Port au Choix, Archaeological site in Port au Choix, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Port au Choix is an archaeological site on the Newfoundland coast featuring elevated rocky terraces overlooking limestone barrens and the sea. The location contains several layers of ancient occupation and distinct excavation areas where researchers continue to uncover artifacts.

Maritime Archaic peoples buried 56 individuals in a cemetery here between 4,400 and 3,300 years ago, a discovery made by James Tuck in 1967 that led to the site's designation in 1970. Dorset Paleo-Eskimos later built over 50 dwellings at Phillip's Garden, occupied for about 700 years until roughly 1200 years ago.

This location served as a gathering place for hunters and fishers over many centuries, where people refined their skills and knowledge of the sea. The remains show how deeply connected ancient communities were to coastal life and the ocean's resources.

Access to the site is seasonal, and visitors should prepare for uneven ground and changing coastal weather conditions. Guided tours and interpretive programs help explain the excavations and archaeological findings to those exploring the site.

The Point Riche Lighthouse, built in 1871 and added to the site in 1991 as a Federal Heritage Building, was maintained by the Canadian Coast Guard. Because Newfoundland was not yet part of Canada, it stands as a symbol of early cooperation between Newfoundlanders and Canadian mariners.