Dorset Soapstone Quarry National Historic Site
Fleur de LysThe Pre-Inuit Soapstone Quarry, located in the Town of Fleur de Lys on the Baie Verte Peninsula, is unique in Canada. It is the only known soapstone outcrop in the Northern Hemisphere that preserves evidence of Pre-Inuit vessel quarrying. The Soapstone Quarry has been awarded an Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada Plaque, proclaiming its national historic value.
Contact Information
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+1 (709) 253 2126
+1 (709) 253 2126 (Off Season) - dorsetmuseum2020@gmail.com
Locations & Dates
- 24 Dorset Trail, Fleur de Lys
- 50.1222, -56.1321
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Amenities
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Internet/WIFI