'WHERE ONCE THEY STOOD' - Historical walking tour.

By reservation only 1 709 364 6845
June 1 to September 30
Tuesdays and Fridays
Meet Fairmont Hotel 10.00 am - 115 Cavendish Square     [ view map ]
Finish War Memorial 11. 15 pm.

Come with me- along the narrow streets of this 'ancient' seaport city and relive history. This tour will take you off the beaten track and you will have a cultural experience that some tourists miss. You will be guaranteed an entertaining, fascinating and educational experience, in which our Newfoundland History will come alive to you through short dramatic speeches and re-enactments .Our journey will show how we were once England's oldest overseas Colony and despite many struggles and hardships we have emerged Canada's youngest and exciting province.

This tour will provide the visitor a great introduction to the literary culture and folklore of Newfoundland. You will not be bored and there will be time for your questions and comments.

Experience some of the really best scenic views of the city. Please don't forget to bring along your camera and your guide will indicate some unique views of our city. Always be prepared for sudden changes in the weather so have sunscreen or rainwear /windproofs handy at all times.

Places on our Route

St Thomas Church War Memorial Government House Nunnery Hill

Crows nest Colonial Building Harbourside Park

Some topics discussed

Mary March John Cabot European Settlement Donnacha Rua MacNamara English and French rivalry. D'Ibberville. Colony of England Sir Thomas Cochrane Sir Cavendish Boyle The Fishery. The Great Fires

Sir William Coaker World War 1 Beaumont Hamel Sir Hugh Tudor Black and Tans Newfoundland Literature Joey Smallwood Our Natural Resources Politicans Confederation Our Artists