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Saint John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Family Attractions
Cape Spear National Historic Site
Telephone: (709)772-5367
Fax: (709)772-6302
Just 11 kilometres from St. John's, Cape Spear National Historic Site is
situated at the most easterly point in North America. The cultural and natural
history of this point is rich and continues to develop. Here, overlooking the
North Atlantic, stands the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland, a Second
World War coastal defence battery and the place where the Millennium will first
see the light of dawn in North America. Because of its location on the
approaches to St. John's, Cape Spear was the site for the first lighthouse built
by the Representative Government in Newfoundland. The original lighthouse,
constructed in 1835-36, was replaced with a modern concrete structure in the
mid-1950s. The old light station has been restored by Parks Canada to help
visitors gain an appreciation for the tradition of lightkeeping in Newfoundland
maritime history. Cape Spear National Historic Site offers the visitor an
opportunity to experience the tradition of lightkeeping from the 19th century.
Restored and furnished to the 1840's period, a visit to the lighthouse enables
the visitor to relive the daily routines of the lightkeeping family. The visitor
centre at Cape Spear has exhibits on the history of lighthouses and their
technology as well as a gift shop which carries a wide selection of souvenirs.
Walking trails take the visitor along the coast to the most easterly point and
Fort Cape Spear, a Second World War coastal defence battery and link with other
coastal trails outside the site. The rugged, coastal scenery in this area is
breathtaking. Icebergs, seabirds and whales are frequently seen during the
summer with whale watching especially popular from mid-June to August. Although
beautiful, the coastline is very hazardous and safety signs posted at the site
should be strictly observed.
The Fluvarium
Pippy Park, Nagle's Place (North Bank of Long Pond)
Season: Open Year Round (call for hours)
Telephone: (709) 754-FISH (3474)
Fax: 709) 754-5947
E-mail: fluvarium@thezone.net
A unique facility on the shores of Long Pond in the heart of Pippy Park. A
series of nine panoramic viewing windows gives visitors a chance to see the
secret underwater life of a river. This is the only year round public fluvarium
in North America. Also displays exhibits related to freshwater ecology; live
exhibits displaying frogs, toads, eels freshwater fish and invertebrates. Guided
tours year round.
This building was built by the Quidi/Vidi Rennies River Development Foundation
to educate people on freshwater resources and environments in Newfoundland and
Labrador. The bottom floor of the Centre has a fluvarium which has an underwater
viewing chamber which will allow visitors to see inside Nagle's Brook. The
visitors will be able to see fish in three different natural habitats and see
the interactions, behaviours and competition between the different fish species.
Visitors will also be able to view the fish at the various stages of their life
cycles. On the main floor there are exhibits and interpretive materials on
fluvial and marine ecosystems throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Johnson Geo Centre
175 Signal Hill Road
Telephone: 1-866-868-ROCK (7625) / (709)737-7880
Email: info@geocentre.ca
The GEO Centre shows the amazing life-story of our planet, through the
remarkable geology of Newfoundland and Labrador. One of the most distinctive
buildings in the province, the GEO Centre is located within a beautiful 7
hectare (18 acre) site on world-famous Signal Hill, next to Signal Hill National
Historic Park. The Johnson GEO Centre tells the story of Our Earth and Our
People by making great use of the geology of our province. The large,
glass-encased entry is the only part of the building above ground. Most of the
33,600 sq. ft. of floor space is underground right inside of solid rock
walls, which for more than 550 million years have witnessed the story of our
Earth. Those walls are there to see and touch, and reveal the secrets of the
creation of lands and seas, mountains and rivers, and the causes of earthquakes,
volcanoes, tidal waves, and the ice ages.
Newfoundland
Science Centre
5 Beck's Cove, The Murray Premises
Telephone: (709)754-0823
Fax: (709)738-3276
The Newfoundland Science Centre was created in 1993 to encourage interest and
participation in science through informal education programs, interactive
science displays and province-wide outreach programs.
New exhibits arrive up to three times a year bringing science and technology
into our everyday lives. The Centre also offers birthday parties, overnighters,
science buskers, summer camps and more. |
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