Farmers' Bank of Rustico, Prince Edward Island

Name: Farmers' Bank of Rustico
Address: 2188 Church Road, Prince Edward Island, Canada

#8 among attractions in Prince Edward Island

Top attraction, Museum, History museum

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The Farmers' Bank of Rustico operated in the village of South Rustico, Prince Edward Island, from 1864 to 1894. It is often considered to have been the first community-based bank in Canada. Founded and managed under the leadership of Father Georges-Antoine Belcourt, the Farmer's Bank of Rustico was established on April 21, 1863. The bank received Royal Assent for its act of incorporation at the Court of Windsor on April 7, 1864." The first president was farmer Jerome Doiron, and the first cashier was Marinus Blanchard, a local school teacher. ()

Founded: 1863 (161 years ago)Coordinates: 46°25'24"N, 63°16'60"W

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2188 Church RoadPrince Edward Island Canada

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Farmers' Bank of Rustico – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shining Waters Family Fun Park, Green Gables, North Rustico Harbour Light, Cocoon at the Beach.

6.9 miNW
46°29'6"N • 63°23'51"W
Shining Waters Family Fun Park, Cavendish and Rustico Harbour
176 min walk • Theme park, Water park, Amusement park
6.5 miNW
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Green Gables, Cavendish and Rustico Harbour
167 min walk • Nestled in the pastoral landscape of Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Green Gables stands as a testament to classic Canadian literature and the vivid imagination of author Lucy Maud Montgomery. This historical place, the setting for the beloved novel "Anne of Green...
2.2 miN
Lighthouse, Specialty museum, Museum
North Rustico Harbour Light, Prince Edward Island
58 min walk • The North Rustico Harbour Light is an active lighthouse on the central north coast of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The station was established in 1876 and the lighthouse itself was built in 1899.
6.9 miNW
46°29'13"N • 63°23'47"W
Cocoon at the Beach, Cavendish and Rustico Harbour
178 min walk • Spa, Beach
5.7 miSW
46°21'22"N • 63°21'5"W
Harmony House Theatre, Prince Edward Island
145 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
2.7 miNW
Locality
North Rustico-New Glasgow
70 min walk • North Rustico is a Canadian town located in Queens County, Prince Edward Island. Situated on the north shore, North Rustico an incorporated municipality in 1954. North Rustico changed its status to a town on November 16, 2013. The town is known to locals, as well as many others as "The Crick".
4.6 miE
Locality
Brackley Beach
118 min walk • Brackley Beach, located in the Prince Edward Island region of Canada, is a picturesque and serene destination that offers visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty and outdoor activities. This stunning beach is known for its soft, white sand and crystal-clear waters...
7.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Malpeque, Prince Edward Island
184 min walk • Malpeque is a federal electoral district in Prince Edward Island, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1968. Its population in 2011 was 35,039.
3.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Rustico-Emerald, Prince Edward Island
100 min walk • Rustico-Emerald is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, Canada. It was formerly known as Park Corner-Oyster Bed.
5.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Brackley-Hunter River, Prince Edward Island
150 min walk • Brackley-Hunter River is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, Canada. It was created prior to the 2019 election from parts of the former districts West Royalty-Springvale and York-Oyster Bed.