Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park
Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park is a harness racetrack in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. It opened in 1889, making it 137 years old in 2026. It races on a dirt harness oval.
Its signature races are the Gold Cup and Saucer, Atlantic Breeders Crown and Cecil Ladner Memorial.
The Gold Cup and Saucer, run during Charlottetown's Old Home Week each August, is the track's marquee race.
Track facts
- Location
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- Racing
- Harness
- Track
- Dirt harness oval
- Opened
- 1889
- Racing season
- April to January
- Operator
- Red Shores (Atlantic Lottery Corporation)
- Nickname
- Atlantic Canada's Fastest Racetrack
- Former names
- Charlottetown Driving Park
Signature races at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park
- Gold Cup and Saucer
- Atlantic Breeders Crown
- Cecil Ladner Memorial
Race day
When to go. Live racing runs april to January. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.
The view. Our illustration shows Charlottetown Harbour in the background.
Getting there. Directions to Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park and parking nearby.
Plan your trip to Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park
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Questions about Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park
Where is Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park?
Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
What kind of racing is at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park?
Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park hosts harness racing. Live racing runs april to January.
When did Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park open?
Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park opened in 1889.
What is the biggest race at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park?
The signature race at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park is the Gold Cup and Saucer.
What other racetracks are near Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park?
The closest is Red Shores at Summerside Raceway in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, about 34 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.