Souris: Culture, Crafts and Beach

Souris’s cultural character ranges from the Souris Show Hall to handmade creations by local Prince Edward Island artisans. The beach and a fishing boat add further coastal themes. If you’re looking for a hotel for your trip, you can start by considering whether you’re more interested in theatre and art, local history or experiences on the water.

Cultural History in Souris

The Souris Show Hall was built in 1891 by the Benevolent Irish Society. The theatre has 148 seats and a semicircular stage. It presents music and theatre performances from the Atlantic region’s diverse arts scene. The venue combines a specific building history with a program spanning two performing arts. Individual performances vary; if a particular show is important to your trip, check the dates for your stay.

The Souris Historic Lighthouse was built of wood on Knight Point in 1880 and overlooks the town of Souris. The lighthouse houses an interpretation centre on the history of beach glass, the lighthouse, the harbour and the town. This brings together the building’s history and several themes in local history at one location. The lighthouse’s current visitor operations may vary.

Crafts, Beach and Seasonal Experiences

Artisans on Main Souris is an artist-run cooperative showcasing handmade creations by local Prince Edward Island artisans. The gallery features visual art, ceramics, fibre work, jewellery, textiles and woodwork. This range includes different materials and forms of expression; the selection and participating artists may change.

Outside the retail season, Artisans on Main Souris serves as a creative gathering place. The cooperative then holds workshops, paint nights and open creative gatherings in the gallery and the community. Dates vary. In this way, the seasonal gathering place differs from the gallery exhibition and its changing selection.

The beach at Souris Beach Gateway Park is known for beach glass and shell collecting, and offers views of the harbour and the town of Souris. Here, beach finds and views of the town are the focus, while the interpretation centre at the lighthouse explores historical themes. Beach conditions and seasonal offerings may vary.

The Fiddling Fisherman offers musical excursions aboard a fishing boat every summer from July 3 to September 30; departures are from Souris Marina. Here, music accompanies an excursion on the water, distinguishing the experience from a performance at the Show Hall. Dates may vary by season. If you’re planning an excursion, check the dates for your season.

More to Explore in the Broader Destination of Kings County

The broader destination of Kings County also offers cultural and nature-related themes that differ from the places in Souris. In Greenwich, there are three hiking trails ranging from 1.25 to 4.5 km in length. The Greenwich Interpretation Centre features more than 20 exhibits on the natural and cultural history of Greenwich. Here, trails and exhibits offer different ways to explore.

East Point Lighthouse, known as “Canada’s Confederation Lighthouse,” offers panoramic views from its top of the Atlantic Ocean, the Northumberland Strait and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Guided and self-guided tours are available at the lighthouse. Views of three named bodies of water and the different tour formats define this distinct focus in Kings County.

At the Roma at Three Rivers historic site, visitors can take part in an herb and food foraging hike along the site’s trails. Early French cuisine is also served there, including bread baked in an outdoor oven; food offerings may vary seasonally. Together, these examples from Kings County reflect different interests: hiking trails and exhibits in Greenwich, a lighthouse and views at East Point, and a hike and historic cuisine at Roma at Three Rivers.

Discover more destinations: Morell, Georgetown, Cardigan, Montague, Murray Harbour.

Return to the broader travel overview: Kings County.