The Island Drive & Anne of Green Gables

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Excursion Highlights:
  • Explore stunning Prince Edward Island's famous Cavendish Beach
  • Learn the history of Canada's smallest province
  • Visit the Anne of Green Gables House, a national historic site
  • Stroll through the charming villages of the North Shore area
  • See the island's iconic red soil beaches
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 5 minute walk from the cruise ship pier.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible walking shoes. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also suggested.
Restrictions Guests must be able to walk over paved, gravel, and packed dirt surfaces. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Infants may participate on the tour free of charge; however, please note, the buses do not have seat belts, so if the infant has a carrier, it will not be strapped to the seat. The infant will have to be held by someone during the tour, unless there is a seat available next to the passenger that they would like to set a baby carrier in. There is no guarantee that there will be a seat available unless the guest buys another one.

The Island Drive & Anne of Green Gables

The maritime province of Prince Edward Island is the smallest in Canada, in both land area and population (excluding the territories). The island has a few other names: "Garden of the Gulf," referring to the pastoral scenery and lush agricultural lands throughout the province, and "Birthplace of Confederation," referring to the Charlottetown Conference in 1864, although Prince Edward Island did not join the Confederation itself until 1873 when it became the seventh Canadian province.

The island's landscape is pastoral. Rolling hills, woods, reddish-white sand beaches, ocean coves, and the famous red soil have given Prince Edward Island a reputation as a province of outstanding natural beauty. As you tour the North Shore area, brief photo stops will be made at quaint little villages, lighthouses, and the world-class Cavendish Beach. Fronting the Gulf of St. Lawrence, this broad natural sand beach stretches for five miles, from the entrance to New London Bay in the west to the red sandstone cliffs at Cavendish East in the east. The entire beach is located in the Prince Edward Island National Park.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the Anne of Green Gables House. Anne of Green Gables is a bestselling novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, published in 1908. Set in 1878, it was written as fiction for readers of all ages, but in recent decades has been considered a children's book. Montgomery found her inspiration for the book on an old piece of paper that she had written at a young age, describing a couple that was mistakenly sent an orphan girl instead of a boy, yet decided to keep her. Montgomery also drew upon her own childhood experiences in rural Prince Edward Island. As a result, the Green Gables farmhouse was designated a national historic site for its importance in literary history and is one of the most visited historic sites in the country. The farmhouse exterior has not changed remarkably over time, and its interior decor and artifacts depict the late Victorian Period in rural Prince Edward Island. Various rooms in the house have been named according to the Anne of Green Gables story.

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Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 30, 2024
A Personal Insight
Our guide grew up on the ZpEI and had great insights and stories that made the excursion personal and engaging.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 29, 2024
Excursion was professional and easy to book. The tour guide and bus driver were excellent and fun. The tour of Prince Edward Island was good but Anne of Greeen Gables was nothing special.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 26, 2024
A Step Back In Time
We enjoyed our excursion to the Anne of Green Gables museum. This home is very well preserved and interesting to wander through. The visitor center has an excellent time line with photos depicting the life of Lucy Maud Montgomery. If you grew up reading Anne of Green Gables you will appreciate this tour. Don't forget to have a Beaver Tail at the coffee shop....so good!
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 24, 2024
First time to Prince Edward Island
I have to admit that I never read the books Ann of Green Gables, but loved learning the background and history of this author .we also learned a lot about the lobster fishing and it’s regulations.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 22, 2024
What fun! Beautifully preserved. Came home and read the book for the first time. What a delight!
Rated 4 out of 5
Oct 20, 2024
The guide and itinerary were fine, even though the weather was terrible.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 15, 2024
Beautiful island
Beautiful island and we enjoyed the time at the Green Gables area.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 22, 2024
Very nice tour - loved our guide
Loved the guide on our bus. She told all about the history, the fishing and agriculture industry, and the people of Prince Edward Island and Ann of Green Gables house. She had so much information to share about the island and made the bus ride to the Green Gables house interesting.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 15, 2024
Lovely way to spend a few hours.
A lovely ride and tour through the town and countryside to the Green Gables House. The tour was well organized and easy to find from the cruise ship.
Rated 4 out of 5
Aug 6, 2024
Anne of Green Gables
The meeting point was a little difficult to find. It would have been helpful if the guide carried a sign. The Anne of Green Gables house was crowded. We made it through the house and took a bathroom break. The gift shop was too crowded and the line to make a purchase was too long, so we just headed back to the bus. Our guide was informative.