Summerside, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Trans Canada Trail Logo

Photographed by Jay Noble, August 28, 2026

1. Trans Canada Trail Logo Marker

Inscription. Summerside, Prince Edward Island Birthplace of the Trans Canada Trail. This plaque and Trans Canada Trail logo unveiled June 17th, 2000, by Dr. Sherman Olson, National President of the Trans Canada Trail, Mayor Basil L. Stewart, Canada 125 Board Member, Trans Canada Trail Founding Board Member, Hon. Greg Deighan, Min. of Tourism and Joe McGuire, Member of Parliament. On September 18th, 1992, Canada 125 board meeting was held in Summerside, where a resolution was passed to proceed with the Trans Canada Trail as the legacy project for Canada's 125th anniversary.

Erected 2000 by Trans Canada Trail Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1992.

Location. 46° 23.438′ N, 63° 47.271′ W. Marker is in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. It is on Harbour Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 Harbour Drive, Summerside PE C1N 1C1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes

and in Atlantic Canada.

Globally, it is in the

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North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony

and also the Viceroyalty of New France.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Great Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial of United Empire Loyalists and Disbanded Troops (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Salute to the Prince Edward Island Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); 2001 World Junior Curling Champions (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Commemorating The Park Island Hotel - 1872 (about 180 meters away); The Summerside Fire of 1906 / L’Incendie de Summerside en 1906 (about 180 meters away); The Striped Skunk / La Moufette Rayée (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Summerside.

Photographed by Jay Noble, August 28, 2026

2. Trans Canada Trail Logo Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.