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Cultural/Historical Attractions
The Town of Bonavista boasts structures of architectural and historical significance, including an inventory of more than 1000 heritage structure within their municipal inventory.
Cultural Attractions
The following are a list of Cultural Heritage Sites in Bonavista:
Memorial United Church | The largest wooden church in eastern Canada, constructed in 1918 in the Classical Revival style. |
Matthew Legacy Interpretation Centre | This site presents the story of John Cabot and his uncharted voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1497. |
Garrick Theatre | One of the oldest surviving theatres in the Province, dating to 1945 and a popular entertainment venue and social centre. |
Orange Hall | The Loyal Orange Lodge was built in 1907 and is the largest fraternal hall of wooden construction in North America. |
Historical Attractions
The following is a list of Historical Heritage Sites in Bonavista:
Ryan Premises National Historic Site of Canada | This site commemorates five centuries of commercial fishing on Canada’s east coast and is managed by Parks Canada. |
Mockbeggar Plantation Provincial Historic Site | The site contains historical gems from the oldest surviving wooden structure in the province, dating to the early 1700s, and interpreting the life and business of the middle class workers pre- Confederation with Canada in the 1940s. |
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site | Ocean and scenic views make this the most visited Provincial Historic Site. Built in 1843, the original lighthouse interprets the working lifestyle of a lightkeeper’s family. The site offers guided natural and geological history interpretation. |
William Alexander House – Bridge House | This wood framed Georgian style building is the oldest documented, residential structure in Newfoundland, built either 1811 or 1814. |