The Pelley House Heritage Home
GUIDEBOOK
Sightseeing
Known as the Iceberg Capital of the world, Twillingate Island is a prime spot for viewing giant icebergs between May and July each year. Daily boat tours will make this a close encounter and a photographer’s delight. Twillingate is an island off the coast of Newfoundland off the coast of Canada. Today it is connected to Newfoundland by a series of bridges and causeways, creating one of the province’s most scenic routes. The town is about 40 kilometers north of Boyd’s Cove. There are plenty of other attractions in Twillingate, so plan your trip accordingly. You can take a boat tour to view icebergs or whales, take in a theatrical performance from one of the many talented drama groups or enjoy some local traditional music while snacking on tea and toutons. You will never be bored with the endless beaches to explore and beautiful hiking trails to climb. There are several museums including the world famous Twillingate Museum which houses the story of Georgina Stirling, the opera singer who was famous during the 1800's. Also another - Durrell Museum, houses a mounted Polar Bear. Award winning Prime Berth Fishing Museum includes an excellent display of the origins of the ' cod splitting ' originally done by Twillingate's ancestral fisher persons.
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Twillingate
Known as the Iceberg Capital of the world, Twillingate Island is a prime spot for viewing giant icebergs between May and July each year. Daily boat tours will make this a close encounter and a photographer’s delight. Twillingate is an island off the coast of Newfoundland off the coast of Canada. Today it is connected to Newfoundland by a series of bridges and causeways, creating one of the province’s most scenic routes. The town is about 40 kilometers north of Boyd’s Cove. There are plenty of other attractions in Twillingate, so plan your trip accordingly. You can take a boat tour to view icebergs or whales, take in a theatrical performance from one of the many talented drama groups or enjoy some local traditional music while snacking on tea and toutons. You will never be bored with the endless beaches to explore and beautiful hiking trails to climb. There are several museums including the world famous Twillingate Museum which houses the story of Georgina Stirling, the opera singer who was famous during the 1800's. Also another - Durrell Museum, houses a mounted Polar Bear. Award winning Prime Berth Fishing Museum includes an excellent display of the origins of the ' cod splitting ' originally done by Twillingate's ancestral fisher persons.
The island is connected by a causeway. The prominent communities on the island are Summerford, Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove, Fairbanks-Hillgrade, Newville, Cobb's Arm and Herring Neck. There are also several small fishing villages on the western end of the island, and some of its land is set aside as Dildo Run Provincial Park. Every community is a photographer’s delight. There are several walking trails on this island and it is worth the hike. Try the walking the Summerford Trail, the Pikes Arm or the Cobb’s Arm trail.
New World Island
The island is connected by a causeway. The prominent communities on the island are Summerford, Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove, Fairbanks-Hillgrade, Newville, Cobb's Arm and Herring Neck. There are also several small fishing villages on the western end of the island, and some of its land is set aside as Dildo Run Provincial Park. Every community is a photographer’s delight. There are several walking trails on this island and it is worth the hike. Try the walking the Summerford Trail, the Pikes Arm or the Cobb’s Arm trail.
These are two distinct islands with Fogo being much bigger with far more attractions. Make an effort to visit these locations. You won’t be disappointed. This will require some planning as you must take a ferry to either Fogo Island or Change Island. Fogo Island was nominated by the New York Times as one of must-visit travel destination of the year 2011. Try climbing the trail to Brimstone Head. This point of land is considered one of the four corners of the world by the Flat Earth Society. Tilting Harbour on Fogo Island is a National Cultural Landscape District of Canada and is Newfoundland and Labrador's first Provincial Heritage District. Tilting is unique for its Irish culture and, some people say, its Irish dialect. The Irish Cemetery in Tilting may be the oldest in North America. Newfoundland, Tilting evolved into an exclusively Irish and Catholic town by the 1780s. In the town of Fogo, you should consider visiting Marconi museum, the remains of a wireless station that received an SOS from the Titanic.
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Fogo Island
These are two distinct islands with Fogo being much bigger with far more attractions. Make an effort to visit these locations. You won’t be disappointed. This will require some planning as you must take a ferry to either Fogo Island or Change Island. Fogo Island was nominated by the New York Times as one of must-visit travel destination of the year 2011. Try climbing the trail to Brimstone Head. This point of land is considered one of the four corners of the world by the Flat Earth Society. Tilting Harbour on Fogo Island is a National Cultural Landscape District of Canada and is Newfoundland and Labrador's first Provincial Heritage District. Tilting is unique for its Irish culture and, some people say, its Irish dialect. The Irish Cemetery in Tilting may be the oldest in North America. Newfoundland, Tilting evolved into an exclusively Irish and Catholic town by the 1780s. In the town of Fogo, you should consider visiting Marconi museum, the remains of a wireless station that received an SOS from the Titanic.
Lewisporte is a town in central Newfoundland Island, Canada, with a population of 3,409. It is situated in Burnt Bay which opens on to the Bay of Exploits. Lewisporte has a deep water port and related facilities that serve many communities in the region. A world class marina is very active in the town. The Yacht club has a very large and growing membership base. The surrounding islands and deep water bays attract recreation mariners internationally.
Lewisporte and its surrounding area contain a number of wonderful hiking trails, from the Woolfrey's pond boardwalk, to the natural views of several lookouts along the coast.
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Lewisporte
Lewisporte is a town in central Newfoundland Island, Canada, with a population of 3,409. It is situated in Burnt Bay which opens on to the Bay of Exploits. Lewisporte has a deep water port and related facilities that serve many communities in the region. A world class marina is very active in the town. The Yacht club has a very large and growing membership base. The surrounding islands and deep water bays attract recreation mariners internationally.
Lewisporte and its surrounding area contain a number of wonderful hiking trails, from the Woolfrey's pond boardwalk, to the natural views of several lookouts along the coast.
Gander is a town located in the northeastern part of the island of Newfoundland in the province. Located on the northeastern shore of Gander Lake, it is the site of Gander International Airport, once an important refuelling stop for transatlantic aircraft, and was referenced as the crossroads of the world.
Gander was the site of a major aircraft accident, Arrow Air Flight 1285, on December 12, 1985. 256 people were killed in the disaster, making it the deadliest air crash to happen in Canada.
In 2001, Gander International Airport played an integral role in world aviation in the hours immediately following the September 11 attacks when all of North America's airspace was closed by Transport Canada and the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As part of Operation Yellow Ribbon, 38 civilian and 4 military flights bound for the United States were ordered to land at the airport—more flights than any Canadian airport other than Halifax International. More than 6,600 passengers and airline crew members, equivalent to 66 percent of the local population—third highest number of passengers, behind Vancouver International Airport, which received 8,500, and Halifax—found themselves forced to stay in the Gander area for up to six days until airspace was reopened and flights resumed. Residents of Gander and surrounding communities volunteered to house, feed, and entertain the travellers in what became known as Operation Yellow Ribbon. This was largely because Transport Canada and Nav Canada asked that transatlantic flights avoid diverting to major airports in central Canada, such as Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montréal-Dorval.
