Green Gables House

We set off for a drive around the north central coast from Harrington, through Rustico to Cavendish and the home of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author of "Anne of Green Gables" and "Anne of Avonlea". The house and farm in her books were actually the home of cousins, the McNeil's, of her grandfather. Maud, was bought up from the age of 21 months by her maternal grandparents, after her mother died. She spent a lot of time with her cousins and hence the location for her books. The house is now a National Historic Site and has been furnished in late 19th century style, an out building had been restored to the Victorian period. The 'A' shaped building by the house is a cover over the well outside the kitchen.

On our trip today we headed north from outside of Charlottetown to the north coast of the island with the circle tour taking us through Summerside, P.E.I. second city. It was just like driving through a garden with the green fields sloping down to the ocean side. Never have we seen so many houses with with absolutely huge lawns beautifully manicured, often with the criss cross pattern seen on golf club greens.

The north coast centered in the Cavendish area is oriented towards a strong tourist area with many golf courses, sandy beaches, and wide selection of tourist cottages available for rent.