Summerside - the City by the Sea

An urban centre with roots to the seaside, Summerside is a charming, walkable city with an array of health and wellness activities, culinary experiences, beautiful museums & galleries, and grand historic homes. Enjoy the ocean air along the 6.5 km Baywalk Boardwalk featuring a city beach, Green’s Shore and a cycling trail, which extends along the waterfront and meets up with the Confederation Trail.

NOT-TO-MISS ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS:

THE KNOT BEACH BAR & RENTALS – PEI’s only licensed beach bar and kayak/paddle board/bike rental hut

EVERMOORE BREWING CO. – Hyperlocal food and brews

EPTEK ART & CULTURE CENTRE – Local art and historical exhibits

SCOTT MACAULAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE – Celtic performing arts and entertainment

CREDIT UNION PLACE – Includes a casino, three restaurants, aquaplex, bowling, skating, tennis courts, BMX bowl & skateboard park, sledding, horse racing, and high-end events

SPINNAKER’S LANDING – Shops, dining, and entertainment in a seaside, fishing village atmosphere

FRESH MARKETS – Summerside Farmers’ Market, Kool Breeze Farms, and Compton’s will deliver farm to table goodness

HOLMAN’S ICE CREAM PARLOUR – Freshly made ice cream with a wide variety of options in an old-fashioned ice cream shoppe

HARBOURFRONT THEATRE – A charming waterside theatre that presents local and world-renowned acts

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP PARK – Located within the city park system with over 5 kms of walking, biking, & winter activity trails

CULTURE SUMMERSIDE MUSEUMS – Explore the following museums that tell the story of how Summerside came to be: Lefurgey Cultural Centre, International Fox Museum, Bishop Machine Shop Museum, and Wyatt Historic House Museum

ADORABLE SHOPS – From home décor goodies to high-end vintage treasures, you can get the sweetest finds in shops and boutiques throughout the city