Summerside is the Island’s second-largest city, just 28 km from the Confederation Bridge and gateway to the western end of the Island. It proudly displays its shipbuilding heritage in many century homes, museums, monuments and murals, and the harbour front offers a spray of coastal flavour. Summerside is home to 14,829 residents.
The largest employer in the city is the Canada Revenue Agency. The city was home to CFB Summerside, an air force base located in the city, but that has since closed. The city is the only municipality in North America that owns its own electric utility and provides its residents with 46% of their energy consumption through green wind energy.

In addition to seaside adventures and arts and culture entertainment, you can stroll our downtown streets to discover cafes, local restaurants and entertainment. Our city offers the perfect rustic blend of historic brick buildings, heritage homes and seaside strolls.