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1866...the world cheers as the first cable connecting Europe to North America is hauled ashore at Heart's Content. Experience how this little town became a global communications hub.
Toll Free: +1 (800) 563 6353
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Restored to 1910, Emma Hiscock's house captures how this widow with six children maintained a genteel life through entrepreneurship: running a shop, post office - even renting to a bank.
Toll Free: +1 (800) 563 6353
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Newfoundland ponies and horses of many breeds. A sanctuary for equines in need of care. Please visit and see how unwanted animals have been rescued and rehabilitated. Bring your camera.
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Come walk to Blackhead Cove using the old historical foot path to end at the resettled community.
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Wheelchair accessible walking trails surrounding Southwest Steady. Panoramic views of the community. Four bridges along the way. Rest stops. Wetland park where wildlife can be observed.
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site: the first authenticated European presence in North America 1000 A.D. Archaeological excavations in the 1960s uncovered the remains of three dwellings, four workshops and an iron working smithy. Artifacts of Norse origin included a soapstone spindle whorl, bronze ring-headed pin and iron rivets. Relax in the sod hut of the Viking chief, experience the life of a Viking through stories and demonstrations by costumed re-enactors.
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Picnic, playground area, swimming pool. Located in the heart of the city.
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Glimpse Trinity as a thriving 1800s seaport. This was the business hub for three merchant families over 150 years. The 1820s-era Counting House is a historic gem.
Toll Free: +1 (800) 563 6353
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Norstead a living history Viking site. Join costumed interpreters and visit the Viking Ship Snorri. Afternoon storytelling or puppet show starting at 2pm.
Toll Free: +1 (877) 620 2828
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The Marine Public Education Program will open in Jun. Visitors are welcome to our outdoor program to learn about Marine Invertebrates (touch tank) and our resident harp seals.
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Four ancient cultures have been found here: Maritime Archaic Indian, Groswater Palaeoeskimo and Dorset Palaeoeskimo, Recent Indian. Self-Guided Visitor Experience opportunities are available at the Visitor Centre and other locations.
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Fisherman's wharf, bark pots, puncheons, splittin' table, salt cod, dried squid, baby ducks and rabbits. Outport photo gallery and audio visual presentations. Many awards!
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Quidi Vidi brewery is located in the historic fishing village of Quidi Vidi. We offer daily tours and samplings of our 7 award winning beers including Iceberg Beer.
Toll Free: +1 (800) 738 0165
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Traditional Fishing Village, adventure cultural tourism, boat tours.
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During the 16th century, whalers from the Basque Region of Spain and France where making seasonal voyages across the Atlantic to Labrador in pursuit of Right and Bowhead whales for the lucrative
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The heart of the performing arts in Newfoundland & Labrador. Home of indigenous theatre, dance & performing arts.
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Newfoundland's first winery offers kosher, sulphite-free, natural wines. Come and experience the finer flavours in life. $10.00 for tour and tasting.
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The home of The Rooms Provincial Archives, Art Gallery and Museum. Showcasing the art, artifacts and archival records, natural history, cultural treasures of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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A restored 19th century industrial salt fish complex of warehouses and a proprietor's house on Bonavista harbour. Programs and award-winning exhibits interpret the fascinating history of Canada's east-coast fisheries.
Toll Free: +1 (888) 773 8888
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Commemorated for its defence and communication history. Discover the history of Signal Hill with our new EXPLORA GPS tour. Hike unique trails that provide incredible vistas of The Narrows.
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A pod of whales has been spotted outside of the Narrows at Signal Hill National Historic Site, which got us thinking - isn't it about time you came up for a breath of fresh air?
