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Nearby: Cupids
Cupids is the first English settlement in Canada, soon celebrating the 400th anniversary of
John Guy from Bristol, England established a plantation in 1610 (ten years before the
pilgrims came over on the Mayflower) at what was then known as Cuper's Cove.
The first recorded birth of an English child in Newfoundland took place here.
The 1995 archaeological excavations begun have uncovered the original site of the old plantation,
and artifacts recovered during this dig are found in the Cupid's Museum.
You can also visit the archaeology dig and see history being uncovered right before your eyes.
In 1910 a monument to John Guy was erected, on the 300th anniversary of the town.
Each summer the town celebrates the Cuper's Cove Soiree.
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Cupids Attractions
Cupids Museum
Cupids, Route 60
Mail P.O. Box 64
Cupids, NL, A0A 2B0
709-528-3500
"Present, Miss" is a nostalgic look at rural education. Artifacts from the current archaeology of Guy's 1610 Colony, Newfoundland's Postal History display, genealogy research and fascinating keepsakes from Cupids residents.
Jun 15 - Sep 30
Giant Union Jack
Box 89
Cupids, NL, A0A 2B0
709-528-3467
This giant Union Jack is a replica of the world's largest Union Jack flown on this site in 1910 for the tercentenary of Cupids founding. The original flag is at Cupids Museum.
Cupids Archaelogy Dig Site
Cupids, Route 60
4 Pike's Lane, Unit 2
Carbonear, NL, A1Y 1A7
709-596-1906 Fax 1-709-596-2121
Archaelogists are uncovering the original plantation site of the 1610 Colony founded by Governor John Guy. Artifacts are found daily, such as stoneware, clay pipes and 17th century glass.
Jun 15 - Sep 30
Cupids Methodist Church
Cupids, Route 60
P.O. Box 89
Cupids, NL, 0A 2B0
Roy Dawe
709-528-3467
One of Newfoundland's earliest Methodist churches, built in 1875 & still in operation. Contains original pipe organ installed in 1900, original bell in tower. Tours arranged from museum next to church. Tours can be arranged at the museum.
John Guy National Historic Site
Cupids, Route 60 S
P.O. Box 89
Cupids, NL, 0A 2B0
Contact Lloyd Kane
709-528-3477
Erected in 1910 to celebrate the founding of Canada's first official English settlement in1610. Commemorates Governor John Guy and the 39 colonists of the London & Bristol Company of Merchant Venturers
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