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Before you go
Your trip to Cavendish.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Cavendish – Prince Edward Island Destination Prince Edward Island (Canada) — Charlottetown; Cavendish about 40 km from Charlottetown
How to get there
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Charlottetown Airport (YYG) Charlottetown · 40 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 40 km from Charlottetown, roughly a 40-minute drive on Route 13. Part of the summer there are seasonal buses departing from the capital.
How many days
One day for Green Gables and the beach; two days for more beaches and trails in the national park.
When to go
From June to September, when Green Gables has its full program and the beach has lifeguards; July and August are the busiest months.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Very helpful: the beaches, viewpoints and attractions are spread along the coast.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Cavendish
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Morning
Green Gables
Visit the Green Gables house and walk the Haunted Wood and Lover’s Lane trails.
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Afternoon
Cavendish Beach
Spend the afternoon on the beach, with the park’s dunes and red cliffs.
2 days in Cavendish
Day 1
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All day
Montgomery’s Cavendish
Combine Green Gables, the site of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s home and Cavendish Beach.
Day 2
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All day
National park coast
Follow the park’s coastal road to North Rustico and Brackley Beach, stopping at viewpoints along the way.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does Green Gables exist in real life?
Yes. The house belonged to cousins of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s grandparents and inspired the book’s setting. Today it is a Parks Canada site.
Is Cavendish Beach good for swimming?
In summer, yes, with seasonal lifeguards. The Gulf’s water usually warms up more in July and August.
What to see in Cavendish besides Green Gables?
The park’s beach and dunes, the red cliffs and the site where Lucy Maud Montgomery’s home once stood.
Can you go from Charlottetown to Cavendish without a car?
In part of the summer there are seasonal buses and tours. Outside that period, only by car or taxi.