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Historic site · Cavendish, Prince Edward Island
Green Gables Heritage Place
A 19th-century farmhouse with green gables that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery’s novel Anne of Green Gables, with trails through the woods and fields.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Green Gables Heritage Place
Green Gables is a white farmhouse with green gables in Cavendish that belonged to cousins of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s grandparents. The writer visited the house and the surrounding woods as a child and used the setting for Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908, the story of a red-haired orphan adopted by two siblings.
The site, managed by Parks Canada, recreates the house as described in the book, with the rooms of Anne, Marilla and Matthew. The visitor center tells Montgomery’s life and the novel’s success, translated into dozens of languages. Nearby, short trails lead to the Haunted Wood and Lover’s Lane, names taken from the book.
In summer, interpreters run period activities and games. The site is part of the L. M. Montgomery Cavendish National Historic Site. Check dates and the current schedule.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One and a half to two hours.
Best time
From June to September, when the full program runs. Early morning has fewer tour buses.
How to get there
On Route 6 in Cavendish, about 40 km from Charlottetown, with parking.
Tip
Do the Haunted Wood and Lover’s Lane trails after visiting the house: they are short and quieter than the interior.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Green Gables Heritage Place
Who wrote Anne of Green Gables?
Lucy Maud Montgomery, who grew up in Cavendish. The book was published in 1908.
Is Green Gables open year‑round?
The full program runs from May or June to October. Check the dates before you go.
How long does the visit to Green Gables take?
One and a half to two hours, including the house and the trails.