White Elephant Museum

Constructed in 1915, the structure was once part of the Moravian Mission station which was established in Makkovik in 1896. The building was meant to serve as a boarding school, however, it seemed more prudent to house the school and the dormitory within the Moravian manse. Since the building required

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William G. Tilley Museum

Located the CLB Armoury on Harvey Road in St. John’s, The William G. Tilley Museum and Archives includes a collection of photos, newspaper articles, uniforms, medals, manuals and letters that document the history of the CLB since its beginning in 1892. William G. Tilley MuseumChurch Lads’ Brigade82 Harvey RoadP.O. Box

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Willow Tree Cemetery, Heritage Museum, and Historic Fishing Premises

Willow Tree Heritage Society Inc. operates the Heritage Museum, the Willow Tree Cemetery, and the Registered Historical Fishing Premises in the town of Hant’s Harbour, Trinity Bay. Hant’s Harbour has a history that dates back to the migratory fishery in the early 17th century. The Fishing Premises building was designated

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Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador

Come visit the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador – a place where the history and traditions of wooden boat building come to life! We are located on the Avalon Peninsula, in Winterton, Newfoundland and Labrador. The first floor of the museum incorporates our new provincial exhibit, which tells

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