Port au Choix National Historic Site: A Coastal Crossroads of Cultures

Port au Choix National Historic Site, located on Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula, is a captivating journey through 6,000 years of human history. This unique site, where the Port au Choix and Point Riche peninsulas meet, reveals the stories of ancient cultures drawn to the area's rich marine resources. Here, you'll discover evidence of the Maritime Archaic people, who created a cemetery here between 4,400 and 3,300 years ago. Explore the Phillip's Garden site, once home to the Groswater and Dorset Paleo-Eskimo cultures. Seals were a major source of subsistence for these ancient cultures. Explore the rare limestone barrens, home to unique arctic plants and shoreline fossils. Hike coastal trails, keeping an eye out for seals and caribou. The site features an interpretation centre with artifacts, including spearheads and bone needles. Port au Choix offers a blend of history and natural beauty, where you can connect with Canada's past while enjoying outdoor activities.