OUR FACILITIES
– An “L” shaped timber pile wharf structure originally constructed in 1961 with a closed face piling and a wave break on the east side of the structure. The original deck structure has been removed on approximately 50% of the length of the wharf. The remaining structure has been barricaded to vehicular traffic. The wharf is used primarily by the fishing community. The northeast corner of the facility is a steel sheet piling structure.
3 – Queen’s Wharf
4 – Marine Slip
– A slipway for the commercial fishing community.
5 – The HQ Property
– In the heart of Downtown Summerside, the HQ Property offers professional office space for lease overlooking the waterfront with ample parking available.
6 – Harbourview Place
– A commercial area available for development in the heart of Summerside’s downtown.
– A commercial property currently home to a local family restaurant.
7 – Dixie Lee Property
– A lively waterfront marketplace where local artisans operate a number of shops and restaurants. To check out more about our vendors or our seasonal entertainment lineup, check out Spinnakers’ Landing.
8 – Spinnakers’ Landing
- This breakwater was constructed of Island sandstone and is used to provide protection for the marina.
9 – Yacht Club Breakwater
10 – Main Breakwater (not pictured)
- This structure, located at MacCallum’s point, is approximately 963 metres in length. A lighthouse, managed by Fisheries and Oceans, is situated at the end of the breakwater; this lighthouse and the land upon which it is situated are not owned by the Corporation.
1 – Marine Terminal
This terminal includes:
-
a transit shed comprised of 4,970 m2 of heated indoor space
-
a 418.5 m2 building that is comprised of a classroom or large open work space and a work shop
-
-
190 m berth with a depth of 8.4 m (plus tide)
-
190 m berth with a depth of 6.4 m
-
66 m berth with a depth of 6.5 m
-
Please note that these depths may vary along the berth lengths, and we recommend that you contact the Harbour Master at 902-786-6068 for more details.
For cargo vessels, the following parameters must be considered:
-
all cargo vessels entering Summerside Harbour must have a bow thruster
-
the maximum beam is 25m
-
any vessel not meeting these parameters must consult with the Port and the Pilots to determine if compensating factors are present to permit the vessel to safety enter the Port
-
The Summerside Port is well positioned for shipping activity from along the Eastern Seaboard of the US, the St Lawrence Seaway, and Atlantic Canada.
-
Tidal range of 1.5-2m (5′)
-
Summerside Port is located approximately 25 km from the Confederation Bridge, the year-round connection between the Island and the mainland.
-
2 – Holman’s Wharf
– A finger pier type steel sheet piling structure which was reconstructed in 1951.
