The Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (HSA) is a non-profit charitable organization lead by a volunteer board of directors, with a mandate to present the province’s history and heritage.

Some of the HSA's many projects include: the Provincial Heritage Fairs, Manning Awards and Bartlett Lecture. HSA provides support for the National Historic Sites in this Province through a partnership with Parks Canada.

Projects are funded by revenue generated from sales at the Heritage Shops. This retail operation also supports the mandate by presenting the Province’s culture through a wide variety of local art, craft, gifts, and books.

The Latest HSA News:

Jun 7, 2018

Call for Submission: Water Street Gallery Exhibition

Jun 7, 2018

Apr 2, 2018

Signal Hill Heritage Shop Now Open for 2018 Season

Apr 2, 2018

The Heritage Shop located on the first floor of Cabot Tower opened on April 2nd. Current Spring hours are 10:00am to 5:30pm daily. Visitors can shop with a view and browse the finest selection of local gifts, souvenirs, collectibles, art, crafts, books and more.

Apr 2, 2018

Mar 22, 2018

Downtown Infrastructure Upgrade Will Not Impact Heritage Shop Customers

Mar 22, 2018

The 309 Water Street Heritage Shop is located east of Phase 1 upgrades, slated in begin April, and will not be within the 2018 construction zone. The City of St. John's has committed to maintaining a minimum of one lane of traffic on Water Street at all times, and pedestrian access will not be restricted

Mar 22, 2018

Heritage Shop will continue to offer locally made gifts to travellers at St. John’s Airport

Mar 22, 2018

A new Heritage Shop retail space will open in Summer 2018 as part of the St. John's International Airport's departures lounge expansion. The new location's modern and bright displays will showcase a large selection of local gifts, art, crafts, jewellery, souvenirs and more

Mar 22, 2018