Dorset Soapstone Quarry Site
Tourism Region: Central Newfoundland
This museum houses artifacts and exhibits on early aboriginal groups. Adjacent to the museum is the Soapstone Quarry Site which the Paleo Eskimo's used to manufacture cooking pots and oil lamps.
About the Collections
Artifacts from Maritime Archaic Indians, approximately 5000 years old, Grosswater Paleo Eskimo artifacts, approximately 2800 years old, Dorset Paleo Eskimo artifacts, approximately 1600 years old, and recent Indian artifacts, approximately 1200 years old.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 200
Archives
Electronic Records •
Prints and Drawings •
Manuscripts •
Films and Videos •
Photographs •
Sound Recordings •
Textual Records
Human History
Mainly dianostic tools from early aboriginal groups.
Archaeological Objects
Services & Activities
Guided tours, lab space, and computer access centre.
Research Services
On-site library and archive.
Archival Records •
Films •
Information Centre •
Laboratory •
Library
Educational Programs
Introduction to Archaeology, and Tourism in Outport Newfoundland.
Classes or Workshops
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Demonstrations
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Family Programs
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School Programs
Visitor Services
Wheel chair access, gift shop, and guided tours.
Films and Videos
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Guided Tours
: English
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Information Centre or Desk
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Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens
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Parking Facilities
: Free
: Bus
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Reminiscence or Oral History Kits
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Gift shop
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Signs
: Washrooms
: Wheelchair access
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Washrooms
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Children's Activities or Services
: Playground
Food Services
Snack Bar or Vending Machines •
Picnic Area •
Catering Services
Publications and Products
Video, Outport Archaeology, and various gift shop items.
Featured Images
Soapstone Quarry located about one minute behind the museum.
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Wooden scoop that is thought to be a food or drinking vessel.
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French pipes.
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On-going excavations that take place at the quarry site.
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Map
Location
| Address: |
Highway 410 Fleur-De-Lys, Newfoundland and Labrador A0K 2M0 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 709-253-2126 |
| Fax: | 709-253-3121 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
We offer daily tours of museum exhibits, public programs for school groups and bus tours, guided tours to archaeological site, hiking trail programs, public computer centre, slide show presentation, and tourism information.
Open: May 1 - August 31, Open 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm.
September 1 - April 31, Open 5 days a week from 9am to 5pm.
Closed:
During Christmas break.
Admission:
Charged
$2.00 Adults
$1.00 Children
