Whether you’re visiting from away, or you’re an Islander planning a much needed staycation, September is the perfect time to explore what Prince Edward Island has to offer! With a slower pace, great weather, and so much to do. Here are 10 great ways to spend your time in PEI this September!

1. Shell-ebrate culinary delights

The PEI International Shellfish Festival is the perfect place to experience Island culture and chow down on some mouthwatering shellfish. The weekend has it all—oyster shucking competitions, copious amounts of Island quahogs, mussels, oysters, lobster, and more, plus Atlantic Canada’s biggest kitchen party! September 19-22, 2024.

PEI International Shellfish Festival

©Tourism PEI – Stephen DesRoches

2. Get on the green

Island golfer’s know that September is the perfect time to golf on PEI. Perfect temps and a slower pace make for a relaxing and invigorating game, and many of the Island’s courses are open deep into the fall!

• Mill River | O’Leary
• Green Gables Golf Club | Cavendish
• Crowbush Cove | Morell
• Eagles Glenn | Cavendish

Mill River Resort | Photo by Brady McCloskey

Green Gables Golf Club

3. Enjoy some Island music

Head to the Ross Family Ceilidh for an evening of lively Island music and traditional tunes. Held at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown, this ceilidh is a great way to experience the Island’s Celtic and Acadian roots. Playing select dates until September 15th. 

The Ross Family

Ross Family Ceilidh

4. Explore the Island’s coastline

Kayaking is a great way to see the Island from a whole new perspective! By the Sea Kayaking in Victoria is open until mid-September, and Nature Space Resort offers multiple kayaking tours in beautiful St Peter’s throughout the month.

By The Sea Kayaking

Nature Space Resort

5. Enjoy a night at the theatre

Catch the tail end of the Charlottetown Festival at the Confederation Centre of the Arts! The hit musical Jersey Boys runs until September 21st, and you can catch the limited-run comedy show 70-Mile Yardsale at The Mack from September 18-21st.

Jersey Boys | Photo via Confederation Centre of the Arts

6. Watch a movie under the stars

Pack up the car and settle in for a double feature at the Brackley Drive-in! This 1950s themed drive-in is decked out with neon, has two screens, and a full service canteen. Date night, perfected.

Brackley Drive-in

Brackley Drive-in

7. Catch a comedy show

Laugh your heart out at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside with K Trevor Wilson and Friends on September 21st. Laugh your heart out at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside with K Trevor Wilson & Friends on September 21st. Featuring the Canadian comedians Nick Reynoldson, Clare Belford, and P.E.I.’s own Dan Hendricken, this show promises a night full of belly laughs and sore cheeks!

K Trevor Wilson | Photo via Comedy Records

Harbourfront Theatre | Photo by The Red Head Roamer

8. Go on a Lobster Crawl

Get ready to celebrate Island lobster in a big way! The Legendary PEI Lobster Crawl showcases Island restaurants, markets, tours and events to give you the ultimate lobster experience.

Market Lobster | Lobster PEI

Richard’s Lobster Roll | Photo by Lisa Ngo

9. Visit some of the Island’s lighthouses

If lighthouses are your thing, you’ll be delighted to know that PEI is home to over sixty of them! Some lighthouses are even open to the public to explore. Sounds like a great adventure to us.

• Cape Bear Lighthouse| Wednesday to Sunday 10am-6pm
• Point Prim Lighthouse | Wednesday to Sunday 10am-6pm (5pm after September 17th).
• West Point Lighthouse | Daily 9am-9pm
• Wood Islands Lighthouse | Daily 9am-5:30pm

West Point Lighthouse

Point Prim Lighthouse

10. Embrace the world of Anne

When in PEI… take in as much Anne Shirley as you can. Visit the historic house that inspired the iconic Green Gables, go on a carriage ride by the Lake of Shining Waters, see L.M. Montgomery’s birthplace in New London, or watch Anne Shirley fall in love in Anne & Gilbert The Musical. Experience it all for one low price with the Anne of Green Gables Package.

Green Gables Heritage Museum | Photo by Via Reyes

Anne & Gilbert The Musical

For more ways to explore the Island check out 11 Ways to Find Fall Fun in PEI, The Best Ways to Experience Live Music on PEI, and PEI’s Craft Beer Guide.