The Summerside Interpretative Centre is located in the refurbished 1911 Armoury. Through a digital self-guided tour, visitors can view six different exhibits about the people, places, and stories of Summerside and Prince Edward Island. In the beautiful historic surroundings, the visitor can relax and through modern technology, chose the depth of exhibit information they wish to explore. As each exhibit stands on its own, the visitor is free to concentrate on what interests them on a given visit. Exhibits change on a rotational basis. The PEI Fox Museum is also located on-site.
The Summerside Interpretative Centre is about celebrating the rich heritage and personality of the place we call home.
The Summerside Armoury holds a prominent place in the history of Prince County. It was built in 1911, for the local Militia, who had lost their Drill Shed to fire. During both world wars it served as the main recruiting centre for Prince County, and headquarters of the strong Homefront effort. During eight-one years of occupancy, the Militia kindly shared the Armoury with community groups. Upon removal of the Militia in 1992 to larger quarters, the Armoury, one of the remaining few of its design, became a city property. As of 2005 it became home of the International Fox Museum. The Armoury went under a series of renovations and in the summer of 2022 opened as the new Summerside Interpretive Centre.
