Port au Choix National Historic Site of Canada

Facilities and Services

Visitor Centre

• Special and Group services
• Gift Shop with a wide selection of Newfoundland products.
• Guided events
• Bilingual guide service from (mid-June - Labour Day) and historic sites in the area.
• Information on other parks and historic sites in the area
• Hiking Trail and Picnic Facilities

Special and Group Services

Gift shop at Port au Choix Visitor Centre
©Parks Canada / Dale Wilson

Groups planning a visit to the site are encouraged to reserve in advance by contacting park staff. This ensures that each group receives the best possible service.

Services Available

• Viewing of a recently produced 12 minute introductory film that provides an excellent overview of the history of the site.
• A tour through the centre's exhibits by one of the site's knowledgeable interpreters.
• Interpretive tours to the archaeological site of Phillip's Garden are possible when reserved and confirmed in advance.
• Reduced rates for groups, and complimentary passes for the bus driver and tour director.
• Gift Shop with a wide selection of Newfoundland products.
• Bilingual guide service is available (English/French).
• Information on other historic sites and parks, as well as other attractions and services of the area including the Labrador ferry service.

Other Attractions and Visitor Services

Other attractions and visitor services are available in Port au Choix and other nearby communities and all along the Viking Trail (route 430). For more information on these attractions and visitor services in the Port au Choix area, please consult the Newfoundland and Labrador Travel Guide, contact the organizations below or check out the related links.

Department of Tourism and Culture

P.O. Box 8730
St. John's, Newfoundland
Canada
A1B 4K2
1 (800) 563-6353 or 1 (709) 729-2830
www.newfoundlandandlabradortourism.com

Viking Trail Tourism Association

P.O. Box 430
St. Anthony, Newfoundland
Canada
A0K 4S0
1 (709) 729-2830
www.vikingtrail.org