Beothuk Institute
Beothuk Institute Incorporated The Mission of the Beothuk Institute to create, maintain and enhance public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Beothuk People and their prehistoric ancestors, and to initiate, support and/or encourage projects commensurate with this aim. The Beothuk Institute participates in research projects and archaeological digs in search of the
Bishop’s Falls Heritage Centre
Bishop’s Falls Heritage Society This Heritage Center is a project of the Bishop’s Falls Heritage Society and displays artifacts from the local history with emphasis on the railway, logging, sports, and community. There are railways artefacts, as well as those from the logging and forestry industries. The Museum also has
Bleak House Museum
The Town of Fogo Island The Bleak House, built around 1816 for John Slate of Poole, England, was the principle house of the fish merchant Henry J. Earle and Family from 1897 – 1967. Restored in 1986-87 with many original items belonging to the Earle family and other artifacts depicting
Botwood Heritage Park
Botwood Heritage Society The Botwood Heritage Society have been in existence since 1989. It operates two museums on the formal WWII Military Seaplane Base, now the Botwood Heritage Park. The Botwood Heritage Society oversees the day to day running of the Flying Boat Museum and Botwood Heritage Center. The Botwood
Brett House Museum
The Town of Fogo Island The original section of the Brett House is at the back of the present structure. It was built in the early 1870s by John Brett (1851-1935), and was situated directly across the road from the present house. It was a very small house with an
Dorset Craft Shop & Miners’ Museum
Baie Verte Peninsula Economic Development Association Located on the Baie Verte Peninsula, the Dorset Craft Shop & Miners’ Museum brings to life a typical mine from the late1800s to present day. A tunnel, much like a mine shaft, starts the tour and brings you out into a room that shows
Dorset Soapstone Quarry Site and Museum
Dorset Eskimo Carving Committee Inc. Nestled in the heart of Fleur de Lys, the Dorset Soapstone Quarry Site and Museum embodies the human ingenuity and connection to the land and sea that defines Newfoundland and Labrador. The quarry is a tribute to the Dorset (Tuniit) Indigenous people, who lived here
Dr. Jon Lien Whale Pavilion
King’s Point Heritage Society Inc. The Dr. Jon Lien Whale Pavilion houses the World’s Largest Humpback Whale Skeleton (50′) with signage and interpretation. The pavilion also features a Clay Mural by the students of Valmont Academy and a number of Marine Artifacts.
Durrell Museum & Crafts
Durrell Museum Corporation The Durrell Museum and Crafts is fast becoming a major tourist attraction and destination of choice for the many tourists and visitors to Twillingate Islands. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and perched on the top of Old Maid Hill, the museum houses community artifacts depicting the way of
Dwyer Premises
The Town of Fogo Island Located in on the eastern side of the harbour in Tilting, you can view the full range of buildings associated with the family-based inshore fishery. The Premises is connected to an island called “The Rock” and consists of a house, store, flakes and a stage