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,
Centre for Newfoundland Studies
Queen Elizabeth II Library, Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador The Centre for Newfoundland Studies (CNS) was founded in 1965 by the Memorial University Libraries with the mandate to collect all published materials relating to Newfoundland and Labrador; to offer library services such as a reading room, reference service and
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
Colony of Avalon
Step back in time at the Colony of Avalon, settled in 1621 by Lord Baltimore. Admission includes archaeological dig site, Interpretation Centre, 17th-century gardens and Kitchen, conservation lab and award-winning gift shop. Experience Archaeologist for a Day hands-on packages. Nearby attractions and services include Lighthouse Picnics, Tetley Tea Room, dinner
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
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 to make casks and tubs for this essential task. He could also make and repair essential items such
Corner Brook Museum and Archives
The Corner Brook Museum and Archives officially opened on December 8, 1997. It is housed in one of the oldest buildings in the city, which was built in 1926 to house the post office, telegraph and customs office as well as the town’s court room. The museum exhibits the social,
Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Gallery
Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador (CCNL) The Craft Council Gallery is one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier venues for the exhibition of fine craft, one-of-a-kind and craft-based art. Exceptionally refined traditional techniques meet cutting-edge contemporary work in up to twenty-three solo, duo, and group exhibitions annually. A vast range