Cavendish Tourist Attractions
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Cavendish has one of Canada's most popular beaches. Its Rainbow Valley amusement park of about 9 ha (22 acres) has pleasant gardens, a boating lake and a barn.The biggest attraction around Cavendish is the Avonlea Village of Anne of Green Gables.
Green Gables Farmhouse
The countryside around Cavendish was the setting for Avonlea, Lucy Maud Montgomery's fictional farming community of her famous novel "Anne of Green Gables". The Green Gables Farmhouse, about 2 km (1 mi.) west of the town on Highway 6 near the Cavendish entrance to the national park, is an enduring reminder of this popular children's classic.
Ann of Green Gables Museum
The "Anne of Green Gables Museum" in Kensington is in the house built in 1872 where Lucy Maud Montgomery lived from time to time, and is packed with Montgomery memorabilia including signed copies of the first edition of the famous novel.
Avonlea Village
The schoolhouse where author Lucy Maud Montgomery taught in 1896 and the church she attended are part of the Avonlea Village of Anne of Green Gables. The whole site is based on the Anne of Green Gables novel. Visitors can take part in the barn chores, learn about the island's bottling industry, take island dance lessons and play children's games.
Royal Atlantic Wax Museum
The Royal Atlantic Wax Museum in Cavendish has a large collection of wax figures displayed in authentic costumes including Elvis, Madonna, movie stars, prime ministers, presidents, and of course, Anne of Green Gables.
Sandspit Cavendish Beach
Sandspit Cavendish Beach has 18 rides and attractions for all ages including a rollercoaster, go-karts, classic family rides, a miniature golf course and rides geared to children.
Shining Waters Family Fun Park
The Shining Waters Family Fun Park in Cavendish offers a variety of water and adventure activities for children. Some of the highlights include the Discovery Woods, Haunted House, Storybook Forest, Witch's Cave, and Buccaneer Bay.
