Another delicious and hearty breakfast this morning before heading out to explore the island.
Prince Edward Island (aka PEI) is the smallest province in both land area, about 2200 sq. mi. (slightly larger than than the state of Delaware), and population, approximately 145,000. The backbone of the economy is farming and it produces 25% of Canada's potatoes. PEI is one of Canada's older settlements and demographically still reflects older immigration to the country with Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and French surnames dominant to this day. Charlottetown is the capital.
Prince Edward Island (aka PEI) is the smallest province in both land area, about 2200 sq. mi. (slightly larger than than the state of Delaware), and population, approximately 145,000. The backbone of the economy is farming and it produces 25% of Canada's potatoes. PEI is one of Canada's older settlements and demographically still reflects older immigration to the country with Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and French surnames dominant to this day. Charlottetown is the capital.
Our first stop was Prince Edward Island National Park's picturesque beaches. From there we drove to Cavendish where we visited the Anne of Green Gables House, the only Canadian National Park based on a fictional character!
Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written for all ages, it has been considered a children's novel since the mid-twentieth century. This much read novel recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl who was adopted by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister who had intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm on Prince Edward Island. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town.
The home and grounds did not exist at the time the book was written, but were created to represent the home as described in the book.
Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written for all ages, it has been considered a children's novel since the mid-twentieth century. This much read novel recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl who was adopted by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister who had intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm on Prince Edward Island. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town.
The home and grounds did not exist at the time the book was written, but were created to represent the home as described in the book.
 The Cuthbert Farm |  The Anne of Green Gables house - up close |
 Laura impersonating Anne |  Anne's room |
Next stop - the Montgomery farm, where Lucy Maud Montgomery grew up. The farm is still in the family. One of the relatives taught us the art of potato farming, the island’s leading industry
 Lynne |  Barbara with Laura offering assistance |  Jerry |
Planting Potatoes
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The original Montgomery farm
We returned to Charlottetown with time for lunch and to explore this fascinating city. Rumor has it some people found more lobster!
