Parc National du Canada de l'Île-du-Prince-Edouard
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Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada

Photographed by Jay Noble, October 3, 2026

1. PrinceEdward Island National Park of Canada Marker

Parc National du Canada de l'Île-du-Prince-Edouard
De cette vue panoramique surplombant la baie de Rustico, on peut voir au loin vers le nord-est une partie du paysage côtier du parc national du Canada de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard.

Le parc national de l’Île-du-Prince Edouard a été crée en 1937 pour protéger une band de 46 kilometres de la cote Nord de la province, qui se caractéris par tin svete exceptionnel de plage et be dunes de sable des falajees, de gres rouge, des forats, des étangs et des marais salés Les diver habitats du parc abritent une fione et une une des plus dont plus de 300 espèces d'oiseaux et une variété étonnante de plantes, Le parc est également reconnu pour sa richesse culturele got regroupe des cultures aussi diverses que les premiers peuples autochtones, les Mikmak les colons français et acadienis ex les immigrants écossais, irlandais er anglais.

Des petits ruisseaux et rivières d'eau douce coutent dans a bale de Rustico pour ensuite se deverser dans feau salée du gore du Saint Laurent à rentrée du port de North Rustico, qui se trouve un peu plus loin en direction nord-ouest Outre

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lagriculture, on pratique la péché dans la région de Rustico depuis plus de deux siecies: Cette baie aux eaux peu profondes renferme des barres de sable, des vasières et des marais salés, et elle est très influencée par le rythme quotidien des marées.

Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada
From this scenic vista overlooking Rustico, you can see in the distance toward the north-east part of the of the coastal landscape of Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada.

Prince Edward Island National Parks was established in 1987 and protects a 46 kilometer stretch of the province’s north shore which features an oustanding system of sandy beaches and dunes, red sandstone cliffs, ponds, and salt water marshes. The diverse habitats in the Park provide a home for a variety of plants and animals, including over 300 species of birds and a large variety pf plants. The Park is also noted for its cultural richness which includes the early Aboriginal peoples the Mikmak, French and Acadian settlers, and Scottish, Irish and English immigrants.

Small fresh water rivers and streams drain into Rustico Bay and flow out into salt

Photographed by Jay Noble, October 3, 2026

2. Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada Marker

waters of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence at the entrance to North Rustico Harbour located beyond this region towards the northwest. In addition to farming, the Rustico area has a long history of fishing dating back well over two centuries. The shallow waters of this bay feature sand bars, mud flats and salt water marshes and is greatly influenced by the daily rhythm of the changing tides.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
 
Location. 46° 25.407′ N, 63° 16.983′ W. Marker is in Rustico, Prince Edward Island. It can be reached from Church 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

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least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Les Familles Fondatrices de Rustico / The Founding Families of Rustico (a few steps from this marker); Farmers' Bank of Rustico / La Banque De Rustico (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome - Rustico / Bienvenue - Rustico (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. 10.7 kilometers away); The Changing Landscape / Un paysage en évolution (approx. 10.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rustico.

 

 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This page has been viewed 7 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.