Attraction in Gander
Silent Witnesses Memorial
North Atlantic Aviation Museum
Cobb's Pond Rotary Park
Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest Walking Trails
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Gander
Gander is a town located in the northeastern part of the island of Newfoundland in the province. Located on the northeastern shore of Gander Lake, it is the site of Gander International Airport, once an important refuelling stop for transatlantic aircraft, and was referenced as the crossroads of the world.
Gander was the site of a major aircraft accident, Arrow Air Flight 1285, on December 12, 1985. 256 people were killed in the disaster, making it the deadliest air crash to happen in Canada.
In 2001, Gander International Airport played an integral role in world aviation in the hours immediately following the September 11 attacks when all of North America's airspace was closed by Transport Canada and the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As part of Operation Yellow Ribbon, 38 civilian and 4 military flights bound for the United States were ordered to land at the airport—more flights than any Canadian airport other than Halifax International. More than 6,600 passengers and airline crew members, equivalent to 66 percent of the local population—third highest number of passengers, behind Vancouver International Airport, which received 8,500, and Halifax—found themselves forced to stay in the Gander area for up to six days until airspace was reopened and flights resumed. Residents of Gander and surrounding communities volunteered to house, feed, and entertain the travellers in what became known as Operation Yellow Ribbon. This was largely because Transport Canada and Nav Canada asked that transatlantic flights avoid diverting to major airports in central Canada, such as Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montréal-Dorval.
Attraction in Gander
Silent Witnesses Memorial
North Atlantic Aviation Museum
Cobb's Pond Rotary Park
Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest Walking Trails
Twillingate Islands, Twillingate, Neufundland und Labrador A0G 4M0, Kanada
Fogo Island, Kanada
New World Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Kanada
Lighthouses
Long Point Lighthouse, one of the most photographed landmarks on the Northeast Coast of Newfoundland, is located at Crow Head, Twillingate.
More than 300 feet above sea level, this is a lookout point where thousands of visitors every year enjoy the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean with the possibility of viewing icebergs, whales, seals and sea birds.
Once operated by several full-time lighthouse keepers, it guided ships safely on foggy and stormy nights. Today, the lighthouse is still operational but is now operated by only one lighthouse keeper year-round.
Visit Long Point Centre where exhibits tell the stories of the culture and history of the people of Twillingate. Tours of the Lighthouse Tower are available
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Long Point Lighthouse
Newfoundland and Labrador 340Long Point Lighthouse, one of the most photographed landmarks on the Northeast Coast of Newfoundland, is located at Crow Head, Twillingate.
More than 300 feet above sea level, this is a lookout point where thousands of visitors every year enjoy the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean with the possibility of viewing icebergs, whales, seals and sea birds.
Once operated by several full-time lighthouse keepers, it guided ships safely on foggy and stormy nights. Today, the lighthouse is still operational but is now operated by only one lighthouse keeper year-round.
Visit Long Point Centre where exhibits tell the stories of the culture and history of the people of Twillingate. Tours of the Lighthouse Tower are available
HISTORIC SITE
Boyd's Cove, off Highway 340, 1 hour north of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Imagine... a now-extinct people with a unique language and culture, thriving on the rich resources of the land and sea: seals, birds, fish...
300 years ago, this site was a Beothuk village. Tour the interpretation centre where exhibits and artifacts foster an appreciation for this unique, and now vanished culture.
From the interpretation centre, follow a 1.5 km groomed walking trail to the village site - today an outline of housepits is the only evidence of the Beothuk people who once lived here. Along the trail, a sculpture designed by renowned Newfoundland artist Gerald Squires evokes the tragedy of the Beothuks' demise.
Beothuk Interpretation Centre, Provincial Historic Site
Boyd's Cove, off Highway 340, 1 hour north of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Imagine... a now-extinct people with a unique language and culture, thriving on the rich resources of the land and sea: seals, birds, fish...
300 years ago, this site was a Beothuk village. Tour the interpretation centre where exhibits and artifacts foster an appreciation for this unique, and now vanished culture.
From the interpretation centre, follow a 1.5 km groomed walking trail to the village site - today an outline of housepits is the only evidence of the Beothuk people who once lived here. Along the trail, a sculpture designed by renowned Newfoundland artist Gerald Squires evokes the tragedy of the Beothuks' demise.
Orange Lodge
Main Street, Northside, Twillingate
Completed in 1907, the Orange Lodge was names Alexandra Hall (for Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925)). By the 1930’s the Orange Logde had almost 400 members. It was used for during the confederation debates of the 1940’s, and housed patients during the hospital fire in 1943. Today the hall has been given the name Touton House and is used for theatre and musical performances
The Orange Lodge
118 Main StOrange Lodge
Main Street, Northside, Twillingate
Completed in 1907, the Orange Lodge was names Alexandra Hall (for Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925)). By the 1930’s the Orange Logde had almost 400 members. It was used for during the confederation debates of the 1940’s, and housed patients during the hospital fire in 1943. Today the hall has been given the name Touton House and is used for theatre and musical performances
Main Street, Northside, Twillingate – close to centre of Town
Twillingate Masonic Lodge
Twillingate Masonic Lodge
Twillingate Masonic Lodge was constituted 1889 under the Grand Lodge of England by Wor. Bro. Walter C. Sharpe, W.M.
Twillingate’s Masonic Hall, recognized by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland, was constructed in 1906. It’s most striking feature is its offset tower with an almost egg-shaped dome. The eaves of the building are heavily bracketed, and the facade is decorated with an elaborate Masonic insignia.
The design of the building’s windows are also of interest, as the window trim on the first and second storeys are different, the upper level featuring curved arches, and the lower level featuring triangular pediments
Twilingate Masonic Lodge
115 Main St Main Street, Northside, Twillingate – close to centre of Town
Twillingate Masonic Lodge
Twillingate Masonic Lodge
Twillingate Masonic Lodge was constituted 1889 under the Grand Lodge of England by Wor. Bro. Walter C. Sharpe, W.M.
Twillingate’s Masonic Hall, recognized by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland, was constructed in 1906. It’s most striking feature is its offset tower with an almost egg-shaped dome. The eaves of the building are heavily bracketed, and the facade is decorated with an elaborate Masonic insignia.
The design of the building’s windows are also of interest, as the window trim on the first and second storeys are different, the upper level featuring curved arches, and the lower level featuring triangular pediments
Nestled on the north shore of Boyd's Cove, is a landmark heritage structure, that has for over a century, added character and grandeur to the peaceful community. This private two-story dwelling is known as the Pelley House. The timber construction Victorian home was built in 1917. It has two double bays with latticed windows, steep gabled peaks with pronounced eaves and a central chimney. The exterior of the house has not changed since time of construction; however, the interior has limited upgrades and modernization that include both electricity and plumbing.
As one strolls along the quiet roadway separating the house from the shoreline, it is very easy to observe the uniqueness of the design and the superb craftsmanship of this house. However, the story behind the walls that played just as important role in its character is not as quite as evident. So it is with great pride that I now try and compile a layman's history of the home.
