Old Days Pond Boardwalk

Short boardwalk around a shallow inlet. Catches the sea breeze and has a nice view of the historic town centre.

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Mockbegger Plantation
Knowledgeable staff give tours of the family home of Newfoundland's first Canadian Senator, restored to the 1940s period. Features a stunning library/chapel. Often hosts events in summer.
9:30AM–5PM mid-May to Mid-OctEntry includes/included with Lighthouse
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Matthew Legacy
This building houses a small and text-heavy narrative museum about the era of Cabot's voyage, and a replica of his original ship (named Matthew) built in 1997 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Cabot's landing. While you can board the ship, due to maintenance issues, it is permanently in dry dock.
9:30AM–5PMAdults $7.25, concessions available
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Yellow Rose
23 Church St
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Walkham's Gate Pub and Cafe
A dark watering hole with video lottery terminals along one wall, Walkham's long stood as Bonavista's only true pub. It occasionally gets lively for weekends and events. The adjacent cafe serves decent food, good desserts, and cheap coffee, and is generally open later than most other restaurants in town.