- Type
- Navigational Aid or Lighthouse
- Designated
- 1991
Tower
Also known as Indian Head Lighthouse
About Tower
The federal government recognizes Tower for its heritage, the only such building in Summerside. Tower went up in 1881–1882. Its design is credited to Department of Marine and Fisheries.
The Tower, also known as the Indian Head Lighthouse, is located in the waters off the coast of Prince Edward Island at the entrance to Summerside Harbour. The handsome structure stands at the end of a rough stone breakwater, which is completely underwater at high tide. It is a solid, octagonal form that consists of a wide base, which houses a wooden lightkeeper’s dwelling, on top of which is a wooden tower capped by a gallery platform and prominent lantern. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Tower · Open Government Licence – Canada · quoted as the register has it
Recognized federal heritage buildings are owned by the Government of Canada and reviewed for their heritage value.
Questions about Tower
Is Tower protected?
The federal heritage policy applies while Canada owns it.
Can you visit Tower?
Its exterior is visible from public ground; access inside is up to the owner.
When was Tower built?
Work on Tower is recorded as 1881–1882.
What is Tower?
Tower: a federal heritage building, Recognized in 1991.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Parks Canada).
Sources: Parks Canada, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations · Canadian Register of Historic Places (federal extract).
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).