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Where John Cabot first set foot in North America in 1497.
- Attractions
- The Lighthouse
- Waterfront
- Plan & Book
Explore our Attractions
At the Dungeon, the cliffs drop away into a mammoth sinkhole with two seaward channels, the result of years of ocean erosion. In fact, throughout the peninsula the ancient past is recorded in the land and seascapes. Download the Bonavista! Geological Tour app (iPhone and Android) for a driving tour that highlights the geology of the region.
At the harbour, step inside a full-scale replica of Matthew, Cabot’s ship, and imagine how the explorer felt on his epic voyage to North America.
Experience the Lighthouse
Explore Waterfront
On the waterfront, the Ryan Premises National Historic Site and the Bonavista Museum bring to life the salt fish trade – the cornerstone of Newfoundland and Labrador's economy for centuries. The nearby Mockbeggar Plantation Provincial Historic Site tells a story of the battle for Confederation.
Getting to Bonavista
Bonavista is located on the island of Newfoundland on the Discovery Trail, Route 230, just 3 hours from both the Argentia ferry and the town of Gander, and 3½ hours from the capital city of St. John's.More on Getting to Newfoundland & Labrador
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