Dining al Fresco It’s no secret that we love dining outdoors! Let’s start with a picnic! There’s no lack of greenspace in Summerside and a picnic along the water or at the park is the best way to capitalize on enjoying good food and sunshine! Whether you pack your picnic yourself, or you pick one up, eating outdoors is a fun way to experience the waterfront! Next, we suggest enjoying a cold treat on the boardwalk! With dairy bars being an Island staple (we have several in the city) why not enjoy your cold treat when you stroll along! Birds will be chirping; a chipmunk might make an appearance and you can get your steps in while you cool off with your favourite flavour! Dine on the deck! We have multiple restaurants with outdoor seating, including a handful that are right on the water, allowing you to eat right next to the ocean wether you’re eating surf or turf. Spend time at Spinnakers Landing There’s no shortage of favourite shops in Summerside, and it’s always exciting when the shopping at Spinnakers Landing opens for another season! It’s one of the markers that summer has come! This year there are some new additions and favourite familiars on Spinnakers! Outdoor Fun With the warmer weather, getting outdoors sometimes feels a lot less daunting than the wintertime counterpart; and with that in mind, there’s a bunch to do outside in the seaside air! First stop, the Knot Beach Bar and Rentals ! If you’re looking to get your heart rate up by spending some time on the water, you can enjoy kayaking
or paddle boarding by renting gear from The Knot! The crew at the Knot can also set you up with cruiser bikes if you’d like to actively make your way through the city on two wheels! If you’re looking for team or individual activities, head back to the grounds of Credit Union Place and take some time at the outdoor tennis courts or beach volleyball courts. Get your gang together and spike the ball for a volleyball round or grab your rackets and serve a mean game of tennis; for access to the courts, check in at the front desk of Credit Union Place. If tennis isn’t your favourite, but you’re still looking for some similar fun, head to the pickleball courts at Wilmot Centre ! Set on a smaller scale, pickleball might be your new favourite sport for the summer! And, if you’re a skater or BMX rider don’t miss some fun at Summerside’s skatepark with a bowl and other obstacles to send it! The Dome While it offers regularly scheduled programming, the Summerside Dome also offers pop-up sports nights, drop-ins, and other fun public events you can take in! As one of the city’s newest sporting and activity facilities, the 60,000-foot turf field often features flag football, soccer, baseball, inflatables, yoga and other activities every week! To stay up to date with fun activities, make sure to follow The Dome at @summersidedome on Facebook and Instagram! Credit Union Place If all things sports are your jam, don’t miss the chance to celebrate Island sports history with the PEI Sports Hall of Fame and Museum . Featuring stories, memorabilia, and more, the display set up at Credit Union Place is a great way to learn about the impact sport and leisure have had on PEI and the Island!
Speaking of Credit Union Place, whether it’s a rainy day or clear skies, there’s always fun to enjoy at the city’s premier facility. While you’re at the CUP, you can enjoy time at the Aquatics Centre in their lap pool or leisure pool! On weekends they open up their water slide and rock-climbing wall for added fun! On occasion, they also have aqua sports like underwater hockey and waterpolo. Also at Credit Union Place are The Lanes —the city’s bowling lanes. You can enjoy seven-pin bowling, cosmic bowling, arcade games, and pub food in the licensed area for some fun time for all ages! Active Living in Summerside Like the Dome, Active Living Summerside offers regularly scheduled programming, from single activities to multi-week programs; there’s no reason not to sign up for some fun to keep active in the city! From Spikeball pop-ups to kids’ camps, if you’re in Summerside, following along with Active Living is a great way to find activities for all ages that can also be done as a family! So, where will your next adventure take you as you embrace your best seaside life in the city by the sea?
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