Sailboats in marina in Summerside at sunset

Summerside in Prince Edward Island

Summerside Area

The City by the Sea

Explore authentic Island experiences in the City by the Sea! Summerside is our second-largest city filled with culinary, cultural and coastal experiences. Discover the energy of Island Celtic roots, stroll the city streets or watch the horses dash to the finish line. Awaken your soul and explore Summerside.

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What to do in Summerside Area

All Things to Do

Summerside Interpretive Centre

Museums, Cultural & Historic Sites

Summerside Area

Summerside Interpretive Centre

Housed in the beautifully refurbished 1911 Armoury, the Summerside Interpretive Centre offers six...

Malpeque Fine Iron Products

Craft & Gift Shops

Summerside Area

Malpeque Fine Iron Products

Creative designers and metal artists Eric and Dianne Schurman have been working with iron in many...

Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre at the College of Piping

Summerside Area

Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre at the College of Piping

Our theatre offers year-round programming in a vast variety of genres. With the focus on community...

Wyatt House Museum

Museums, Cultural & Historic Sites

Summerside Area

Wyatt House Museum

Think historic house museums aren't your thing? Let us change your mind with an entertaining guided...

JMK Fish Mart

Local Markets & Food Product Outlets

Summerside Area

JMK Fish Mart

JMK is known for best of the best fresh seafood. Lobster, haddock, clams, mussels, oysters, and more...

Summerside Visitor Information Centre

Visitor Information

Summerside Area

Summerside Visitor Information Centre

Located at Harbourfront Theatre on the beautiful downtown waterfront. Our friendly and knowledgeable...

Anson's Restaurant

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Anson's Restaurant

Enjoy quick service, big pub-style food portions and affordable prices.

The Sunset Room

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

The Sunset Room

Unique twists to classic East Coast dishes, true to our roots showing innovation in our kitchen.

King Wok Family Restaurant

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

King Wok Family Restaurant

A fully licensed family-oriented restaurant catering to select Chinese and Canadian cuisine.

Jolly Roger's Bar & Grill

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Jolly Roger's Bar & Grill

Proudly offering fresh local product from PEI potatoes to Atlantic seafood.

Moment's Café

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Moment's Café

Come rest for a moment in this Hong Kong-styled restaurant.

Michael's Pizzeria

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Michael's Pizzeria

We have served the finest people since 1973! All of our menu items are fresh and made to order.

Deckhouse Pub & Eatery

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Deckhouse Pub & Eatery

More than 30 years in operation! Delicious food and great views on the Summerside waterfront.

G and T Book Cafe

Summerside Area

G and T Book Cafe

A cozy spot with friendly owners offering a full menu of authentic Vietnamese dishes including Pho...

Red Shores at Summerside Raceway

Summerside Area

Red Shores at Summerside Raceway

RED SHORES at Summerside Raceway offers live & simulcast racing. The Governor’s Plate Race Week...

Shoreline Design Inc

Craft & Gift Shops

Summerside Area

Shoreline Design Inc

Lifestyle Magazine "one of the top 10 must have souvenirs in the Maritimes". Visit our Summerside...

Breakwater Bar & Grill

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Breakwater Bar & Grill

Offering fantastic food and breathtaking marina views overlooking the Summerside waterfront.

Mint Spa

Wellness & Spa Services

Summerside Area

Mint Spa

Here, you'll find a calming atmosphere as soon as you walk through the doors. The team of friendly...

Eptek Art & Culture Centre

Museums, Cultural & Historic Sites

Summerside Area

Eptek Art & Culture Centre

Eptek Art & Culture Centre is an exhibition facility that offers frequently-changing exhibits, a...

Compton's Farm Market & Berry Patch

Local Markets & Food Product Outlets

Summerside Area

Compton's Farm Market & Berry Patch

Compton's Farm Market is a family-owned and operated fruit and vegetable farm that has been in...

Kool Breeze Farms

Local Markets & Food Product Outlets

Summerside Area

Kool Breeze Farms

PEI’s largest family-owned garden centre and farm market with fresh in season produce. Seasonal Corn...

Five Eleven West

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Five Eleven West

A chef-driven menu featuring local PEI products from land and sea.

Starlite Diner

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Starlite Diner

50’s style diner with memorabilia, authentic working jukebox, serving comfort food and so much more.

ATV Trails of PEI

Summerside Area

ATV Trails of PEI

Nine-member clubs offer over 450+ legal trails in communities across PEI.

Holman's Ice Cream Parlour

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Holman's Ice Cream Parlour

A premium Prince Edward Island destination for homemade gourmet ice cream and delicious desserts.

PEI Fox Museum

Museums, Cultural & Historic Sites

Summerside Area

PEI Fox Museum

The PEI Fox Museum tells the story Islanders winning the world race to be first in successfully...

