Anne of Green Gables is set on Prince Edward Island, Canada , mainly in the fictional village of Avonlea and at Green Gables farm. The story is generally placed in the late 1800s.

Setting details

  • Primary location: Avonlea, Prince Edward Island.
  • Home base: Green Gables farm, where Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert live.
  • Real-world inspiration: Avonlea was modeled on Cavendish, Prince Edward Island , where L. M. Montgomery grew up.

Quick Scoop

A simple way to remember it: the novel is set in a small, rural Canadian island community, and the landscape is a big part of the story’s charm.