Prince district, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Places to visit near Summerside

Summerside is a town in Prince district, Prince Edward Island, Canada, home to about 14,808 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 77 beaches & coast, 3 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 17 museums. The must-see places are Seacow Head Light (11 km), Chelton Beach Provincial Park (14 km) and Kensington Railway Station (15 km).

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Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Summerside, Prince district, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Summerside at a glance

Location
Prince district, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Population
about 14,808
Coordinates
46.3959° N, 63.7876° W
Places within 50 km
129 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Summerside

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Summerside: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Summerside

133 beaches & coast within 100 km of Summerside. The closest is Glovers Shore (2 km); the best-known is Seacow Head Light (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Summerside

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Summerside. The closest is North Bedeque School (7 km); the best-known is Kensington Railway Station (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Summerside

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Summerside. The closest is Clarkes Pond (40 km); the best-known is Lake of Shining Waters (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Summerside

22 museums within 100 km of Summerside. The closest is Wyatt House Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Summerside

16 churches within 100 km of Summerside. The closest is Trinity United Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Summerside

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Summerside. The closest is Holman Island (3 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Summerside

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Summerside
  2. 1 km Wyatt House Museum · museum, Prince
  3. 1 km Trinity United Church · church, Prince
  4. 11 km Seacow Head Light · beach, Prince
  5. 6 km Chelton Beach Provincial Park · beach, Prince
  6. 21 km Kensington Railway Station · heritage site, Prince
  7. 15 km Back to Summerside

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    Within 15 km of Summerside

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Summerside by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast77133Glovers Shore (2 km)
    Forts & heritage329North Bedeque School (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs426Clarkes Pond (40 km)
    Museums1722Wyatt House Museum (1 km)
    Churches916Trinity United Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves616Holman Island (3 km)
    Other attractions511Summerside Outer Range Lights (2 km)
    Parks310Haunted Mansion (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Confederation Bridge Viewpoint (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Pituamkek National Park Reserve (30 km)
    Treks11The Island Walk (39 km)

    Summerside: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Summerside?

    Seacow Head Light (beach, about 11 km), Chelton Beach Provincial Park (beach, about 14 km), Kensington Railway Station (heritage site, about 15 km), Wyatt House Museum (museum, about 1 km), Trinity United Church (church, about 1 km), McNaught History Centre & Archives (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Summerside?

    129 places on Spotwander: 77 beaches & coast, 3 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 museums, 9 churches.

    Which is the nearest beach to Summerside?

    Glovers Shore, about 2 km by road; Summerside Harbour (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Summerside?

    North Bedeque School, about 7 km by road; Kensington Railway Station (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Summerside?

    Clarkes Pond, about 40 km by road; Lake of Shining Waters (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Summerside?

    Start in Summerside, visit Wyatt House Museum, then Trinity United Church, then Seacow Head Light, then Chelton Beach Provincial Park, then Kensington Railway Station, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Summerside?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Summerside

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Summerside’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Summerside on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.