National Parks and National Historic Sites of Canada

The National Historic Sites of Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador interpret a variety of historic themes. Information about these sites is available on the Parks Canada website.

The National Historic Sites of Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador are:

• Cape Spear National Historic Site of Canada

The oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland, c. 1836
• Castle Hill National Historic Site of Canada

17th and 18th century French and British fortifications
• Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site of Canada

Picturesque cottage, home of Captain Bob Bartlett
• L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site of Canada

The only authenticated Viking Settlement in North America
• Port au Choix National Historic Site of Canada

Prehistoric burial and habitation site on the west coast of Newfoundland
• Red Bay National Historic Site of Canada

16th century Basques whaling station
• Ryan Premises National Historic Site of Canada

A complex linked to the fishing industry on the East Coast
• Signal Hill National Historic Site of Canada

Cabot Tower, Signal Hill, a commemoration of the defence of St. John's
• Battle Harbour National Historic District

Commemorating the Labrador Fishery

The National Parks of Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador are:

• Gros Morne National Park of Canada
• Terra Nova National Park of Canada

Other Heritage Organizations

• Destination St. John's


• Baccalieu Players Inc


• Baccalieu Trail Tourism Association


• Town of Brigus


• Cupids Museum


• Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador


• Newfoundland Museum


• NewfoundlandLabrador.com


• Newfoundland Historic Trust


• NL Heritage Foundation


• Historic Town of Trinity


• Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism


• Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage


• Parks Canada Agency