Find Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island

And about 11 miles northwest from there in Park Corner is the homestead that once belonged to Montgomery’s aunt and uncle, now the Anne of Green Gables Museum at Silverbush, where you’ll also find the “Lake of Shining Waters” from the book. The home offers a glimpse into Montgomery’s life and one can even take a ride in “Matthew’s carriage” on the farm.

Charlottetown, home of the island’s small commercial airport, is worth a stroll through the downtown, offering visitors a lovely afternoon. You can buy souvenirs ranging from everything Anne-related to products made on the island, and there are several nice restaurants, including Flex Mussels, which features more than 20 flavors for mussels ranging from “Thai” to “southern.”

For a restaurant with a view, try Dayboat, 12 minutes from Cavendish, which sits on the Wheatley River. Just outside of Cavendish, The Pearl Cafe, offers sophisticated fare in a charming setting.

Tourist season runs through mid-October, but many attractions and restaurants close seasonally, said Carol Horne, manager of advertising and publicity for Tourism Prince Edward Island.

Even if you’re not a devotee of the “Green Gables” books, Prince Edward Island, which has deservedly earned the moniker “The Gentle Island,” is a nice place to slow down. Strolling along the beach, exploring scenic woods or taking an afternoon to wander through Charlottetown’s shops, visitors will soon find themselves in tune with the calm rhythms of this island in the Canadian Maritimes.
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If You Go…

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: http://www.gentleisland.com.

GETTING THERE: From New Brunswick, cross the Confederation Bridge. From Nova Scotia, board the Northumberland Ferries which operates May through mid-December. You can also fly in the Charlottetown airport, which places you in the central part of the Island.

CAVENDISH: http://www.cavendishbeachpei.com/

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES MUSEUM, SILVERBUSH: 5 Gerald McCarville Drive, Kensington, Prince Edward Island. Open seasonally. September hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., October, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

AVONLEA VILLAGE: http://www.avonlea.ca/ or 902-963-3050. Open seasonally, through Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.