Prince Edward Island, Canada

North Rustico to Cavendish Beach Waterfront

Courtesy: National Park

Gulf Shore Way West is one of the best water view stretches for running on PEI. It’s 10 km one-way from North Rustico to Cavendish Beach, on a dedicated, multi-use path for most of the way. Views of red sandstone cliffs and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Some interior sections are more forested. The most scenic sections:

  • North Rustico section.  First 2.5 km along the North Rustico Harbor Trail, to just short of Macneill Ln.
  • The 5 km between Cape Rd. and the Cavendish Beach parking lot.  Good water views most of the way.

The path is administered by Prince Edward Island National Park.

Essentials
  • Up to 10.7 km (6.7 miles) one-way. Run specific sections!
  • 271 feet over 10.7 km
  • North Rustico or Cavensish Beach or any point along the path
  • Trailheads at North Rustico and at Cawnpore Lane (Oceanview Lookoff)

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Essentials
  • Up to 10.7 km (6.7 miles) one-way. Run specific sections!
  • 271 feet over 10.7 km
  • North Rustico or Cavensish Beach or any point along the path
  • Trailheads at North Rustico and at Cawnpore Lane (Oceanview Lookoff)