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The Road to the Shore |
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Musgrave Harbour |
Banting Memorial Interpretation Centre
www.musgraveharbour.com/bantinghti.html |
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Ph: 709-655-2119
Fax: 709-655-2064 |
| Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin died in a plane crash near the town during WW11. Come see the wreckage remains and a replica of this Hudson Bomber plane. |
Carmanville Wetlands Nature Trail & Interpretation Centre
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Ph: 709-534-2626
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Open 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week.
Over 8 kms of walking trails with a
Craft Store and amazing bird watching opportunities.
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Barbour Living Heritage Village
www.barbour-site.com |
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Ph: 709-536-3220
Fax: 709-536-3150 |
| Newtown, the Venice of Newfoundland. Experience the past. Tour guides in period-costumes take you through the historic Barbour homes and waterfront premises. Live theatrical performances. |
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Seal Hunt Interpretation Centre
www.barbour-site.com |
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Ph: 709-536-2441 or 709-536-3220
Fax: 709-536-3150 |
| Come aboard and experience “Life at the Front.” Step off the wharf and onto a schooner and relive the lives of the crew that manned them. Complete with interpretative displays. A true eye opener! |
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The Poop Deck Craft Shop
www.barbour-site.com |
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Ph: 709-536-2441 or 709-536-3220
Fax: 709-536-3150 |
| A wide variety of Newfoundland crafts and souvenirs from the Barbour heritage site. Knitted goods, quilts and woodwork. |
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Dover Fault Look-out Site
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Ph: 709-537-2139
Fax: 709-537-2190 |
| A walk-way with steps, leads right up to the site. From there you can see part of the fault line that runs from Dover to Baie Verte. A spectacular view of the town can be seen as well. |
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Greenspond Courthouse
www.barbour-site.com |
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Ph: 709-536-2441 or 709-536-3220
Fax: 709-536-3150 |
| The Greenspond Courthouse (winner of the 1998 Southcott Award) has been restored to its 1899 state. Friendly tour guides await to show you around the main floor, courtroom, jails and upstairs quarters. |
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Sealing Captains’ Lookout
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| Enjoy a picnic and view icebergs, whales and the surrounding islands through the telescope. |
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Gambo |
Joey’s Look-Out
www.townofgambo.com |
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Ph: 709-674-4222 or 709-674-4476
Fax: 709-674-5399 |
| Named for the province’s Father of Confederation, former Premier Joey Smallwood who was born at Gambo, the lookout provides a picturesque view of the town and the surrounding area. |
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Joey’s Sculpture
www.townofgambo.com |
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Ph: 709-674-4222 or 709-674-4476
Fax: 709-674-4353 |
| Located on the Village Green is the bronze sculpture of Joseph R. Smallwood. Created by Luben Boykov, the sculpture is set amid boulders and creates the impression that “Joey” is rising up out of the ground to stand tall amid the people. |
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Smallwood Interpretation & Kittiwake Coast Information Centre
www.townofgambo.com |
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Ph: 709-674-4342, 709-674-4476 or 709-674-4222
Fax: 709-674-5399 |
| Dedicated to Joseph R. Smallwood, his life and his works. Artifacts, portraits, and memorabilia depict the Smallwood Era as well as the history of Gambo and its connection with the railway and the logging industry. Gift shop and café on site. |
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Centreville-Wareham-Trinity |
Resettler’s Museum Inc.
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Ph: 709-678-6317
Fax: 709-536-2536 |
| Museum will be recording and displaying the history of the first Government Planned Resettled Community. |
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