I was saving my 1000th review for something special - Finally checked off a bucket list travel item…read more- Green Gables!! I've had this spot on my list ever since I read the Anne of Green Gables novels when I was a young girl - and even more so since watching Anne with an E!! I loved the show so much I read all the books again afterwards lol. This actual homestead belonged to cousins of Lucy Maud Montgomery - author of all the Anne books - but it was her inspiration for the Anne universe and they've done a beautiful job decorating the inside to look just how I imagined it to look from the stories lol! LM Montgomery was one of the few female Victorian writers that found huge success in her work while still alive. Her homestead and gravesite are nearby and also definitely worth a visit - especially if you're a fan! She was quite an accomplished lady and had an interesting life. A lifelong dream location visited and it was more than I could've imagined!! I got to see Anne's bedroom, walk through the Haunted Wood, and they even sell Raspberry Cordial haha!! There are several walking trails on the grounds and I wish I had time to explore more bc they were lovely. It's easy to find, prices are very reasonable, staff are all very friendly, and there's lots to see apart from the house - they have a nice museum and LM Montgomery's gravesite and actual homestead are within easy walking distance but also a very quick drive. Pro Tip: entrance to LM Montgomery's homestead is cheaper if you buy it in the combo ticket with Green Gables and you can buy both here. They also have a little cafe here selling mostly pastries and coffee. Plenty of parking and clean restrooms. This stop is a favorite with the giant tour buses so bring your patience.

I pretty much waited my whole life to come here after reading the books. It did not disappoint. I…read moregot to have a raspberry cordial and walked down lovers lane with the love of my life, my beautiful wife. She used to be a tour guide in Nova Scotia and was excited to take me to this place where she had been before and I had never set foot. On an island that was all new to me. We spend as much time here as we wanted to the visitor center first and then coming out back to see the house where LM Montgomery spent a lot of time after she wrote the first book less than a mile away. We also visited that site and her grave. This was the most impressive place we went. The musical in Halifax was also outstanding. But I felt a kinship to Anne here, even though she is a fictional character. This place is absolutely special and if you're a fan of the book or the author, you should visit. Plan at least two hours to not feel rushed. They have a lovely gift shop and the items there are priced fairly.

I wasn't sure I wanted to go here. I mean, how interesting can the humble potato be? We had it as…read morean optional last stop on our list, if we had time, which we did. It turned out to be a great little regional museum, full of info on the origins of the potatoes and how it travelled the world, fallacies, pests and disease, and modern agriculture, all with great visual aids. In back is a bonus room of old agriculture machinery including a blacksmith shop and cooper (barrel making) shop. There is also a community museum section. I didn't make it there, so no comment, but all included in the price.

Good food, friendly people, fast and delicious! We stopped…read morein twice on our trip to PEI. We had the poutine, the work's potato with hamburger, peas, and gravy with cheese on top. We also had a baked potato and the excellent option we loved was the grilled cheese on potato bread. It was exceptional. The potato soup was wonderful and the chowder was delicious too! Our least favorite was the chili cheese fries, simply because their chili is different than our usual. Highly recommend. The desserts are great too. I actually lost my shoe out of the car and they kept it all week until I made it back by.

A cool old house that became a…read more friend for friendless women. Beaconsfield House was build back in 1877 for James Peake, a very wealthy merchant and leading businessmen of Prince Edward Island. The house certainly reflects his wealth because it is absolutely gorgeous, with all the latest conveniences that the 19th century had to offer, including central heating, gas lighthing and running water. The Peakes even had a party that Princess Louise, the daughter of Queen Victoria attended. Real gaudy, ostentatious, high society, hooty tooty stuff. The house is located right on Charlottetown Harbor so it has beautiful views of the water. You pay your loonies and toonies and a very friendly and knowledgeable guide gives you a tour of the house. You are then free to walk around by yourself. Of course they can answer any stupid questions you happen to have and obviously love talking about the house. Unfortunately the economy back in the 1880's was as capricious as our present one and due to the collapse of the shipbuilding industry, Mr Peake lost all his money and only lived in the house for about five years. The new master was the eccentric and wealthy Henry Cundall. He never married and lived at Beaconsfield with his two sisters. When good old Hank died in 1926 he left the house to the town as a refuge for "friendless young women". So the house operated as a sort of a very elaborate and ornate type of homeless shelter for a few years. Then in the 1930's the Cundall House became a place for student nurses studying at the nearby hospital. Finally in the 1970's it was turned into the present museum. I love poking around old houses and talking to people that enjoy old houses, so the visit to the Peake house was great. What made it even more enjoyable was when some women came in that said they actually lived in the house years ago when they were studying to be nurses. You never know what unexpected treasures you are going to find in a great old house.

