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Prince Edward Island Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres

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Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site
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These beautiful grounds in tranquil rural surroundings are the site of the home where Montgomery lived from 1876-1911. Here she was raised by her grandparents, and wrote Anne of Green Gables. There is a bookstore and museum on the site. This land is still maintained and lived on by descendents of Montgomery.
Address: . | Cavendish, PE
Tel: 1 902 963-2231

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Anne's House of Dreams
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This home depicts the life of the fictional characters Anne and Gilbert from Lucy Maud Montgomery's books. The house is furnished true to the period of the characters and in the grounds there is the Avonlea schoolhouse.
Address: Wilber Lamont | French River, PE
Tel: 1 902 886-2098

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Ardgowan National Historic Site
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Ardgowan was home to one of the Father's of the Confederation - William Henry Pope. Explore the restored Victorian Grounds.

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Heritage Lane
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Take a walk back in time at Heritage Lane. Visit the Heritage Chapel,which was built in 1879, a log barn featuring farm implements from the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Little Red Schoolhouse, which was in use from 1900 to 1972, and O'Leary's first offical telephone office. Heritage Lane is located at the site of the O'Leary Potato Museum. Open May 15 to October 15.
Address: #1 Heritage Lane | O'Leary, PE
Tel: 1 902 859-2039
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Founder's Hall- Canada's Birthplace Pavillion
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Built on the dock-side arrival point for members of the Charlottetown Conference that lead to confederation, Founder's Hall tells the story of Canada. A multimedia interactive self-guided tour allows visitors to learn about Canada's history, from the confederation conference of 1864 to the creation of Nunavut in 1999. Open mdi-May to mid-October.
Address: Historic Charlottetown Waterfront | Charlottetown, PE
Tel: 1 902 368-1864
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Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site
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A short twenty minute drive from Charlottetown, this historic site is the first permanent settlement on Prince Edward Island. The French orignially occupied this area which was subsequently captured by the British in 1758. Remnants of the earthworks of the British fort are still evident. Interpretive events are held regularly during the peak summer months. Bilingual guides are available to explain the sites history. Open daily from Victoria Day until Labour Day. A site admission is charged.
Address: . | Charlottetown, PE | C1A 5V6
Tel: 1 902 566-7626
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Lennox Island Mi'kmaq Cultural Centre
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The cultural centre provides the history and information on Lennox Island and its traditional people, the Mi'kmaq.
Address: . | Lennox Island, PE
Tel: 1 902 831-2390
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Hillsborough River Eco Centre
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Located adjacent to the Confederation Trail, this interpretive center features an array of environmental and informative displays which pay homage to the island's famed heritage river, the Hillsborough. The museum also features a gift shop, an information center and a public library space with Internet access.
Address: 104 Main St. | Mount Stewart, PE [ Map ]
Tel: 1 902 676-2050
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Shipbuilding Museum & Historic Yeo House
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This museum is home to an interpretive centre on shipbuilding during the 1800s. It is also home to a recreated shipyard and the restored Victorian residence of shipyard owner James Yeo Jr. Gift shop on premises. Open June to September.
Address: Green Park Provincial Park, Rte 12 | Port Hill, Tyne Valley, PE
Tel: 1 902 831-7947
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Atlantic Wind Test Site
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Established in 1980, the The Atlantic Wind Test Site (AWTS) is a wind farm providing electricity to the Maritimes and information on the development of wind energy systems and equiptment. There is a visitor centre with displays and wind power demonstrations for guests to the site, which is open between June and September.
Address: . | North Cape, Tignish, PE
Tel: 1 902 882-2991

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Former Summerside Post Office
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Located at Summerside City Hall, this post office was built between 1833 and 1836. The design was adapted for use in the construction of many of Canada's earlier post offices.
Address: Summerside City Hall | Summerside, PE

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Roma at Three Rivers
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Once a trading fort and fishery which controlled much of the general area (between 1730 and 1745), this heritage park relives the glory of Roma at Three Rivers with reinactments, guided tours & more. Conferences, events and meetings can also be held in the replica 1730's buildings.
Address: Route 319, Brudenell Point | Montague, PE

