A "tunnel" displays and illustrates the life of a miner from the late 1800s to present day. The new Norm Peters Room Exhibit is named for a prospector many years ago from our neck of the woods.

Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin, died in a plane crash near the town during WWII. Come see the wreckage remains and a replica of this Hudson Bomber.

Newtown, the Venice of Newfoundland. Imagine the past meeting the present! Meet characters from the past in our homes, school, fish stage, gardens, and Seal Hunt Interpretation Centre. Live interpretation, theatre and dinner theatre.

A Canadian Parks Service Historic Site. This beautiful Romanesque Cathedral was consecrated in 1855. Built of Newfoundland and Irish bluestone and granite, the church is in the shape of a Latin Cross. A town clock and nine bells, including the two-tonne St. John's Bell, are located in the twin towers. The Basilica houses John Hogan's revered "Dead Christ", while the ornate Italianate ceiling is polychrome and highlighted in gold leaf. There are stained glass windows by Irish, French and English artists and a museum that holds interesting exhibits of the cathedral's history.

Follow the network of traditional footpaths that lead up and behind the settlement of Battle Harbour. Visit the small plane wreck. Take in the changing ocean views.

A restored salt fish premises and community, Battle Harbour is a designated National Historic District. Guided walking and boat tours (whales, icebergs, abandoned communities), abundant natural history attractions.

Blundon House has over 700 artifacts, the Baccalieu Interpretation Centre, a fish store and flake, a store loft and two boardwalks.

The Cable Building has been declared a National Historic Site. Former Western Union Building restored to house the Road To Yesterday Museum, Archives, Christopher Pratt Gallery and the town offices.

A 200 seat theatre, art gallery, gift shop and information centre. Summer concert series, art exhibits, music and souvenirs.

Beaumont United Church is a beautiful attraction, built in early 1900's and still in its natural state.

Heritage, fishing, domestic and veteran artifacts mid 1850 - mid 1950.

Visit our museum and historic underground mine. See how our miners worked during the early 1900's by walking in their footsteps in the #2 Mine. Come hear our stories!

Overlooking Conception Bay and the ferry landing, are a battery of coastal guns that were operated by the NF Militia or Home Defence. During World War II, these guns were used to fire on German U-boats.

Though the last Beothuk died in 1829, the story of how these people thrived in Newfoundland is pieced together by historians and archeologists. Multi-media exhibits/trail to archeology site.

Bird Cove Project "Remains To Be Seen" minutes from Plum Point. Experience archaeology, culture, nature and adventure with our interpretive, educational and interactive tours. Learning Vacations Programs are available.

Town museum, heritage room, craft/gift shop, archaeology laboratory, Captain James Cook display, whalebone exhibit, rocks and fossils display. Take a guided tour through the centre or book a tour.

Heritage museum exhibiting railway, logging, community and sports. Crafts and gift shop.

First Beothuk site excavated on Avalon Peninsula. Here John Guy found three Beothuk dwellings and a canoe in early 1600s. Display at South Dildo Museum. Site Interpretation Centre at Russell's Point. Brochures at Russell's Garage.

Bleak House was built around 1826 for John Slade of Poole, England and was later owned by the Earle Family from 1897-1967. It is now registered as a Heritage Site.

Archival material includes church records to 1786, photographs and a substantial genealogy collection.