminating in the decision by the provincial government to purchase the entire railway right-of-way from CN in 1994 after the company had removed all track.

The vision of a multiuse linear park from one end of the island to the other was embraced by the provincial government, which manages operations through the Parks Division of Tourism, while the Properties section of the Department of Transportation handles all matters pertaining to the use of the trail other than public use as a biking or hiking trail.

Stone dust has been placed over the traditional railway crushed rock ballast, providing a surface suitable for walking/running and biking.

The entire trail system is marked with kilometre posts and directional and interpretive signage as well as benches, picnic table shelters, and scenic lookouts throughout.

The trail winds through Prince Edward Island's agricultural and forested landscapes and is frequently crossed by public roads.