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What is Red Shores?
Red Shores is a year-round entertainment destination on Prince Edward Island, Canada, built around harness racing, casino gaming and dining. It operates two properties: Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at Charlottetown Driving Park, and Red Shores at Summerside, next to Credit Union Place. The Charlottetown track dates to 1888 and the Summerside raceway to 1886, which the site describes as believed to be the oldest continuously raced horse track in Canada — so the racing side is presented as island heritage, not just a betting product.
What you can actually do there, based on the site:
- Harness racing — live racing plus pari-mutuel betting and a simulcast racing theatre. The Charlottetown grandstand is climate-controlled, which matters if you are visiting outside summer.
- Casino — Charlottetown has over 150 slots and a private table games room with Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em and Baccarat; Summerside's gaming floor offers a mix of VLTs in a recently renovated space.
- Dining — four dining locations across the two properties, with local food and a culinary team. Charlottetown has three on-site restaurants, including a buffet in a three-tier dining room overlooking the track; Summerside has the West End Bar & Grill. At Charlottetown you can bet on the horses from your table.
- Rewards Club and promotions — a loyalty programme with offers and benefits, plus a running promotions and events calendar.
Who it suits. Two fairly different visitors. Racing fans get a historic track, simulcast coverage and table-side betting; casual groups, couples or evening-out crowds get slots, table games and a meal in one stop. Summerside is the smaller, more local-feeling option; Charlottetown is the fuller experience with table games and more restaurants.
Next step. Decide which property fits your trip before you go — the two are not interchangeable. If table games and the buffet matter to you, choose Charlottetown; if you want a shorter, quieter evening near Credit Union Place, choose Summerside. Then check the promotions and events page for race nights and current offers, since race schedules drive when the trackside dining and betting are worth planning around. If you are new to the games, the site's PlayWise section covers how the games work, assessing your play and taking breaks — a sensible read before a first casino visit.
What is the difference between the Red Shores Charlottetown and Summerside locations?
Red Shores Charlottetown is the larger, more full-service property; Summerside is the smaller, more local-focused one. Both offer harness racing, gaming and dining, but the mix differs.
H3 At a glance
| Charlottetown (CDP, est. 1888) | Summerside (SRW, est. 1886) | |
|---|---|---|
| Racing | Live harness racing, climate-controlled grandstand, pari-mutuel betting, simulcast racing theatre | Racing at Summerside Raceway, described as the oldest continuously raced track in Canada |
| Gaming | Casino with 150+ slots plus a private table games room (Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em, Baccarat) | Gaming floor with a mix of VLTs, recently renovated |
| Dining | Three on-site restaurant options, including a buffet in a three-tier dining room overlooking the track | West End Bar & Grill |
| Setting | Attached to Eastlink Centre, in the heart of Charlottetown | Attached to Credit Union Place |
H3 How to choose
- For a full night out or a group trip: Charlottetown. Table games, more slots, several restaurants and the grandstand give you more to do if racing isn't the main draw.
- For a shorter, lower-key visit: Summerside. The renovated gaming floor and the bar-and-grill setup suit a casual evening or a meal before or after races.
- If live racing is the point: check which track is racing on your date — the two operate separate race meets, so the schedule decides it more than the amenities do.
Both locations share the Rewards Club and promotions, so loyalty play carries across properties. A practical next step is to open the Racing section on Red Shores and confirm race dates at each track before booking, since a race night in one city may be a quiet night in the other.
How does the Red Shores Rewards Club work?
The Red Shores Rewards Club is the loyalty program for both Red Shores locations—Charlottetown and Summerside—and it is built around play. According to the site, members “get offers and benefits each and every time you play.” Signing up is handled through the Rewards Club section of the site.
What the program covers
- Casino play: At Charlottetown, the casino floor includes slots and a private table games room with Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em, and Baccarat. Summerside features a mix of VLTs on a renovated gaming floor.
- Racing: Both properties offer harness racing and pari-mutuel betting, so racing activity is part of the broader Red Shores experience.
- Dining and events: Red Shores has four dining locations across the two properties, plus promotions and events. Rewards offers may connect to these, though the site does not spell out every dining or event benefit.
