Port au Choix National Historic Site of Canada

Activities

Virtual Traveller

Tending not to travel very often, you prefer the comforts of home to the uncertainties of new places or cultures. Often very active locally, you usually find enough to satisfy your sense of exploration within your community. Rather than being restricted to the confines of pre-packaged tours, you prefer the flexibility of being able to decide what you want or don’t want to do on your own. Your trips tend to be shorter, close to home and centered on family events.

The Experience

A trip to Port au Choix on Newfoundland’s west coast feels as comfortable as putting on your favourite pair of slippers. Newfoundlanders are famous for their warm hospitality so you will immediately feel at home when you are greeted by friendly park guides. But don’t worry, you won’t be ushered into any tour groups. Stroll around the Visitor Centre at you leisure to discover more about this fascinating place.

This area is known for its breathtaking scenery. Paths lead to coastal look-offs where you can watch whales frolicking. Gorgeous sunsets paint the sky in vivid colours. Take some photos that you can share at your next family gathering. You may even decide to frame some of these spectacular images for display in your home.

Experience the feeling of the crisp ocean breeze on your face, the scent of wildflowers and the tang of salt air in this magnificent coastal environment. It’s all part of what makes Port au Choix a special place.

The Adventure

Surf the Web: Visit the Port au Choix National Historic Site website and learn all the intriguing information archaeologists have uncovered about this area. You’ll see why a trip to this site is worth it!

Layers of Information: Take your time exploring the Visitor Centre. Film, exhibits and artifact displays combine to reveal 5000 years of remarkable history

Virtual Archaeologist: Listen to audiovisual interactives as experts including archaeologists, physical anthropologists and other scientists answer many of the questions posed by visitors about the Aboriginal cultural groups represented at this site.

Library Research: Spend some time in the Visitor Centre Library delving into archaeological reports, books, CDs and other materials about this site.

Requesting Information: For people who do not plan to visit the site, write or email knowledgeable site staff with your questions at pac-historic-site@pc.gc.ca You can also purchase souvenirs, books and other products from the Gift Shop by calling (709) 861-4100 or visiting the website at: www.historicsites.ca