Summerside, P.E.I., makes top 10 list of 'charming small towns' to visit in Canada

Summerside, P.E.I., though technically a city, has been included in a top 10 list of "charming small towns" to visit in Canada.

The list was published on Expedia.ca and highlights what visitors could enjoy at each location.

The article focuses on Summerside's annual lobster festival and other fun summer activities.

"It's here. The reason you bought that custom, triple-layer seafood bib. Summerside's annual Lobster Festival takes place at the end of July, and it's teeming with more than a plate of the freshest catch," the article says. "Lobster trap and step-dancing challenges also bring the community together throughout the week."

The write-up advises readers summer is the right time to visit Spinnakers' Landing with its waterfront marketplace.

"If you can't make it to P.E.I. in warmer temperatures, though, this town of 15,000 people is still a great destination when the sun sets on summer," it says.

Other Maritime "towns" featured on the list include Yarmouth, N.S., and Miramichi, N.B.