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Historic site · Cavendish, Prince Edward Island
Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home
Grounds of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s grandparents’ house in Cavendish, where she lived and wrote Anne of Green Gables, with the foundations, the garden and a small bookstore.
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 Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home
Lucy Maud Montgomery lived with her maternal grandparents in Cavendish from early childhood until 1911. It was in their house that she wrote Anne of Green Gables and other books. The house no longer exists, but the grounds are preserved by the author’s family.
The visit includes the stone foundations of the house, the garden, the orchard and the trees Montgomery described in her diaries. Panels explain her life in Cavendish, and a small bookstore sells the author’s works. The site is part of the Cavendish L. M. Montgomery National Historic Site, together with Green Gables.
It is a few minutes from Green Gables and the church where the writer is buried, in the community cemetery. It is open in the summer season; check the dates and current fees.
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
Half an hour to an hour.
Best time
June to September, when it is usually open.
How to get there
On Route 6 in Cavendish, about 1 km from Green Gables.
Tip
Combine it with Green Gables and Cavendish cemetery, where Montgomery is buried—all are a few minutes apart.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home
Does Lucy Maud Montgomery’s house still exist?
No. Only the foundations, the garden and the grounds remain, preserved by the family.
Where is Lucy Maud Montgomery buried?
In the Cavendish cemetery, near the site of the house and Green Gables.
Is Montgomery’s house site open year‑round?
It is usually open only in the summer season. Check before you go.