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
Tue, Feb 7 @ 6:30pm / Summerside

Cozy Culinary Menus

Enjoy curated culinary dishes from five restaurants in the city for our Cozy Culinary Trail. Each week, the re...

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Wed, Feb 8 @ 6:30pm / Brothers 2 Restaurant

An Evening with Reds – with Stellar Somm Lesley Quinn

Red wines are perfect Winter warmers but have you wished you could say more than “mmmm” about your...

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Wed, Feb 8 @ 6:30pm / Summerside

Cozy Culinary Menus

Enjoy curated culinary dishes from five restaurants in the city for our Cozy Culinary Trail. Each week, the re...

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Local Scoop Blog

Winter Warmth Festival

The fields are finally white, the weather turned cool, and now it's time to warm up this winter in #The CityByTheSea! This January & February, don’t miss the Winter Warmth Festival in Summerside. Cozy food, check;...
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Dine Around the City By The Sea this Fall 

Food. It warms us, fills us, and brings us together. With so many flavours in the fall season, why not spend some time in these fantastic restos with whatever fills your bowl and your soul.   Start the day...
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YOUR FALL WISH LIST

Sweater Weather Have you upgraded your fall wardrobe yet? With the cooler temperatures and shorter days it’s officially sweater weather on PEI. Starting on Water Street, we love to visit Go Girl Fashions and...
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Relax Seaside…

There’s nothing like breathing in a deep breath of seaside fresh air - do it with us, inhale… exhale ahhh, now that’s the stuff. Whatsmore, there’s nothing like spending some relaxing time in #TheCityByTheSea in the...
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#TheCityByTheSea isn’t just just proud of its seaside vibes, we also actively work to be the green city with a focus on eco-tourism!

Automobiles by the Ocean While there are forms of public transportation available in Summerside and across the Island, locals and visitors alike use their family vehicles on a daily basis. More recently, there’s been a...
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ESCAPE SEASIDE

It’s the perfect time of year to escape to shoreline and enjoy #TheCityByTheSea! With the opportunity to enjoy city living on the seaside, we want you to live your best...
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Warmer weather? Check! Seaside views? Check! Staying active in #TheCityByTheSea.

We've got recommendations just for you! All year round, there's loads to do in Summerside, but now with the warmer weather and sunny skies, we can add some of our favourite summer activities and sports to our list of...
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Garden and Flowers

Is there anything sweeter than springtime? In #TheCityByTheSea things are starting to bloom and grow as businesses and tourism operators gear up for all the lovely faces coming to visit them and we LOVE IT!  ...
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Pack the Bike

Always something to explore There's always something to explore in Summerside throughout the year, and cruising around the streets can be as easy as hopping on two wheels! So what's stopping you from packing this...
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The City By The (Frozen) Sea – A Winter Getaway to Summerside

A winter staycation in Summerside?  Heck yes! [Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]If you understand my enthusiasm at the prospect of exploring PEI’s city by the sea, please take the express lane to the next...
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