WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Canada’s PEI

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  • Anne of Green Gables (1985): One of the most iconic films set in Prince Edward Island, this adaptation of the beloved novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery follows the adventures of the spirited Anne Shirley.
  • Anne of Avonlea (1987): This sequel to “Anne of Green Gables” continues the story of Anne Shirley as she embarks on adulthood and becomes a teacher in Avonlea.
  • Anne: Journey to Green Gables (2005): Another adaptation of the Anne of Green Gables series, this animated film tells the story of Anne Shirley’s journey to PEI.
  • Emily of New Moon (1995): Based on the novel by L.M. Montgomery, this film follows the story of Emily Starr who moves to PEI to live with her relatives.
  • The Book of Negroes (2015): Although not a movie, this miniseries based on the novel by Lawrence Hill tells the story of Aminata Diallo, a woman enslaved in Africa and later brought to PEI.
  • The Frenchman’s Farm (1987): A thriller film set in rural PEI, it tells the story of a man who rents a farmhouse and becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deceit.
  • The Wild Hunt (2009): While not solely set in PEI, this Canadian film partially takes place on the island and explores the world of live-action role-playing.
  • Marion Bridge (2002): This drama film tells the story of three sisters who reunite in their childhood home in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, but parts of the movie are set in PEI.
  • The Magdalene Sisters (2002): Though not primarily set in PEI, this film features a scene that takes place at the Charlottetown Conference in PEI, depicting the mistreatment of women in Catholic Church-run asylums.
  • Blackbird (2019): A drama film set in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, it explores themes of family, love, and forgiveness, with certain scenes taking place in PEI.
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