Boyd's Cove Beothuk Interpretation Site
An archaeological site of the extinct Beothuk Indigenous village, with an interpretation centre displaying excavated artifacts and history.
Boyd's Cove was a Beothuk village between the 17th and 18th centuries. The Beothuk were the Indigenous people of Newfoundland and disappeared entirely after Shanawdithit, the last known member of the people, died in the early 19th century. The provincial historic site has an interpretation centre displaying excavated artifacts such as arrowheads and iron tools. Trails lead to the archaeological excavation and a bronze statue of Shanawdithit. It lies beside Route 340, about 40 km from Twillingate, and is a convenient stop on the way to the Fogo Island ferry.
Opening hours
~Jun–Sep 09:30–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Dildo Run Provincial Park
- Lower Little Harbour Trail
- Spiller's Cove to Cod Jack's Cove Trail
- Twillingate Iceberg Boat Tours
- Durrell Museum
- French Beach Trail
- Auk Island Winery
- Moreton's Harbour