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dogontheno11bus

A very interesting historical sight. Learned a lot about the Basque men who came for fortune. If they survived a whaling season, they returned home rich. They even burnt whale meat for fuel to render down whale blubber. That is why the painting / mural showed thick black smoke in the back ground. The "ghost" of a Basque sailor (guide) provided us with very colorful commentary of their life as 1500's whalers. The model cut away section of their ship was fascinating. They would harpoon the whale with barrels attached and would then chase after the wounded whale by ferociously rowing. Whenever the whale comes up for air, they would put more harpoons & barrels in. Then the most skilled and bravest would cut the artery next to the blow hole to kill the whale. Each whale could yield 20-40 barrels of oil and each ship could carry 1000 barrels. My wife after posing next to the Basque mannequin asked if it was life sized & if so, they are short folks. Another funny anecdote: when my wife didn't find the "ghost" Basque sailor in our pictures, she wondered out loud if that was a real ghost! LOL! Unfortunately we didn't see anyone nor anything regarding a boat ride to the island. It would've been interesting. Nonetheless, it is a Unesco site for a reason and it is good to be able to see it. Sad to hear though, so long ago, the right whale population had collapsed.

594shirleys

This exhibit is worth the trip to Labrador. There are multiple exhibits with many historical artifacts and descriptions. The staff are very attentive and ready to answer any questions you may have. The boat trip to Saddle Island is worthwhile as it puts some perspective into where the artifacts were obtained.

MARKL455

We arrived too late for the boat, so the main building at the top and further exhibits at the bottom of the hill were all we could do.Views were spectacular, and the staff were genuinely enthusiastic and very happy to show us everything. We learned a lot about the whaling history of the area and it was very rewarding.Gift shop has some locally made items, not cheap, but good quality.

616cams

Much like L'Anse aux Meadows, this is a bit of Canadian history that I had no idea existed, and which I find fascinating. The interpretation centre is very well done. Make sure to catch the boat out to the island and have a walk around.

Bejazzes

EXcellent museum. If travelling with kids and you are in any Parks Canada site such as this one, please check for their Explorer programme or any other activities for kids. Our kids ranged in age from 5 to 10 and all, plus myself and my 86 year old mother really enjoyed this programme. Not only does it encourage the kids to look for things both in the visitor centre and around the site, it rewards them with certificates and surprises at the end of the visit.This particular site had a fabulous musical instrument that we are going to re create and share with our 5 year old grandson's school. We learned a lot about the Basque culture.

KA_Travel_12

I had no idea that there was this kind of industry in Labrador in the 1500's. Or that the Basque fishermen would sail all the way here in their tiny boats.This historic site is very well done. You start up the hill where you register, get some background and check out a few exhibits. Then down the road to the main centre with all kinds of artifacts and some reconstructions. Staff at both locations are knowledgeable and helpful.Getting here is also an attraction. The drive from Blanc-Sablon is very scenic.

Sudriveraine

The national historic site at Red Bay provides a fascinating window on a little known period in Canadian history, that of the Basque sailors who came to Red Bay in the 1500s to hunt whales. For over 50 years, these brave men crossed the Atlantic in wooden boats to obtain the whale oil that lit the lamps of Europe. The Red Bay site describes the hardships they faced on the high seas and their back-breaking work in great details. I found the clothing remnants extracted from sailors' graves especially touching, a stark reminder of how ephemereal things we take for granted really are.Red Bay is about 1 hour away from the Newfoundland-Labrador ferry by car over a paved but winding road. We found it was totally worth the drive. There is a gift shop/restaurant next door if you need to buy lunch while you're out there. The exhibits are wheelchair accessible. We found the guides knowledgeable and friendly. The village of Red Bay itself is very scenic and quite lovely. Bring warm clothes though; we were there in early June and the bay was full of pack ice which made the air rather chilly.

RonaldG138

Truly a gem housed in a beautiful building. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Amazing exhibits. History on Basque whaling and much more.

suchmar

Who could have known how important this small settlement has been in Canadian history?The centre explains precisely how Basque whalers came across the ocean to hunt and process the majestic animals in the area. It was a fascinating story. Looking into the bay, it is almost impossible to believe that the evidence of their presence is down below the black waters, that this sleepy little settlement was once the centre of a thriving commercial enterprise. Men travelled halfway across the world, risking their lives and everything they owned to carry whale oil back to their homeland. The centre does a wonderful job of telling the story.Now that the new road is completed the journey to Red Bay is easier. The views along the route are spectacular by any standard. If you love history, you will not be disappointed.

rnathan

Before our visit, we went for a walk along the Boney Shore trail which has whale bones in the ground. We learned more than we had expected about early whaling operations. We were also pointed to the local Town Centre where there was an almost complete skeleton of a right whale.

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