Cavendish Fast Facts and Information
Located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence just off the coasts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, PEI is Canada's smallest province at 139 miles long and between 4 and 40 miles wide. Cavendish, including Hunter River and New Glasgow, are centrally located, making day trips to anywhere on the island easy. Summer temperatures are mild and comfortable. Its red sandy beaches have some of the warmest water north of the Carolinas (70F or 21C in late summer). The highest point above sea level is only 152 meters, (466 feet) which keeps most hills reasonable for cycling.
Islanders are as friendly and unhurried as their landscape is beautiful. As an independent tourist you can cycle from inn-to-inn visiting picturesque villages and stay with helpful, welcoming Bed and Breakfast hosts. Heart of the Island B&B is close to the Confederation Trail in Hunter River, and makes an excellent stopping point for cycling to Cavendish and the North Shore trails.
The Canadian National Park beaches, trails and the famous Cavendish tourist area with Avonlea Village, mini-putt golf, theme park, hiking trails, bike rentals, restaurants, etc. are only 10 minutes from Heart of the Island Bed & Breakfast.
Five worldclass golf clubs, including Green Gables, Eagles Glen, Glasgow Hills and Anderson's Creek are within 10 minutes of Heart of the Island.
Some of the most beautiful beaches in PEI are located in the area and offer a wide variety of water activities, walking, sunbathing etc. The red cliffs and white sand dunes are outstanding; the natural beauty of the North Shore will inspire peace, relaxation and creative energy.
The Prince Edward Island National Park stretches across the North Shore preserving the shoreline and its wildlife. It has great beaches and quiet shoreline roads that are perfect for cycling.
In a gentle nation, it's fitting that a humble farmhouse in Cavendish inspires pilgrimages.
Green Gables is a modest dwelling treasured throughout much of the world, thanks to author Lucy Maud Montgomery's stories. The Prince Edward Island native fashioned her intimate knowledge of this loving home, owned by elderly cousins, into the fictional setting for Anne of Green Gables and several popular sequels. A century later, Anne — an articulate, imaginative, spontaneous, red-headed orphan — still impresses children with her honesty and enthusiasm.
Wisely, Green Gables is nestled within the confines of Prince Edward Island National Park, so little has changed in the Victorian home immortalized by Montgomery. Kindred spirits can still amble down Lover's Lane, or hazard a journey through the Haunted Woods.
Thanks to Nancy Rawson from Heart of the Island Bed and Breakfast for the city information
Cavendish Bed and Breakfast Lodging - B&B
 | Heart of the Island Bed and Breakfast 4966 Rennies Rd. Hunter River , PE C0A 1N0 Toll Free: 1-866-585-0944 Phone: 1-902-621-0944 |
Our name says it all! From Heart of the Island, you can visit every corner of PEI without having to move beds. Our century old farmhouse has been renovated to provide modern amenities amid a character home of distinction. Surrounded by the rolling hills on the most scenic drive in PEI, you will ... Click here for more info about Heart of the Island Bed and Breakfast |