List of historic places in the Bonavista Bay region facts for kids

Bonavista Peninsula

Location in Newfoundland

This article is a list of amazing historic places in the Bonavista Bay area of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. These special spots are officially recognized on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. They can be important to the whole country, the province, or just their local town. This list includes places found on the Bonavista Peninsula, stretching from Clarenville all the way north and east. Get ready to explore some cool history!

Historic Places in Bonavista Bay
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Historic Places in Bonavista Bay

The Bonavista Bay region is full of history. Many buildings and sites here tell stories of the past. Let's explore some of these unique places.

Bonavista: A Town Full of History

The town of Bonavista has many old buildings that are now historic places.

Heber John Abbott House: This old house is a registered historic place. It shows how people used to live in Bonavista.
Samuel Abbott House and Fishing Premises: This property includes a house and buildings used for fishing. It reminds us of Bonavista's strong connection to the sea.
Alexander Chapel of All Souls Mortuary Chapel: This chapel is a special place for remembering people who have passed away. It's a beautiful old building.
William Alexander House (Bridge House): Also known as Bridge House, this is another important old home in Bonavista.
Bailey's Cove Church of England School: Imagine going to school in this building! It was once a Church of England school in Bailey's Cove.
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse: Located at the very tip of Cape Bonavista, this lighthouse has guided ships for many years. It's a famous landmark.

The historic Cape Bonavista Lighthouse guiding ships.
Christ Church Churchyard Cemetery: This old cemetery is a municipal heritage site. It's a quiet place with many old gravestones.
William Ellis Saint House: This house is a registered heritage structure, showing the style of homes from long ago.
James Groves House: Another historic house in Bonavista, preserved for its historical value.
Jubilee House: This building is a registered heritage structure. It's a reminder of Bonavista's past.
Lawrence Cottage: A charming old cottage that is also a registered heritage site.
Lockyer/Swyers House: This house is a registered heritage structure, showing traditional architecture.
Loyal Orange Lodge LOL #4: This lodge building is a municipal heritage site. It was a meeting place for a community group.

The Loyal Orange Lodge in Bonavista.
Mockbeggar Plantation: This site includes a historic house and other buildings. It tells the story of early settlements and fishing businesses.

The Mockbeggar Plantation House.
Mockbeggar Plantation Fish Store: Part of the Mockbeggar Plantation, this building was used for storing fish. It shows how important fishing was.
Adam Mouland Property: This property is a registered heritage structure.
William Pardy Property: Another registered heritage structure in Bonavista.
Ryan Premises National Historic Site of Canada: This is a very important site! It includes several buildings that were part of a large fishing business. It shows how fishing operations worked in the past.

The historic Ryan Premises in Bonavista.
- Ryan Fish Storage: Part of the Ryan Premises, this building was used to store fish.
  
  The Ryan Fish Storage building.
- Ryan Residence: The home of the Ryan family, part of the historic premises.
  
  The Ryan Residence.
- Ryan Retail Store: This store was where the Ryan business sold goods.
  
  The Ryan Retail Store.
- Ryan Store and Fish Purchasing Centre: Another building on the Ryan Premises used for buying and selling fish.
  
  The Ryan Store and Fish Purchasing Centre.
- James Ryan Tenement House: This house was likely used by workers of the Ryan business.
  
  The James Ryan Tenement House.
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery: This cemetery is a municipal heritage site.
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church: A beautiful church that is a registered heritage structure.

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church.
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Presbytery: This building was the home for the church's priest.
Society of United Fishermen SUF Lodge #9: This lodge was a meeting place for fishermen.

The Society of United Fishermen Lodge No. 9.
Alexander and Jennie Templeman House: A registered heritage structure, showing a historic home.
Dugald Templeman House: Another historic house in Bonavista.

The Dugald Templeman House.
Joseph and Selena Templeman Property: This property includes a historic house and other buildings.

The Joseph and Selena Templeman Property.
Philip Templeman Building/Swyers General Store: This building was once a general store.

The Philip Templeman Building, also known as Swyers General Store.
Henry Tremblett House: A registered heritage structure, showing the architectural style of the past.

The Henry Tremblett House.

Trinity: A Glimpse into the Past

The town of Trinity is famous for its well-preserved historic buildings.

Campbell House: This house is a registered heritage structure in Trinity.

The Campbell House in Trinity.
Archibald Christian House: A registered heritage structure located on Church Road.
Church of the Most Holy Trinity: This beautiful church is a registered heritage structure.

The Church of the Most Holy Trinity.
Coleman / Jenkins Commercial Establishment: This building was once a commercial business.

The Coleman / Jenkins Commercial Establishment.
Gover House: A historic house in Trinity.

The Gover House.
Grant's Stage: This structure was likely used for fishing activities.

Grant's Stage.
Green Family Forge: This old forge was where metal was shaped and repaired. It's a great example of old craftsmanship.

The Green Family Forge.
Hiscock House (Mountain Ash Villa): This historic house is also known as Mountain Ash Villa.

Hiscock House, also known as Mountain Ash Villa.
Lester-Garland Premises: This site includes buildings related to the Lester-Garland business.

