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Section 4

Section 3: North Carleton

Borden-Carleton to Summerside

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

Summerside is Prince Edward island’s second largest city.

Walk by picturesque farms and fields through the small Island communities of North Carleton and Central Bedeque to Summerside, then a peaceful walk on the Confederation Trail right through the city.

Take in the fresh salt air at the Summerside Harbour and grab a coffee and a snack at Samuel’s. If you are a craft beer lover, check out Evermoore Brewing. Be sure to visit Holman’s Ice Cream Parlour in the city’s center and treat yourself to homemade gourmet ice cream, decadent desserts, and old-fashioned hand crafted sodas. Historic atmosphere in one of PEI’s most significant heritage homes.

Points of Interest:

  • Summerside is PEI’s second largest city and is home to a beautiful waterfront.
  • Eptek Centre
  • Harbourfront theatre
  • Lots of dinner options in the city of Summerside.  Try Samuels for coffee and great snacks.
  • Enjoy a cold treat at Holman’s Ice Cream Parlour
Section 3: North Carleton
Section 3: North Carleton

SECTION 4 PARTNERS

PEI Fox Den / Historic North Bedeque Schoolhouse

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2852 PE-1A, North Bedeque
902-303-8327
peifoxden.ca
Beverages & Gift stop

Kool Breeze Ice Cream Barn

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231 Read Dr, Summerside
902-436-6555
Bus stop 1 km, taxi

Seacow Head Lighthouse

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198 Lighthouse Road, Bedeque
902-303-1050
seacowheadlighthouse.com
Bathrooms, Museum
Cafe, Ice Cream

College of Piping/Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre

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619 Water Street East, Summerside
902-436-5377
collegeofpiping.com
Entertainment
Bathrooms


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Land Acknowledgement

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.