June 1, 2021
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, was joined recently by Gary Milley, Executive Director of Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador and Gerry Hall, President of Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador as they signed a proclamation recognizing June…
May 27, 2021
The Community Better Challenge is a nationwide physical activity challenge encouraging Canadians to get active during June. Municipalities, schools, workplaces, sport and recreation groups, and residents of all ages can track physical activity minutes through the free ParticipACTION app or…
May 26, 2021
Recent heavy rains and beaver activity has led to a second washout this spring in the Dennis Pond area of the T’Railway Provincial Park. The Town of Port aux Basques has completed the initial repair, however the public are advised…
May 26, 2021
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, addressed delegates at the 2021 Tourism Excellence Awards Ceremony held on Tuesday, May 25, as part of Tourism Awareness Month. Minister Crocker presented two awards during the event, the…
May 24, 2021
Due to the revised Special Measures Order impacting various communities in the Central Health region, the provincially owned and operated pool in Gander will be closed, effective tomorrow (Tuesday, May 25). Please refer to the Provincial Government COVID-19 website to review restrictions associated with…
May 21, 2021
The Gambo River trestle in the T’Railway Provincial Park is now open. A repair has been completed which temporarily addresses the concerns associated with the steel girders. Please report any damage or concerns related to the T’Railway to the Parks…
May 19, 2021
All Provincial Historic Sites will open on Saturday, May 22 for the 2021 season, through to Thanksgiving weekend. These include Cape Bonavista, Cupids, Newman Wine Vaults, Beothuk Interpretation Centre, Commissariat House, Heart’s Content Cable Station, Mockbeggar Plantation, Point Amour Lighthouse…
May 18, 2021
Provincial Visitor Information Centres (VICs) located at Argentia, Clarenville, Deer Lake Highway, Notre Dame Junction and Whitbourne, will officially open for in-province travelers on Friday, May 21. The Provincial Visitor Information Centres located in Deer Lake Airport and St. John’s…
May 17, 2021
The Honorable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced the launch of ‘Your Backyard Beckons’, a new in-province tourism marketing campaign. The campaign focuses on encouraging residents to explore areas of Newfoundland and Labrador they have…
May 14, 2021
The Provincial Archaeology Office, in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is the recipient of the 2020 Canadian Archaeological Association Communication Award for the Inside Newfoundland and Labrador Archaeology blog, the Annual Archaeology Review, and the Office’s Facebook…
