Travel Guides - Prince Edward Island
Basics | Attractions | Overview | Photos Click images to enlarge.Nestled in the Prince Edward Island National Park in Cavendish is the charming and picturesque Green Gables House that, in the early 1900s, inspired author Lucy Maude Montgomery to create her much-loved story about a precocious red-headed orphan Anne Shirley, entitled Anne of Green Gables. Thousands of visitors flock here to enjoy a ramble around the famous house and its surrounds (originally owned by relatives of the author) that served as a setting for the treasured tale and also to drink in the sights and sounds of the beautiful park that houses Green Gables. The house itself is filled with displays (including audio-visual), a gift shop, the charming Butter Churn Café, a visitor's centre and restored rooms. There are trails to be explored (fans of the book will recognised Lovers Lane and the Haunted Wood), guided evening walks, children's activities, restored gardens and many other treasures to be enjoyed.
Telephone: 902 963 7874
Website: www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/pe/greengables
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Opening times: Open daily May to October; Wednesdays 10am to 4pm (March to April)
Confederation Centre for the Arts
Founded in 1964 as a National Memorial to the Fathers of the Confederation, the Confederation Centre of the Arts is more than a tribute to those who formed the notion of a united country; it is also a celebration of the diversity, talent and character of Canada and its history. Situated on the site of the old Charlottetown marketplace, the Centre takes up a city block and is home to an art gallery, several theatres, a gift shop and restaurant. The annual Charlottetown Festival, begun in the mid-1960s, is a firm favourite hosted by the Centre and runs from late May to mid-October. A celebration of musical theatre and comedy, the Festival has spawned several highly successful musicals, including the immensely popular Anne of Green Gables - The Musical - Canada's longest running musical, now in its 42nd year. The Confederation Centre Art Gallery has over 15,000 pieces of contemporary, modern and historical Canadian art work, and is well worth a visit.
Telephone: 902 628 1864
Website: www.confederationcentre.com
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Opening times: Art Gallery: Daily 9am to 5pm (13 June to 30 September); Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 5pm; Sundays 1pm to 5pm (30 September to 13 June). Show times vary
Founder's Hall
Founder's Hall is one of Prince Edward Island's highly popular attractions, located at the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront. Also known rather grandly as Canada's Birthplace Pavilion, the Hall is a well-designed heritage attraction set in a restored 1906 building that previously housed a CN rail car repair shop. The Hall incorporates state-of-the-art technology with history, allowing visitors to enjoy interactive exhibits, holovisuals, various exciting displays and an absorbing 'Time Travel Tunnel' that allows visitors to trace the development of Canada and its provinces. The aim of Founder's Hall is to celebrate the spirit of co-operation shown by the Fathers of the Confederation, and to educate the public about Canada's heritage. Far from boring, the exhibits and displays continue to delight visitors, and for those tired of all the culture, a boutique selling island crafts, memorabilia and souvenirs is also within its walls.
Telephone: 902 368 1864
Website: www.foundershall.ca
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Opening times: Opening times vary according to season, usually open daily. Closed December and January
Founder's Hall is one of Prince Edward Island's highly popular attractions, located at the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront. Also known rather grandly as Canada's Birthplace Pavilion, the Hall is a well-designed heritage attraction set in a restored 1906 building that previously housed a CN rail car repair shop. The Hall incorporates state-of-the-art technology with history, allowing visitors to enjoy interactive exhibits, holovisuals, various exciting displays and an absorbing 'Time Travel Tunnel' that allows visitors to trace the development of Canada and its provinces. The aim of Founder's Hall is to celebrate the spirit of co-operation shown by the Fathers of the Confederation, and to educate the public about Canada's heritage. Far from boring, the exhibits and displays continue to delight visitors, and for those tired of all the culture, a boutique selling island crafts, memorabilia and souvenirs is also within its walls.
Telephone: 902 368 1864
Website: www.foundershall.ca
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Opening times: Opening times vary according to season, usually open daily. Closed December and January
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