Boyd's Cove was first settled by people from Fogo Island during the later part of the 1800s. The sheltered harbor provided safe haven for schooners, the surrounding area provided an abundant natural resources for fuel and building materials and the land provided sufficient fertile grounds producing crops and livestock feed. These amenities attracted settlers from nearby communities eagerly willing to carve a place of their own. By the early 1900s, Boyd’s Cove was a small thriving community with churches, schools, General Stores and was heavily involved with the inshore Cod fishery.
Uriah Freake (1879-1924), a fish merchant residing in Lewisporte, had gained prosperity outfitting schooners, preparing for the fishing industry along the French shore and the Labrador coast. Uriah recognized the potential for an additional business in Boyd's Cove, and soon set about acquiring waterfront property with the correct characteristics to accomplish the goal. Uriah considered two main factors. First, there must sufficient water depth required for anchorage and docking. Large schooners will need accessing the dock and business for loading and unloading goods. Secondly, the shoreline must provide protection from the harsh North Atlantic Ocean and spring drift ice. Uriah purchased a parcel of land with water access from Richard Pope and John Freake on the north shore of the community. Richard Pope and John Freake were fishermen and residence of Boyd’s Cove. The land met his requirements and was sufficient and suitable for erecting waterfront business, and also build a resident and several additional outbuildings.
Uriah was married to Mary. She had a brother, Alexander Coffin who was a master carpenter and resided in Joe Batt's Arm. Uriah commissioned Alexander to start construction on a house that would prove fitting for a fish merchant. A home that would impress his creditors and customers and also demonstrate his own financial stability.
The land was first cleared and a small barn erected. This barn first served as a home for Alexander Coffin and his wife during the entire period the Pelley House was constructed. Sometime during this period, a daughter, Ivy, was born in the barn. The history surrounding the business construction is unclear. It cannot be determined if the business or the home was built first or if Alexander coffin was involved with the construction of the waterfront premises. Regardless, the Pelley House was completed in the summer of 1917. A masterpiece of construction considering the ecomincial status of the country and that Newfoundland was at war in Europe. Never-the-less, the dwelling presented an illusion of aristocracy compared to the modest, less luxurious homes occupied by the common fishing families. After completion of the Pelley House, Alexander returned to Joe Batt's Arm and constructed an identical house except for an exterior door situated between the two bays. This second house is still standing however; but undergone many changes to both the interior and exterior.
Uriah Freake and Mary, relocated to Boyd’s Cove and moved into their new home. Uriah commenced operation of business commonly known as the Boyd's Cove branch. However, this was short lived. There may have been problems relating to personnel health, poor management practices or just that the couple did not enjoy living in the isolated community of Boyd's Cove. Whatever the reason Uriah decided to sell both the Business and the Pelley House.
Edgar Ishmael Pelley was a young man, from Lewisporte, returning from World War I. He was a gunner with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Edgar wanted to put the war behind him and start a business. He assumed a merchant profession was less stressful then fighting battles in France, and heard there was a business for sale in Boyd’s Cove. Being from the same community of Lewisporte, Edgar and Uriah Freake knew each other and this may have aided with the negations and sale. On the 31 Dec 1921, Uriah sold Edgar the business and house in Boyd’s Cove. An entire package, lock, stock and barrel, for the sum of $15,699.11. The sale consisted of several waterfront buildings, stock and a large dock extending out into the deep waters. There was a house, barn, cellar and several outhouses.
Uriah Freake and Mary moved back to their hometown of Lewisporte. They left very little influence on Boyd’s Cove. However they developed a very fond attachment for the Pelley House and again, acquired the skills of Alexander Coffin to construct another house. They built a home identical to the Pelley House. This building has also since been altered and modernized. Uriah died in Lewisporte shortly after his home was completed.
Edgar met and started dating a young lady named Myrtle Bartlett. This lady was in Boyd's Cove teaching. Myrtle, from Bareneed, NL was a descendant of the famous Newfoundland sealing hunting and arctic exploring family, the Bartlett’s. Her cousin, Robert Bartlett is considered the greatest Arctic navigator of the 20th century, piloting Robert Peary and Vilhyalmur Stefansson on their historic expedition to the North Pole.
Myrtle and Edgar married at St John’s, NF on the 01 July 1929. If the Pelley House was a Victorian home, then Myrtle Pelley was the Victorian lady. She had a staunch personality stemming from being a schoolteacher, an aristocratic manner from being the descendant of the prominent Bartlett family and a Christian approach to life from being a God fearing woman. Myrtle was as much part of the home as the home was part of her. Any person who knew Myrtle always associated her with the grand home. She used her beloved home for entertainment and many guests were invited to stay and enjoy her hospitality. Most experienced the pleasure of fine music as Myrtle often treated her guests with tunes from the renowned pump organ.
Myrtle also had great pride in the property and ensured the maintenance was completed and the grounds were well maintained. The front yard was fenced and filled with various fruit and berry trees. The beautiful flower gardens also added home’s grandeur. But one more thing was necessary to make the Pelley House a home. It needed a family. After several attempts to conceive, Myrtle and Edgar adopted an 18-month-old baby in August 1935. The child’s name was Mary.
Mary was the daughter of Arthur Blake and Lena Ivy Lewis, residences of the neighboring community, Birchy Bay North, NF. It is ironic to note that The Pelley House is considered one of the oldest standing structures in Boyd's Cove, however, to this date only one child, Mary, was ever raised in the house.
Edgar lacked the shrewd business practices associated with fish merchants. This coupled with a kind heart and loving personality, resulted in Edgar experience some difficulty achieving much more than a modest success with the waterfront premises. During the Great Depression, the business was completely destroyed by fire. A new, smaller general store was built from the modest insurance policy. The business in a few short year went into receivership. Afterwards, Edgar became a Forest Warden with the Newfoundland Government. In 1952, Edgar was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died on Saturday, the 28 March 1953.
After the death of her husband, Myrtle, became the matron at the Bishop Jones’ Hostel. A boarding house for students attending Bishop Spencer College and teachers in training at Memorial University. The Bishop Jones’ Hostel is located on 55 Rennies Mill Road, St John’s, NF. Its former owned was Lord Edward Patrick Morris (1859-1935), a St John’s born lawyer/politician and Newfoundland’s 12th Prime Minister from 1909-1918. Myrtle held the matron position for five years. During this period the Pelley House was only occupied during the summer months.
Upon retirement form the matron position in 1958, Myrtle returned to Boyd's Cove and operated the Pelley House as a boarding home. Many individuals visiting, working or simply just passing through the community boarded at the Pelley House. There were doctors, magistrates, judges, welfare officers, and geologists to name a few of the professions. Some of the prominent professionals were Dr. Knapp; Magistrate Abbot; and Cannon George Earl; however, the most notorious individual was DR. G. Marshall Kay, Ph.D. Dr. Kay was a Penrose medalist and a Newberry professor of Geology at Colombia University of New York, NY. He spent ten years visiting Newfoundland, during the summer months, and boarding at the Pelley House. During this period he and many students from Memorial and various other universities across Canada and the United States completed geology research in the Notre Dame Bay area. It is said that the Pelley House is mentioned in the forward of a textbook authored by Dr. Kay.
