Belfast, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
This Summer Will Be Different
Photographed by Jay Noble, August 22, 2026
1. This Summer Will Be Different Marker
This Summer Will Be Different
In 2024, bestselling Canadian author Carley Fortune added to the long-standing tradition of Island-inspired artistry with her novel This Summer Will Be Different. A story of love. friendship, and belonging, Fortune brings Prince Edward Island to life through vivid descriptions of its unique landscapes, communities, and culture.
To honour this new classic, local artisan woodworker Mel Burke has created this stunning conversation bench to encourage visitors and Islanders alike to take a moment to connect with the Island's beauty, and of course each other.
So take a seat, tell a story, and be inspired by the Island.
Carley Fortune Bestselling Author
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Carley Fortune's novels have sold millions of books, been translated into dozens of languages, and adapted for television.
After visiting Prince Edward Island in her twenties with her best friend, Fortune couldn't help but be inspired.
The Toronto-based author said in a press statement.
"That vacation, the beauty of the Island, the warmth of its people, and the friendships that sustain us
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Mel Burke Island Artisan Carpenter
Founder of Black Cat Woodcraft, Mel Burke came by her craft honestly. Taking after four generations of passionate artisans and woodworkers, Mel takes pride in keeping traditional craftsmanship alive in a non-traditional way.
We drove to Point Prim Lighthouse, the oldest on the Island.
Of the many, many lighthouses I'd visited over the years, I decided it was my favourite - tall, round, and painted bright white- and that Point Prim was one of PEI'S loveliest spots:
a peninsula of gorgeous farmland jutting into the ocean.
I could live here
I said to Felix."
-Carley Fortune, from This Summer Will Be Different (2024) | Page 214
Erected 2026.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 2024.
Location. 46° 3.002′ N, 63° 2.379′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Prince Edward Island. It is on Point Prim Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2147 Point Prim Road, Belfast PE C0A 1A0, Canada. Touch for directions.
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Photographed by Jay Noble, August 22, 2026
2. This Summer Will Be Different Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A Lighthouse is Born / La Naissance du Phare (here, next to this marker); The 1864 Charlottetown Conference / La Conférence de Charlottetown de 1864 (here, next to this marker); Reliable Communication / Des Communications Fiables (here, next to this marker); Point Prim Lighthouse / Le Phare de Point Prim (here, next to this marker); The Early Years / Les Premières Années (a few steps from this marker); Original Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint-Paul a la Pointe-Prim 1752-1758 (approx. 10.9 kilometers away); In Memory of Thomas Douglas Selkirk (approx. 11 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
