French Shore Interpretation Centre

Tourism Region: White Bay Central

In February 2000, the French Shore Historical Society was formed with a mandate to preserve the history and material culture surrounding the communities of Conche, Croque, St. Julien's/Grandoies, and Main Brook. The towns are located within a region historically known as the Petit Nord of the French Shore. The old Grenfell Nursing station located in Conche is now the French Shore Interpretation Centre and is home to an exhibit "Quest for Cod" and also home to the "French Shore Tapestry".

About the Collections

Our collections consist of Original French documents, fishing gear and household items from the 19th century to tell the story of the French Migratory Fishery.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 150

Archives

We have a small archive collection consisting of manuscripts, photographs and historical maps from the French Shore

Prints and Drawings • Manuscripts • Photographs

Decorative Arts

The "French Shore Tapestry", which is a 222 foot long tapestry produced over the past three years to tell some of the stories of the French Shore since the beginning of time.

Textiles or Tapestries

Human History

We interpret the French Migritory Fishery on the French Shore from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.

Fisheries

Services & Activities

Research Services

Archival Records • Information Centre • Laboratory • Conference or Symposium

Educational Programs

Demonstrations
Other: How to use French Bread Oven
How to use Bayeux stitch to create an embroidery

Visitor Services

Guided Tours : English • Information Centre or Desk • Meeting Room Rental • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities : Free • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Washrooms : Wheelchair access • Washrooms
Other Guided Tours: Walking Tours of Historic Area, Basque Chaloupe Tour

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 20

Activities: Archival Activites, Entertainment for Events, Guiding, hosting.

Food Services

Picnic Area
Other: Coffee shop, B&B and Restaurant located in community

Internet Services

General Information

Publications and Products

The French Shore Historical Society developed a booklet "The Quest for Cod" based on the Exhibit housed in the French Shore Interpretation Centre.

Books • Brochures • Newsletters • Posters • Commemorative Souvenirs

Map

Visit the Website

Location

Address:	P.O. Box 29 Conche, Newfoundland and Labrador A0K 1Y0 See Map
Telephone:	709 622-3500
Fax:	709 622-3510
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