Little Dutch Flower Farm

Summerside Area

Little Dutch Flower Farm

A small flower farm offering cut flower u-picks, floral design workshops and fresh locally grown...

Bishop Machine Shop Museum

Museums, Cultural & Historic Sites

Summerside Area

Bishop Machine Shop Museum

The Bishop Machine Shop was once the place to hang out and hear the town news. Now, in its life as a...

Waterfront Cafe

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Waterfront Cafe

Featuring delicious eats for breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week from 7:30 am - 2 pm; a social...

House of Spice

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

House of Spice

Family-run restaurant with amazing service and flavourful authentic Indian cuisine. Tiffin service...

The Lobby Bar PEI

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

The Lobby Bar PEI

Great food and cocktails. Live entertainment. See you there!

Kristina's Dining Room

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Kristina's Dining Room

With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, a great place for good, home-cooked meal.

Evermoore Brewing Co.

Craft Breweries & Wineries

Summerside Area

Evermoore Brewing Co.

Proud to produce unique, quality beers. Serving an ever-changing menu with locally sourced products!

Gentleman Jim's

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Gentleman Jim's

A landmark establishment in Summerside specializing in charbroiled steaks and seafood dishes.

Granville Street Diner

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Granville Street Diner

Family owned and operated serving you delicious homestyle food.

South Central Taste & Provisions

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

South Central Taste & Provisions

We are a little take out or hang out restaurant in downtown Summerside serving the best food we can...

Brothers Two Restaurant

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Brothers Two Restaurant

Celebrating over 40 years of bringing the best of the Island to your table!

West End Bar & Grill

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

West End Bar & Grill

Offering casual food and drinks in a relaxed and inviting environment at Red Shores Summerside.

Summerside Farmers' Market

Local Markets & Food Product Outlets

Summerside Area

Summerside Farmers' Market

The place to find produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more every...

The Runway Drive-In

Amusement & Theme Parks

Summerside Area

The Runway Drive-In

Plan a movie night at PEI’s newest drive-in at former CFB Summerside.

Harbourfront Theatre

Summerside Area

Harbourfront Theatre

Set in the ambience of Summerside’s beautiful waterfront, Harbourfront Theatre’s intimate and...

The Knot Beach Bar & Rentals

Summerside Area

The Knot Beach Bar & Rentals

On shore beach bar, offering local beer and cocktails. Try our bike, paddleboard, and kayak rentals!

Daydreaming Gifts & L. Workshop

Craft & Gift Shops

Summerside Area

Daydreaming Gifts & L. Workshop

Simple, affordable, memorable laser cut, engraving customization. Workshops, PEI souvenirs and more.

PEI Roti

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

PEI Roti

Caribbean and Indian fusion cuisine

Little Monk Pretzels

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Little Monk Pretzels

Fresh pretzels made daily

Samuel's Coffee House

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Samuel's Coffee House

Speciality coffee, locally-inspired food and exceptional service.

Da Mama's Kitchen

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Da Mama's Kitchen

Burgers, poutine, fish ‘n chips, scallops, fried pickles, sausages, veggie burgers. Gluten-free buns...

PEI Segway Tours

Summerside Area

PEI Segway Tours

Enjoy our award-winning hospitality on a one- or two-hour waterfront experience in beautiful...

Jade Garden Restaurant

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Jade Garden Restaurant

Full service, touchless Chinese food buffet also featuring sit down menu and take out.

Taco Spot

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Taco Spot

Serving up joy to the whole family in hard and soft-shelled tacos.

Yumi Sushi Summerside

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Yumi Sushi Summerside

First all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant in PEI!

China Star

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

China Star

Serving traditional Cantonese cuisine in the Summerside area.

Lefurgey Cultural Centre

Museums, Cultural & Historic Sites

Summerside Area

Lefurgey Cultural Centre

The 1867 Gothic Revival House, known as the Lefurgey Cultural Centre, graces the corner of Granville...

Island Adventures PEI

Paddling & Water Sports

Summerside Area

Island Adventures PEI

Mobile kayak and paddleboard rentals. Based in Summerside with delivery across PEI.

Iron and Salt

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Iron and Salt

Serving traditional breakfast, delicious French toast, baked eggs, yogurt with granola and more.

Arigato Sushi

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Arigato Sushi

Japanese & Korean restaurant. Amazing quality and service. Fresh ingredients and authentic choices.

MacNaught History Centre & Archives

Museums, Cultural & Historic Sites

Summerside Area

MacNaught History Centre & Archives

MacNaught History Centre and Archives is a must stop for anyone searching for their Island roots or...

Island Stoneware

Craft & Gift Shops

Summerside Area

Island Stoneware

A small working studio with a large selection of hand-crafted stoneware.

