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Tel: 902.963.7874 Contact via Email		Green Gables Heritage Site Cavendish, PE Green Gables, part of Prince Edward Island National Park has become famous around the world as the inspiration for the setting in Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic tale of fiction, Anne of Green Gables. In real life, this farm was the home of David Jr. and Margaret Macneill, who were cousins of Mongomery's grandfather.

Tel: 902.651.8510 Tel O/S: 902.368.6600 Contact via Email		Orwell Corner Historic Village Orwell, PE Orwell Corner Historic Village opened in July of 1973. Orwell was named in 1769 by Surveyor General Captain Samuel Holland in honour of Lord Francis Orwell, British Minister of Plantations. In 1970 the Provincial Centennial Commission, various departments of the Provincial and Federal governments and dedicated volunteers in the community set plans into action and the site was restored to the late nineteenth century.

Tel: 902.566.7626 Contact via Email		Province House National Historic Site Charlottetown, PE The birthplace of Confederation and the seat of Prince Edward Island's provincial legislature since 1847, Province House National Historic Site stands as a landmark in Charlottetown. Visitors can learn about the history of the site and the current Legislative Assembly through guided tours, displays and an audio-visual presentation.

Tel: 902.432.1296 Contact via Email		Wyatt Heritage Properties Summerside, PE The Wyatt Foundation presented three historic houses to the City of Summerside in the year 2000. It was a gift envisioned by the late Wanda Lefurgey Wyatt and was gratefully received by the City to become the cornerstone as well as the physical location for its heritage and cultural programs.

Tel: 450.537.3861 Contact via Email		Ardgowan National Historic Site Charlottetown, PE Ardgowan National Historic Site was once the home of William Henry Pope, one of the Fathers of Confederation from Prince Edward Island. It is an example of a picturesque rural cottage from the Victorian era, and the house and grounds have been restored to the period. Visitors can experience the serenity of the restored Victorian grounds, enjoy a family picnic or take a leisurely stroll. The administrative offices for Parks Canada, Prince Edward Island, are located inside the house.

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