Castle Hill NHS, an important French fortress
The last time sensitive stop today is Castle Hill NHS which protects what is left of a major French fortress that protected the Placentia settlement
Cupids Cove, the first English settlement in Canada
We spend an hour exploring an active excavation site at Cupids Cove where the oldest English settlement in Canada was found a few years ago
Exploring the historic Hawthorne Cottage NHS
First stop today is the historic Hawthorne Cottage an NHS site honoring one of Canada’s most famed Arctic explorers
St. John’s, the capital of Newfoundland
We start our trip in Newfoundland with a three night stay in St John’s the capital and most populous city famous for its brightly colored houses and scenic location