Guidebook to the Rustico View Retreat
Historic Places
Located only a 5 minute walk away- Gallant’s is a PEI institution! A market, grocery store and gas station that’s been in operation at this location for 4 generations- they’ll have everything you need from local and fresh produce, take-out meals like lobster rolls and pizza, baked goods, ice cream and much more.
A new Island rural transit stop has also been added here, allowing for shuttle bus travel to Charlottetown or to the hotspots of Cavendish and North Rustico and many other destinations. Very affordable- but rides must be booked at least 3 hours in advance. See the TransitPEI website for online booking and details.
11 locals recommend
Gallants Country Food Market and Gas
1980 Route 243Located only a 5 minute walk away- Gallant’s is a PEI institution! A market, grocery store and gas station that’s been in operation at this location for 4 generations- they’ll have everything you need from local and fresh produce, take-out meals like lobster rolls and pizza, baked goods, ice cream and much more.
A new Island rural transit stop has also been added here, allowing for shuttle bus travel to Charlottetown or to the hotspots of Cavendish and North Rustico and many other destinations. Very affordable- but rides must be booked at least 3 hours in advance. See the TransitPEI website for online booking and details.
Green Gables Heritage Place
8619 Cavendish RdDalvay by the Sea
City/town information
North Rustico Harbour
Famous little fishing town on PEI's north shore.
Charlottetown
Cavendish
Kensington
Victoria
Stanley Bridge
Summerside
Golf Courses
Rustico Resort Golf & Tennis Club
496 Grand Pere Point RoadGlasgow Hills Resort & Golf
98 Glasgow Hills DrGreen Gables Golf Course
8727 Cavendish RdForest Hills Golf Course
286 Forest Hills LnEagles Glenn Golf Resort The
374 Eagles Glenn BlvdRodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort
632 Lakeside RdStanhope Golf and Country Club
2961 Bayshore RdRed Sands Golf Course
27 Hurst RdFood scene
Fantastic food and cocktails on the patio facing historic Rustico Harbour. Very busy in the summer so use the online waitlist system. 9 minute drive.
110 locals recommend
Blue Mussel Cafe
312 Harbourview DrFantastic food and cocktails on the patio facing historic Rustico Harbour. Very busy in the summer so use the online waitlist system. 9 minute drive.
Elevated dining from award winning Chef Emily Wells in the historic old New Glasgow hall built in 1896. Also has a market for takeout food. Reservations accepted. 5 minute drive.
42 locals recommend
The Mill in New Glasgow
5592 Prince Edward Island 13Elevated dining from award winning Chef Emily Wells in the historic old New Glasgow hall built in 1896. Also has a market for takeout food. Reservations accepted. 5 minute drive.
Incredible river view from restaurant, with an attached market of PEI-made jams and tea. Reservations available. 5 minute drive
26 locals recommend
Prince Edward Island Preserve Restaurant
2841 New Glasgow RoadIncredible river view from restaurant, with an attached market of PEI-made jams and tea. Reservations available. 5 minute drive
Locals call it the best lobster roll on the Island! You decide! Very busy- expect a lineup. Bring your swimsuit to jump off the wharf while waiting. 16 minute drive.
74 locals recommend
Richard's
9 Wharf RdLocals call it the best lobster roll on the Island! You decide! Very busy- expect a lineup. Bring your swimsuit to jump off the wharf while waiting. 16 minute drive.
COWS Cavendish Boardwalk
9193 PE-6Beautiful local art gallery and gardens, along with a full restaurant. Reservations accepted for dinner (not lunch). 10 minute drive
104 locals recommend
The Dunes Cafe
Prince Edward Island 15Beautiful local art gallery and gardens, along with a full restaurant. Reservations accepted for dinner (not lunch). 10 minute drive
Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Suppers
7230 Rustico RdTraditional lobster experience with 65 year history. Enjoy multi-course meal with fresh lobster, mussels and rolls. 5 minute drive.
61 locals recommend
New Glasgow Lobster Suppers
Traditional lobster experience with 65 year history. Enjoy multi-course meal with fresh lobster, mussels and rolls. 5 minute drive.
Barnone Brewery and Hop Farm
Sightseeing
In our opinion, the BEST deep sea fishing charter on the Island- and only a 5 min drive away in Rusticoville! 3 hour tours, going 3 times a day. Fish for cod & mackerel and other Island fish on Lobster boats. You can also charter the whole boat, go tuna fishing or do a lobster fish and feast. See the website for more details.
16 locals recommend
Joey's Deep Sea Fishing
52 Rustico RdIn our opinion, the BEST deep sea fishing charter on the Island- and only a 5 min drive away in Rusticoville! 3 hour tours, going 3 times a day. Fish for cod & mackerel and other Island fish on Lobster boats. You can also charter the whole boat, go tuna fishing or do a lobster fish and feast. See the website for more details.
Explore the bustling Boardwalk, known for its vibrant atmosphere and range of tourist mementoes, shirts, fast food and treats like Beavertails and Pizza Delight.
43 locals recommend
Cavendish Boardwalk
9139 Cavendish RdExplore the bustling Boardwalk, known for its vibrant atmosphere and range of tourist mementoes, shirts, fast food and treats like Beavertails and Pizza Delight.
French River
The College of Piping
619 Water St EBeaches
Brackley Beach
4020 Brackley Point RdGreenwich Beach
Basin Head Provincial Park
318 Basin Head RdCavendish Beach
590 Graham's LnStanhope Beach, Prince Edward Island National Park
828 Gulf Shore Parkway East