The Grenfell Historic Properties are located in St. Anthony, Newfoundland on the tip of the Northern Peninsula. The properties celebrate the presence of Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador, and the impact that he and his worldwide mission had on the social, medical and economic climate of the early 1900s. The historic properties equally tell the story of the evolution of Northern Newfoundland and Labrador and the people of the region over the last 100 years.

The Grenfell Historic Properties is a first class international tourism destination with annual visitations of more than twelve thousand. This includes more than 80 motorcoach visits, cruise ship visits, caravans and the travelling public. The Grenfell Historic Properties celebrate the Grenfell Legacy in the following ways:

Grenfell Interpretation Centre
Newly constructed centre which interprets the life and times of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell through a gallery of interpretative paneling and displays. The Interpretation Centre employs interpretative staff who greet and give an orientation to visitors on the Grenfell Historic Properties, and the Grenfell Interpretation Centre. The centre itself is designed to be self touring and to provide a more modern interpretative experience for visitors. A short 14 minute video is shown daily to visitors to give a brief insight into the life of Dr. Grenfell and the work of the Grenfell Mission. A small tea shop is located on the lower level of the centre where light refreshments can be bought.

Grenfell House Museum
Built between 1909 and 1910, the home of Dr. Grenfell, his wife Anne, and their three children. Overlooking the harbour, the building was regarded as the "castle". After Grenfell's retirement to Vermont, the house became a residence for mission workers. Then, in 1978 the Grenfell Historical Society was formed and the house and surrounding land was turned over to them. Up to 1981, extensive restoration was made to the building before opened to the public as a small museum. Further restoration was made to the inside between 1995-96.

Grenfell Handicrafts
In the tradition of Dr. Grenfell, the handicrafts continue to produce quality merchandise as a cottage industry. Products vary from hooked rugs to hand embroidered outerwear. The origin of Grenfell Handicrafts dates back to the early 1900s when Sir Wilfred Grenfell, an english-born medical doctor and missionary, served among the fisherfolk of northern Newfoundland and Labrador. Today the Grenfell tradition is alive and well at Grenfell Handicrafts which is located in the newly constructed Grenfell Interpretation Centre.

Dockhouse Museum
Represents a step back into time. The Dockhouse demonstrates to visitors how vessels of all sizes were pulled out of the water for repairs in the late 1920's. The Dockhouse was rebuilt in 1990 by summer students. The original shed consisted of two rooms, one for the haul-up equipment and one, containing a table, chairs, and a stove, was a rest room for the men.

The Rotunda
The best kept artistic secret in Newfoundland and Labrador. A display of ceramic murals that depicts the culture and the history of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Jordi Bonet Murals, created and fabricated by the Montreal artist Jordi Bonet in 1967, are to be found in the Rotunda of the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. On entering, the Rotunda through the main doors of the Hospital, one is at once struck by the beauty and harmony of design and colour. Some of the panels are quite realistic and not difficult to interpret; others are more abstract, but they all have definite meaning relating to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, their life, or the country in which they live.

Tea House Hill
Overlooking the town of St. Anthony, a 20 minute walking trail has been developed to National standards. There are interpretative panels and seating along the route to the top of the hill where Dr. Grenfell, his wife and other colleagues are buried. The trail also has three strategically placed viewing platforms overlooking the harbour, ocean and open country behind.

Grenfell Park
The site of many of the legacy events that commemorate the presence of Grenfell in the area. It is the ideal location for children's programming and local festivals such as Grenfell Heritage Night. The Park provides a safe play area for local children, with swings, slides and grassy picnic areas. There have also been waterfront developments consisting of walkways, seating facilities and a floating dock for small craft landing.

Mailing Address
Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell Historical Society
P.O. Box 93
St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada
A0K 4S0