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Green Gables

2 Palmer's Lane, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island C1A 5V6, Canada
902-963-7874
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Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Cavendish
Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: Home made famous in "Anne of Green Gables" which has been restored to match the descriptions in the books.
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New York City, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Personally I never read the books or watched the shows/movies etc so I had zero interest in the place. That said, it was very picturesque and they did a nice job of explaining the various parts of the property as well as the history etc. I found it very touristy and unremarkable for the most part but my mother-in-law (who... More

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Calgary, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

If you come to PEI you really do need to pay homage to Anne of Green Gables by visiting this site, but try to come within the first half hour before the masses descend. There is always something surreal about a place dedicated to a person that never lived; the house is interesting because it depicts the setting from the... More

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Moncton , NB
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

This is a must stop to visit on the island , learn some history and see lots of old items and where it all happened.

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toronto, ontario
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

When in PEI for the first time, one must venture to Green Gables to see the place where all the childhood book adventures were set. The house itself is very interesting and so reflective of Confederation times. Loved it. The shops are very crowded and busy. Ton's of tourist from Japan where we figure the Anne of Green Gables series... More

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Kensington, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Lovely peaceful place, lovely walking trail in the woods, know wounder Lucy Maud Montgomery like the place. It is more about the atmosphere than the house itself which is lovely, it promotes the island way of life rather than a commercial business

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Marlton, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

This attraction consists of a house that you can tour, a barn, an outside garden, and you can also walk through the haunted woods that was mentioned in the Anne books. I have never read the books, but I did enjoy the movies. For those that are fans, it is like revisiting the book. There is not anything particularly outstanding.... More

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Halifax, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

You can't visit PEI without visiting Green Gables. Period. The Haunted Wood is a lovely evening walk for those looking for a stroll.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Had a lovely time! Even took a walk down Lovers Lane. The house is set up well and looks very authentic!

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Cincinnati
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

I'm not necessarily a fan of Green Gables, having never read the books. We started with a orientation video talking about Green Gables. Touring the house and grounds was enjoyable.

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Mission, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Well kept, nice walk around lovers lane and the period pieces in the house where very authentic. The museam was dissapointing, just too touristy, like they were creating something to draw people to.Its a beautiful part of the country and that what should draw the people,any place looks good on the island in late oct.

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