The Trinity Historical Society has been selected to compete in the 2026 Next Great Save national heritage conservation competition, a Canada‑wide initiative supporting the preservation of historic places across the country.
The Trinity Historical Society’s submission focuses on critical preservation and interpretation work at the Fort Point Lighthouse Interpretation Centre, one of the province’s most iconic coastal landmarks and an important part of Trinity’s cultural and tourism heritage.
The competition, hosted by the National Trust for Canada, offers three cash prizes to support heritage conservation projects: $50,000 for first place, $10,000 for second place, and $5,000 for third place. Public voting is now open and will close on April 24, 2026. The last time Newfoundland and Labrador won this competition was in 2024, where the winning project was the historic Our Lady of Mercy Church on the Port au Port Peninsula. This demonstrated how community support can lead to national recognition for Newfoundland and Labrador’s heritage places.
Currently, the Trinity project is ranked outside the top three and is encouraging residents, visitors, and supporters across the province and beyond to vote daily before the April 24 deadline.
Votes can be cast online at: www.nextgreatsave.ca
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“This is a tremendous opportunity not only for Trinity, but also for all of Newfoundland and Labrador. National recognition like this highlights the importance of protecting our historic sites and the role they play in telling our province’s story.”
Honourable Andrea Barbour
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“As the MHA for the District of Bonavista, I am proud to support Fort Point Lighthouse in the Next Great Save 2026 competition. This project helps preserve our history while strengthening our community and tourism. We encourage everyone to vote daily and support this important local landmark.”
Honourable Craig Pardy
MHA for Bonavista
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