Summerside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Summerside
Summerside
Summerside
Eptek Art and Culture Centre featuring snow
Summerside

This friendly bayside city features a lively harbour, charming historic downtown district, curious museums and fascinating art galleries.

Experience Prince Edward Island at the city of Summerside. Immerse yourself in the island’s culture in galleries and museums. The bustling port offers varied activities for family-friendly fun. Bike and hike along miles of accessible trails.

Summerside HarbourOpens in a new window, a working port and commercial and entertainment center, is the heart of the city’s tourist activities. Browse handicraft stores, dine on freshly caught seafood and watch street performers at Spinnakers Landing. Explore the waterfront boardwalk by foot or guided Segway tour. Rent a kayak and paddle along the city’s seashore.

In the Eptek Art and Culture CentreOpens in a new window, admire works by local artists and view demonstrations of artisan trades. Watch a musical performance or concert by Canadian musicians at the Harbourfront Theatre. Shop for handmade pottery and locally grown produce at the Summerside Farmers Market.

Stroll around the historic downtown, where tree-lined streets are framed by colorful clapboard houses. Wyatt Historic House Museum features displays of antiques and furniture that belonged to an affluent city family. Peek inside artist studios at Lefurgey Cultural Centre. Learn about the island’s fame as the world’s headquarters for fox ranching in the 1900s at the International Fox Museum and Hall of FameOpens in a new window.

Walk or bike on the Confederation Trail. This 270-mile-long (435-kilometer) pathway cuts through the city center and follows the course of the island’s former railway. View rolling green hills and scenic coastlines as you travel between towns. Pick up a trail guide at the Summerside Visitor Information Centre in the Harbourfront Theatre.

Summer is a time for celebration, when festivals liven up the city streets and harbor. Attend July’s Summerside Lobster Festival, which honors lobster-fishing traditions with events including concerts, cooking demonstrations and lobster suppers.

Summerside is Prince Edward Island’s second-largest city, located 37 miles (60 kilometers) west of Charlottetown. Reach Summerside by flying to Charlottetown Airport and renting a car. The downtown and harbor are near each other, making the city a great destination to explore on foot.

Loyalist Country Inn & Conference Centre

Loyalist Country Inn & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
195 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE
The price is Rp2.431.688 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp2.431.688
Rp2.880.336 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Summerside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,163 reviews)
"It was nice. Close to water for a nice walk."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Loyalist Country Inn & Conference Centre
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Summerside

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Summerside

3 out of 5
511 Notre Dame Street, Summerside, PE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.278.789 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.278.789
Rp2.699.225 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Summerside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
"Everything was very clean and new. The kids loved the pool. Bring your own pool towels if you can the ones provided are tiny. Plenty of free parking.Free hot breakfast in the morning was nice."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Summerside
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Summerside

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Summerside

2 out of 5
311 Market St, Summerside, PE
The price is Rp2.028.384 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Rp2.028.384
Rp2.402.627 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Summerside. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (351 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Summerside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Green Gables Bungalow Court

Green Gables Bungalow Court

3 out of 5
8663 Cavendish Road, Cavendish, PE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cottage in Cavendish. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (445 reviews)
"We had a lovely time in PEI and these cottages were just what we needed. They are older buildings, and a bit rough around the edges, but they are exceptionally clean, they are making updates everywhere and you can tell that the property is cared for. Our cottage was close to the road, which was a ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Green Gables Bungalow Court
Cavendish Bosom Buddies Cottage Resort

Cavendish Bosom Buddies Cottage Resort

3 out of 5
84 Maccoubrey Ln, Cavendish, PE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cottage in Cavendish. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cavendish Beach and Site of ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
"Great family stay"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Cavendish Bosom Buddies Cottage Resort
Avonlea Cottages

Avonlea Cottages

3.5 out of 5
8925 Cavendish Rd, Cavendish, PE
Stay at this 3.5-star golf cottage in Cavendish. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cavendish Beach and Shining Waters ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (183 reviews)
"highly recommended"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Avonlea Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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