Itinerary: Anne of Green Gables

Devotees of the feisty, red-headed Anne of Green Gables can step directly into her world on Prince Edward Island. Published in 1908, more than 50 million copies have been sold to date, with fans falling in love with the book’s setting of ‘Avonlea’ and the community, created by author Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Read on to discover how to immerse yourself in Anne’s world in Canada.

First, visit Green Gables Heritage Place, the home that inspired the setting of Montgomery’s novel. Walk through the rooms of the Victorian home, restored to the period of the late 1800s, and experience farm life in the barn, granary and woodshed. Stroll the ‘Haunted Woods’ and ‘Balsam Hollow’ trails described in the book.

Next, head into Avonlea Village, a real-life recreation of L.M. Montgomery’s fictional town, and browse shops and period buildings just as Anne did. Chow down on a lobster roll or some grilled cheese before shopping for artisan souvenirs.

Finally, sing along with the longest running musical in the world. Anne of Green Gables - the musical has been drawing in crowds to Charlottetown for more than 50 seasons and shows no signs of stopping.

And, for the absolute super fans, Tourism PEI has put together a three-day Anne of Green Gables itinerary that brings together all of these experiences and more. Head to the website for more details on how to explore.