South Rustico Prince Edward Island Map

About South Rustico, Prince Edward Island

South Rustico is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. South Rustico is located at 46.4158°N, 63.2917°W.

South Rustico rests on a rolling landscape, where the rich, red earth slopes gently towards the glimmering waters of the Northumberland Strait. It lies 22.9 km north-north-west of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 328°T), and is situated 12.3 km north-north-west of Miltonvale Park. Fields of green and gold, punctuated by the darker, more steadfast hues of spruce and fir, stretch out under a sky that often holds the soft, diffused light of an island afternoon. The air, even inland, carries a faint, briny kiss, a constant reminder of the nearby coast. Farmhouses, their white paint weathered by sun and salt spray, stand sentinel over their land, their roofs tilted against the prevailing winds, giving the impression of a quiet, enduring resilience. The history of South Rustico is deeply rooted in the fertile soil and the bountiful sea, a legacy shaped by Acadian settlers and later by Scottish and Irish immigrants. Fishing boats, their colourful hulls bobbing in the sheltered harbours, hint at the enduring connection to the ocean, a vital artery of the local economy. Though agriculture remains a strong presence, with crops like potatoes and grains thriving in the loamy soil, the spirit of innovation is evident in the smaller, artisanal businesses that have begun to dot the landscape, adding a new layer to the familiar narrative of rural island life. The quiet hum of activity, from the murmur of conversation at the general store to the distant rumble of a tractor, underscores the unhurried yet purposeful rhythm of existence in South Rustico.

About This South Rustico Map Page

Explore South Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.415757, -63.291749. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for South Rustico includes the postal code (C1E), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for South Rustico is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.