Prince Edward Island Canada

The birthplace of Canada...and the home of the most famous of all Canadians, Anne Shirley.

Sorry, Wayne Gretsky and Brian Adams. Our sincere apologies, Michael Buble, Celine Dion and Lorne Greene. Anne of Green Gables has you all beat. Even I know about Anne Shirley and I’m a guy!

Published in 1908, Anne of Green Gables centres on the gorgeous Prince Edward Island – Canada’s smallest and greenest province, which for generations has proven a timeless favourite. For those swept up in childhood memories of Anne Shirley, you can take the suggested Anne Itinerary! (see below)

Located in the Gulf of St Lawrence, this small yet comely island – in fact, the smallest province in the nation - might well have escaped world attention (and adoration) were it not for Lucy Maud Montgomery’s famous book. What else is there to see for those not pursuing our favourite redhead? Don’t fret there’s tonnes to see on this sublime outpost. The extraordinary beauty of PEI is faceted in red sandstone cliffs, inviting beaches, pastoral hills, bays and ocean coves.

First a home to the Mi’kmaq people, now a home to many, many golfers. Prince Edward Island hosts more than 30 golf courses with the Links at Crowbush Cove, Dundarare and Brudenell River rated as some of the top courses in North America.

It’s hard to narrow down the highlights of Prince Edward Island to just a couple of items and it’s hard to overstate the serene beauty of this wondrous place. Most every part of this province is worth taking in and is an unfolding delight. Explore Charlottetown as your first port of call. During the Charlottetown Festival you’ll be able to enjoy ‘Anne of Green Gables – The Musical’. Scoff not, it is the longest running production in Canadian history. Whilst there, try the local favourite dish, Church Lobster Supper – a genuine island tradition.

Want to take the suggested Anne Itinerary?

Here you go!

Day One: Drive to Cavendish to the preserved gable house that inspired the setting. Explore the Haunted Wood and Lovers Lane. See Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Cavendish Homestead and Avonlea Village. Whilst there, make sure that you visit the Anne of Green Gables Chocolate store! Don’t stint on the Truffles or the Chocolate Sweeties – don’t feel under any pressure at all to bring back a customary box to your favourite Travel Agent!

Day Two: Visit Montgomery’s birthplace where you will even find some of the author’s scrapbooks and her wedding dress. Then head to the Anne of Green Gables Museum and afterwards enjoy some shopping at the Shining Waters Craft Shop & Tea Room. Take Matthew’s Carriage Ride around Silver Bush and then get your photo taken as Anne at Cavendish Figurines. End the day with a visit to the Lower Bedeque Schoolhouse

Day Three: Wander through the stores in Charlottetown to culminate your Anne Grand tour with an indulgence at the Anne of Green Gables Store!