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Cultural Activities and Attractions |
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Type Of Attraction/ Activity: Heritage Site and Exhibit Location: Belleoram, Fortune Bay North Shore Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00pm Season: July 1 - September 1 |
Contact: Steward May Telephone: 709-881-7371 Fax:709-881-6161 Address: P.O. Box 91 Belleoram Newfoundland A0H 1B0, Canada |
| Description: John Cluett Heritage House was restored in 1993 and dates back to 1844. It is the oldest standing structure in Fortune Bay. The house is best described as being a "Saltbox." This is one of the simplest forms of architecture and was common among early settlers. Items in the house also date back to 1844. | ||
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Type Of Attraction/ Activity: Heritage Site and Exhibit Location: J. Petite & Sons Properties, English Harbour West Hours: Visit J. Petite & Sons Store - They will provide access |
Contact: Debbie Petite Telephone: 709-888-3456 Fax:709-888-3441 Address: P.O. Box 40 English Hr. West Newfoundland A0H 1M0, Canada |
| Description: J. Petite & Sons operated one of the largest and most successful banking schooner operations on Newfoundland's South Coast. The museum contains artifacts reflecting the age of the traditional banking schooner fishery. | ||
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Type Of Attraction/ Activity: Heritage Site and Exhibit Location: Harbour Breton Season: May 15 - September 5 |
Contact: Doug Wells Telephone: 709-885-2425 or 709-885-2345 (off season) Fax:709-885-2646 or 709-885-2095 (off season) Address: General Delivery Harbour Breton Newfoundland A0H 1P0, Canada |
| Description: A large Queen Anne style house built in 1907 by a local merchant containing rooms of various local community themes, including the colourful history of Newman & Co, fishing, resettlement, and displays of the Rose and Stewart families that occupied the house until 1996. Also, there are craft items and tourism information available. The staff dress in period costume. | ||
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Type Of Attraction/ Activity: Heritage Site and Exhibit Location: Jersey Point Walking Trail, Milltown Open: 10 - 5 Daily Season: July 1 - August 31 |
Contact: Susan
Dunphy, Chairperson |
| Description: The Piercey Heritage Home, oldest home
in the former community of Milltown, has been restored to a time
indicative of the early years in Bay d’Espoir. It is set in a
homestead environment with an outbuilding and future heritage garden area.
It offers a spectacular view of the bay and an outdoor seating area where
one can picnic or just “take a spell”. The architectural style of this
house is a four square or “biscuit box”. |
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For more information, contact:
Coast of Bays Arts & Exploration Centre
P.O. Box 10
Conne River, Newfoundland
A0H 1J0
Canada
Tel: (709) 538-8776 (Seasonal)
Fax: (709)882-2292,
E-Mail: aecentre@mfngov.ca