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and picnic benches. Interpretive signs have JOHN GUY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE F
QR code links. Season: May 24–Oct 31 Loc: Nationally recognized in 1952, the monument
169 Burnt Head Loop T: (709) 746 0357 E: was erected in 1910 to celebrate the 1610
woodworthlynas@gmail.com W: cupidstrails. founding of Cupids by John Guy & 39
blogspot.com/p/burnt-head-and-spectacle- colonists from Bristol, England. The birthplace
head-trails.html $$: Free. of English Canada. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31
Loc: 308 Seaforest Drive T: (709) 528 4428 E:
CUPIDS COVE PLANTATION townofcupids@eastlink.ca $$: Free.
PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE FTI6
In 1610, a group of settlers landed at Cupids MILLBROOK GARDEN
and put down roots–Canada’s first English Enjoy many heritage plants, trees, and quiet
settlement. Every summer archaeologists reveal reflection areas near 2 rivers. Interpretive
more about their lives. Come and see what signage on-site. Gazebo and access via bridge
they’ve found today. Season: May 20–Oct 6 Loc: over Mill Brook. Ideal setting for photos
Seaforest Drive T: (709) 528 1413 Off-Season and weddings. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc:
T: (709) 729 0592 E: bthc@baccalieudigs.ca W: 275–281 Seaforest Drive T: (709) 528 4428 E:
seethesites.ca $$: Adults $6, seniors/students townofcupids@eastlink.ca W: townofcupids.ca
$4, children (16 & under) free. Season pass to all $$: Free. Donations welcome.
11 Provincial Historic Sites $15. CC: Debit, MC, V.
SPECTACLE HEAD TRAIL
This 2-km walking trail has 2 options: a rugged
Fort Amherst, St. John’s climb to the top of 75-m high Spectacle Head
(spectacular view over Conception Bay)
or a gentler hike to the coast. Interpretive
signs have QR codes. Season: May 24–
Oct 31 Loc: Quay Road T: (709) 746 0357 E:
woodworthlynas@gmail.com W: cupidstrails.
blogspot.com/p/burnt-head-and-spectacle-
head-trails.html $$: Free.
Brigus, Route 60 (T22)
BRIGUS BLACKSMITH–
PINKSTON’S FORGE FI
An authentic forge built in 1889 in one of
North America’s oldest English colonies.
Watch and talk with a blacksmith at work,
buy a hand-forged product, or experience
a blacksmithing workshop. Season: Jun 1–
Sep 5 Loc: 4 Magistrates Hill T: (709) 680
CUPIDS LEGACY CENTRE FTYI4392 2180 E: brigusblacksmith@gmail.com W:
Settled by John Guy in 1610, our museum brigusblacksmith.ca $$: Free.
and other attractions celebrate Cupids’ past, HAWTHORNE COTTAGE NATIONAL
present, and future. Come, explore, and discover HISTORIC SITE–PARKS CANADA
the place and the life at the heart of our culture. TYI43857
Season: Jun 6–Oct 6 Loc: 368 Seaforest Drive A small house with a big story. Filled with
T: (709) 528 1610 E: info@cupidslegacycentre. artifacts original to the Bartlett family, get a
ca W: cupidslegacycentre.ca $$: See website. glimpse of life at the turn of the century and
CC: Debit, MC, V.
learn of Captain Bob Bartlett, a famous Arctic
JOHN GUY FLAG SITE 7 explorer. Season: Jun 1–Sep 4 Loc: 1 South
This giant 1910 Union Jack is a replica of the flag Street T: (709) 528 4004 TF: (888) 773 8888 E:
flown for the tercentenary of the founding of hawthornecottage@pc.gc.ca W: pc.gc.ca/
the town. Flown on special occasions atop a hawthornecottage $$: See website. CC: AE,
23-metre flagpole. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Debit, MC, V.
Opposite 378 Seaforest Drive T: (709) 528 4428 THE JOHN N. LEAMON MUSEUM: YE OLD
E: townofcupids@eastlink.ca W: townofcupids. STONE BARN MUSEUM F457
ca $$: Donations welcome. CC: e-Transfer.
Originally built in the 1820s, visit the beautiful
stone building as it tells the tales of one of the

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