The Lester-Garland Premises.
Methodist Schoolhouse / SUF Hall: This building served as both a school and a meeting hall.
Nathanial Morris House: A historic house in Trinity.

The Nathanial Morris House.
Mortuary Chapel: This chapel is a registered heritage structure.

The Mortuary Chapel in Trinity.
The Parish Hall: This building served as a community hall.

The Parish Hall in Trinity.
St. Paul's Anglican Church: A beautiful Anglican church in Trinity.

St. Paul's Anglican Church.
St. Paul's Anglican School: This old school building is a registered heritage structure.

St. Paul's Anglican School.
Slade House: A historic house in Trinity.

The Slade House.
Trinity Courthouse, Gaol and General Building: This building once served as a courthouse and a jail.

The Trinity Courthouse, Gaol and General Building.
Trinity Harbour Provincial Historic Site: The harbour itself is a historic site, with shipwrecks telling tales of the past.

Trinity Harbour.
Trinity Heritage Area Municipal Heritage District: A whole area in Trinity is protected as a heritage district.

A view of the Trinity Heritage Area.
Trinity Historic Area: Another part of Trinity recognized for its historical importance.

Another view of the Trinity Historic Area.
Trinity Train Loop: This unique train loop is a registered heritage structure.

The Trinity Train Loop.

Elliston: The Root Cellar Capital

Elliston is known for its many root cellars, which were used to store vegetables.

Band of Hope Loyal Orange Lodge LOL 1402: This lodge building is a municipal heritage building.

The Band of Hope Loyal Orange Lodge.
Elliston United Church: This church is a municipal heritage building.

The Elliston United Church.
Dan Goodland Downstairs Root Cellar: One of Elliston's famous root cellars.

The Dan Goodland Downstairs Root Cellar.
Jim Goodland Upstairs Root Cellar: Another unique root cellar in Elliston.

The Jim Goodland Upstairs Root Cellar.
James Ryan Shop: This old shop is a municipal heritage building.

The James Ryan Shop.
St. Mary's Anglican Church: This church is a municipal heritage building.

St. Mary's Anglican Church.
Robert Tilley House: A historic house in Elliston.

The Robert Tilley House.

Port Union: A Union Town

Port Union was built by a fishermen's union, making it a very special historic place.

Factory/Advocate Building: This building was part of the Fishermen's Protective Union.

The Factory/Advocate Building.
Fishermen's Union Trading Company Retail Store: This store was where the union sold goods.

The Fishermen's Union Trading Company Retail Store.
Fishermen's Union Trading Company Salt Fish Plant: This plant was used to process and salt fish.

The Fishermen's Union Trading Company Salt Fish Plant.
Port Union Historic District National Historic Site of Canada: This entire area is a national historic site because of its unique history as a union-built town.

A view of the Port Union Historic District.
Port Union Hydro-Electric Generating Station: This station generated electricity for the town.

The Port Union Hydro-Electric Generating Station.

Other Historic Places in the Region

There are many other important historic sites scattered across the Bonavista Bay region.

All Saints Anglican Church (English Harbour): Located in English Harbour, this church is a registered heritage structure.
Archibald Bennett House (Brooklyn): A historic house in Brooklyn.
Clarenville Railway Station: This old railway station in Clarenville is a municipal heritage building.

The Clarenville Railway Station.
The Currie Premises (Britannia): A historic property in Britannia.
Evelley House (Trinity East): A historic house in Trinity East.

The Evelley House in Trinity East.
Green Island Lighthouse (Catalina): This lighthouse is on Green Island, off the coast of Catalina.
John Hancock House (Portland): A historic house in Portland.
James Leo Harty House and Outbuildings (Duntara): A historic property in Duntara.
Lawlor House (Trinity East): Another historic house in Trinity East.
Lighttower (King's Cove Head Light): A lighthouse in King's Cove.
Lighttower (Random Head Light): A lighthouse on Random Island.
Edwin and Priscilla Miller House (New Bonaventure): A historic house in New Bonaventure.
Monks House (King's Cove): A historic house in King's Cove.
George Pearce Root Cellar (Elliston): Another root cellar in Elliston.
Tom Porter Root Cellar (Elliston): Yet another root cellar in Elliston.
William Pye House (Brooklyn): A historic house in Brooklyn.
John Quinton Limited - Fish Store and Salt Store (Red Cliffe): These buildings were part of a fishing business in Red Cliffe.
John Quinton Limited Post Office (Red Cliffe): The old post office for the John Quinton Limited business.
John Quinton Limited Residence (Red Cliffe): The residence associated with the John Quinton Limited business.
John Quinton Limited Shop (Red Cliffe): The shop for the John Quinton Limited business.
St. Andrew's Anglican Church (Brooklyn): A church in Brooklyn.

St. Andrew's Anglican Church.
St. Peter's Anglican Church (Catalina): A church in Catalina.

St. Peter's Anglican Church.
Shoal Harbour Methodist Cemetery (Clarenville): A cemetery in Clarenville.
William (Billy) Wheeler House (Keels): A historic house in Keels.