Section 20-21 - The Island Walk

St. Peter’s to New Zealand

23 km, 7 to 9 hours, rated easy to moderate. Flat terrain. All Confederation Trail.

A peaceful walk through a forested section of the Confederation Trail.

St. Peter’s may seem small, but it’s got a lot to offer! There is the opportunity to browse some local shops at St. Peter’s Landing. Grab some delicious food at Rick’s Fish and Chips. If you have time to linger here, head to Greenwich in the PEI National Park and walk the floating boardwalk where you’ll find a secluded beach with soft sand and comfortable picnic areas, as well as supervised swimming waiting for you at the end of it.

If the St. Peter’s area is your resting spot for the night, there are two accommodations to pick from, the Points East Coastal Inn and Gateway to Greenwich Suites.

Worthy of noting, St. Peter’s Bay is the new home of the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation. The facility will house research centres, including the internationally recognized UPEI Climate Research Lab. It will also serve as a living laboratory that allows for unlimited access to nearby wetlands, forests and coastal habitats directly affected by climate change.

Onward to a peaceful walk through a picturesque forested section of the Confederation Trail. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside one of the many beautiful lakes you will see as you walk to New Zealand.