The Town Of Carbonear, seated like a jewel in a
peaceful valley, is one of the oldest towns in
Canada. It was first mentioned by Fishing
Admirals in 1550 and was first settled by
Nicholas Guy in 1630. The town's rich cultural
history includes pirates, battles. the legendary
Irish Princess, Sheila Na Gerira, and a
prosperous fishery.
As you enter the town, you can see Carbonear
Island, the site of a number of battles, located
at the mouth of the harbour. In 1812 Mr. H.C.
Watts requested three guns to protect the town
from American privateers. Two of the guns can be
seen today on Harbour Rock Hill. Heritage
Structures, Museums, and monuments add to the
historic feel of the town.
As one of the largest towns on
the Baccalieu Trail, Carbonear has many
Baccalieu Trail regional services including the
Trinity Conception Square Shopping Centre, the
Regional community Centre, the regional
hospital, and regional Campuses of the College
of the the North Atlantic and Keyin College.
The Rorke Premises, which is a rare existing
example of a merchant fishery premises in
Newfoundland, have been renovated to include an
Interpretation Centre. The Rorke Stores, which
were constructed entirely of wood, were build in
the 1870s and remained in use until the 1970s.
they form an integral part of the mercantile
history of the community, as well as the fishing
heritage of the fishing heritage of the region.
Across the street from the Rorke merchant store
houses stands Rorke's Stone Jug, the oldest
existing building on Water Street in Carbonear
and the only building of its kind in the
community, as it is of stone construction.
Members of the family say the present structure
was built in 1863 and that the slabs of the of
stone were cut at Kelly's Island. There were
living quarters above the ground floor.
The Conception Bay Regional Community Centre
house the 384 seat Princess Sheila Na Geira
theatre which features concerts and theatricals
many weekends. The theatre is the official home
of the annual Kiwanis Music Festival. The
Community Centre also houses the council offices
and the public library.
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