EXPLORE SUMMERSIDE

The City by the Sea

Welcome to Summerside,
Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Explore the city by the sea that provides an authentic Island experience and celebrates diverse cultural traditions. Summerside will capture your imagination, awaken your soul and shape the stories you tell your friends when you go back home.

Explore Summerside

EAT & DRINK

EAT & DRINK

PLACES TO STAY

PLACES TO STAY

Where to shop

Where to shop

What to experience

What to experience

Be entertained

Be entertained

Packages

Packages

Upcoming Events
Fri, Sep 25 @ 12:00am / The Lefurgey Cultural Centre

150 Years of Harness Racing in Summerside

Celebrate a century and a half of harness racing history with 150 Years of Harness Racing in Summerside, a spe...

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Fri, Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm / Bogside Summerside

Live Music with David Woodside

David Woodside is a singer-songwriter based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, whose sound blends folk, r...

FolkLive Musicpub night
Fri, Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm / Bogside Summerside

September Lineup at Bogside Brewing Summerside

Settle in with a locally brewed pint, grab a bite to eat and catch live music throughout the month from a grea...

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Local Scoop Blog

Spring Has Sprung in Summerside 🌿

There’s something about spring in Summerside that feels a little like a fresh start. It doesn’t arrive all at once. It eases in slowly - softer air, longer evenings, the first stretch of open water where there was ice...
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Top Things to Do in Summerside This December

The holidays are here, and Summerside is ready to celebrate! Watch our city transform into a magical Winter Wonderland with festive lights, delicious treats, and activities for the whole family. Whether you’re a fan of...
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TOP 10 Fall Activities in Summerside

1. The Harbourfront Theatre Watch a show at the Harbourfront Theatre or Scott MacAuley Performing Arts Centre Fall is the perfect time to take in a show at one of the city’s premier venues. Whether you’re in the mood...
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Date Night in #TheCityByTheSea

Days are shorter and the nights are longer; in our books there’s no better way to spend an evening than in #TheCityByTheSea! From dining to dancing, bowling to live entertainment - there are so many great night time...
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Summerside: Open in September (and all year)

Well, the summer season is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean Summerside is closing up shop for the winter! With a change in weather comes a change in fun activities and shows you can enjoy in #TheCityByTheSea!...
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Taste the SEA-ty: The Flavours to Savour in #TheCityByTheSea

If there’s one thing we love to boast about as Islanders, it’s the local flavours, foods, and produce you can find and dine on!  With agriculture and fishing as some of our primary industries, PEI has tonnes of...
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Tunes, tales, and lots of laughs.

Tunes, tales, and lots of laughs; we’ll be honest there’s plenty on the go in #TheCityByTheSea! Don’t worry, we’ve kept track of everything so sit tight and let’s scroll as we run down all the fun live music happening...
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Ask The Expert

If you're like us, you've already started planning your summer vacay on PEI! With many things to see and do on our beautiful Island, you might wonder, "Why should we go to Summerside?" Wonder no longer; we've asked...
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The SOLO YOLO

Are you a soloist? And we don’t necessarily mean musically? But are you someone who loves to travel ALONE? Then add #TheCityByTheSea to your travel list 🌊💙 Why visit Summerside by yourself? It’s a social city! With...
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Get Invigorated

As we’re writing this, it’s officially Spring! But with some snow still on the ground and the temperatures in the minus, it’s a bit hard to shake off the winter blues! Nevertheless, Summerside has just what you need to...
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