CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, – National historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of Canada and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. Parks Canada’s network of national heritage places represents the very best that Canada has to offer and share stories of who we are, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.

Green Gables Heritage Place. Photo credit: Parks Canada (CNW Group/Parks Canada)
Green Gables Heritage Place. Photo credit: Parks Canada (CNW Group/Parks Canada)
The first stand-alone management plan for Green Gables Heritage Place was recently developed and comes as the site enters an integral milestone in its history, as 2024 will mark the 150th birthday of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Previously, Green Gables was included in the larger management plan for PEI National Park. Set to be renewed every ten years, management plans are a requirement of the Parks Canada Agency Act and guide the management of national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas.

The Green Gables Heritage Place management plan targets are outlined within three key strategies that will help guide the vision of the visitor experience of the site, the management of natural and cultural resources, and continued collaboration of partners, stakeholders and first nation communities. The three key strategies include:

Key Strategy 1: The Scope of Visitation
Key Strategy 2: The Pleasant Ache of Nature
Key Strategy 3: Working with Kindred Spirits
The management plan for Green Gables Heritage Place was based on input from Mi’kmaw partners of Prince Edward Island, the Indigenous community, stakeholder groups, tourism industry, nature and recreation groups, local residents as well as visitors past and present. Through this management plan, Parks Canada will protect an important example of cultural heritage in Canada, engage and collaborate with Indigenous peoples, and provide an opportunity for Canadians to experience and discover history in new and innovative ways.