What Is the Difference Between Red Shores Charlottetown and Red Shores Summerside?

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Red Shores operates two locations on Prince Edward Island, and the main difference is scale and focus: Charlottetown is the larger, year-round entertainment property with live harness racing, a full casino (150+ slots plus a private table games room), simulcast betting, and three on-site restaurants. Summerside is the smaller, more local destination built around a renovated gaming floor of VLTs, the historic Summerside Raceway, and the West End Bar & Grill. Choose Charlottetown if you want the fullest casino-and-racing experience; choose Summerside if you want a relaxed gaming stop with a neighbourhood restaurant.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature Red Shores Charlottetown Red Shores at Summerside
Location 58 Kensington Road, attached to Eastlink Centre 55 Greenwood Drive, attached to Credit Union Place
Racing Live harness racing, climate-controlled grandstand, simulcast racing theatre Summerside Raceway — believed to be the oldest continuously raced horse track in Canada
Casino floor 150+ slots, plus a private Table Games room (Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em, Baccarat) Variety of VLTs on a recently renovated gaming floor
Dining Three on-site restaurant options, including a three-tier buffet dining room overlooking the track West End Bar & Grill
Established CDP — Est. 1888 SRW — Est. 1886
Character Year-round entertainment property in the heart of Charlottetown Modernized local gaming destination next to Credit Union Place

What each location is best for

Charlottetown — the full experience

  • Live harness racing in a climate-controlled grandstand, plus an enhanced simulcast racing theatre for betting on races elsewhere.
  • Table games, which Summerside does not list — the private room covers Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em, and Baccarat.
  • Dining variety: three restaurants, including a buffet served in a three-tier dining room that overlooks the historic track. You can bet on the horses right from your table.
  • Best if you're visiting PEI and want one property that covers racing, casino gaming, and a full meal.

Summerside — smaller and local

  • VLTs rather than a full slot-and-table casino floor, in a gaming area that has just been renovated.
  • Summerside Raceway, which the site describes as believed to be the oldest, continuously raced horse track in Canada — a draw if racing history interests you.
  • West End Bar & Grill, described as a popular spot for both locals and visitors.
  • Best if you're already in the Summerside area or want a quieter gaming and dining stop.

Practical notes for both

  • Both locations are attached to larger community venues — Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown and Credit Union Place in Summerside — so they're easy to combine with other events.
  • Both run a Rewards Club that gives offers and benefits each time you play, and both list current promotions and events.
  • Both promote PlayWise, which covers how the games work, assessing your play, and taking breaks — worth reading before you go if you're new to casino gaming.
  • Hours and contact details are listed per location on the site, and they differ, so check the specific property page before travelling.