15 Fun Outdoor Winter Activities Across PEI For Your Bucket List – To Do Canada

The gorgeous snow-covered red cliffs and sparkling sandy beaches add to the beauty of PEI as so much wintery fun continues all over the island. Check out these 15 super fun outdoor activities you can do this winter in PEI.

1. Winter Festivals

Winter Celebrations don’t stop after the Holidays. Actually, the Holidays are just the start of winter celebrations in Prince Edward Island. Grab your coat, gather up your friends and rediscover the joy of a spectacular snow day when you go to a Winter Festival.

• Christmas Festival, Charlottetown, November 24, 2023 to January 2, 2024
• Winter Dine Charlottetown, January 22 to February 11, 2024
• Winterval Festival Brudenell and across Points East Coastal Drive, January 26 – 28, 2024
• Winter Warmth Festival, Summerside, January 23 – February 12, 2024
• Jack Frost Winterfest Charlottetown, February 16 to 19, 2024
• PEI Beer Festival, Charlottetown, February 23 to 24, 2024
• PEI Music Week Charlottetown- March 6-10, 2024

2. Go Ice Fishing

Have a cool, snowy adventure when you go ice fishing and see if the fish really are biting during winter. You can join also join for unique guided experiences like digging for oysters through ice.

Rules and Regulations.

3. Explore PEI Parks

Lace-up your winter boots and even grab some snowshoes to explore the winter wonderlands as Provincial parks and National Park turns into after a snowfall. Enjoy fresh air, birding, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and more this cold season.

4. Go on a Sleigh Ride

Go dashing through the snow this winter on an open sleigh ride. Take a romantic ride with just two people or gather up the family for a fun outdoor adventure.

• Great Northern Adventures, 924 Fort Augustus Road, Mount Herbert
• Potts Sleigh Rides, 439 Bonshaw Rd, Bonshaw

5. Explore a boardwalk

Spend some time outside exploring the Island via the Island walk or enjoy snow-laden beach scenery from a boardwalk.

• Baywalk Summerside
• Cavendish Dunelands Trail
• The North Rustico Harbour Trail

6. An Outdoor Art Walk

PEI cities and towns are home to sculptures and artworks that pay homage to various features and people of the land. Take a tour of the local outdoor artworks and see how the cold season transforms the look of it all.

7. Go Glamping

Sleep under the stars, surrounded by a sparkling winter wonderland without having to rough it by going glamping this winter.

• Treetop Haven, 1210 Mount Tryon Road, Route 115, Mount Tryon

8. Snowshoe

Be the very first person to make tracks in a pristine snow-covered forest. In some areas, many trails are groomed during the winter to make winter hiking easier. However, many of the more breathtaking trails will remain covered, so you may need to use some snowshoes to explore them fully.

Trail Conditions

• Confederation Trail
• Bonshaw Trails
• Winter River Trail
• Forest Hill Trail
• Boughton River Trail
• Gairloch Road Trail
• Dromore Woodland Trail
• Breadalbane Nature Trail
• North Cape Nature Trail

9. Snow-draped lighthouses

PEI has a plethora of lighthouses dotting the coast. Take some pictures of snow-draped lighthouses and the coast and experience how something simple as a snowfall transforms the land into a modern Narnia by the sea.

10. Kick up some snow on a snowmobile

PEI is home to over 900 kilometres of groomed snowmobiling trails. PEI Snowmobile Association offers maps of the trails and snowmobiling permits. Go kick up some snow and feel the icy winds on your face.

11. Take a road trip along the Coastal Drives

PEI is home to three scenic coastal drives for you to explore. During the winter, you will pass rolling snow-covered fields, pretty painted houses and iconic landmarks.

Road Conditions – Current Status.

12. Hit the Slopes

PEI is home to one ski and snowboarding park. Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park is the place to be for winter fun, from downhill skiing to snowshoeing there is ‘snow’ much fun for everyone.

• Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park 2018 PE-13, North Wiltshire

13. Go skating outdoors

Grab your skates and hit the ice outside this winter. Charlottetown and Summerside have awesome outdoor skating rinks throughout the cities.

There are plenty of frozen ponds where you can enjoy a skate on natural ice across PEI. Exercise caution while skating on natural ice.

14. Fat Biking

Prince Edward Island has over 1000 kilometres of trails to explore. If you’re looking for an outdoorsy getaway on a bicycle, and own a fat bike, then PEI is your go-to-destination. Whether it’s dashing through the woodland trails meandering around trees, or out on the coastline braving the winter winds to capture the beauty of the frozen shores of PEI on a bicycle.

15. Go on a Winter Getaway

Get away from the hustle and bustle of every day by going on a relaxing winter getaway. Whether you are looking for a cozy stay at a resort or spending time in a winter wonderland, check out our list of 12 Winter Getaways in PEI.

If You Are Not a Fan of Winter:

Have some Cozy Indoor Fun

If it gets too chilly or snowy outside on PEI, the fun doesn’t have to stop, just take the fun inside. Play some games, take a dip in the pool, or learn something new this winter.

Sip Fantastic Local Brews

Across the Island, you will find amazing brews at tap rooms, brewpubs and tasting bars. Take a sip of what local microbreweries have been brewing up using traditional and locally sourced ingredients.

Relax at a Spa

The colder winter air can be very stressful on the body, along with the busy holiday months. Relax at a spa and let your stress melt away.

Get inspired at an Art Gallery.

With the beautiful red sand and rolling landscapes of Prince Edward Island, it is no wonder why so many artists are inspired by the island. Get inspired to create your own art or take home an original piece home from the many lovely art galleries located across the island.

See a Show at the Confederation Centre of Arts

Most famous for being the home of the Anne of Green Gables Musical, the stages at the Confederation Centre of Arts also host the finest national shows. During the winter, they host a wide variety of shows that will please everyone.

Hunt for Treasures at Antique Stores

Hidden gems are waiting for you at the cozy antique shops across the island. Take home a piece of history or find that perfect unique piece you have been looking for by checking out our list of Must Visit Antique Stores in Prince Edward Island.

Watch a Hockey Game

Is there anything more Canadian than watching a local hockey game? Prince Edward Island is home to many local teams for you to watch and root for. Check out Hockey PEI to see who your favourite local team is playing and where the game will be.

Go on a Wine and Beer Tour

Hop aboard the bus and relax as you are driven from amazing breweries to wonderful wineries. During the tour, you will learn about the growing industries and sample what they have been brewing up.

Taste Why PEI is Canada’s Food Island

Fresh seafood and potatoes are often what people think of when you say PEI. However, PEI is home to many amazing restaurants offering everything from traditional Maritime dishes to delectable fusion meals. Check out this list of unique restaurants where you can Eat Your Way Around the World – Without Leaving the Island.

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