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Fishing Point Emporium & Interpretation Centre – Located at Fishing Point in St. Anthony, Fishing Point Emporium has the largest selection of souvenirs and crafts on the Viking Trail and has many other conveniences for the traveller. Some highlights include; high speed internet cafe, Dairy bar and light snacks, souvenirs and local crafts.

French Shore Interpretation Centre – This interpretation centre is housed in a former Grenfell nursing station in Conche and highlights authentic French sites scattered throughout the French Shore communities. The exhibition takes visitors through the history of the French cod fishery on the northeast coast of the Great Northern Peninsula.

Grenfell Historic Properties - Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, who spent his life bringing medical care to the people of Labrador and northern Newfoundland.

Granchain Exhibit - a compilation of documentation, period artifacts, and information on a celebrated world figure of the late 18th century, Liberge de Granchain, and his political and commercial involvement with the French Shore in St. Lunaire Bay. It also outlines the French history of the area from the early 1500s to the signing of the “entente cordiale” in 1904. Co-located with the Dark Tickle Economusee the exhibit is a collaboration between the Petit Nord Nature & Heritage Society (PNNHS) and L’Association Liberge de Granchain in Normandy, France where a duplicate exhibit resides.

L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site - Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978 this is the only authenticated Viking Site in North America.

Natural Heritage & Resource Centre – Interpretation on the large moose population in the area, the region’s fishing and forestry industries and its distinctive geological formation.

Norstead Viking Village - Norstead is located only 2 kms from the L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. It has been identified as one of Canada's top ten 'Hidden Travel Gems' by the Canadian Tourism Commission's 'Locals Know' campaign. The Norstead site comes in at number 9 on the list that is determined by Canadians themselves from coast to coast. It is also home to a full scale 54 foot replica Viking ship “Snorri”.

Northland Discovery Boat Tours – Join the Alcock family for an unforgettable Newfoundland boat tour experience. Iceberg tours, whale watching and seabird tours are just some of the highlights. Its an exciting ecological and cultural journey into our unique heritage.

Pistolet Bay Provincial Park – Located near the community of Raleigh, this park features camp sites, freshwater swimming, a comfort station and has day-use facilities.

Raleigh Historical Corporation – Nestled away on the northern tip of the island of Newfoundland, lies the quaint town of Raleigh. Raleigh is offering you the chance to experience the heart of outport Newfoundland and Labrador. It is extending to you the opportunity to capture the spirit of our colonizing forefathers, so that you might understand the richness of our heritage, and the pride of our people.

The Dark Tickle Company - produces and sells jams, sauces, vinegars, teas, drinks, relishes, and chocolates made from unique wild berries. Visitors can watch the transformation of these wild berries into their various products via a windowed production area. The boardwalk leads you to a typical Newfoundland bog where wild berries thrive in their native habitat. Over 30 plants are interpreted on the guided tour. Products can be sampled in the tea room. Their art & gift gallery is considered one of the best in the province where they house a wide variety of Newfoundland arts, crafts, and berry products. Using showcases, interpretive panels, and growing collection of books, visitors can learn about the ecology of wild berries, their past and present uses, and how to identify them in their natural environment.