Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Parks Canada is dedicated to preserving Canada’s natural and cultural treasures, proudly contributing to the country’s renowned tourism destinations. As key elements of Canada’s tourism industry, Parks Canada-administered sites are committed to providing visitors with high-quality, meaningful experiences while supporting local tourism communities. Photo Caption: Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and to the Minister of National Defence (Northern Defence) and Member of Parliament for Labrador, meets with Parks Canada staff (Rodney Nadeau, Brandon Stone, Billy Nadeau, Philip Bridle, Michael Yetman, and Kirby Ryan) at the new Interpretive Boardwalk Circuit on Saddle Island, Red Bay National Historic Site.
Photo Credit: Parks Canada (CNW Group/Parks Canada (HQ)) On behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Yvonne Jones announced a $3.6 million investment for new interpretive offerings and interactive exhibits at Red Bay National Historic Site in Labrador. This funding, part of the $557 million announced by the Government of Canada in late 2022, will enhance visitor experiences at this UNESCO World Heritage Site starting in June 2025.
In the mid-16th century, the abundance of right and bowhead whales attracted Basque whalers from Spain and France to the Strait of Belle Isle, establishing a major whaling port at Red Bay. For 70 .