Myrtle operated the Pelley House boarding home until 1974. Now in her golden years, she enjoyed the benefits of retirement. Her favorite spot was sitting in the rocking chair along side the warm kitchen stove. She enjoyed many visitors who stopped out of admiration for this lady and respect for her devotion to the church, music and the community. During this phase of her life she gave away most of the homes' furnishings and opted for newer and more modern effects. As a result many antiques associated with this home are now lost forever.
As Myrtle aged, her mental and physical health deteriorated and eventually she could not perform the day to day chores and especially the strenuous tasks associated with house maintenance. In 1983, the family had little choice but to place her into a senior's complex. With the heart and soul of the Pelley House removed, the home remained in an idle state of decay. No longer did the smoke rise from the chimney on the frosty mornings and no longer would beautiful organ music ring through its walls. The blinds were pulled tightly shut preventing the sun and moon from shining through the large bay windows. Stillness surrounded the grand home and the family left all effects in the same condition they were on that sad morning when Myrtle left her home.
Myrtle never returned to Boyd's Cove and died on the 24 Oct 1994 at Springdale, NF. She was laid to rest on a warm sunny autumn day to the sound of her favorite hymn, Amazon Grace. Myrtle is buried alongside her husband, at St George’s Anglican Cemetery, Boyd’s Cove, NL.
The home remained empty and lifeless for six long years until Clara Thoms (Nee: Moss) the spouse of Myrtle's grandson, Gary, arrived on the scene. The harsh weather conditions of the Newfoundland climate had now left its mark on the exterior. The wood timber shores had started to decay causing the building to lean forward, the paint was scaling and the roof leaked. The grounds were encroached by weeds and unwanted vegetation.
Clara had a tremendous admiration for old homes and was devastated to see the Pelley House going to ruins. To her this prestigious and heritage building was crying for help and affection. She persuaded her husband, Gary, to help with the restoration work.
The restoration work started on the 02 July 1989, a labour of love that consumed the next five years and tested both her and her husband's energy and strained the family budget. The house was raised and a concrete foundation added. The roof was shingled and the central chimney refurbished. Various parts of the exterior was restored or replaced a close as possible to the original design. A new veranda was added to enhance the structure.
During the restoration project, Myrtle Pelley's effects were carefully stored in the side-attic. As Clara and removed the framed photos from the living-room walls they took notice of a black and white wedding picture of a young couple. Unaware who the people were and surmising it must have been important to Myrtle, they retained the portrait.
Clara's devotion to the restoration project was not due to greed but rather love and appreciation for being granted the honor and opportunity to preserve a piece of Newfoundland history. Clara’s passion provided the Pelley house with a heart and soul. The walls would once again hear the sounds of laughter from children and smoke would for another time rise from the chimney. Once more a person sat in rocking chair, in the warm cozy kitchen while the frost created art on the glass panes when the morning sun shone through the large bay windows.
For the Thoms family, this was the happy years. Although residing at Gander they spend most weekends and holidays in the quiet community of Boyd's Cove. The restoration work and entertainment were mixed together until the Pelley House started to shine with pride as if being proud of its new exterior paint and freshly mowed grounds.
Christmas was the most special. While white snow lay softly on the ground and the colorful exterior lights shone brightly across the cove with rejoice, the family would nestle in front of the wood stove and sing songs, pay cards or just play the acoustic guitars. This tremendous feeling of peace was only interrupted when it was time to head up stairs and end ones’ day by absorbing comfort from the soft mattress and warmth from the many homemade quilts.
In the summer of 1995, a work transfer relocated the Thoms family to North Bay, Ontario. Once more the Pelley House laid idle. Smoke stopped rising from the chimney during frosty mornings and voices and laughter no longer echoed through the solid walls. The blinds were pulled shut preventing the sun and moon from shining through the large bay windows. Stillness surrounded the home and a very sad family walked away from their beloved home.
Shortly after the Thoms family relocation to North Bay, Clara was stricken with cancer. The continued battle to fight this dreaded decease consumed both Clara's time and energy and continued to deteriorate her health. No resources were available to visit, continue with the restoration work or complete maintenance of Pelley House. Many plans were made for returning to Newfoundland; however, the disease had a mind of its own. After careful consideration and knowing that the harsh Newfoundland elements was taking its toll on the Pelley House it was decided that the best option was to sell the home. A decision that was not taken lightly. It was concluded that the Pelley House should not suffer further deterioration. Another family must be found to take the torch and continue with the restoration project.
After a brief advertisement in the Downhomer magazine, the Pelley House was sold to the families of Milton and Marjorie Pelley from Nepean, Ontario and Sandra and Fred Moroz from Richman, British Columbia. A home located on the Atlantic coast of this great nation had captured the attention of a person living on the pacific coast.
Clara and Gary returned to Boyd's Cove in the fall of 2000 and prepared the property and house for transfer to the new owners. All effects were removed and divided among the family members. However, the unidentified wedding photo retained at the start of restoration was carefully hung once again on its walls. This picture was of Milton and Marjorie Pelley. The new owners.
After a lengthy illness, Clara succumbed to the decease and died on 26 Jan 2006. But not before seeing five of her six grandchildren born. Clara often expressed regret for selling the Pelley House, especially not having the opportunity to share the beautiful home with her cherished grandchildren.
For ten years Milton and Marjorie Pelley and Sandra and Fred Moroz were the proud owner of the Pelley House. They used it as a summer home. Restoration work continued and updates were made to further with modernize the house. A new well was drilled, landscaping and driveway was completed, septic tank installed and further sheeting added to the interior wall. However, after ten years the owners found the yearly comminute to Newfoundland very difficult.
In the summer of 2010, Gary and his girlfriend, Kelly Lowther were touring Newfoundland. While in Boyd’s Cove, and visiting the Pelley House, Milton and Marjorie, expressed a desire to sell the home. After some consultation with, Kelly and his family, Gary purchased the home on the 08 September, 2010.
During the next year extensive research was undertaken on the Pelley House to help draft and submitted an application to the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. An application to consider the Pelley house as heritage structure. The HFNL is a crown agency with a mandate to help preserve the rich heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador. On the 23 September 2011, the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador accepted the proposal and designated the building known as the Pelley House, Boyd’s Cove as a Registered Heritage Structure. The property is designated for both its aesthetic and historic value.
Over the next seven years Gary and Kelly completed extensive preservation work on the Pelley House. The entire exterior was restored with replica windows and doors custom made and installed. The roof was replaced and shingles. The clapboard siding and moldings were replaced and finally the foundation and wrap-around decking was replaced. Major renovations were also completed on the interior. A new kitchen and cupboards added. The original pantry was upgraded to a laundry room and the downstairs bedroom was made into a large bathroom. Finally, the house was rewired with a 200 amp service and electric heat added.
