Remember Anne (with an “e”) Shirley? L.M. Montgomery’s famously spirited red-haired orphan, Anne of Green Gables, continues to draw enormous crowds to her beloved Prince Edward Island. Longtime fans will be happy to know, they’re just in time to catch the final weeks of the Charlottetown Festival. And even happier to know Anne of Green Gables – The Musical is running special promotions that your innkeeper can tell you about!  So, no need to feel in “the depths of despair,” over the August 28th end-date. There are various, breathtaking inns, with plenty of room for you too to hang your straw hat.

The Fairholm Inn, a 5-star, national historic site, that underwent a careful restoration from its original 1838 splendor now boasts spacious rooms with detailed architecture, beautifully inlaid hardwood floors, stained glass, and a sun room. It also has a special Anne of Green Gables package, which includes a two night stay, full breakfast, two tickets to see Anne of Green Gables, the Musical at the Confederation Centre, two passes to the Anne of Green Gables Historic Site in Cavendish, a complimentary bottle of wine, and a $65 voucher to a local restaurant; packages start at $570, plus tax, for double-occupancy.

Elmwood Heritage Inn boasts that they were the first 5-Star bed and breakfast to welcome guests onto Prince Edward Island. The warm and welcoming inn is nestled on a secluded acre and offers a spectacular breakfast, usually served by candlelight in its main reception hall in the 24-foot dining room. Originally built in 1889, the home was in direct route from Cavendish, where author L.M. Montgomery grew up, to Charlottetown back around the time she penned Anne. “In its day, the house was very prominent because the premier of the province lived here and it fits the description of the house Montgomery refers to as Beechwood,” explains innkeeper, Carol Macdonald. “The house certainly fits the description of where Anne’s (bosom) friend, Diana Barry’s rich aunt, Josephine, lived. But there is no documentation,” she reminds. Still, the idea of it all fascinates guests, especially those in town for literary workshops at the L.M. Montgomery Institute. “They usually know more about it than we do!”

Garden View B&B is a cozy, three-bedroom inn with impressive award-winning country-style gardens and century-old linden and chestnut trees. A hearty breakfast is served daily in a dining room overlooking a perennial garden or on a spacious outdoor deck. This inn, like the others, is about a 20-minute walk to the Confederation Centre of the Arts, where the Anne of Green Gables – The Musical is playing. It is also close to restaurants, boutiques, and Victoria Park — a boardwalk by the sea.

Charlottetown is just a 30-minute drive from Cavendish, where the Anne of Green Gables Historic Site is situated, along with the Haunted Woods, Balsam Hollow trails, and the Lake of Shining Waters. Remember, if you miss the yearly festival, Prince Edward Island, still has plenty of Anne and Montgomery sights to see and a plethora of charming little inns waiting with open doors.

For more information and other bed and breakfasts or inns in Charlottetown, Cavendish, or Prince Edward Island visit BnBFinder.com.

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