North Rustico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

North Rustico showing signage and snow
North Rustico showing snow, a lake or waterhole and a small town or village
North Rustico
North Rustico featuring a small town or village, snow and a lake or waterhole
North Rustico featuring a small town or village and snow

Enjoy deep-sea fishing tours, kayaking adventures and walks on sweeping beaches at this pretty port town on the north-central coast of Prince Edward Island.

North Rustico is a popular summer destination on the shores of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Established in the late 1700s by a community of Acadians, North Rustico grew to become an important fishing port, notably for lobster and mackerel. Visit the town to discover its easygoing charm, pristine beaches and family-friendly outdoor pursuits.

Find North Rustico Harbour just a short walk from the town center along the waterfront North Rustico Harbour Trail. Pass a collection of working fishermen’s huts and watch as boats pull into the harbor with the day’s catch. Learn about the history of fishing on Prince Edward Island at the Rustico Harbour Fishery Museum. The North Rustico Lighthouse has been guiding seafarers since 1876.

Join a fishing excursion, cast a line off the side of a trawler and wait patiently to reel in fish such as cod and mackerel. Trips depart from the harbor between June and September. Alternatively, sign up for a kayaking tour and discover sandy beaches framed by dramatic red sandstone cliffs.

Return by foot to the North Rustico Harbour Trail and continue to North Rustico Beach. Appreciate the beach’s untamed beauty, paddle in the cool water and spot seabirds grappling with fish. During the summer the water is warm enough for swimming. In winter the beach is often covered in a magical blanket of snow.

Enjoy concerts and interpretations of well-known plays, including Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, at the Watermark Theatre. Dine on fresh fish, lobster, mussels and seafood chowder at the town’s restaurants.

Reach North Rustico by flying to Charlottetown Airport, about 19 miles (30 kilometers) southeast of town, and rent a car from there. Visit nearby Prince Edward Island National Park to enjoy its wild beaches, campgrounds and hiking trails. The town is also part of the Green Gables Shore, a tourist region that incorporates sites made famous by Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables novel.

North Rustico Harbour Inn

North Rustico Harbour Inn

4 out of 5
7366 Cavendish Road, North Rustico, PE
The price is ₹11,667 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹11,667
₹13,417 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in North Rustico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a picnic area and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (707 reviews)
"Very quiet , every thing was clean and beds were very comfortable. It was a lovely2 day stay would go back again. Very reasonable."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

North Rustico Harbour Inn
St Lawrence Motel

St Lawrence Motel

2.5 out of 5
351 Rue du Gulf Shore Parkway West, North Rustico, PE
Stay at this motel in North Rustico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (190 reviews)
Family oriented
"It was a nice place with a pool, soccer goal, swings, it was nice for kids. Unfortunately, the pool hours are from 11h30 to 7h30. No one can use it, it is not convenient at all. They were also a lot of earwigs in the motel, but since it is humid outside, they try to get in dry places, not really ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

St Lawrence Motel
Blue Crest Cottages

Blue Crest Cottages

3 out of 5
Route 6, Civic # 6800, North Rustico, PE
The price is ₹17,193 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹17,193
₹19,772 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in North Rustico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Watermark Theatre and Rustico Harbour ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (71 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay! Cottage was clean, quiet, and owners were fantastic. On our very first night I managed to lose my cottage key at a concert I was attending nearby and needed to call for help after off e hours - and I was helped with zero hesitation. I will certainly look to stay there again ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Blue Crest Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Blue Crest Cottages

Blue Crest Cottages

3 out of 5
Route 6, Civic # 6800, North Rustico, PE
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in North Rustico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Watermark Theatre and Rustico Harbour ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (71 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay! Cottage was clean, quiet, and owners were fantastic. On our very first night I managed to lose my cottage key at a concert I was attending nearby and needed to call for help after off e hours - and I was helped with zero hesitation. I will certainly look to stay there again ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Blue Crest Cottages
Dreamweavers Cottages and Vacation Homes

Dreamweavers Cottages and Vacation Homes

3.5 out of 5
6948 Rustico Road, North Rustico, PE
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly cottage in North Rustico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Watermark Theatre and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
"New owners have done some cottage updates, Cottages were well equipped with everything we needed. We loved the location for exploring the island, biking, golf and day trips north, east and to Charlottetown. We would stay there again."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Dreamweavers Cottages and Vacation Homes
Glendenning Hall

Glendenning Hall

2 out of 5
331 Grafton Street, Charlottetown, PE
Stay at this aparthotel in Charlottetown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (726 reviews)
"Excellent stay. A hidden gem at this price."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Glendenning Hall
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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