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
Burgeo Memorial Museum
Town of Burgeo Housed in the former community library, the museum focuses on the 400 year old history of Burgeo and the surrounding area. The French were the first to settle in Burgeo during the late 1700’s, followed by the English between 1790 – 1796. At that time, the town’s
Burin Heritage Square
Burin Heritage Tourism Association The Burin Heritage Tourism Association manages community events, three historical buildings, and a gift shop in Burin Heritage Square. Historical artifacts and stories shared through generations tell tales of tragedy, heroism, hardship, and triumph. Entry to the historical buildings and guided tours are free of charge,
Carbonear Railway Station
Carbonear Heritage Society Today the former Carbonear Railway Station is home to a small exhibit of Newfoundland and Canadian railway memorabilia. It also houses the Carbonear island exhibit: “Traces of the Past”. The Railway Station has been designated an historic structure by The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada,
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
This Parish of St. John the Baptist was founded in 1699 in response to a petition drafted by the Anglican townsfolk of St. John’s and sent to the Bishop of London, the Rt. Rev’d Henry Compton. In this petition, the people also requested help in the rebuilding of their church, which
Clarenville Heritage Museum
Clarenville Heritage Society Inc. The Clarenville Heritage Society Inc. operates a volunteer based museum in the community of Clarenville in the former CN Railway station original built in 1942. The station building belongs to the Clarenville Shrine Club who restored the structure in the late 1990s and acquired Provincial Heritage
Codroy Valley EcoMuseum
The Codroy Valley Ecomuseum will offer an immersive experience that bridges the past and present while stimulating a thriving future. We aspire to reanimate our stunning landscape, built environment, and timeless traditions by harnessing the valuable knowledge and folklore of Codroy Valley elders, storytellers, tradition bearers, and young people alike.
Conception Bay Museum
The museum is located in the former 1870 Customs Building. The first floor consists of exhibits showcasing the inshore Conception Bay fishery from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, complete with fishery implements and tools, and an exhibit concerning the Peter Easton, a seventeenth-century pirate who was based out of this
Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy
Three pioneering Irish Sisters of Mercy, Sister Ursula (Clara Frayne of Dublin), Sister Francis (Mary Ann Creedon of Culowen, Cork) and Sister Rose Lynch, first came from Ireland in 1842 to establish the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy in Newfoundland. The present stone building was opened in 1857. Since
Cooperage
Trinity Historical Society Inc. Transportation and storage of fish and other goods was a crucial part of living in outports during the early years. It would be the local cooper’s skilled hands which made casks and tubs for this essential task. He could also make and repair essential items such