By Richard Mitchell and Mogsy Ford
Updated January 2025
Full event info Mudskipper Cavendish PEI swimrun, held in early August each year. New Glasgow on Prince Edward Island is approximately 3 hours drive north of Halifax, Nova Scotia, by road.
Cavendish is a bustling summer destination on Prince Edward Island (PEI) with family-friendly attractions and beautiful beaches. It was made famous by Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables novels, and is centrally located on the North Shore of PEI.
Cavendish Beach is the gateway to the Prince Edward Island National Park, which itself boasts panoramic views of the shoreline looking out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
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Location
Cavendish National Park, 590 Graham's Ln, New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
How to get there
You can fly non-stop to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa year round, and seasonally from Calgary and smaller Canadian cities.
For more flight options, consider jetting into Nova Scotia’s Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), which has non-stop flights to additional Canadian, US and European cities.
It’s a three-hour drive or bus trip from Halifax airport to PEI over the Confederation Bridge. Maritime Bus can take you to Charlottetown from Halifax airport or from other destinations in Nova Scotia and neighboring New Brunswick.
Although PEI has no train service, Canada’s national rail carrier, Via Rail, can bring you from Montreal or Quebec City to Halifax or to Moncton, New Brunswick. From there, take the bus or rent a car to continue to the island.
Where to stay
There is no specific accommodation recommended by Mudskipper, but there is plenty of choice in the area at AirBnB, Booking.com and other accommodation websites.
We recommend the Cavendish Motel, at 8566 Cavendish Road,
near the intersection of Route 6 & Route 13 in Cavendish.
Phone: 902-963-3892
There is a modern hotel main building, an annex with 8 units, and 3-bedroom cottages. There s something for all needs, and the Motel is conveniently located for the swimrun event.
Race distances
There is 1 race distance, but you can enter as a solo competitior or as a team of 2 competitors:
Race routes
There are restrooms, changing rooms and showers near the Start/Finish area.
Energy stations
There are no energy stations around the course, but there is food available at the finish area.
Cut-off times
Weather
Held in early August, the weather is mild but a little unpredictable. The water temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, according to race organiser Canaqua. Wetsuits are not compulsory, but proper trail shoes are strongly recommended for this race.
There is always a chance of cold or wet weather, so you should take suitable clothing for every eventuality!
Summary of event info Mudskipper Cavendish PEI
The Mudskipper Cavendish Prince Edward Island swimrun event is at a great location; the beach setting is brilliant!
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