The Pelley House Heritage Home stands as witness of finely balanced masterpiece of craftsmanship from an era that has mostly been forgotten. We hope that in some way this project has met with the approval of the builder and the previous owners. We also hope that the many painstaking hours placed into restoring this home will preserve a piece of our heritage so as future generations can enjoy the architecture beauty from a time gone by. During the process, Kelly was able to share time at the house with her daughter Megan, and Gary was able to enjoy time at the house with his six grandchildren, Curtis, Alexander, Jenna, Lauren, Kaylee and Bradley.
To help support the costs maintaining this heritage structure, the Pelley House was listed on Airbnb in the spring of 2019.
The Pelley House Heritage Home
13 Northside RoadNestled on the north shore of Boyd's Cove, is a landmark heritage structure, that has for over a century, added character and grandeur to the peaceful community. This private two-story dwelling is known as the Pelley House. The timber construction Victorian home was built in 1917. It has two double bays with latticed windows, steep gabled peaks with pronounced eaves and a central chimney. The exterior of the house has not changed since time of construction; however, the interior has limited upgrades and modernization that include both electricity and plumbing.
As one strolls along the quiet roadway separating the house from the shoreline, it is very easy to observe the uniqueness of the design and the superb craftsmanship of this house. However, the story behind the walls that played just as important role in its character is not as quite as evident. So it is with great pride that I now try and compile a layman's history of the home.
Boyd's Cove was first settled by people from Fogo Island during the later part of the 1800s. The sheltered harbor provided safe haven for schooners, the surrounding area provided an abundant natural resources for fuel and building materials and the land provided sufficient fertile grounds producing crops and livestock feed. These amenities attracted settlers from nearby communities eagerly willing to carve a place of their own. By the early 1900s, Boyd’s Cove was a small thriving community with churches, schools, General Stores and was heavily involved with the inshore Cod fishery.
Uriah Freake (1879-1924), a fish merchant residing in Lewisporte, had gained prosperity outfitting schooners, preparing for the fishing industry along the French shore and the Labrador coast. Uriah recognized the potential for an additional business in Boyd's Cove, and soon set about acquiring waterfront property with the correct characteristics to accomplish the goal. Uriah considered two main factors. First, there must sufficient water depth required for anchorage and docking. Large schooners will need accessing the dock and business for loading and unloading goods. Secondly, the shoreline must provide protection from the harsh North Atlantic Ocean and spring drift ice. Uriah purchased a parcel of land with water access from Richard Pope and John Freake on the north shore of the community. Richard Pope and John Freake were fishermen and residence of Boyd’s Cove. The land met his requirements and was sufficient and suitable for erecting waterfront business, and also build a resident and several additional outbuildings.
Uriah was married to Mary. She had a brother, Alexander Coffin who was a master carpenter and resided in Joe Batt's Arm. Uriah commissioned Alexander to start construction on a house that would prove fitting for a fish merchant. A home that would impress his creditors and customers and also demonstrate his own financial stability.
The land was first cleared and a small barn erected. This barn first served as a home for Alexander Coffin and his wife during the entire period the Pelley House was constructed. Sometime during this period, a daughter, Ivy, was born in the barn. The history surrounding the business construction is unclear. It cannot be determined if the business or the home was built first or if Alexander coffin was involved with the construction of the waterfront premises. Regardless, the Pelley House was completed in the summer of 1917. A masterpiece of construction considering the ecomincial status of the country and that Newfoundland was at war in Europe. Never-the-less, the dwelling presented an illusion of aristocracy compared to the modest, less luxurious homes occupied by the common fishing families. After completion of the Pelley House, Alexander returned to Joe Batt's Arm and constructed an identical house except for an exterior door situated between the two bays. This second house is still standing however; but undergone many changes to both the interior and exterior.
Uriah Freake and Mary, relocated to Boyd’s Cove and moved into their new home. Uriah commenced operation of business commonly known as the Boyd's Cove branch. However, this was short lived. There may have been problems relating to personnel health, poor management practices or just that the couple did not enjoy living in the isolated community of Boyd's Cove. Whatever the reason Uriah decided to sell both the Business and the Pelley House.
Edgar Ishmael Pelley was a young man, from Lewisporte, returning from World War I. He was a gunner with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Edgar wanted to put the war behind him and start a business. He assumed a merchant profession was less stressful then fighting battles in France, and heard there was a business for sale in Boyd’s Cove. Being from the same community of Lewisporte, Edgar and Uriah Freake knew each other and this may have aided with the negations and sale. On the 31 Dec 1921, Uriah sold Edgar the business and house in Boyd’s Cove. An entire package, lock, stock and barrel, for the sum of $15,699.11. The sale consisted of several waterfront buildings, stock and a large dock extending out into the deep waters. There was a house, barn, cellar and several outhouses.
Uriah Freake and Mary moved back to their hometown of Lewisporte. They left very little influence on Boyd’s Cove. However they developed a very fond attachment for the Pelley House and again, acquired the skills of Alexander Coffin to construct another house. They built a home identical to the Pelley House. This building has also since been altered and modernized. Uriah died in Lewisporte shortly after his home was completed.
Edgar met and started dating a young lady named Myrtle Bartlett. This lady was in Boyd's Cove teaching. Myrtle, from Bareneed, NL was a descendant of the famous Newfoundland sealing hunting and arctic exploring family, the Bartlett’s. Her cousin, Robert Bartlett is considered the greatest Arctic navigator of the 20th century, piloting Robert Peary and Vilhyalmur Stefansson on their historic expedition to the North Pole.
Myrtle and Edgar married at St John’s, NF on the 01 July 1929. If the Pelley House was a Victorian home, then Myrtle Pelley was the Victorian lady. She had a staunch personality stemming from being a schoolteacher, an aristocratic manner from being the descendant of the prominent Bartlett family and a Christian approach to life from being a God fearing woman. Myrtle was as much part of the home as the home was part of her. Any person who knew Myrtle always associated her with the grand home. She used her beloved home for entertainment and many guests were invited to stay and enjoy her hospitality. Most experienced the pleasure of fine music as Myrtle often treated her guests with tunes from the renowned pump organ.
Myrtle also had great pride in the property and ensured the maintenance was completed and the grounds were well maintained. The front yard was fenced and filled with various fruit and berry trees. The beautiful flower gardens also added home’s grandeur. But one more thing was necessary to make the Pelley House a home. It needed a family. After several attempts to conceive, Myrtle and Edgar adopted an 18-month-old baby in August 1935. The child’s name was Mary.
Mary was the daughter of Arthur Blake and Lena Ivy Lewis, residences of the neighboring community, Birchy Bay North, NF. It is ironic to note that The Pelley House is considered one of the oldest standing structures in Boyd's Cove, however, to this date only one child, Mary, was ever raised in the house.
