North Rustico vacation rentals

Summer escapes in charming North Rustico

Charming North Rustico offers a fun-filled summer escape on the shores of Canada's Prince Edward Island, where waterside walking paths and sandy beaches invite vacationers to spend time outdoors, enjoying the fresh ocean air. With a wealth of family-friendly attractions in the town and surrounding area, as well as museums, lighthouses, golf courses and national parks, you'll find it easy to pack each day with activities. Once you've discovered your ideal North Rustico vacation rental, perhaps with a breathtaking view over the bay, it's off for deep-sea fishing adventures and bicycle rides along coastal trails.

Activities and attractions in and around North Rustico

Are you hoping to discover attractions to see while you're in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes North Rustico a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Green Gables Golf Club (4.2 mi / 6.7 km)
• Avonlea Village (4.3 mi / 6.9 km)
• Shining Waters Family Fun Park (4.4 mi / 7.1 km)
• Sandspit Cavendish Beach (4.8 mi / 7.7 km)
• Haunted Mansion (15.7 mi / 25.2 km)
• Glasgow Hills Resort and Golf Club (3.5 mi / 5.6 km)

Summer vacations in North Rustico

North Rustico's coastal locale makes it ideal for summer vacations, when warm afternoons can be spent playing on the beach, under the golden sun, and grabbing ice cream cones to enjoy while strolling along the waterfront. Summer days average in the 70s, but cool down come evening, so you'll want to bring a sweater if you plan to watch the sunset paint the sky over the harbor. Many attractions are only open seasonally, as winters can be brutal here. Summers bring the largest crowds, which means you'll want to reserve your North Rustico vacation rental well ahead of time.

Island adventures in North Rustico

The island landscape surrounding your North Rustico vacation rental is full of gorgeous natural spots to discover. Prince Edward Island National Park preserves more than 60 kilometers of shoreline, where you'll encounter everything from sandstone cliffs to sandy beaches that are perfect for castle-building contests. With tons of trails and boardwalks running through marshes and forests, you find plenty of avenues for hiking and biking excursions, while coastal paths provide access to canoe and kayak trips, perhaps spotting some waterfowl along the way. With so much to do, you'll want to arrive early and stay for sunset.

Transportation to and around North Rustico

The nearest airport is in Charlottetown, PE (YYG), located 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from the city center.