The Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Park

The Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Park is located at the entrance to the Town of Port aux Basques. The center monument is in memory of the 137 people who lost their lives during the sinking of the S.S. Caribou in 1942. The World War I and II monuments are exact replicas of each other and contain the names of those from Port aux Basques who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War’s I and II.

Rose Blanche Lighthouse

The Rose Blanche Lighthouse, built in 1873, is the only stone granite lighthouse in Atlantic Canada. Enjoy a 45 minute drive along our beautiful rugged coastline, and a short walk on a gravel trail, to view this hidden treasure. Along the trail are benches where visitors can sit to enjoy the beautiful scenery and flora and fauna of the area.  Furnished with local artifacts, this working lighthouse will take you back in time.

The Railway Heritage Centre

The Railway Heritage Centre located in Port aux Basques, recants the history of the Newfoundland railway with particular emphasis on the Southwest Coast. Walk back in time through the fully restored railway cars to experience history first hand.  Throughout the summer, the Boxcar Theatre group also performs regularly at the site.

The Gulf Museum

The Gulf Museum, located in downtown Port aux Basques, is home to the Mushrow Astrolabes, rare 17th century navigation instruments recovered from shipwrecks off Isle aux Morts.  One is dated 1617 and was made by Adrian Holland in France.  The other is dated 1628 and was made by O/Y Dyas in Portugal. The Museum also provides a wealth of information on the unique history of the region.

The Hook and Line Museum

The Hook and Line Museum and Interpretation Centre in Burnt Islands is a "working museum" with live and static displays that document and interpret the fishing industry. Here, you will experience such fishing activities as the baiting of hooks and splitting of fish. The Centre also has a restaurant attached for an authentic taste of tradition Newfoundland.

Scott`s Cove Park

Scott`s Cove Park overlooks picturesque Port aux Basques harbour and has many colorful kiosks resembling outport fishing stages. Local vendors sell a variety of Newfoundland crafts, clothing, gifts and food from these kiosks. Nightly entertainment at the park is a major attraction for tourists and local residents.

The Codroy Valley Wetlands

The Codroy Valley Wetlands is home to a diverse resident waterfowl population and is a major resting area for some 200 species of migratory birds during the Spring and Fall. The Wetlands is recognized as an Estuary of International Significance under the 1971 Ramsar Convention. The interpretation centre features information panels and bird displays. A well groomed trail is available to take visitors on a walk through the Wetlands with look outs and resting benches.

The Harvey Trail

The Harvey Trail at Isle aux Morts, honors the site of the daring rescues by the George Harvey family.  Along with their Newfoundland dog Hairyman, the family saved all 160 lives aboard the ill-fated brig Despatch in 1828 and again 10 years later, they rescued the 25 member crew of the ship Rankin. The trail includes interpretation panels, a mural at the end of the trail and a gazebo on the high point. Picnic tables and rest benches give the hiker opportunity to rest and take in the scenery.