Edgar lacked the shrewd business practices associated with fish merchants. This coupled with a kind heart and loving personality, resulted in Edgar experience some difficulty achieving much more than a modest success with the waterfront premises. During the Great Depression, the business was completely destroyed by fire. A new, smaller general store was built from the modest insurance policy. The business in a few short year went into receivership. Afterwards, Edgar became a Forest Warden with the Newfoundland Government. In 1952, Edgar was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died on Saturday, the 28 March 1953.
After the death of her husband, Myrtle, became the matron at the Bishop Jones’ Hostel. A boarding house for students attending Bishop Spencer College and teachers in training at Memorial University. The Bishop Jones’ Hostel is located on 55 Rennies Mill Road, St John’s, NF. Its former owned was Lord Edward Patrick Morris (1859-1935), a St John’s born lawyer/politician and Newfoundland’s 12th Prime Minister from 1909-1918. Myrtle held the matron position for five years. During this period the Pelley House was only occupied during the summer months.
Upon retirement form the matron position in 1958, Myrtle returned to Boyd's Cove and operated the Pelley House as a boarding home. Many individuals visiting, working or simply just passing through the community boarded at the Pelley House. There were doctors, magistrates, judges, welfare officers, and geologists to name a few of the professions. Some of the prominent professionals were Dr. Knapp; Magistrate Abbot; and Cannon George Earl; however, the most notorious individual was DR. G. Marshall Kay, Ph.D. Dr. Kay was a Penrose medalist and a Newberry professor of Geology at Colombia University of New York, NY. He spent ten years visiting Newfoundland, during the summer months, and boarding at the Pelley House. During this period he and many students from Memorial and various other universities across Canada and the United States completed geology research in the Notre Dame Bay area. It is said that the Pelley House is mentioned in the forward of a textbook authored by Dr. Kay.
Myrtle operated the Pelley House boarding home until 1974. Now in her golden years, she enjoyed the benefits of retirement. Her favorite spot was sitting in the rocking chair along side the warm kitchen stove. She enjoyed many visitors who stopped out of admiration for this lady and respect for her devotion to the church, music and the community. During this phase of her life she gave away most of the homes' furnishings and opted for newer and more modern effects. As a result many antiques associated with this home are now lost forever.
As Myrtle aged, her mental and physical health deteriorated and eventually she could not perform the day to day chores and especially the strenuous tasks associated with house maintenance. In 1983, the family had little choice but to place her into a senior's complex. With the heart and soul of the Pelley House removed, the home remained in an idle state of decay. No longer did the smoke rise from the chimney on the frosty mornings and no longer would beautiful organ music ring through its walls. The blinds were pulled tightly shut preventing the sun and moon from shining through the large bay windows. Stillness surrounded the grand home and the family left all effects in the same condition they were on that sad morning when Myrtle left her home.
Myrtle never returned to Boyd's Cove and died on the 24 Oct 1994 at Springdale, NF. She was laid to rest on a warm sunny autumn day to the sound of her favorite hymn, Amazon Grace. Myrtle is buried alongside her husband, at St George’s Anglican Cemetery, Boyd’s Cove, NL.
The home remained empty and lifeless for six long years until Clara Thoms (Nee: Moss) the spouse of Myrtle's grandson, Gary, arrived on the scene. The harsh weather conditions of the Newfoundland climate had now left its mark on the exterior. The wood timber shores had started to decay causing the building to lean forward, the paint was scaling and the roof leaked. The grounds were encroached by weeds and unwanted vegetation.
Clara had a tremendous admiration for old homes and was devastated to see the Pelley House going to ruins. To her this prestigious and heritage building was crying for help and affection. She persuaded her husband, Gary, to help with the restoration work.
The restoration work started on the 02 July 1989, a labour of love that consumed the next five years and tested both her and her husband's energy and strained the family budget. The house was raised and a concrete foundation added. The roof was shingled and the central chimney refurbished. Various parts of the exterior was restored or replaced a close as possible to the original design. A new veranda was added to enhance the structure.
During the restoration project, Myrtle Pelley's effects were carefully stored in the side-attic. As Clara and removed the framed photos from the living-room walls they took notice of a black and white wedding picture of a young couple. Unaware who the people were and surmising it must have been important to Myrtle, they retained the portrait.
Clara's devotion to the restoration project was not due to greed but rather love and appreciation for being granted the honor and opportunity to preserve a piece of Newfoundland history. Clara’s passion provided the Pelley house with a heart and soul. The walls would once again hear the sounds of laughter from children and smoke would for another time rise from the chimney. Once more a person sat in rocking chair, in the warm cozy kitchen while the frost created art on the glass panes when the morning sun shone through the large bay windows.
For the Thoms family, this was the happy years. Although residing at Gander they spend most weekends and holidays in the quiet community of Boyd's Cove. The restoration work and entertainment were mixed together until the Pelley House started to shine with pride as if being proud of its new exterior paint and freshly mowed grounds.
Christmas was the most special. While white snow lay softly on the ground and the colorful exterior lights shone brightly across the cove with rejoice, the family would nestle in front of the wood stove and sing songs, pay cards or just play the acoustic guitars. This tremendous feeling of peace was only interrupted when it was time to head up stairs and end ones’ day by absorbing comfort from the soft mattress and warmth from the many homemade quilts.
In the summer of 1995, a work transfer relocated the Thoms family to North Bay, Ontario. Once more the Pelley House laid idle. Smoke stopped rising from the chimney during frosty mornings and voices and laughter no longer echoed through the solid walls. The blinds were pulled shut preventing the sun and moon from shining through the large bay windows. Stillness surrounded the home and a very sad family walked away from their beloved home.
Shortly after the Thoms family relocation to North Bay, Clara was stricken with cancer. The continued battle to fight this dreaded decease consumed both Clara's time and energy and continued to deteriorate her health. No resources were available to visit, continue with the restoration work or complete maintenance of Pelley House. Many plans were made for returning to Newfoundland; however, the disease had a mind of its own. After careful consideration and knowing that the harsh Newfoundland elements was taking its toll on the Pelley House it was decided that the best option was to sell the home. A decision that was not taken lightly. It was concluded that the Pelley House should not suffer further deterioration. Another family must be found to take the torch and continue with the restoration project.
After a brief advertisement in the Downhomer magazine, the Pelley House was sold to the families of Milton and Marjorie Pelley from Nepean, Ontario and Sandra and Fred Moroz from Richman, British Columbia. A home located on the Atlantic coast of this great nation had captured the attention of a person living on the pacific coast.
Clara and Gary returned to Boyd's Cove in the fall of 2000 and prepared the property and house for transfer to the new owners. All effects were removed and divided among the family members. However, the unidentified wedding photo retained at the start of restoration was carefully hung once again on its walls. This picture was of Milton and Marjorie Pelley. The new owners.
After a lengthy illness, Clara succumbed to the decease and died on 26 Jan 2006. But not before seeing five of her six grandchildren born. Clara often expressed regret for selling the Pelley House, especially not having the opportunity to share the beautiful home with her cherished grandchildren.
