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Home from the Sea

John Crosbie Sealers Interpretation Centre

A modern multimedia museum about the realities of the early seal hunt, plus commemoration of local men who died in the hunt, and a large gallery of 20th century seal-hunt paintings.

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Address: 5863 Main St, Elliston
Getting there: Across the street from a church and sports centre
Hours: May-Oct 9AM–5:30PM
Price: Adults $7, seniors $5, students $5
Website: homefromthesea.ca (opens in a new tab)

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