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Province House National Historic Site & Provincial Legislative Building
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The Charlottetown Conference on confederation was held here in 1864, leading to Charlottetown being known as the "Birthplace of Confederation". Home to the P.E.I. Provincial Legislature since its building. Restored to its 19th century glory, Province House sees conference reinactments during the summers. There are also video and interpretive presentations for visitors year round.
Address: Great George Street | Charlottetown, PE | C1A 5V6
Tel: 1 902 566-7626
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Orwell Corner Historic Site
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A Provincial Heritage Site, Orwell Corner Historic Village opened in July of 1973. The small crossroads community was founded in the early nineteenth century by Scots that arrived on the Island with the Glenaladale Settlers brought out by Captain John MacDonald, as well as families that came from the Isle of Skye, County Monaghan in Ireland and United Empire Loyalists. Visit the blacksmith's shop, schoolhouse, general store, period houses and farm buildings. Open mid May to mid October.
Address: Vernon RR#2 | Orwell, PE | C0A 2E0
Tel: 1 902 651-8510
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Tignish Cultural Centre
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The Tignish Cultural Centre is home to an Interpretive Centre, Visitor Information Centre, library and PEI government offices. The interpretive centre's displays tell the 200 year history of Tignish from the first Irish & Acadian settlers to the events of today.
Address: Maple Street (Box 398) | Tignish, PE
Tel: 1 902 882-1999

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Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace
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In 1874 Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in this modest home that overlooks New London Harbour. There is plenty of memorabilia on display which is enhanced by the Victorian furniture. You will see Montgomery's wedding dress and her personal scrapbooks. Open May 10 to mid-October.
Address: . | New London, PE
Tel: 1 902 886-2099

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Matthew & McLean Building Heritage Historium
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This Designated Heritage Place is run by the town of Souris and is home to the Historium and the visitors information center. The historic building was built in 1869 and is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places for its history as a 19th Century commercial building and its Gothic-style elements.
Address: 95 Main St. | Souris, PE | C0A 2B0 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 902 687-2157
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Fanningbank/ Government House
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The home of the lieutenant-governors of Charlottetown, Fanningbank was built in 1834 in the Georgian style. Still in use today, the public rooms of the house are open for tours Monday through Friday, July and August.
Address: 1 Government Drive | Charlottetown, PE [ Map ]

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The Selkirk Settlement
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In 1803, 800 settlers under the guidance of Lord Selkirk arrived in this area of P.E.I. Their influence is still felt in the Scottish traditions that endure in this part of the island.
Address: Lord Selkirk Provincial Park | Eldon, PE

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Green Gables House
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This Victorian style house was built in the mid 1800s and once housed the ancestors of Lucy Maude Montgomery. The house and farm were the inspiration for the setting of the famous Anne of Green Gables. The grounds include winding trails and interpretive programs are offered daily in the summer. Open daily from May 1 to October 31.
Address: 2 Palmers Lane, Parks Canada | Charlottetown, PE | C1A 5V6
Tel: 1 902 672-6350
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Irish Moss Interpretive Centre
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Learn everything there ever was to know about Irish moss through videos and displays at the Irish Moss Interpretive Centre. Open June to late September. Seaweed Pie Cafe on site. $2 admission.
Address: Lady Slipper Drive | Miminegash, PE
Tel: 1 902 882-4313

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Fanning School at Cabot Beach
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A Provincial Heritage Site, the schoolhouse was named after Governor Fanning and was built in 1794. This schoolhouse was very unique at the time because it was a two-storey building. People were still being taught in the schoolhouse in 1969; and, in 1993, it was moved to Cabot Beach day-use area and was restored. Open daily from mid-June to mid-September
Tel: 1 902 836-8945

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Rustico Harbour Fishery Museum and Gift Shop
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Discover the history of fishing in North Rustico & Anne's Land at the Harbour Fishery Museum. Watch videos about fishing and lobster-trapping. Open mid May through September, gift shop available.
Address: 318 Harbourview Drive | North Rustico, PE
Tel: 1 902 963-3799

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Skinner's Pond Schoolhouse
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This is the oldest original schoolhouse on P.E.I. There are several displays about the school's history and also one about legendary Canadian singer Stompin' Tom Connors who was a student here. A gift shop with unique P.E.I. souviners is also at the schoolhouse.
Address: . | Skinner's Pond, PE
Tel: 1 902 882-5671

