Keep the Tradition Alive

A sense of place: from foraging the materials, to fashioning the tools, to moulding the timbers, boat building was always a collective effort. Visit today to see the fruits of our forebears’ labour.

• Experience seasonal demonstrations by artists, musicians, carvers and other craftspeople whose creative works reflect Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture and heritage.
• Learn the craft of boat building as our forebears did. Walk the Heritage Trail, through the scenic town of Winterton. View and learn about the local scenery, fishing stages and historic buildings.
• Guided tours available.
• Group tours available by request: [email protected]

Conserving and celebrating our Wooden Boat Building heritage is the goal of the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador. A legacy shared by all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, preserving it is our collective responsibility.

The Wooden Boat Museum is located on The Baccalieu Trail (Highway 80) in Winterton, approximately 72 kilometers north of the Trans Canada Highway.