A Step Back in Time: Scenes from Bonavista

A couple of weekends ago, my husband and I visited friends who had relocated to the town of Bonavista last year. It was a three and a half hour drive away, the weather was lovely and it was our first time seeing the beautiful and historic town, so of course I had my camera ready. It was extremely difficult to narrow down the photos to only these!

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The Courthouse
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The stocks and whipping post for criminals back in the day – yikes!

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United Memorial Church – the largest wooden structure in Eastern Canada

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Interesting little shop
Interesting little shop

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Our friend's pooch hamming it up for the camera
Our friend’s pooch hamming it up for the camera

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We enjoyed a run out to Cape Bonavista to see "John"
We enjoyed a run out to Cape Bonavista to see “John”

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...then back to town to finish up at the Ryan Premises
…then back to town to finish up at the Ryan Premises

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What a great way to end our summer!

31 thoughts on “A Step Back in Time: Scenes from Bonavista

    1. Most of my followers know that four hours away is still in Newfoundland for me, but I also added Newfoundland, Canada as tags, along with Bonavista of course, for those who wouldn’t know. Thanks for stopping by!

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  1. What a picturesque and quaint town. Haven’t been since 500th Anniversary John Cabot Celebrations of ’97 (when the Queen visited!). Man oh man, it only grows more beautiful with time and distance!

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      1. thanks I’ve practising! Lard Tunderin’ Jesus and one of the funniest line I’ve heard from a Newfoundlander that drew the biggest belly laugh with tears streaming down my face was: “I’m so hungry I could eat the arse off a skunk!”

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        1. Ha ha, yes, I’m quite familiar with both of those! And that’s just the tip of the ice berg. Maid, you’d fit right in! ;). Another one, when things are going badly, is The Arse is Gone Right Out of ‘Er!

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  2. Wow Jennifer these images are a writers visual delight! I could see a mystery taking place in such a quaint town as this. So much history I found the story fascinating thanks for sharing your break Looking good!

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