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Government House

Government House contains the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and sits in a park with flower beds and blossoming trees. As well as visiting the gardens, the public may go within the main entrance of Government House to sign a guest book and pick up a free postcard. (The main entrance of the building is at the rear on its north side; bypass the side entrance on its west side.)

Address: 50 Military Rd
Getting there: between Bannerman Rd & Kings Bridge Rd
Price: Free
Website: govhouse.nl.ca (opens in a new tab)

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