Green Gables Heritage Place
Prince Edward Island
Green Gables Heritage Place is a historic 19th-century farmhouse located in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Originally built in the 1830s by the MacNeil family, relatives of author Lucy Maud Montgomery, it served as the inspiration and setting for her iconic Anne of Green Gables novels. The property is part of the larger L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site and lies within Prince Edward Island National Park. Over time, the farmhouse was expanded and remodeled to closely resemble the fictional Green Gables described in Montgomery's works. It operates as a museum dedicated to Montgomery's life and literary legacy, featuring period-appropriate furnishings and exhibits. The surrounding grounds include walking trails like the Haunted Wood Trail and Balsam Hollow Trail, which inspired settings in the novels. The site is recognized as a Federal Historic Building and attracts visitors worldwide who wish to experience the atmosphere that inspired one of Canada's most cherished literary classics.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Green Gables Heritage Place is during the warmer months when the walking trails, including the Haunted Wood Trail and Lovers' Lane, are accessible and scenic. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, especially during peak tourist season, to avoid long waits. The site offers interpretive trails with signage explaining the inspiration behind the settings in the novels, enhancing the visit. Discounts may be available for seniors, youth, and families. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to natural trail surfaces and occasional staircases. Off-season access to trails may be limited, so checking current conditions on the official Parks Canada website is advised.
Faits intéressants
- •Green Gables served as the home for Anne Shirley, the titular character in Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables novels.
- •The property includes trails such as the Haunted Wood Trail and Balsam Hollow Trail, which inspired settings in the novels.
- •After Montgomery's death, her funeral was held at Green Gables, and she is interred in the adjacent Cavendish cemetery.
- •The Canadian government purchased Green Gables in 1936 to protect it as part of Prince Edward Island National Park.
- •In 2020, Green Gables received the Japanese Foreign Minister's commendation for promoting mutual understanding between Canada and Japan.
Histoire
Green Gables was originally constructed in the 1830s by the MacNeil family, relatives of Lucy Maud Montgomery, who was born nearby.
The house was expanded in the 1870s and again in 1921 to its current L-shaped form.
After Montgomery published Anne of Green Gables in 1908, the property gained literary significance.
The Canadian government purchased the vacant property in 1936 to incorporate it into Prince Edward Island National Park.
Plans to convert it into a golf clubhouse were abandoned following public opposition.
After Montgomery's death in 1942, her funeral was held at Green Gables, and she was buried nearby.
In the 1950s, the house was furnished as a historic 19th-century farmhouse, but in the 1970s it was remodeled to more closely resemble the fictional Green Gables.
It was designated a Federal Heritage Building in 1985 and became part of the L.M.
Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site in 2004.
Recent restoration efforts culminated in a new interpretive centre opening in 2019.
Guide du lieu
Green Gables House1830s
The historic farmhouse originally built in the 1830s, expanded in the 1870s and 1921, remodeled to reflect the fictional home of Anne Shirley. It contains period furnishings and exhibits about Lucy Maud Montgomery and her novels.
Haunted Wood Trail
A 900-meter loop trail through spruce woods that inspired the 'Haunted Wood' in Anne of Green Gables. The trail passes near Cavendish Cemetery and features natural scenery that evokes the novel's atmosphere.
Balsam Hollow Trail and Lovers' Lane
An 800-meter return trail starting behind Green Gables House, including Lovers' Lane, a serene wooded path along a brook. This trail was a favorite spot of L.M. Montgomery and features signage about its literary inspiration.
Contact
Téléphone: (902) 963-7874