For ten years Milton and Marjorie Pelley and Sandra and Fred Moroz were the proud owner of the Pelley House. They used it as a summer home. Restoration work continued and updates were made to further with modernize the house. A new well was drilled, landscaping and driveway was completed, septic tank installed and further sheeting added to the interior wall. However, after ten years the owners found the yearly comminute to Newfoundland very difficult.
In the summer of 2010, Gary and his girlfriend, Kelly Lowther were touring Newfoundland. While in Boyd’s Cove, and visiting the Pelley House, Milton and Marjorie, expressed a desire to sell the home. After some consultation with, Kelly and his family, Gary purchased the home on the 08 September, 2010.
During the next year extensive research was undertaken on the Pelley House to help draft and submitted an application to the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. An application to consider the Pelley house as heritage structure. The HFNL is a crown agency with a mandate to help preserve the rich heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador. On the 23 September 2011, the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador accepted the proposal and designated the building known as the Pelley House, Boyd’s Cove as a Registered Heritage Structure. The property is designated for both its aesthetic and historic value.
Over the next seven years Gary and Kelly completed extensive preservation work on the Pelley House. The entire exterior was restored with replica windows and doors custom made and installed. The roof was replaced and shingles. The clapboard siding and moldings were replaced and finally the foundation and wrap-around decking was replaced. Major renovations were also completed on the interior. A new kitchen and cupboards added. The original pantry was upgraded to a laundry room and the downstairs bedroom was made into a large bathroom. Finally, the house was rewired with a 200 amp service and electric heat added.
The Pelley House Heritage Home stands as witness of finely balanced masterpiece of craftsmanship from an era that has mostly been forgotten. We hope that in some way this project has met with the approval of the builder and the previous owners. We also hope that the many painstaking hours placed into restoring this home will preserve a piece of our heritage so as future generations can enjoy the architecture beauty from a time gone by. During the process, Kelly was able to share time at the house with her daughter Megan, and Gary was able to enjoy time at the house with his six grandchildren, Curtis, Alexander, Jenna, Lauren, Kaylee and Bradley.
To help support the costs maintaining this heritage structure, the Pelley House was listed on Airbnb in the spring of 2019.
Boyds Cove, Kanada
Museums
Twillingate Museum, the former Anglican Church Rectory depicts life at the turn of the century. While strolling through this historic house, one can feel transported back to a gentler time. From the cozy kitchen with its Waterloo Stove and flowering geraniums, to the elegant dining room and into the parlor where guests were entertained, you will be surrounded by antique furnishing, delicate china and needlework. Throughout the Museum you will find theme exhibits.
When visiting Twillingate Museum and Durrell Museum, browse their craft shops for unique hand-made crafts, jams, books and more. If you are looking for an authentic pair of locally knitted “vamps” (socks) or “double ball mitts” (mittens), this is a good place to start
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Twillingate Museum
Twillingate Museum, the former Anglican Church Rectory depicts life at the turn of the century. While strolling through this historic house, one can feel transported back to a gentler time. From the cozy kitchen with its Waterloo Stove and flowering geraniums, to the elegant dining room and into the parlor where guests were entertained, you will be surrounded by antique furnishing, delicate china and needlework. Throughout the Museum you will find theme exhibits.
When visiting Twillingate Museum and Durrell Museum, browse their craft shops for unique hand-made crafts, jams, books and more. If you are looking for an authentic pair of locally knitted “vamps” (socks) or “double ball mitts” (mittens), this is a good place to start
Over looking the Ocean!! The Museum houses community artifacts from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. (Fishing History, Coopering, Curiosity Cabinets etc.) Go back in time and see and feel what it was like in that era. A unique exhibit of the Arm Lads Brigade and it role in WWI and WWII. Mounted Polar Bear Exhibit. Gift Shop - Locally handcrafted items- quilts, knitted hats, socks, mitts, sweaters etc. Free WIFI New Exhibit - The Great Auk! A must see!!
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Durrell Museum
17 Museum RoadOver looking the Ocean!! The Museum houses community artifacts from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. (Fishing History, Coopering, Curiosity Cabinets etc.) Go back in time and see and feel what it was like in that era. A unique exhibit of the Arm Lads Brigade and it role in WWI and WWII. Mounted Polar Bear Exhibit. Gift Shop - Locally handcrafted items- quilts, knitted hats, socks, mitts, sweaters etc. Free WIFI New Exhibit - The Great Auk! A must see!!
Prime Berth Twillingate Fishery & Heritage Centre is a private interpretive fishing center and craft studio created by David Boyd as a tribute to his fisher forefathers. David has never forgotten the priceless time spent and the lessons learned in his father's fishing stage. As a matter of fact, towing his father's old fishing stage across the sea to further enrich the priceless treasures of Prime Berth, has been David's latest project.
Prime Berth refers to the age old practice of each spring holding a draw, or lottery of sorts, to determine the place, or "berth" where fishermen would set their cod traps during the coming summer. Everyone hoped and prayed that they would be lucky enough to draw the best spot, or "Prime Berth", as it was called. In David's case this was personal and special as all the fishermen gathered in his father’s kitchen each May for the annual cod trap draw. In honour of this tradition, and as a tribute to proud people so dear to his heart, David decided to call his heritage centre - "Prime Berth"- meaning literally -"the best spot!"
David and his wife Christine, a fisherwoman herself, are both extremely proud of their creation and eager to share their passion and knowledge with visitors.
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Prime Berth Fishing Museum
1 NL-340Prime Berth Twillingate Fishery & Heritage Centre is a private interpretive fishing center and craft studio created by David Boyd as a tribute to his fisher forefathers. David has never forgotten the priceless time spent and the lessons learned in his father's fishing stage. As a matter of fact, towing his father's old fishing stage across the sea to further enrich the priceless treasures of Prime Berth, has been David's latest project.
Prime Berth refers to the age old practice of each spring holding a draw, or lottery of sorts, to determine the place, or "berth" where fishermen would set their cod traps during the coming summer. Everyone hoped and prayed that they would be lucky enough to draw the best spot, or "Prime Berth", as it was called. In David's case this was personal and special as all the fishermen gathered in his father’s kitchen each May for the annual cod trap draw. In honour of this tradition, and as a tribute to proud people so dear to his heart, David decided to call his heritage centre - "Prime Berth"- meaning literally -"the best spot!"
David and his wife Christine, a fisherwoman herself, are both extremely proud of their creation and eager to share their passion and knowledge with visitors.
Lewisporte
New exhibits of Lewisporte and area history in sawmill /logging, World Wars I and II, women, railway/coastal boat, pioneer doctors, historic 28-foot hand hooked rug, oral history collection, large stationary engine, 50 year old black island motor boat, 14 foot rodney, murals, viewing deck, wheelchair accessible.
By the Bay Museum
235 Main StLewisporte
New exhibits of Lewisporte and area history in sawmill /logging, World Wars I and II, women, railway/coastal boat, pioneer doctors, historic 28-foot hand hooked rug, oral history collection, large stationary engine, 50 year old black island motor boat, 14 foot rodney, murals, viewing deck, wheelchair accessible.