Rose Cottage Antiques and Gifts

Antiques & Art Galleries

Summerside Area

Rose Cottage Antiques and Gifts

Vintage and antique items, local Island art and craft, home décor, gifts and Fusion paint.

Kool Breeze Ice Cream Barn

Restaurants & Take out

Summerside Area

Kool Breeze Ice Cream Barn

10+ cone dips! Sundaes, milkshakes, slushies, lactose-free/vegan soft serve, banana splits and more.

Where to Stay in Summerside Area

All Accommodations

Cairns Motel

Summerside | Summerside Area

Cairns Motel

Situé à quelques minutes de la baignade, de la pêche aux palourdes, des restaurants autorisés, de la...

Dates of Operation: May 3 - October 31

Summerside Motel and Cottages

Reads Corner | Summerside Area

Summerside Motel and Cottages

Newly renovated motel and cottages with restaurant on site. Conveniently located close to downtown...

Dates of Operation: January 1 - December 31

Clinton Red Hills Summer House

Summerside | Summerside Area

Clinton Red Hills Summer House

Century farm house on three acres of land in the picturesque hills of Clinton. three-bedrooms, two...

Dates of Operation: June 1 - September 30

Shine Motel

Summerside | Summerside Area

Shine Motel

Waterfront, shopping, theatres, dining, boardwalk and trails nearby.

Dates of Operation: January 1 - December 31

Traveller's Inn

Summerside | Summerside Area

Traveller's Inn

All 40 guest rooms are furnished with standard amenities of free high speed wireless internet. 6 km...

Dates of Operation: January 1 - December 31

207 Granville Street

Summerside | Summerside Area

207 Granville Street

The Schurman House on Granville is located in the centre of Summerside, close to downtown and...

Dates of Operation: January 1 - December 31

Linkletter Provincial Park

Summerside | Summerside Area

Linkletter Provincial Park

8 km west of Summerside. Bay beach, playground equipment, laundromat, kitchen shelter, dumping...

Dates of Operation: June 7 - October 6

Quality Inn and Suites

Summerside | Summerside Area

Quality Inn and Suites

Waterfront property ideally located within 30 minutes of most major attractions and golf courses...

Dates of Operation: January 1 - December 31

Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Summerside

Summerside | Summerside Area

Canadas Best Value Inn & Suites Summerside

Quiet country setting just 10 minutes from Confederation Bridge and two minutes from Summerside...

Dates of Operation: April 20 - October 31

Turner Summer Properties

Summerside | Summerside Area

Turner Summer Properties

Enjoy a stylish and modern stay at this recently completed duplex, in a quiet Summerside subdivision...

Dates of Operation: April 1 - December 31

The Loyalist Country Inn & Conference Centre

Summerside | Summerside Area

The Loyalist Country Inn & Conference Centre

Full service hotel overlooking the Summerside harbour. Onsite restaurant and lounge, including room...

Dates of Operation: January 1 - December 31

Red Island Cozy Casa

Linkletter | Summerside Area

Red Island Cozy Casa

Situated in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Red Island Cozy Retreat features accommodation with...

Dates of Operation: April 1 - December 31

Festivals & Events in Summerside Area

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Summerside Lobster Carnival

Signature Event

Summerside | Summerside Area

Summerside Lobster Carnival

The Summerside Lobster Carnival is a culinary celebration of PEI lobster and great entertainment!

Jul 18 - Aug 15

Highland Storm

Signature Event

Summerside | Summerside Area

Highland Storm

On select days, experience Celtic and Island culture through ancestral Scottish and Gaelic tunes with choreographed dance. See website for f

Swift Kick-Taylor Swift Tribute Band - All Ages

Summerside | Summerside Area

Swift Kick-Taylor Swift Tribute Band - All Ages

The most entertaining Taylor Swift tribute in Canada is coming to the Veteran's Convention Centre at Credit Union Place.

Celtic Jam Saturdays - June 8

Summerside Area

Celtic Jam Saturdays - June 8

Enjoy a traditional Irish jam session every Saturday afternoon.

The Ellis Family Band Annual Summer Kick off

Summerside Area

The Ellis Family Band Annual Summer Kick off

The annual Ellis Family Band kick-off with special guests Down with Darby.

Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute

Summerside | Summerside Area

Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute

The experience of a Hotel California show isn’t just about the band – it’s about celebrating the music and the memories, and the band gets t

Summerside Kitchen Party - June 8

Summerside Area

Summerside Kitchen Party - June 8

Saturday afternoons from 2-5 pm with a different musician each week.

Live Music Tuesdays- June 11

Summerside Area

Live Music Tuesdays- June 11

Live music every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Check Facebook for lineup.

The Grand Tour: Timeless Country Classics

Summerside | Summerside Area

The Grand Tour: Timeless Country Classics

THE GRAND TOUR is a timeless journey through the heart of classic country music!