Province of Avalon

Province of Avalon is an archaeological site and national historic site on the eastern coast of Avalon Peninsula that displays excavated colonial structures. The property includes building remains, an interpretation center, and heritage gardens that document early European life in North America.

The settlement was founded in 1621 and became one of the first lasting European colonies on Newfoundland. It was established to create a stable outpost for trade and exploration on the North American coast.

The site shows how early European settlers lived through preserved workshops and thousands of artifacts that reveal their daily work and crafts. Walking among the excavated foundations and tools, you can understand the practical skills and routines that sustained the community.

The grounds are easy to explore on foot with paths that lead through the archaeological excavations and gardens. An on-site visitor center provides information and displays to support your exploration.

The excavations have revealed intact structures of a blacksmith workshop with stonework and walls that show how crafts were organized in that era. These findings provide rare insights into the practical infrastructure of an early North American colony.