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Things to Do: Historic sites

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Signal Hill
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 26 attractions in St. John's

A hill overlooking St. John's Harbor which has been given "National Historic Site" status.

Attraction type: Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Scenic/historic walking area; Military base/facility
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Battle Harbour
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Labrador City
Attraction type: Historic village
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Quidi Vidi Battery
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 26 attractions in St. John's

The Battery is a majestic fort overlooking St. John's coastline and Quidi Vidi Village.

Attraction type: Historic village
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St. Lewis
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 2 attractions in Labrador City
Attraction type: Historic village
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Grenfell House Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in St. Anthony

Grenfell House is the restored residence of Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell. It is part of the Grenfell Historic Properties which also include The Grenfell Interpretation Centre, Grenfell Handicrafts, Tea House HIll & walking trail, the Dock House Museum and the Jordi Bonet Murrals at the Rontunda. Sir Wilfred was a young medical doctor who came to Newfoundland in 1892 and left behind a legacy of schools, orphanages, coop's and medical services, which still exits today.

Attraction type: Historic home; History museum
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Mallard Cottage Antiques and Collectibles
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 26 attractions in St. John's

Small cottage typical of the kind built by Canada's Irish immigrant population.

Attraction type: Historic home; Antique shop
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Commissariat House
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 26 attractions in St. John's
Attraction type: Historic home
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L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Attraction type: Historic site
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Ferryland
Attraction type: Historic site; Historic village
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The Hook and Line Interpretation Centre

The Hook and Line Interpretation Centre hosts a cafe and craft area. Enjoy traditional Newfoundland meals in our onboard ship's atmosphere without leaving dry land. Monday to Sunday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Visitors can see local fishermen baiting their trawl, offering a unique opportunity to witness first-hand how fishermen prepare for the fishery. Enjoy our live entertainment maybe even have a Newfie step. Historical artifacts, display panel and story-boards make the Centre an interpretive educational and unique attraction.

Attraction type: Historic site
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