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My 87-year-old dad speaks fondly of the times he spent in Newfoundland during his WW2 navy service. He recently expressed a desire to see Newfoundland again so I thought I'd take him. Does anyone know if there is anything war-related that we could see (museum...old barracks?). I know that these sorts of things exist in Halifax (where he was actually stationed) but his fondness is more for Newfoundland. I've never been to Nfld before, so I have nothing to go on here. I have a feeling that perhaps the only thing that might bring back memories for him is the St. John's harbour. Any ideas out there?? Also, is there a reasonable hotel in St. John's that might have a view of the harbour? Many thanks for all suggestions. Dianne Ottawa, ON Report as inappropriate |
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Bell Island (in Conception Bay not far from St. John's) was the site of attacks by German U-boats during WWII. I'm not sure if they have a museum although I have heard that it is possible to see parts of the sunken ships at low tide. Report as inappropriate | ||||||
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The Murray Premises Hotel is on the harbour and has room with harbour views. Report as inappropriate | ||||||
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dibaxter: what a lovely post to read. God bless your dad, & yourself as well for being such a good daughter & wanting to take him on a vacation. the other poster is right about Bell Island, and you can see some artifacts over there in their museums, as well as the Bell Island Mining museum as well. Myself, I don't know much about military sights to see here, but my suggestion is to contact the Royal Canadian Legion here in St. John's & hopefully they could give you some information. I'm sure there's sites to see here, unfortunately I'm not well versed on the topic. I wish you both a wonderful trip! - lingo Report as inappropriate | ||||||
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He'd likely be interested in "The Crow's Nest" which, I understand, has a lot of WW11 artifacts, etc. I know several people who've been there who've found it fascinating. You may want to check their website and/or contact them in advance. Report as inappropriate | ||||||
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