North Rustico, Prince Edward Island
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North Rustico (2001 population: 637) is a village located in the northern part of Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
It is part of the incorporated resort municipality of Stanley Bridge-Hope River-Bayview-Cavendish-North Rustico. This area is increasingly becoming the desirable beach town of the island, some say it is to Charlottetown what the Hamptons are to New York City.
The village is known to locals, as well as all other islanders as "The Crick"
North Rustico is well known for its Canada day celebration every year on July 1st. The event usually attracts in excess of 10,000 people, which packs the village quite full, it includes festivities in the park, a parade down main street, as well as a boat parade on Rustico Harbour. The celebration is popular among families, and among teenagers and adults, it is well respected as the best party of the summer. The day is completed around 10:00pm by an impressive fireworks display over the bay.
[edit] Economy
North Rustico's primary industries in order of importance are fishing, tourism and agriculture. Located 30 km (19 mi) northwest of Charlottetown, the village is increasingly becoming an exurb with residents commuting to work in the city.
Since the 1996 census, the village has witnessed a population decline of -2% in year-round residents. During the short summer tourist season on Prince Edward Island in July and August, the village's proximity to the Prince Edward Island National Park results in a temporary population expansion with many visitors staying in nearby accommodations.
The village has 255 dwellings and the median household income is $126,855, compared with the provincial average of $60,512. There are many seasonal homes or cottages owned by non-residents which are occupied for only several weeks during the summer months.
The fishing industry remains the village's most important economic activity, with approximately 40 vessels home-ported in a small craft harbour. Lobster fishing is the main focus for much of the fleet and during May and June (the months of lobster season) fresh north shore P.E.I lobster can be bought in a fish market on the harbour warves or directly off of the boats. "Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Suppers" is a popular place to enjoy the fresh seafood of Prince Edward Island . The restaurant is located on mainstreet, it is home to the largest indoor lobster pound in the world and it's large dining room is capable of accommodating several bus tours at one time.
In the summer, this village is the island's paradise, At any given time on a warm summer evening, hundreds of people can be found strolling the village's waterfront boardwalk, which overlooks the fishing docks. In recent years Rustico has been known for its wealthy, cultured residents, who are very welcoming to tourists in the summer months, making this town one of the most popular on the island among affluent visitors. It is a town of prosperity, and is regarded by many as the best destination on PEI.
[edit] History
The village of North Rustico was founded circa "1790", around a small natural harbour along the Gulf of St. Lawrence coast. The region was home to a remnant Acadian population who fled British capture and deportation during the Seven Years' War (see Great Upheaval), although English, Scottish and Irish settlers moved into the area during the remainder of the 18th century and throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Prince Edward Island |
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| Counties | Kings - Prince - Queens |
| Parishes | Bedford - Charlotte - East - Egmont - Greenville - Halifax - Hillsboro - North - Richmond - St. Andrew's - St. David's - St. George's - St. John's - St. Patrick's |
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| Royalties | Kings Royalty - Prince Royalty - Queens Royalty |
| Cities | Charlottetown - Summerside |
| Other communities | Alberton - Borden - Breadalbane - Cavendish - Central Bedeque - Cornwall - Ellerslie - Foxley River - Freeland - Georgetown - Hebron - Hunter River - Kensington - Knutsford - Miminegash - Miscouche - Montague - Morell - Mount Stewart - Murray Harbour - Murray River - North Rustico - O'Leary - Souris - Stratford - Tignish |
