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Section 3-4

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 3: North Carleton
Section 3: North Carleton
Section 3: North Carleton
Section 3: North Carleton

Section 3-4 Amenities
in order of appearance

  1. Borden/Summerside KOA
    (nearby camping/cabins)
    3.5 Star | 1-902-855-3492
    www.koa.com
    – Pet friendly
  2. Bugaboo Cottages (nearby)
  3. Anchor Suites (nearby)
  4. Baba’s Kitchen
  5. Internet Cafe Bedeque
  6. PEI Fox Den
  7. Baker Shore Bed and Breakfast
  8. Canada’s Best Value Inn & Suites
  9. Da Mama’s Kitchen
    902-436-6555
    www.facebook.com
  10. Kool Breeze Ice Cream Barn
    902-436-6555
    www.facebook.com
  11. Summerside Motel & Cottages
  12. Esso
  13. Starlite Diner and Dairy Bar
  14. Clark’s Sunny Isle Motel
  15. Shell
  16. Pizza Donair Hub Summerside
  17. Quality Inn
    3.5 stars | 902-436-2295
    www.choicehotels.com
    – Take away lunch available
    – Supper on site
  18. Shine Motel
  19. KFC
  20. Tim Hortons*
  21. Breakwater Bar and Grill
    902-436-2153
    www.silverfoxpei.ca
  22. Loyalist Country Inn and Conference Centre
    4 stars | 1-800-361-2668
    www.loyalistcountryinn.com
    – Supper on site
    – Supper in the community
    – Transportation available
  23. Dino’s Pizza
  24. Yumi Sushi
  25. Samuel’s Coffee House
  26. Moment’s Cafe
  27. House of Spice Restaurant (nearby)

*Free Wifi available

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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.