Top 10 Things to Do in Winter on PEI
Published January 6, 2026 | Tourism PEI
Categories:
Attractions & Sightseeing,
Outdoor Activities
Winter differently on Prince Edward Island. From skiing and snowshoeing to indoor family fun, coastal drives and live entertainment, PEI is a welcoming destination for your winter escape.
1. Spend a Day at the Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park
Just 30 minutes from either Summerside or downtown Charlottetown is PEI’s hub for winter adventure. Enjoy Nordic and alpine skiing, snowboarding, fat biking, tubing and snowshoeing. Visit Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park
2. Savor Farm to Table & Sea to Table Dining
Winter on Canada’s Food Island means extraordinary culinary experiences. Cozy restaurants serve freshly harvested mussels and oysters, as well as steaming bowls of chowder, all featuring locally sourced ingredients that shine in comforting winter menus. Visit Restaurants
3. Unwind at a Spa
Book time for you! You deserve the space to unwind with a Nordic spa experience or a soothing treatment—or both. Winter is the season that gently invites us to slow down. Visit PEI Spas & Wellness
4. Explore Winter Trails by Day, Skate by Night
Explore PEI’s winter first class trails by day—snowshoe, fat bike or cross-country ski through woodlands and coastal areas—then lace up for an evening skate at an outdoor community rink where locals gather and the pace naturally softens.
5. Sip and Socialize
Toast the season at Island craft breweries and cideries or try your luck at Red Shores Charlottetown Casino for a lively evening of entertainment. Please play responsibly!
6. Clap Your Hands & Move Your Feet
From community ceilidhs and world-class performances to comedy nights and live music and dancing at local pubs, PEI’s winter entertainment scene is buzzing. This is where Island hospitality meets remarkable East Coast energy.
7. Play Indoors
When the weather is blustery, stay indoors for some old-fashioned together time.
- Get moving at Off The Wallz in Stratford or Summerside, That Fun Place, Owl’s Hollow or the Red Rock Climbing Wall.
- Be creative at Art Buds, All Your Colours Craft Boutique or Creative Rebel Studio.
- Spark some friendly competition at 7's Pinballorama, PonyBoat, Strikers Den, Hive + Honeycomb or The Alley.
8. Walk PEI Beaches
PEI’s beaches are breathtaking year round. In winter, you’ll find quiet shores and dramatic scenery perfect for walks, photography and wildlife spotting. Share your photos in social using #ExplorePEI.
9. Ride Groomed Trails
Explore 210 km of winter ATV routes in western PEI and more than 900 km of snowmobile trails, including the Confederation Trail from tip to tip.
10. Visit Small PEI Farms
2026 is the International Year of the Female Farmer. Meet a few of PEI's female farmers and their friendly farm animals at Elemental Acres, Green Gable Alpacas, Island Hill Farm or Whispering Hope Farm.
You can also play with Beach Goats at a female‑owned petting farm, where the goats love nothing more than a snow day.
Winter Differently
Prince Edward Island in winter is where you come to recharge, reconnect and rediscover what matters.
