Dalvay-by-the-Sea, Historic hotel building in North Shore, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Description
Dalvay-by-the-Sea is a sandstone and wood mansion built in Queen Anne style near Dalvay Lake, featuring gables, dormers, and a wide veranda wrapping around three sides. The building now operates as a hotel with 26 guest rooms decorated with period antiques and is managed by Parks Canada.
History
Oil magnate Alexander Macdonald, president of Standard Oil of Kentucky, built this summer residence between 1896 and 1899. The property was later converted into a hotel while maintaining its historical status as a protected site listed on the federal heritage register.
Culture
The building served as a filming location for the television series Road to Avonlea and was used in Anne of Green Gables productions. This connection to screen adaptations has made it a familiar place for fans of these stories.
Practical
The hotel operates from May through mid-October and offers accommodation with access to the surrounding lake landscape and natural area. Visitors should note that this is a Parks Canada managed site, which means certain operating hours and visitor guidelines apply.
Did you know?
During his 2011 Canadian visit, Prince William conducted an emergency water landing procedure with a Sea King helicopter on Dalvay Lake. This rare event briefly placed the location at the center of international attention.
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