As a little girl, I fell in love with the stories of Anne Shirley (and Green Gables) and as a result, I fell in love with PEI. I read L.M. Montgomery’s books and thought what an incredible gift she gave to people around the world. I often stopped to think about how much joy she brought to so many people. To have that connection with so many people around the globe just seemed so overwhelmingly emotional to me. I couldn’t even begin to imagine how the author must have felt or if she even knew the impact she had on others.
Prince Edward Island was always on my bucket list. It seemed to be a place of magic to me. PEI was the place of red sand shores, fabulous seafood, music, laughter, stunning vistas in all directions, and Maritime hospitality.
I was not wrong in my thinking. PEI has proved to be all of this and more. When @summerbloom39 and I return from our PEI trip, I will post some of the highlights of our trip.
Some highlights of our week on PEI:
- Listening to historical interpretation by a relative of L.M. Montgomery (author of Anne of Green Gables)
- Visiting the site of L.M. Montgomery’s Cavendish home
- Anne of Green Gables Museum
- Visiting Avonlea Village
- Anne and Gilbert (the musical)
- Victoria by the Sea and meeting Ben, a talented candle-maker and artist
- Dalvay by the Sea
- The dunes at Dalvay
- Putting our feet in the St. Lawrence
- The Dunes Cafe & Gallery
- Catching up with @SusanFreeman10 over drinks at Dalvay
- Province House
- The International Shellfish Festival
- Seeing Chef Michael Smith
- Fresh seafood (every day)
- Confederation Bridge
- Adventures in Rustico
- Cows Ice Cream Tour
- Village Pottery
- Listening to fabulous PEI musicians
Be forewarned! There will be quite a few PEI posts in the upcoming weeks!
These photos are amazing. What a beautiful place!
those pictures are beautiful
I have never been to the east, always wanted to go–will enjoy your tales
Thank you for coming with me on this magical trip to PEI. What a memorable trip!
We managed to get to PEI for a weekend this summer and had a blast. My little guys keep asking when we are going back :)!
I have been to PEI before and it was beautiful!
Can’t wait to read all about it C!
Canine, I am pretty sure my PEI posts are going to be as epic (in length and quantity) as your amazing Canada and Manitoulin posts!!! I have so much to write about! The food, the history, the culture, music…
I’ve never been to PEI and always wanted to go! I love chef Micheal!!
Maggie, I love him too! I’m going to be posting about the Shellfish Festival soon. Chef Michael Smith was there!!
Yes! Bring on the posts! I am planning a summer trip to PEI and would love to know more about your experiences!
Brenda, I have SO much to share!!
I never read the books. but PEI does look like a beautiful place to be.
JAIMEEM: It certainly is a very special place. Words cannot fully describe PEI. I honestly believe it’s something people need to experience themselves. Words don’t to the experience justice.
One day I hope we make it to PEI! It looks absolutely gorgeous and the people sound wonderful!
Anne, it is everything I imagined it to be and more!
PEI is on my list of places to visit too, hopefully one of these days we will make it there. Great pictures!
Judy, I’m so glad we were able to make it to PEI! It’s been an incredible trip! I’ve traveled all over the world, and haven’t really had a chance to travel in “our own backyard”. Travel within Canada is not cheap. It often seems cheaper to travel overseas than to travel domestically. I must say that PEI is a MUST visit though! This was a dream come true for me.
Beautiful pictures!
Thanks, Yuen C! Photos do not do justice to the beauty that is PEI. The vistas are absolutely breathtaking.