How to think about it
If you visit either location more than once or twice a year, the club is worth joining before you play, because offers and benefits are tied to your play. If you are mainly going for a meal or a single race day, the value depends on whether you also gamble. The program is not presented as a paid membership, so there is little downside to signing up and seeing what offers arrive.
A practical next step: check the Rewards Club page on Red Shores for current sign-up details and any tier or point structure, then ask at the guest services desk at whichever property you visit.
What dining options are available at Red Shores?
Red Shores describes four unique dining locations across its two properties, with food tied to both the racing and casino experience.
Charlottetown (58 Kensington Road, attached to Eastlink Centre)
- Three on-site restaurant options.
- A three-tier dining room overlooking the historic horse track, with a buffet presented by an award-winning culinary team.
- You can bet on the horses right from your table, so a meal can double as a race-day base.
Summerside (55 Greenwood Drive, attached to Credit Union Place)
- The West End Bar & Grill, described as a popular spot for locals and visitors.
- The Summerside property shares the same overall lineup of racing, casino, dining, promotions and rewards, but with fewer dining venues than Charlottetown.
Practical takeaway
- If dining variety matters most, choose Charlottetown — three restaurants plus a track-view buffet is a wider choice than Summerside's single named venue.
- If you want a simpler meal alongside VLTs and local racing history, Summerside's West End Bar & Grill fits that plan.
- Menu items, hours and buffet schedules aren't listed here, so check current details before you go.
A useful next step: decide which property you're visiting, then look up that location's dining page and hours on Red Shores.
Can I bet on harness races at Red Shores without attending in person?
No — based on the site's own description, betting at Red Shores is tied to being there. The Charlottetown property is presented as offering pari‑mutuel betting and an enhanced simulcast racing theatre, and the dining page highlights the ability to bet on horses right from your table. Those are on‑site experiences, not an online wagering service. The site's navigation focuses on Racing, Casino, Dining, Promotions, and a Rewards Club; there is no online betting product described.
If you cannot attend, the practical route is to watch for simulcast coverage: a simulcast theatre means races from other tracks are shown and can be bet on at that location, so the "without attending in person" part is the limitation, not the range of races. For someone in another province or country, that means planning a visit rather than opening an account.
Quick comparison
| What you want | What the site describes | Practical implication |
|---|---|---|
| Bet on live Red Shores harness races | Pari‑mutuel betting at the Charlottetown property | You need to be on site |
| Bet while eating | Betting available from your table at the dining locations | Convenient, but still in person |
| Bet on races elsewhere | Enhanced simulcast racing theatre | Also an in‑person facility |
| Bet from home online | Nothing on the site indicates this | Not offered as described |
Next step
Call the location you plan to visit and ask two things: whether the simulcast theatre is open on your date, and what the minimum age and identification requirements are for placing a wager. If you are coming specifically for live racing, confirm the race date first — harness racing runs on a schedule rather than daily year‑round, and the Summerside and Charlottetown properties are separate venues.
For official hours and contact details, start at Red Shores.
What responsible gambling tools does PlayWise offer at Red Shores?
PlayWise is Red Shores' responsible-gambling program, and its published tools focus on helping players understand and manage their play. Based on the site's navigation, PlayWise covers four areas: What is PlayWise?, How the Games Work, Assess Your Play, and Break In Play, plus a Helpful Resources section.
What each tool appears to do
- How the Games Work — explains how casino and racing wagers function, so players can judge odds and risk rather than guessing.
- Assess Your Play — a self-check tool, typically a short questionnaire that helps you review whether your gambling is staying within the limits you intended.
- Break In Play — support for taking a pause or stepping away from gambling, whether voluntarily or as a cooling-off period.
- Helpful Resources — pointers to further support, such as problem-gambling helplines or counselling services.
Who this suits
A first-time visitor to the Charlottetown casino floor, or someone who plays VLTs in Summerside, gets the most value from How the Games Work and Assess Your Play. Regular players who notice their spending or time creeping up are the natural audience for Break In Play.
Practical next step
Before your next visit, read the How the Games Work page, then run through Assess Your Play and set a firm time and spending limit for the session. If the self-check raises concerns, use Break In Play and the Helpful Resources list rather than deciding mid-session.
For the full program details and any enrolment steps, see Red Shores.
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