Things to do & places to visit in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Summerside city in , Prince Edward Island, Canada. Timezone: America/Halifax, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 9:02.

Top things to do (26)

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5.0 PEI Segway Tours (103 reviews)
- An awesome experience!
Sunday: Segway Tours

We visited PEI Segway Tours today for the first time, and enjoyed it immensely! Myself, my husband, my 14-year old daughter & her friend were all able to navigate smoothly, despite a wide variety of body types and athletic abilities. After only minutes, were very comfortable and ready to ride. Our guide, Greg, was Awesome the girls! He was so engaged with them and made it a great experience. We had a very nice tour of the Summerside Waterfront, and all left with wide smiles. I would highly recommend a tour, for ages 14+. Thanks Greg!! See more..
5.0 Island Adventures (4 reviews)
- BEST EXPERIENCE !!
Gear Rentals

What a fun adventure! Customer service was amazing and knowledgeable. Our family really enjoyed it. Will definitely be back! Thanks for a great time. See more..
5.0 Bay Walk Boardwalk Trail System (3 reviews)
- Really nice walk or bike ride
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails
Really nice walk or bike I think they say 7 km's total but you don't have to walk it all at once as it starts in the east side of town and goes thru to the west end. thru great bird watching area and terrific view of the harbour See more..
5.0 Summerside Escape Rooms (1 review)
- The Bank Theft
Spent < 1 hour Escape Games

Escape rooms are live action games where you and your friends are locked into a room and must solve a set of clues to escape. Group work helps!! See more..
5.0 Redrocks Pottery (1 review)
- The Real Deal in PEI
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries

Come visit our small oceanfront studio overlooking beautiful Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Find hand-thrown functional pottery that is meant to be enjoyed and used every day. Our work is perfect for gift-giving and offers a piece of the island to take home with you. This is a working studio and you may find potter Crystal Stevens throwing her latest inspirations. See more..
4.5 The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada (241 reviews)
- One of the highlights of our trip to PEI
Educational sites

We attended Highland Storm, and it exceeded my high expectations! The performers were all very talented, and clearly passionate about Celtic music and traditions. This was an exceptional show, professional, and full of passion and energy. I would recommend it to anyone as a "must see" if you are in PEI, and a terrific evening of stirring, high quality entertainment! See more..
4.5 Wyatt Historic House Museum (83 reviews)
- Interpretive Tours of the Museum
Speciality Museums

A must-see if you are visiting Summerside. The buildings and artifacts are beautiful, well-maintained and so interesting to discover. Interpretive tours are given by knowledgeable and friendly guides. I had a great time here - special thanks to Maddie. See more..
4.5 Harbourfront Theatre (72 reviews)
- Wonderful experience in seeing Chad Matthew
Sunday: Theaters • Theatre & Performances

Harbourfront Theatre opened its doors in 1996, the result of more than a decade of tireless effort on the part of a group of Summerside citizens with a vision to create a state of the art, multi purpose performing arts facility in Prince County. The theatre, along with the Eptek Art & Culture Centre and the Summerside Visitor Information Centre, is housed in The Wyatt Centre, aptly named after one of the facility's major contributors, Dr. Wanda Wyatt. Harbourfront Theatre is owned by Regional Cultural Events Centre Inc., a registered non-profit organization managed by a board of directors, general manager, and director of operations, and boasts a friendly, knowledgeable, professional staff and a dedicated core of over 90 volunteers. Its mission is "to provide a continuous live entertainment service to the Prince Edward Island community and its visitors, featuring both local and touring productions, while being a significant driving force within the community to encourage and nurture the development and appreciation of the performing arts." The facility is ideally suited to a myriad of uses, including plays, concerts, opera, ballet, comedy & magic shows, conferences, seminars, receptions, business mixers, trade shows and public forums. Beautifully appointed and state of the art equipped, the Harbourfront Theatre represents the best of both worlds - large enough to host renowned touring acts, yet small enough so that every one of its 527 seats captures a uniquely intimate performer/audience experience. See more..
4.5 Summerside Visitor Information Centre (43 reviews)
- Great information
Visitor Centers

Mr Spurg... Thank you! The information about Summerside and the rest of PEI was great it made for a great vacation. We have already passed on the restaurant and sights info you provided. See more..
4.5 Summerside Farmers' Market (39 reviews)
- Awesome selection of local items
Sunday: Farmers Markets

Summerside farmers market is an awesome place to go and get the best of PEI. Everything from meat, produce to craft beer. The food prepared there is delicious and you can eat in or take home. See more..
4.5 Off The Wallz (20 reviews)
- Fun and amazing staff
Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

PEI's trampoline park! We have a Soft Play area for ages 3-48" and also a Main Trampoline area for those over 48". Dodgeball court, basketball court, ninja course, slides, ball pit, and much more! Great for the entire family! Great fun, good exercise! See more..
4.5 Slemon Park Historical Aircraft Static Display (11 reviews)
- A surprise find!
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Military Bases & Facilities

I took a wrong turn and found myself driving past this little display of historical aircraft, so I stopped the car to have a look. It was a cold, wet, blustery day so I didn't spend too long, but had a look at the planes, read the plaques, took some pictures and then headed on my way. See more..
4.5 Summerside Range Lighthouse Front (11 reviews)
- Hope this is the right one
Lighthouses

