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Section 5-6

Section 5: Richmond

Wellington to McNeil Mills

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

Confederation Trail walking through small communities along the way.

The segment of the trail between Wellington and McNeil Mills will have you walking through some lovely tiny Island communities including Northam and Ellerslie. If you happen to see anyone out driving, be sure to give them a wave as we can almost guarantee they’ll wave back! Islanders are known for waving, no matter if they know people or not, it’s practically ingrained in us! A packed lunch is recommended for this section as there will be no eating establishments on this stretch of the Island Walk.

Section 5: Richmond
Section 5: Richmond
Section 5: Richmond
Section 5: Richmond
Section 5: Richmond

Section 5-6 Amenities
in order of appearance

  1. The Old Mills Park
  2. Murphy’s Wellington Pharmacy
  3. Wellington Co-op
  4. Chez Island Family Restaurant (nearby)
  5. Esso (nearby)
  6. Richmond Bakin Express Coffee
  7. Backwoods Burger – Craft Beer Cookhouse (nearby)
    902-831-2992
    backwoodsburger.com
  8. Tyne Valley Teas Cafe (nearby)
    902-831-3069
    teastynevalley.com
  9. Ellerslie Rite Stop Convenience Store
  10. Bideford Parsonage Museum
    902-831-3133
    Website

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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.