Rustico, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Welcome - Rustico
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Bienvenue - Rustico
Photographed by Jay Noble, October 3, 2026
1. Welcome Bienvenue - Rustico Marker
Welcome to Rustico - the oldest Acadian settlement on Prince Edward Island. We invite you to explore our historic buildings and discover the stories hidden in their walls. Find out about the Acadians of Rustico, how they survived tough times through determination, ingenuity, and cooperation.
Bienvenue à Rustico - le plus ancien acadien à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard! Nous vous invitons à explorer nos édifices historiques et à percer les secrets que recèlent leurs murs. Découvrez les Acadiens de Rustico et la façon dont ils se sont sortis de la misère du temps grâce à leur détermination, à leur ingéniosité et à la coopération.
A symbol of Acadian survival, The Farmers' Bank of Rustico operated from 1864 to 1894 and was the precursor of the credit union movement in North America. Come inside and learn how the bank came into being, try your hand at making your own currency, and delve into the fascinating story of the man behind the bank - Father Belcourt.
Symbole de la survie des Acadiens, la Banque des fermiers de Rustico
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A pro-cathedral built in 1838 by Acadian craftsmen, St. Augustine's is the oldest Roman Catholic church still in use on Prince Edward Island. Three tower bells, cast in Sheffield, England, were added during the tenure of Father Belcourt, who also founded The Farmers' Bank of Rustico. Visitors are welcome!
Pro-cathédrale construite en 1838 par des artisans acadiens, Saint-Augustin est la plus ancienne église catholique toujours en service à l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Trois cloches fabriquées à Sheffield en Angleterre y furent ajoutées par l'abbé Belcourt, celui-là même qui a fondé la Banque des fermiers de Rustico, durant son ministère. Bienvenue aux visiteurs!
Visit the oldest house in Rustico (ca. 1772) and experience what life might
Photographed by Jay Noble, October 3, 2026
2. Welcome Bienvenue - Rustico Marker
Visitez la plus vieille maison de Rustico (v. 1772) et faites l'expérience de la vie des premières familles acadiennes à l'époque. Située à l'origine sur la pointe Grand-Pere, la Maison Doucet fut déménagée à côté de la Banque des fermiers de Rustico, en 1999. Aujourd'hui, des interprètes en costume d'époque redonnent vie à la maison et aux jardins.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 46° 25.396′ N, 63° 17.021′ W. Marker is in Rustico, Prince Edward Island. It is on Church Road north of Rustico Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2188 Church Road, Rustico PE C0A 1N0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony and also the Viceroyalty of New France.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Farmers' Bank of Rustico / La Banque De Rustico (a few steps from this marker); Les Familles Fondatrices de Rustico / The Founding Families of Rustico (within shouting distance of this marker); Parc National du Canada de l'Île-du-Prince-Edouard / Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); The Village of North Rustico (approx. 4.1 kilometers away); North Rustico War Memorial (approx. 4.6 kilometers away); Lucy Maud Montgomery (approx. 10.5 kilometers away); Bushing the Bay / Buissons sur la Baie (approx. 10.8 kilometers away); The Changing Landscape / Un paysage en évolution (approx. 10.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rustico.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
