Embedded in the planes of Mistaken Point’s titled and cleaved mudstone and sandstone, exposed by the pounding of the Atlantic waves, are fossils of the oldest and largest complex, multicellular [...]
The ground floor celebrates our profound connection to the sea. It includes tools of the inshore and offshore fisheries and of the merchant operations behind these industries. Artifacts of ships, [...]
The Colony of Avalon is an archaeological site dating to 1621. It includes an active archaeological dig, Interpretation Centre, conservation labratory, 17th century kitchen, and three reproductions of heritage gardens. [...]
The Screech Room is a museum, gift shop, and ice cream shop. It is packed with photos and memorabilia of our 500 year trade of rum with Jamaica and the [...]
Discover the Titanic & Iceberg Exhibit – A One-of-a-Kind Experience in St. John’s Located on historic Water Street in St. John’s, Newfoundland, the Titanic & Iceberg Exhibit is the only [...]
Travel Through Twine is an authentic guided walking tour of one of St. John’s most captivating areas, led by storyteller and former resident Randy Pearcey. Discover the breathtaking North Head [...]
Founded in 1984, Eastern Edge is Newfoundland and Labrador’s first artist-run centre for contemporary visual arts. Located in the heart of downtown St. John’s, it’s a vibrant hub for adventurous [...]
Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site of Canada was the Brigus home of one of Canada’s foremost Arctic navigators and explorers, Captain Robert Bartlett. Explore this rare 19th century example of [...]
In July 1866, after nine years and several unsuccessful attempts, the first permanent telegraph cable connecting Europe and North America was hauled ashore at Heart’s Content. This little Newfoundland town [...]
The Commissariat was built between 1818 and 1820 as the home and offices of the Assistant Commissary General – the supply officer for British forces in Newfoundland. today, a new [...]
Discover Signal Hill’s role in Canada’s communications and military history at Cabot Tower, Queen’s Battery and the Visitor Centre. Explore the trails and archaeology of Signal Hill. Take in a [...]
The Mockbeggar Plantation was the former residence of politician and Confederation advocate F. Gordon Bradley. Today, this site tells the story of life in Newfoundland in the 1930s and 1940s, [...]
The Myrick Wireless Interpretation Centre at Cape Race is a replica of the original Marconi Marine Radio Station built at the same location in 1904 at the invitation of the [...]
Built in 1843, the light at Cape Bonavista is one of the few in the world where you can still climb up the stone tower and see the same seal [...]
Crow’s Nest Officer’s Club The Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club National Historic Site of Canada first opened on January 27th, 1942 as the Sea-Going Officers’ Club and provided a place of [...]
Explore the fortifications built by France and England to protect their economic and strategic interests in the 17th and 18th centuries. Discover the lives of 17th century fishermen and soldiers [...]
Emma Hiscock’s life spanned a time when Trinity’s heyday as a centre for the salt fish trade was in the past, but it was still the place where everyone from [...]
MEETATMUN – Cut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill, the Johnson Geo Centre is an extraordinary venue that offers something you won’t find anywhere else. Located right in the [...]
Discover Brigus’ colourful history at the Stone Barn Museum, watch an artisan blacksmith work at Brigus Blacksmith, take in the summer blooms at Wilcox Gardens, or relax at Vindicator Park [...]
In August 1610, Bristol merchant John Guy arrived at Cupers Cove (now Cupids) in Conception Bay, Newfoundland with a small group of colonists. By 1613, the colonists had built at [...]