This museum is a treasure. It's an engaging and enchanting trip into the history of the area, showing you how people built boats when it wasn't just a hobby, but the only way you would have a boat. The interpretation is engaging and kids are made very welcome. They're shown how to build a simple toy boat, which they keep. The whole experience is charming
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Isles Wooden Boat Museum
Church LaneThis museum is a treasure. It's an engaging and enchanting trip into the history of the area, showing you how people built boats when it wasn't just a hobby, but the only way you would have a boat. The interpretation is engaging and kids are made very welcome. They're shown how to build a simple toy boat, which they keep. The whole experience is charming
Art Gallery
Twillingate Gallery
12 Main StTed Stuckless is a well-known artist who operates from the Driftwood Gallery on Main Street, where you’ll find paintings and art reproductions. Ted is known for his photo realistic portrayal of historic Twillingate. In Captain’s Pub you’ll find a life-sized earlier work of Ted’s installed on the wall.
Driftwood Gallery
4 The StrandTed Stuckless is a well-known artist who operates from the Driftwood Gallery on Main Street, where you’ll find paintings and art reproductions. Ted is known for his photo realistic portrayal of historic Twillingate. In Captain’s Pub you’ll find a life-sized earlier work of Ted’s installed on the wall.
The Anchor Inn Hotel is home to the Blue Barrel Gallery where original art and reproductions on canvas and art cards are available. Browse a selection of unique Newfoundland craft and artisan food items. Perfect spot to find a piece of Twillingate or a special gift to take home. When you are there, stay a while, have a coffee and a scone with friends and enjoy the free wi-fi.
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Blue Barrel Gallery Café
18 Path EndThe Anchor Inn Hotel is home to the Blue Barrel Gallery where original art and reproductions on canvas and art cards are available. Browse a selection of unique Newfoundland craft and artisan food items. Perfect spot to find a piece of Twillingate or a special gift to take home. When you are there, stay a while, have a coffee and a scone with friends and enjoy the free wi-fi.
The market, located in historic downtown Twillingate next to the Sunshine Inn, offers guest services and handcrafted gifts created by Newfoundland and Labrador’s most talented Artisans
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Artisan Market, Twillingate & Beyond Inc.
96 Main StThe market, located in historic downtown Twillingate next to the Sunshine Inn, offers guest services and handcrafted gifts created by Newfoundland and Labrador’s most talented Artisans
Winery/Brewery
The Auk Island Winery is located in the beautiful historic community of Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada. The Winery (now named after the extinct Great Auk) was originally founded in 1997 with the trade mark of the Notre Dame Winery. The winery has made its mark in the industry making unique wines made from Newfoundland berries and fruits and some specialty wines using Iceberg water. The majority of the berries used are wild and free of pesticides or fertilizers, making our wines as pure as they come. The berries are picked by hand by the locals and often hand delivered directly to the winery.
The winery building was the former academy school of Durrell, Twillingate. From its humble beginnings of a cottage winery it is quickly becoming an export facility, mapping out new territories and countries throughout the word. Wines can be sampled and purchased at the winery, and houses a Sub and Ice cream shop which makes homemade Wine Ice-cream in many flavors. We are also home to Traditional Newfoundland souvenir shop called the Downhome Gift Shoppe.
The word is out about our great wines and given that we are located in one of the largest tourism destinations of Newfoundland and Labrador how can it be any better! Our wines are available locally at our winery, and many of our local restaurants (where it is paired with Newfoundland traditional cuisine giving you a through Newfoundland experience) and also available through the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation. Check out our site, we also ship via Canada Post in Canada, with fantastic shipping specials
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Auk Island Winery
29 Durrell St The Auk Island Winery is located in the beautiful historic community of Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada. The Winery (now named after the extinct Great Auk) was originally founded in 1997 with the trade mark of the Notre Dame Winery. The winery has made its mark in the industry making unique wines made from Newfoundland berries and fruits and some specialty wines using Iceberg water. The majority of the berries used are wild and free of pesticides or fertilizers, making our wines as pure as they come. The berries are picked by hand by the locals and often hand delivered directly to the winery.
The winery building was the former academy school of Durrell, Twillingate. From its humble beginnings of a cottage winery it is quickly becoming an export facility, mapping out new territories and countries throughout the word. Wines can be sampled and purchased at the winery, and houses a Sub and Ice cream shop which makes homemade Wine Ice-cream in many flavors. We are also home to Traditional Newfoundland souvenir shop called the Downhome Gift Shoppe.
The word is out about our great wines and given that we are located in one of the largest tourism destinations of Newfoundland and Labrador how can it be any better! Our wines are available locally at our winery, and many of our local restaurants (where it is paired with Newfoundland traditional cuisine giving you a through Newfoundland experience) and also available through the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation. Check out our site, we also ship via Canada Post in Canada, with fantastic shipping specials
Located in the heart of scenic Twillingate, Newfoundland, Split Rock Brewing Co. hand-crafts a variety of small-batch ales.
Stage Head Pub is our on-site brew pub featuring all our ales and friendly faces! Stop by to sample some beer!
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Split Rock Brewing Co.
119 Main StLocated in the heart of scenic Twillingate, Newfoundland, Split Rock Brewing Co. hand-crafts a variety of small-batch ales.
Stage Head Pub is our on-site brew pub featuring all our ales and friendly faces! Stop by to sample some beer!
Cafe
On the way to Long Point Lighthouse in Crowhead you’ll drive past this lovely café that also sells a selection of Newfoundland art reproductions and cards as well as small gifts. The ocean view from this spot is unsurpassed
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Crow's Nest Café
127 Main StOn the way to Long Point Lighthouse in Crowhead you’ll drive past this lovely café that also sells a selection of Newfoundland art reproductions and cards as well as small gifts. The ocean view from this spot is unsurpassed
Blue Barrel Gallery Cafe at Hodge Premises, Twillingate, NL
The Blue Barrel Gallery Café is a cozy spot to relax with a specialty coffee or tea and a baked treat with friends or to catch up via the free wi-fi. Sit inside and enjoy this restored heritage location or enjoy coffee and company on the deck right on the ocean.
Cappuccino & a muffin at the Blue Barrel Gallery Cafe
Cappuccino & a muffin at the Blue Barrel Café
Join us for a chat while browsing our selection of local art, craft and giftware.
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Blue Barrel Gallery Café
18 Path EndBlue Barrel Gallery Cafe at Hodge Premises, Twillingate, NL
The Blue Barrel Gallery Café is a cozy spot to relax with a specialty coffee or tea and a baked treat with friends or to catch up via the free wi-fi. Sit inside and enjoy this restored heritage location or enjoy coffee and company on the deck right on the ocean.
Cappuccino & a muffin at the Blue Barrel Gallery Cafe
Cappuccino & a muffin at the Blue Barrel Café
Join us for a chat while browsing our selection of local art, craft and giftware.