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Road to Avonlea 1990

“Friendship, Mystery and Mischief.”

★ 8.2/10 · 40 votes TV-PG DramaFamily 7 seasons · 91 eps Ended
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What is Road to Avonlea?

The television series "Road to Avonlea" is a Canadian drama that takes place in the early 20th century in the fictional small town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. The show follows the story of a young Montreal heiress who is sent to live with her two maiden aunts.

Type
TV series
Year
1990
Status
Ended
Episodes
91
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jan 7, 1990
Last aired
Mar 31, 1996
Original language
EN
Origin
CA, US
Networks
CBC Television
Genres
Drama, Family
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The television series "Road to Avonlea" is a Canadian drama that takes place in the early 20th century in the fictional small town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. The show follows the story of a young Montreal heiress who is sent to live with her two maiden aunts. The series is set in a small town where the characters experience friendship, mystery, and mischief. It was first broadcast in Canada as part of the CBC Family Hour anthology series and in the United States starting in 1990. The series aired until 1996, but the exact dates of its broadcast are not specified.

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Should you watch it?

“A wealthy young heiress leaves Montreal to live with her aunts in a small island town.”

Reasons to watch
  • charming historical setting
  • focus on family dynamics
Keep in mind
  • slower pacing
  • period-specific social norms

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on family life in small communities.

The series features a gentle tone suitable for a general audience.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Season 5 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Where is the show set?

The series is set in the fictional town of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island.

When does the story take place?

The story takes place in the early 20th century.

Who is the main character?

The main character is a ten-year-old girl named Sara Stanley.

Why does Sara move to Avonlea?

She is sent by her father to live with her aunts to be near her mother's family.

Who are the aunts?

Sara lives with her two maiden aunts, Hetty and Olivia King.