A second lighthouse that you can drive to is easily seen from the highway. There is another similar one just a little way further away from the shore and looks very similar in construction. Hopefully this is the right one for this review. It is in good shape but open to the public. You can get a picture of the lighthouse in the bay in the background. You can walk around this lighthouse, but nor much parking. won't take long to snap a picture. See more..
4.5 Prince Edward Island Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (6 reviews)
- Harvest Gala Dinner
Speciality Museums
Thanks very much for your support of the Athletes in sports on PEI. Great Venue located in a greater Venue. See more..
4.5 Summerside Outer Range Lighthouses (3 reviews)
- great place to visit
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses
We went to see the sunset and the lighthouses and they are so beautiful. When we stepped on the sand and walked along the beach, we feel very relaxation. We love PEI ! See more..
4.5 Red Sand Island (2 reviews)
- Authentic PEI Gifts!!
Islands

Great little shop at Spinnakers Landing in Summerside. Many items handmade by the owner and her daughter. Seaglass, driftwood and other gift idea. Definitely worth a visit. See more..
4.0 Red Shores Racetrack and Casino (52 reviews)
- Busy, busy, busy! Good food too!
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Casinos • Horse Tracks

RED SHORES at Summerside Raceway also offers a RED HOT entertainment package, featuring live & simulcast racing, a gaming floor with 40 slots, plus casual food & drink in the West End Bar and Grill. See more..
4.0 Eptek Art & Culture Centre (37 reviews)
- Quality Artwork
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Art Museums

Really nice art work. When we were here, there was an exhibit relating to COVID and the pieces were all explained in detail. I was really impressed with the quality of the work and the staff were very nice and helpful. I reviewed with a four because it was a very short tour. See more..
4.0 International Fox Museum and Hall of Fame (36 reviews)
- Fox Farming
Speciality Museums
It was interesting to learn how the "Fox Industry" got started on P.E.I . At one time it became the top fur in the fashion industry. See more..
4.0 Indian Head Lighthouse (15 reviews)
- Also known as McCallems point lighthouse
Lighthouses

History and lighthouse lovers must, but go at low tide for an easier walk out to the point. Also has one of PEI's hidden beach jewels See more..
4.0 Bishop's Machine Shop Museum (12 reviews)
- Wow - I'm home !
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

That's how my husband felt when he walked in here. He has been in the trade for 40 years. He so enjoyed looking at the old machinery and talking to young Noah about it all. We spent quite awhile there. I hope they really look after this treasure. There is so much history here. Please donate funds at the door to help out. See more..
4.0 Summerside City Hall (1 review)
- an architectural masterpiece
Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
an architectural masterpiece on a small scale, one of only a few old time post offices that were designed by one of Canada's most famous architects See more..
4.0 Heather Moyse Heritage Park (1 review)
- Picnic'rs paradise
Parks
Picnic'rs paradise, named after Summersides own Olympic here, Heather Moyse, gold medal winner in the Bobsled See more..
3.5 Spinnaker's Landing (71 reviews)
- Easily accessed walking path
Speciality & Gift Shops

Spinnakers' Landing situated within a recreated fishing village offers potpourri of giftware, crafts, and great food with the best views on PEI. Live entertainment, great food and shopping await! Come see us today See more..
3.5 Summerside Range Lighthouse Rear (2 reviews)
- Nice to see but there are more interesting lighthouses in PEI
Lighthouses

Easy to get to as it is in Summerside, but compared to other lighthouses on the island, it is a little bland. See more..
2.5 Cineplex Cinemas Summerside (3 reviews)
- May have seen better days
Movie Theaters
Service was top notch. The seats themselves and sticky floors show that the place has probably seen better days. Quality of snacks, service and movies themselves were great. The place just needs a bit of a good cleaning See more..
The Recovery Studio (0 review)
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Spas

At The Recovery Studio, you’ll discover a peaceful environment that caters specifically to physically tired, mentally overwhelmed and/or stressed, busy persons. Your wellness & healing are supported with revolutionary technology such as flotation therapy, cocoon wellness pro, infrared light sauna blanket, rapid reboot compression therapy, and more! See more..
Island Stoneware (0 review)
Speciality & Gift Shops
Come get your hands dirty with our Play in Clay Experiential Workshop in beautiful Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Play in Clay sessions are offered in the heart of our busy production pottery studio. You will be surrounded by Island Stoneware artisans making pottery to ship across Canada and the U.S. You will learn about the various stages of pottery production and what it takes to make pottery for a living by creating your very own work. Building from pottery from slab is easy to learn and ideal for everyone from first-timers to pros. Building from slab does not feature use of a potter’s wheel. We get inspired by the landscape and culture of Prince Edward Island. What inspiration will you bring to your creation? Come and show us! See more..
Jewellery Plus (0 review)
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
PEI's leading Estate, Vintage & Antique Jewellery Dealer. Large Selection of unique vintage and and antique jewellery coins and watches. Jewelry repair person on location with while you wait service available. See more..
Karl Penton Gallery (0 review)
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Art Galleries
"Karl Penton is a Canadian Artist known for colourful and bright artwork which can be found online or at his galleries in Nova Scotia and PEI. Located on Spinnaker's Landing in Summerside P.E.I." the Summerside location is the perfect place to find locally made artwork for your home. With art from Artists across the Maritimes, you will find Cards, Prints, and, Original paintings along with local crafts and giftware." See more..