Beautiful old home in Charlottetown and it's right by a sidewalk that goes along the water. In the…read moresummer, everyone is out exercising and walking their dogs.

We enjoyed Confederation Center very much! It's a lovely facility in Charlottetown that the…read morecommunity is very fortunate to have. It was wonderful for visitors like us to be able to enjoy the art museum and the musical presentation of Anne of Green Gables. My wife has seen the show a dozen times when she was guiding in the area and it was my first. We both enjoyed it very much!

Came here to see the replica of the legislature where confederation happened. Stayed about an…read morehour, watching a video with the history and learning from the docent who was a wealth of information. Learned so much in a very short time! They had great educational booklets for the kids. Well worth the stop.

This place had so many cute local made gifts and also we got a super yummy seasonal coffee!…read moreDefinitely recommend stopping here. We ended up getting food somewhere else but some of their food looked delicious!

This museum is sorely in need of a technological update. Opened in 2001, it contains a walkthrough…read moretour of Canada's history of confederation. While the information is interesting, the tour is run with earphones that contain a radio receiver. Each stop is transmitted continuously in one direction. This means that if you are not standing in the correct spot, or turn your head away from the display, you get earfulls of static. The headset is also heavy and uncomfortable because of the receiver. Additionally, many of the touch-screen displays aren't functioning. Finally, the tour theme is a journalist's view of confederation there had been journalists that were crosses between a tongue-in-cheek CBC reporter and the Royal Canadian Air Force. It was just too light an atmosphere for these important events. I've been to many museums, both in Canada and abroad. With digital techonology, they can now set tracks at each station, and have tourists dial in their stop number in a digital player, rather than continuously running on radio-waves. This would prevent having to listen to the back-half of an event, wait for it to restart, and then listen to the front-half. On the bright side, it's an informative (if superficial) tour of Canada's confederation years.

One of the best places I've ever visited in my life. If you love history, come here! The village is…read moreseparated into three parts representing years from 1770 to around 1949 and they have houses, stores, a shuttle, and gift shops. We even got bread when we visited one house that was cooked right there in the outside oven and it was amazing. It's around $10-$20 to get in depending how old you are / if you're in school but the $20 is so worth it for what you get and what you learn. I will be returning!

This is a very interesting historical village that tells the history of the Acadiens from the…read more1700's to the 1940's. There is a lot of walking (we spent all day there) but a horse and wagon goes around the village if you want a ride (free). There are knowledgeable staff in every building to give demonstrations and answer questions in French and English. There are also lots of animals at the village. There are two snack bars in the village plus a restaurant serving traditional food if you are hungry. There is also another restaurant at the entrance by the gift shop. Learned a lot and would love to return.

I had my doubts, but this car museum is worth the visit! History and entertainment for the whole…read morefamily.

The 7-day Tour East Bus trip that I'm traveling on stopped here; we have 50 tourists in our group…read more The $222.50 attractions package includes access to the Whale Watching Boat Tour, Thousand Island Boat Tour, Hopewell Rocks, Maritime Museum, etc., of which this attraction is one of the experiences. The Stanley Bridge Marine Aquarium in Breadalbane, PEI showcases many preserved/taxidermy birds, mammals, and marine creatures. You can literally blast through the exhibits in less than 15 minutes or stretch it out longer depending on your level of interest. The exhibits are off to the left side of the building once you enter the front entrance, but only after immediately encountering the gift shop. Admission is $7.40 plus taxes per person. Three pools with live eels, oysters, lobster, halibut, etc. are for viewing and handling if your brave enough to touch! Carr's Oyster Bar is next door and you can enjoy a beverage on the patio.

Great little pottery place with tons of variety from local artisans. Went to get a mug from my…read moretravels to Canada and had a hard time picking! The staff was also very friendly and helpful! There is also a little ice cream parlor with washrooms next door. Definitely worth a stop!

This cute and quaint pottery shop located in the heart of Prince Edward Island is the best! The…read moreScott's are not only friendly and talented, but truly shine in customer service. The necklace I ordered shipped out quickly and was the quality even better than expected! Not to mention, the prices are incredible for handmade, good quality, unique pottery pieces. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend you stop by this little gem! You won't be disappointed!