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South Western Newfoundland has museums, shops featuring local crafts and historic buildings to experience and learn more about our history, culture and nature.
INDOOR HIGHLIGHTS
- Cercle des Memories – Storyboards on the history of the French Shore. Centre Scolaire et Communautaire, Mainland/La Grand’terre. (709) 642-5254; fb.com/portauportinfo
- Codroy Valley Wetland Centre – A RAMSAR site. Birding checklist available, Route 406, Upper Ferry; (709) 955-2155; fb.com/wetlandcentrecodroyvalley
- Country Crafts – Locally made, one of a kind, items, Books, cards, carvings, and more. Grand Codroy RV/Tent Park; (877) 955-2520; Route 406, Doyles. grandcodroy.com
- ‘Taqmkuk Mi’Kmaq Historical Museum – Discover the journey of the Mi’kmaq people toK’Taqmkuk (Newfoundland), St George’s; (709) 647-3647; sgibnl.ca
- Mi’kmaqei Mawiom – Mi’kmaw Centre – The hub of regional Mi’kmaq Community; spirit wind drumming, craft making, language classes, Cape St George; (709) 272-2085; fb.com/benoit1stnation
- My Dear Minnie Museum of Heritage & Culture Visit the home of Minnie White, Newfoundland’s First Lady of the Accordion. Route 407, Tompkins. (709) 955-2571.
- Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto – A place of comfort and solace, flowers, statues, The Way of the Cross, and rosary beads constructed of buoys. Lourdes, (709) 642-5367, ourladyoflourdesparish,ca
- Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church, Museum & Tea Room Local musicians perform in the largest wooden structure in the province, Gift shop on-site, (709) 649-9071/9187; ourladyofmercynl.com
- Railway Heritage Museum Artifacts and restored 9 car train recall the Newfoundland Railway history. Port aux Basques; (709) 695-5775; portauxbasques,ca
- Rose Blanche Lighthouse Site – Historic granite lighthouse, museum, crafts/gift shop, food takeout, and coastal trails, Route 470, Rose Blanche, (709) 956-2052, roseblanchelighthouse.ca
- Stephenville Regional Museum – Eclectic artifacts give a glimpse into the life of early settlers of the region. Stephenville; (709) 643-9757
- French Bread Oven – Taste fresh bread straight from the French Bread Oven, 12 – 2pm, weather permitting. Boutte du Cap Park, Route 460, Cape St George; (709) 642-5254; facebook.com/portauportinfo
- Sisters’ Dream School Museum, Tea Room & Craft Shop – A pop-up book of life in the past; local heritage. Mainland/La Grand’ Terre; (709) 642-5361; facebook.com/mainlandnl
Indoor Highlights
Cercle des Memories Storyboards on the history of the French Shore. Centre Scolaire et Communautaire, Mainland/La Grand’terre. (709) 642-5254; fb.com/portauportinfo
Codroy Valley Wetland Centre A RAMSAR site. Birding checklist available. Route 406, Upper Ferry;(709) 955-2155; fb.com/wetlandcentrecodroyvalley
Country Crafts Locally made, one of a kind, items, Books, cards, carvings, and more. Grand Codroy RV/Tent Park; (877) 955-2520; Route 406, Doyles. grandcodroy.com
French Bread Oven Taste fresh bread straight from the French Bread Oven. 12 – 2pm, weather permitting. Boutte du Cap Park, Route 460, Cape St. George; (709) 642-5254; facebook.com/portauportinfo
K’Tagmkuk Mi’’Kmaq Historical Museum Discover the journey of the Mi’kmagq people to K’Tagmkuk (Newfoundland). St. George’s; (709) 647-3647; sgibnl.ca
Mi’’kmagei Mawiom – Mi’kmaw Centre The hub of regional Mi’kmag Community; spirit wind drumming, craft making, language classes. Cape St. George; (709) 272-2085; fb.com/benoitistnation
My Dear Minnie Museum of Heritage & Culture Visit the home of Minnie White, Newfoundland’s First Lady of the Accordion. Route 407, Tompkins. (709) 955-2571.
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto A place of comfort and solace, flowers, statues, The Way of the Cross, and rosary beads constructed of buoys. Lourdes. (709) 642-5367. ourladyoflourdesparish.ca
Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church, Museum & Tea Room Local musicians perform in the largest wooden structure in the province. Gift shop on-site. (709) 649-9071/9187; ourladyofmercynl.com
Railway Heritage Museum Artifacts and restored 9 car train recall the Newfoundland Railway history. Port aux Basques; (709) 695-5775; portauxbasques.ca
Rose Blanche Lighthouse Site Historic granite lighthouse, museum, crafts/gift shop, food takeout, and coastal trails, Route 470, Rose Blanche, (709) 956-2052, roseblanchelighthouse.ca
Stephenville Regional Museum Eclectic artifacts give a glimpse into the life of early settlers of the region. Stephenville; (709) 643-9757
Sisters’ Dream School Museum, Tea Room & Craft Shop A pop-up book of life in the past; local heritage. Mainland/La Grand’Terre; (709) 642-5361; facebook.com/mainlandnl