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Confederation Building
Overlooking historic St. John's, the twelve story east block of this building houses the provincial legislature. The six story west block was opened in 1985. Both the building and a small military museum contained within are free. The building is, however, closed on weekends.
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Quidi Vidi Battery Provincial Historic Site
This battery was orginally built by the French in 1792 amidst their capture of St. John's, and then taken over by the British who rebuilt it. Guides dressed in period costumes now provide tours of the site, which has had its 1812 look restore. The battery also overlooks Quidi Vidi village, a small fishing village offering little shops and North America's oldest cottage. Quidi Vidi Lake, home to the Royal St. John's Regatta is nearby.
Address: Cuckholds Cove Road, Quidi Vidi Village St. John's NL Canada
 1 709 729-0592
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This fine white Irish limestone building, constructed in 1850, was the Legislature Building for the Newfoundland Government until 1960. It now houses the Provincial Archives
Address: Military Road St. John's NF A1B 4J6
1 709 729-3065
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Government House, located on Military Road is the private home of Newfoundland's lieutenant-governor. The 20-acre site was chosen by Sir Thomas Cochrane, the governor in office from 1825 to 1834, and the exterior is composed of red sandstone, quarried from Signal Hill. Open year-round.
Address: Military Road St. John's NL Canada
 Send an Email 1 709 729-4494
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Commissariat House
Restored to its original 1830s splendour, Commissariat House on King's Bridge Road, near Gower Street, is a late-Georgian mansion used by the British military. Now operating as a tearoom, the house is open daily throughout the summer months and contains many period furnishings of the era
1 709 729-6730
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Mallard Cottage
Built in the late 18th or early 19th century, this cottage is a Registered Heritage Structure once occupied by the Mallard family. Located in walking distance to the Fairmount Hotel.
Address: 2 Barrows Rd. St. John's NL CAN A1A 1G8
1 709 576-2266
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Hiscock House Provincial Historic Site
Restored to the 1910 period the Hiscock House represents a local merchant's household in rural Newfoundland. Guides in period costumes.
Address: Box 8700 St. John's NF A1B 4J6
Send an Email (2) 1 709 464-2042
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Marconi received the first trans-atlantic wireless signal here in 1901. There is a spectacular view of St. John's.
Address: P.O. Box 1268 St. John's NF A1C 5M9
1 709 772-5367
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The only historic wine vaults in Newfoundland, operated by the Newfoundland Historic Trust. Open to public mid-June to end September. Other times for tour operators and special events by arrangement. Tour guides, gift shop, liquor agency specializing in fortified wines.
Address: 436 Water Street /PO Box 2403 St John's Newfoundland & Labrador Canada A1C 6E7
Send an Email 1 709 739-7870
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