Dalvay by-the-sea

Dalvay by-the-sea, a sprawling mansion built in 1895 by the wealthy businessman Alexander McDonald, sits on a big, green meadow overlooking the ocean on Canada’s far-flung and bucolic Prince Edward’s Island. Conceived as a vacation home for the McDonald family, the house was built with all local materials and to fit in with the island’s architecture, but nevertheless with all opulence expected of a high-society family during the gilded age.

Now, Dalway by-the-sea is a luxury seaside resort and has a place on Canada’s historical register. Each of the 26 guest rooms has been furnished with antiques appropriate to the period of the house, and there is also gourmet dining and plenty of activities on premises. It is, however, a summer resort and only opens in season.

And yes, there is an Anne of Green Gables connection. The Dalvay was used as a location in the television productions based on the books.