Green Gables Shore PEI

You simply cannot visit the Green Gables Shore PEI area without visiting birthplace of Anne of Green Gables – which is filled with sites paying tribute to the character & the author, Lucy Maud Montgomery. People from across the globe flock to this area of Prince Edward Island, thanks to the success of the books & the highly popular movies and tv shows that have showcased the beauty of this area.

**For more information on L.M. Montgomery & her famous books, please visit our Anne of Green Gables page.

The Green Gables Shore area lies north of the central part of PEI. And, while it attracts most visitors because of its namesake, it really is a beautiful part of the island with pretty white beaches, impressive red cliffs & pastoral farms that take you back to Anne's Victorian days of beautiful, open countryside.

Kensington to New London

Founded at the crossing of 5 roads, Kensington is still as busy today as it was in the late 1800s & is full of glimpses into life in the town in eras past. Visit The Home Place Inn & Restaurant & have a bite to eat in this historic family house, or stay turn-of-the-century style at Victoria Inn & Housekeeping Suites. Spend some quiet moments at the Kensington Veterans Memorial Military Museum where you will memorabilia from the Boer War, WWI, WWII & the Korean War.

Don't forget to take a tour of the Haunted Mansion with its secret gardens before you head out of town to St. Mary's Church, a beautiful example of French Gothic architecture at Indian River & catch one of the performances at the PEI Indian River Festival. In Malpeque, visit The Kier Memorial Museum for a look at Mi'kmaq & Acadian life in the past or kayak in Malpeque Bay before taking a swim at Cabot Beach Provincial Park. Get a few putts in at Darnley Greens & visit L.M. Montgomery's birthplace in New London or the antiques gallery at Gallery 18.

 

Island Insider: Stop by the Art Gallery of Tony Diodati in Spring Brook. You'll find paintings of Prince Edward Island's beautiful scenery & the gallery has great views of the quaint French River fishing village & New London Bay.

 

Stanley Bridge, Cavendish & Rustico

Stanley Bridge Marine Aquarium, Manor of Birds & Gift Shop will keep the family busy for a few hours or you can browse the local crafts at Stanley Bridge Studios for some unique gifts. Sample succulent oysters at Carr's Oyster Bar/Seafood Restaurant after letting off some steam at Combat Zone Outdoor Laser Tag. A must if you're passing through the Stanley Bridge area, is the Eddie May Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, where you'll be thoroughly entertained over a good meal.

Sandspit in Cavendish is Prince Edward Island's largest amusement park, or try kiteboarding, kayaking, or golf at one of the 3 courses in the area. Enjoy ocean-view dining on the deck at Rachael's Restaurant of Prince Edward Island or have your photo taken in different styles at Grandpa's Antique Photo Studio. Browse the strange displays at Ripley's Believe it or Not! Odditorium and then take a trail at Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada.

There are many places to visit for Anne of Green Gable fans around Cavendish; Avonlea – Village of Anne of Green Gables has activities for the whole family. Green Gables is famous for inspiring the author, or watch one of the various Anne-themed theatre productions at the Confederation Centre of the Arts.

Stop over at The Farmer's Bank of Rustico & Doucet House Museums in Rustico, the site of the first people's bank, & pick up a stunning piece from Gaudreau Fine Woodworking afterwards. A short hop away is North Rustico where you'll find the kid's haven of Santa's Woods or try your hand at some outdoor adventure with Outside Expeditions – North Rustico. Order a delicious steak at Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant or try the seafood at Blue Mussel Cafe while you watch blue herons from the comfort of the deck.

 

The Prince Edward Island cottages and hotels of Cavendish are perfect, economical choice for a family holiday and there are all shapes and sizes to choose from. Have a look on our PEI home page.

 

Island Insider: Have your photo taken with Shrek & Donkey at the Wax World of the Stars at Cavendish and take a look at the Titanic gallery at Fan-Taz-Ma-Goric Museum of the Strange & Unusual.

 

Cymbria & Brackley Beach 

If you're not a pro, give mini-golf a go at Cymbria's Drive-U-Krazy Mini Golf or go straight to Brackley Beach Drive-In Theatre and Mini Golf where you can catch a movie under the stars after the game.

Admire the shoreline from The Dunes Studio Gallery where you can dine & shop, then head over to The Great Canadian Soap Co. where you'll find a myriad of products on offer. Shaw's Restaurant is situated at Canada's oldest inn, which is a Canadian National Historic site where guests have been staying overnight since 1860! For a novel way of taking in the area's terrain, try a horse ride Millstream Trail Rides & indulge in a delicious ice-cream at Millstream Restaurant after the ride.

 

Island Insider: The arts & crafts at The Dunes Studio Gallery are simply exquisite & the restaurant serves meals on the stunning crockery you can purchase from the gallery.

 

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