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Greenwich Interpretation Centre, PEI National Park
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Learn about Greenwich's fraigle and unique ecosystem of moving sand dunes, wetlands and rare plants at the Interpretation Centre. Over 20 multi-media and interactive exhibits. Beach and hiking paths nearby.
Address: Route 313, Prince Edward Island National Park | Greenwich, PE
Tel: 1 902 961-2514
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North Cape Interpretive Centre & Aquarium
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A beautiful marine area. Visit the interpretive centre and the aquarium, there is also a lighthouse. Watch Irish moss being harvested by horses and see the seals on the rocks. At low tide visitors can take a walk on Canada's longest natural rock reef.
Address: . | North Cape, PE
Tel: 1 902 882-2991

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Brighton Compound
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Prince Edward Island's history of land struggles is commemorated at this active armed forces training base. The Brighton Powder Magazine was built in 1866, while there is also a monument to the uprisings of this time.
Address: Brighton Road | Charlottetown, PE

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Elmira Railway Museum
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A Provincial Heritage Site, this museum in a restored train station that recalls the history of the railway on PEI. There is a recreated stationmasters office and ladies waiting room. The Confederation Trail, a hiking route, Begins in Elmira and follows the old railway line. Open daily from mid-June to Labour Day.
Address: . | Elmira, PE
Tel: 1 902 357-7234
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Basin Head Fisheries Museum
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A Provincial Heritage Site, this museum is dedicated to the island's inshore fishery and displays included boats, fishing gear and a good selection of photographs. On-site find gift shops, a tea room, supervised beach, change rooms, playground, volleyball and a canteen. Open daily mid-June to late September.
Address: . | Basin Head, PE
Tel: 1 902 357-7233

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Dalvay by the Sea
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Built in 1895, Dalvay by the Sea has a long and colourful history. In contemporary times this mansion has been converted into a 26 guest room inn furnished in period antiques. In recent times this luxurious hotel has been used for the setting of the popular television show "Road to Avonlea" and the light-hearted cinema production of Lucy Maude Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables".
Address: P.O. Box 8 | York, PE | C0A 1P0
Tel: 1 902 672-2048
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Kensington Railway Station National Historic Site
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Built in 1905, the Kensington Railway Station National Historic Site was responsible for much of the town's prosperity. No longer operational, it now hosts the community's visitor information centre and a train museum. Gift Store on site. Open June 1 to September 30.
Address: Route 20 | Kensington, PE
Tel: 1 902 836-3031

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Beaconsfield Historic House
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Built in 1877 as the residence of a wealthy shipbuilder, Beaconsfield Historic House is an enduring symbol of Victorian elegance. Tour beautifully restored rooms, view the harbour from the veranda, browse through the onsite bookstore and enjoy summer programmes in the Carriage House.
Address: 2 Kent Street | Charlottetown, PEI | C1A 1M6 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 902 368-6603
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Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead
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This restored 140 acre homestead dates back to 1912. It is used as a local community centre with many arts oriented events. In the grounds there is bird watching, and nature trails with an emphasis on botany. There is a fully licensed restaurant.
Address: . | Orwell, PE | C0A 2E0
Tel: 1 902 651-2789

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Lucy Maud Montgomery's House & Cavendish Visitor Information Centre
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This historic house was originally the home of Anne of Green Gables' author, Lucy Maud Montgomery (although it no longer stands on the original site). It now hosts the Cavendish Visitor Information Centre, exhibits on the local area and a crafts and souvenir shop. Open mid-May to mid-October.
Address: Route 6 | Cavendish, PE
Tel: 1 902 368-4444
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Acadian Pioneer Village
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This is a reconstructed Acadian village from 1820. Experience the Acadian way of life from this time and learn about the history and culture of the Acadian people. There are various hands-on demonstrations and five murals created by local artist Maurice Bernard and six young artists from Québec. Open June 1 to September 20.
Address: . | Mont-Carmel, PE
Tel: 1 902 854-2227

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Mooney's Pond
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The semi-natural Mooney's Pond is used for breeding Atlantic Salmon. An interpretive centre on fish breeding, nature trails and a picnic area are all on site. Group tours available. Fishing licenses and equipment rentals for the Morell River are also available here. Open June 1-Sept 30, from 8 am-5 pm
Address: Rt 22 | Morell, PE
Tel: 1 902 583-3144

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