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West Point Lighthouse
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest
province, is a land of rich, rolling, red
farmland, verdant valleys, stunning seascapes
and bustling harbours. This is Canada’s
birthplace - confederation was signed here
in 1867 - and was home to Lucy Maud
Montgomery, author of ‘Anne of Green
Gables’. The island has a cornucopia of natural
treasures such as Brudenall, Linkletter and
Souris Beach Provincial Parks, the ‘singing’
sands of Basin Head and countless lighthouses
that evoke the region’s maritime heritage.
The recently-constructed Confederation Bridge
allows easy access from New Brunswick to
some of Canada’s finest beaches, best golf
courses, friendliest locals and, of course, the
delectable Prince Edward Island lobsters.
Inns on Great George
Charlottetown
The small city of Charlottetown is the capital of the
province of Prince Edward Island. This charming city
is full of leafy avenues of Victorian clapboard houses,
evoking a tangible sense of yesteryear. It was here,
in Province House in 1867, that the colonies of
British North America convened in federation to
form the nation that today is Canada. The city’s
compact size lends itself to exploration on foot;
the Confederation Centre of the Arts, St. Dunstan’s
Basilica, Victoria Park, Founders Hall Museum and
the delightful harbour front are all within easy reach.
The principal thoroughfares are Grafton and Kent
streets, housing a collection of historic buildings and
a good selection of restaurants and shops. Don’t
miss a visit to ‘Cows’, something of an island
institution, renowned for their delicious ice-cream.
INNS ON GREAT GEORGE,
CHARLOTTETOWN
The Inns on Great George are a unique cluster
of 13 award-winning heritage properties located
in the heart of Charlottetown’s historic district.
Lovingly restored, each building has a character and
story of its own. Each property has been restored
to create a small luxury hotel, whilst preserving the
historic charm, elegance and inn-keeping spirit of
the 1800s. Every one of the 54 guest rooms is
unique, being furnished with antiques and all the
comforts and amenities of contemporary living.
Green Gables
Cavendish
Cavendish and the Dune Shores lie on the
northern coast of Prince Edward Island amidst red
sandstone cliffs, sandy dunes and the crystal blue
water warmed by the Gulf Stream. Cavendish is
surrounded by small farming communities and
fishing villages, each with their own particular
character. Shop for antiques and unique locallycrafted
art or explore botanical gardens. This is
the home of ‘Anne of Green Gables’, Lucy Maud
Montgomery’s famous red-haired little girl that
captured the heart of three generations. Step
back to a simpler time as you explore the place
that inspired the book.
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