| SUMMERSIDE, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
History of Commerce
For centuries Summerside, www.city.summerside.pe.ca has been known as the
main centre in Prince Edward Island in which to do business.
From before confederation, businessmen from far and wide considered Summerside the
Fox Industry capital of the world and one of the major shipbuilding ports on the east coast.
Recently, it gained the reputation as Canada’s busiest potato shipping port and a key
International aerospace centre.
In the mid 1990’s the Federal government chose Summerside as the location for its national
headquarters for processing taxes, and today this operation is located in one of the largest
and most modern buildings in the country.
The emphasis on commerce, not politics, coupled with some of the cleanest and most
beautiful surroundings in Eastern Canada makes Summerside an ideal location for
meetings and conventions.
Proud To Be Green
Summerside has good reason to boast it is one of the greenest cities in Canada. From
Green Park on the picturesque waterfront to the lush forest of rotary Park at north of the city,
Summerside has 12 day parks and nine sports fields.
Designated as the official start of the Confederation Trail in Canada, nature paths branch out
from the centre of the city towards each end of the province.
Baywalk is a 4.67 km long boardwalk that traverses the city waterfront, past parks, shopping
facilities, and has an unique visitor’s complex sitting on stilts over the water.
The Silver Fox Curling and Yatch Club has hosted numerous events and competitions
including yatching - Canada Games 2009 in August 2009.
Plans are in the works to create a city-wide bicycle route, hybrid vehicle shuttle bus system,
and a park-and-ride facility to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
For the past eleven years Summerside has been participating in a Waste Watch program
with all the residents and businesses separating their compost, recyclables and waste
materials.
Clean and Healthy Environment
The pride of Summerside is the new Credit Union Place, a $38m state-of-the-art complex
that includes:
two swimming pools, two sports arenas with seating for 3,800 people, meeting rooms, eight
lane bowling complex, a spa, a walking track and a fitness centre.
Sports have been a big part of Summerside’s history. With three lighted ball fields, the city
has hosted many national and international events.
Three National Hockey League teams have held training camp or exhibition games in
Summerside.
In addition to enjoying activity and fitness, Summerside is fortunate to have a new hospital
with all the major amenities of a large centre, a new medical centre and two new senior
citizen manors in the process.
Summerside's fresh, clean air, easy access and unhurried pace makes it the perfect location
to give visitors a pleasant and relaxing experience.
Ready For Your Business
Summerside is privileged to be a community with virtually no pollution causing industry.
With government being its main employer, the city is also home to a Marine Training Centre, a
Police Academy, Holland College, Telemarketing companies, a large aerospace centre, and
numerous retail and service sector companies.
Summerside has become one of the most competitive cities in the Maritimes for rooms,
meeting space and dining.
There are six hotels with a 3 ½ star rating or higher and fourteen smaller hotels, motels and
B&B’s.
As well 39 restaurants of various sizes and amenities, with 11 of these restaurants having
meeting rooms.
Summerside is conveniently located in Prince Edward Island; 40 minutes from Charlottetown
Airport, 20 minutes from Confederation Bridge, and five minutes from Slemon Park Airport.
Come visit Summerside, Prince Edward Island and enjoy our beautiful Island, you may end
up staying!!
About Summerside
Meetings &
Conventions
Summerside’s team of
experienced staff will assist your
in your planning whether you are
building exciting vacations for
your clients, meeting,
conventions or special events.
We also have meeting services,
guest itineraries, "on-the-
ground" event planning,
transportation, support services
or media assistance.
Our service providers will assist
you with all of your tour planning
needs.
Contact:
City of Summerside
Michael Thususka,
Director of Economic
Development
275 Fitzroy Street,
Summerside, PE
C1N 1H9
Tel: 902-432-1255
Email:
miket@city.summerside.pe.ca
Web Address:
www.investinsummerside.com
Conventions
Summerside’s team of
experienced staff will assist your
in your planning whether you are
building exciting vacations for
your clients, meeting,
conventions or special events.
We also have meeting services,
guest itineraries, "on-the-
ground" event planning,
transportation, support services
or media assistance.
Our service providers will assist
you with all of your tour planning
needs.
Contact:
City of Summerside
Michael Thususka,
Director of Economic
Development
275 Fitzroy Street,
Summerside, PE
C1N 1H9
Tel: 902-432-1255
Email:
miket@city.summerside.pe.ca
Web Address:
www.investinsummerside.com
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