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Section 2-3

Section 2: Tryon

Victoria to Borden-Carleton

20 km, 6 to 8 hours, rated easy to moderate. Flat terrain.

Starts with dirt road walking and then some road walking. You’ll head onward to Borden-Carleton, where you will see The Confederation Bridge, one of the most memorable sights of your walk. The Confederation Bridge opened in 1997 and is the longest bridge in Canada and the longest bridge in the world over ice-covered water (13 km).

Section 2: Tryon
Section 2: Tryon
Section 2: Tryon
Section 2: Tryon

Section 2-3 Amenities
in order of appearance

Packed lunch required. There are no eating establishments until Carleton.

  1. Public Bathrooms
  2. Richard’s Victoria
  3. Lobster Barn
  4. Casa Mia
  5. Island Chocolates
  6. Landmark Oyster House
  7. EBB Tide Guest House
  8. Tryon Museum and Nature Trail
    tryonareahistoricalsociety.com
  9. Pizza & Donair Hub
  10. Carleton Motel & Coffee Shop
  11. Borden/Summerside KOA
    (nearby camping/cabins)
    3.5 Star | 1-902-855-3492
    www.koa.com
    – Pet friendly

Points of Interest:

  • The Confederation Bridge is the longest bridge in the world over ice covered water (13 km)
  • Antique stores just before Carleton
  • Vinny’s restaurant and takeout has great pizza
  • Nearby Gateway Village has lots of food and shops

*Free Wifi available

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In the spirit of Reconciliation, we acknowledge that the land upon which we gather is unceded Mi’kmaq territory. Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island), Mi’kma’ki, is covered by the historic Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We pay our respects to the Indigenous Mi’kmaq People who have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years; past, present and future.