Green Gables Heritage Place: A Literary Journey

Green Gables Heritage Place invites visitors to experience the magic of 'Anne of Green Gables', one of Canada's most cherished literary works. This meticulously preserved 19th-century farmstead, nestled in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, served as the inspiration for Lucy Maud Montgomery's timeless novel.Explore the Green Gables house, restored to reflect both the setting of the novel and a typical farmhouse of the late Victorian era. Each room is named after a character from the novel. Wander through the lush gardens and follow the trails that captivated Montgomery, including the Haunted Wood Trail and Balsam Hollow Trail, which begins as Lover's Lane.Green Gables was initially built in the 1830s by the MacNeil family, relatives of Lucy Maud Montgomery. The site now includes a modern visitor center with an exhibit hall, gift shop, and café. Costumed staff, including 'Anne Shirley', bring the stories to life during the summer months. Green Gables offers a family-friendly experience with activities and programs that allow visitors to connect with the characters and landscapes that inspired a literary classic.Today, Green Gables Heritage Place is recognized as a Federal Historic Building and is part of L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site of Canada, situated within Prince Edward Island National Park.