TIAPEI News & Awards

November 1, 2024

The growing popularity of the Island Walk is creating new opportunities for existing accommodation operators and revealing a need for additional accommodations along the 700 km route.

“There are hundreds of visitors coming each year to experience the joy of walking or cycling the Island Walk route.,” says Island Walk PEI Board Chair Don Quarles, “However, we’re recognizing there are a number of areas where there are limited accommodations or none at all.”

Island Walk is a non-profit organization established to develop, manage, and market the Island Walk.  With the view to increase the number of accommodations available along the route, it is supporting a HOW TO OPEN AND OPERATE A B&B on Prince Edward Island workshopto assist anyone who might be interested in providing a place for walkers or cyclists to stay while they’re doing the Island Walk.

Board members Jean McCardle (Ebb Tide Guesthouse B&B) and Bill Kendrick with his wife Mary (Go For A Walk PEI-Island Walk Coordination Service) have volunteered to lead a one-day free workshop on December 12, 2024 in Victoria-by-the-Sea.  The full day session will include basic information on opening and operating a bed & breakfast with presentations by representatives from Tourism PEI, Quality Tourism Services and PEI Mutual Insurance, explaining the process and regulations to open a B&B.

All communities along the route could benefit from additional accommodations but in particular areas around Waypoints #1-Dunedin, #3 Borden-Carleton, #5 Wellington, #6 McNeills Mills, #7 Miminegash, #12 Portage, #13 Northam, #25 Howe Bay, #28 Gasperaux, #30 Surrey, #31 Lake Verde.

The workshop will be held at the Old Schoolhouse in Victoria-by-the-Sea, on December 12 from 8:30 am-2:45 pm.  Snacks and lunch will be provided.  Participation is free but advance registration is required by Monday, December 2, 2024.

Contact : Jean McCardle  jean.mccardle@eastlink.ca   (902) 786-0651