What are some indoor family activities for a rainy day?

Hi Erin,

A little rain doesn't have to put a damper on your PEI vacation. Prince Edward Island offers plenty of indoor attractions, family-friendly activities, cultural experiences, and unique local shops that make rainy days just as enjoyable as sunny ones.

Here are a few ideas of indoor activities for a rainy day.

• The Confederation Centre of the Arts is one of Canada's premier cultural attractions, featuring live theatre and an art gallery. It's a great place to spend a few hours exploring PEI's vibrant arts and culture scene.
• For families and active travellers, the Bell Aliant Centre in Charlottetown offers indoor recreation with swimming pools, a waterslide, diving boards, and a hot tub—perfect for a fun-filled rainy day.
• No visit to PEI is complete without ice cream from Cows Creamery. Stop by their Charlottetown location for a free self-guided tour, browse unique PEI-themed merchandise, and sample one of more than 30 ice cream flavours.

Rainy days are ideal for exploring Prince Edward Island's artisan shops, art galleries and craft studios. You'll find handcrafted pottery, woodwork, jewellery, textiles, and other locally made products. Many artisans also offer demonstrations, providing a behind-the-scenes look at their craft.

Prince Edward Island is home to a variety of fascinating museums and indoor attractions, including:

• Canadian Potato Museum (O'Leary) – learn about the Island's most famous crop.
• Ripley's Believe It or Not! (Cavendish) – a fun-filled attraction featuring unusual exhibits and curiosities.
• Carr's Wildlife Centre – discover marine life and exotic birds.
• Elmira Railway Museum – explore the history of PEI's railway.

Whether you're interested in arts and culture, museums, shopping, indoor recreation, or family attractions, there are plenty of things to do on Prince Edward Island when it rains. For even more ideas, explore attractions, events and Authentic PEI Experiences available year-round.

Enjoy your time on the Island!

Kelly