Elliston Root Cellars

Tourism Elliston Inc. Elliston is located on the tip of the Bonavista Peninsula known for whale watching, bird watching and a sandy beach. In 2000, the town of Elliston declared itself the “Root Cellar Capital of the World.” Though efforts of the town and Memorial University of Newfoundland, Elliston has

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Experience Fogo Site

The Town of Fogo Island View collections of old tools and see how residents grew their own vegetables, raised their livestock, mended their nets, and dried their fish. This parcel of land was once owned by the Slade merchant family, and then by the Earle’s. It was later donated by

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Family History Society of Newfoundland & Labrador

The Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (FHSNL) is a not-for-profit organisation that was established in 1984, incorporated in 1987, and in 2013 became a registered charity. The main objectives of the society are: • To help researchers locate and access genealogical information.• To foster education and interest in

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Fishermen’s Museum and Porter House

Port De Grave Peninsula Heritage Society Inc. The Fishermen’s Museum was started in 1969 by artist George Noseworthy and a group of local residents who saw the need to preserve and promote the local fishing heritage that was so rapidly changing. A few years later, nearby Porter house was acquired

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Fishermen’s Museum, Musgrave Harbour

Banting Historical Trust Inc. The Fisherman’s Museum located in the Town of Musgrave Harbour was built in 1910 and was originally the first retail store operated by the Fisherman’s Trading Company with Sir William Coaker as president of the Fisherman’s Protective Union. The museum now holds an array of interesting

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Fishing for Success

Fishing For Success (F4S) is a volunteer-based nonprofit social enterprise museum located in Petty Harbour that works to transmit the intangible cultural heritage of Newfoundland & Labrador’s family fishery. The museum advocates for an inclusive, gender-equitable & sustainable small-scale fishery that can help combat climate change and contribute to food

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Flambro Head Museum & Café

Flambro Head Heritage Society Inc. The museum has displays, artifacts, photos, tools and implements depicting the early lifestyles of the area. They serve snacks and specials in their café.

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Fogo Island Marine Interpretation Centre

The Town of Fogo Island The Fogo Island Marine Information Centre is located in Seldom on Route 333, a 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal at Man O’War Cove. If travelling by boat it is located off the northeast coast of Newfoundland on the main shipping route to Seldom.

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Former United Church Cultural Gallery

The Town of Fogo Island A devastating fire destroyed the first Fogo Methodist Mission’s church and much of Fogo Island in 1875. Within two years, Fogo’s small Methodist community of approximately 140 people rebuilt the church. Its austere appearance shows the modest temperament of the people who donated their efforts

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Fort Point Lighthouse Interpretation Centre

Trinity Historical Society Inc. Fort Point, also known as Admiral’s Point, was fortified in 1746 with three batteries mounting 18  guns, a store house, a powder magazine, barracks for 224 soldiers and a pavilion for 9 officers, all surrounded by parapets and palisades.  During the 1740s, the Fort was garrisoned

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