Pouch Cove Heritage Society
Founded in the spring of 2009 the Pouch Cove Heritage Society is a proud organization in the town that seeks to recognize the events that shaped who we are today and the buildings and sites that show us where we’ve been. Learn about the rescue of the sinking ship, the
Presentation Congregation Archives
The “Veiled Virgin “Sculpture”One world famous art piece belonging to the Sisters and available for public viewing is a marble sculpture called The Veiled Virgin currently housed at Presentation Convent, Cathedral Square, home of our Archives. The Veiled Virgin, the beautiful marble statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was imported
Provincial Seamen’s Museum
Provincial Seamen’s Museum – A Division of The RoomsPermanent Exhibition: Living The Life – Objects of Identity Explore artifacts from the land and sea, used by Newfoundland families from the 1800s to the mid 190 We have long been industrious and resourceful people – making a living from the sea
Railway Coastal Museum
Newfoundland Railway Coastal Museum Foundation Incorporated Located at 495 Water Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, the Railway Coastal is housed in the original refurbished Riverhead Train Station built in 1903. The museum is dedicated to interpreting the history of the Newfoundland railway system from its inception in the late 1880’s to
Railway Heritage Museum
Southwest Coast Historical Society Located in Port aux Basques, the Railway Heritage Museum reflects the voyages that began over 100 years ago and takes a walk back in time to recapture the importance of the railway, fishery and ferry service in Newfoundland’s history. Examples of Channel-Port aux Basques’ long and
Railway Society of Newfoundland Museum
Railway Society of Newfoundland The Railway Society of Newfoundland was created in 1987 when Baldwin Steam Locomotive #593, “Newfie Bullet”, was removed from Bowater’s Park to the Historic Train Site at Humbermouth, Newfoundland. The Railway Society of Newfoundland has accumulated the rolling stock, trackage, freight shed and site. Artifacts also
Road to Yesterday Museum & Christopher Pratt Art Gallery
The Bay Roberts Heritage Society Inc. The Museum and Gallery are a project of the Bay Roberts Heritage Society Inc. The Western Union Cable Station, now known as the Cable Building, was constructed in 1913, extended in 1927, and was in continuous operation as a repeater station until 1965. For
Roman Catholic Archives of Grand Falls
Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Grand Falls The Diocese of Grand Falls, covering 19,200 square miles, comprises nearly half of the geographical territory of the island of Newfoundland, which covers 43,000 square miles. It consists of thirty parishes. Twenty-four parishes are along the extensive and rugged sea coastline, while six
Rose Blanche Lighthouse
Rose Blanche Lighthouse Inc. Rose Blanche Lighthouse, situated in the quaint and picturesque outport of Rose Blanche on the southwest coast of Newfoundland, is the only granite lighthouse in Atlantic Canada. Built in 1871 from a nearby granite quarry, this lighthouse stands as a proud sentinel of our shores. The building