North Rustico Beach, PEI National Park
Location: Green Gables Shore
Supervised Beach: No
Head to North Rustico Beach for red cliffs and sands that contrast beautifully with the blue ocean and sky. In the early afternoon, you can watch fishing boats return to the harbour with their daily catches. Magnificent scenery and photos guaranteed!
With its wide sandbars at low tide and an easy walk from the parking area, this beach is a favourite of many who prefer smaller crowds and a little less fuss. Washrooms are available near the upper parking area.
North Rustico Beach is conveniently located at one end of the well-used Gulf Shore Way West multi-use trail that stretches for more than 8 km west to Oceanview. Full of iconic views of the signature sandstone cliffs, this paved trail runs parallel to the roadway and is ideal for cyclists, runners, hikers, and others.
An entrance fee applies at this PEI National Park location from June to September.
Visitors are reminded that dogs and other pets are not permitted on national park beaches from April 1 to October 15 annually. Please plan ahead!
National Park Beach Safety
Lifeguards are on duty at PEI National Park locations between July and Labour Day. They aim to post surf conditions each day by 11 am.
Discover Green Gables Shore
Follow the Gulf Shore Parkway or Route 6 to North Rustico Beach. This beach is part of Green Gables Shore and is one of the beaches in the PEI National Park.
Prince Edward Island National Park
While visiting the park, enjoy a fun family activity on the beach or by the fireside and see what you can learn from our captivating interpreters.
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