Mockbeggar Plantation Provincial Historic Site
Tourism Region: Discovery Trail
Did you know that Newfoundland didn't join Canada until 1949? Join us at the Mockbeggar Plantation, the ideal place to find out how it all came about.
Follow guides in period costumes through this 1870s house that's been restored to the Bradley period of 1939.
See outbuildings that range from a large fish store built in the early 18th century, to a carpentry shop, to a cod-liver-oil factory!
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Location
Address: Roper StreetBonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador
A0C 1B0
Telephone: 709-468-7300
Fax: 709-468-5044
P.O. Box 128, Little Catalina, Newfoundland and Labrador
A0C 1W0
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Seasonal
Late Spring - Early Autumn
Open: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed:
Administration fees
Admission:
Charged
Age 13 years and older $3.00
This admission includes the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse.
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About Collections
Home of Newfoundland statesman F. Gordon Bradley; house restored to 1939 period; other buildings include a carpenter shop, fish store and cod-liver oil factory
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Textiles or Tapestries
Human History
Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Local History
Services & Activities
Guided tours
Educational Programs
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School Programs
Visitor Services
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Parking Facilities
: Free
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The large building at the center of the picture is called The Big Store. It was built for fish processing and storage. Note the modern fishing gear in the foreground. The Big store might be the oldest building in Newfoundland. There is no documented proof but tradition says it was built in the 1700's.
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The Bradley House boast some beautiful examples of fine furnishings from the early 20th century. Some of the other pieces in our collection were made by Senator Bradley's father who was a cabinet maker.
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The caption reads; "On St. John's Day 1497 John Cabot in Matthew, made land at Cape Bonavista, thus discovering North America."
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An example of the fine class and ceramic pieces on display in the Bradley House.
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The Bradley House is restored to 1939, which is not that long ago. For many of our visitors the displays bring back memories of their own childhoods.
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