Brett House Museum
The original section of the Brett House is at the back of the present structure. It was built in the early 1870s by John Brett (1851-1935), and was situated directly across the road from the present house. It was a very small house with an enclosed entry porch, a modest
Burgeo Centennial Memorial Museum
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 existence focused mainly
Burin Heritage Tourism Association
The Burin Heritage Tourism Association consists of a Heritage House Museum, also known as the Reddy House, and a museum in the Bank of Nova Scotia building. On the premises we also have a Craft Shop for local goods, and By the Rock Cafe with traditional Newfoundland cuisine, and an
Burnside Heritage Foundation
The Burnside and Alexander Bay area of Bonavista Bay was inhabited by native peoples for at least 5,000 years. Archaeological evidence has been found for the presence of Maritime Archaic, Paleo-Eskimo and Beothuck peoples. Many of the sites are located in the area called Bloody Reach. The Quarry, 20 minutes
Cape Ray Lightkeepers House
The third in a series of lighthouses at Cape Ray, this structure was established in 1871 to serve fishers and sailors along this part of the French Shore from the hazards of the rocky shoreline. Although no visitors are permitted in the automated lighthouse, visitors may visit the on-site interpretation
Carbonear Railway Station
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, The Heritage Foundation
Centre for Newfoundland Studies
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 reproduction service; to preserve the collection for future generations; and
Cercle des Mémoires Musée
Experience the lifestyle of French Newfoundlanders as you are guided through this museum by bilingual interpreters. View the artifacts exhibit and enter into the everyday life of the first people to live in the three French communities of the Port au Port peninsula: Mainland, Cape St. George and Black Duck
Champney’s West Heritage House
The Heritage House in Champney’s West opened in 2010. It is dedicated to Ella Freeman and the house was donated to the community by her daughter Dr. Marjorie Ragosta. It is owned and operated by the Champney’s West Heritage Group. Marjorie purchased the house for her mother’s trips back home