How To Plan An ‘Anne Of Green Gables'-Inspired Trip To Prince Edward Island

Forbes

27-05-2025

House from Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables located in P.E.I, Canada.
Prince Edward Island has a lot to offer travelers—especially come summertime. The fresh seafood, the stunning red-sand beaches, and of course, the magic of Anne of Green Gables. If you're planning an escape to this Atlantic Canadian island and want to channel your inner whimsical ginger, these are some of the best things to see and do while following the path of L.M. Montgomery's Anne Shirley:
There are a lot of hotels and inns on the island—but fans of Anne of Green Gables should consider checking into the Shining Waters Country Inn. The Hunter River property dates back to the 1850s and was owned by Pierce and Rachael MacNeill, L.M. Montgomery's grandfather's cousin and the couple who inspired the original novel.
The Montgomery Inn at Ingleside is another great option for literature lovers. The property was originally the home of Senator Donald Montgomery, L.M. Montgomery's grandfather, and where she spent many of her summers in PEI.
The Green Gables Heritage Place is a must-visit on your Anne of Green Gables tour. The home was originally owned by relatives of L.M. Montgomery and served as inspiration for Anne Shirley's home. There are even rooms stylized to look as they would have in the novel. The Anne of Green Gables Museum in Kensington is another must-visit—it's packed with artifacts from Montgomery herself as well as beautiful grounds and seasonal carriage rides.
Moving on to the Lucy Maud Montgomery Lower Bedeque School, this schoolhouse has been carefully preserved since Montgomery taught here in 1897 and showcases her ties to the Bedeque area. It's also worth paying a visit to the Cavendish Community Cemetery. Located at the intersection of Highways 6 and 13, this cemetery is the final resting place of L.M. Montgomery.
Cavendish, Canada: Buildings in Avonlea Village have been converted into restaurants.
Walking around Avonlea Village—named for the fictional town in Anne of Green Gables—feels like being transported right into the pages of L.M. Montgomery's world. It boasts replications of houses and shops from the Anne of Green Gables era and has a variety of restaurants, from east coast seafood to burgers and pizza.
Looking for something a little more formal? Dalvay by the Sea is believed to have served as inspiration for the White Sands Hotel in L.M. Montgomery's books. The MacMillan Dining Room has an excellent dinner menu with farm-to-table ingredients, including a variety of produce grown directly on-site.