On August 25, 2022, the Cape Freels Heritage Trust held a special event to celebrate
the 30th Anniversary of the
Barbour Living Heritage Village
A special Thank You to all who helped us celebrate!
Photos of the Celebration
Cape Freels Heritage Trust
Governance
The Village is managed by the Cape Freels Heritage Trust, a community-based, non-profit, entity established in 1991 to protect and celebrate the cultural heritage of the area. The volunteer Board of Directors and the staff at the Village take a great deal of pride in preserving the heritage of the premises and in making that heritage come alive for people in the area and tourists alike.
It is “Where The Past Meets The Present”.
Board of Directors
Executive
President – Jeremy Chippett
Vice-president – Kim Hutchison
Treasurer – Chantal Perry
Secretary – Trudi Dennis
Directors
Cluny Way
Kevin White
To Contact the Board:
email: barboursite@nf.aibn.com
Phone: 709-536-3220
Our Services
At the Barbour Living Heritage Village, we take great pride in our heritage and are delighted to showcase it at every opportunity. Open from mid-June to September each year, we are pleased to offer the following products and services to local residents and tourists alike.
Whether travelling alone or part of a tour group, we’ll make sure you enjoy your visit.
(For Tour groups, please call ahead and let us know how many are included in your group and when you will be arriving. We’ll be ready and waiting for you.)
709-536-3220
Barbour Living Heritage Village
We have converted the old Director’s Home to a two-bedroom tourist home. Overlooking the Tickle, the home provides the perfect setting to experience Newfoundland. Click HERE for more details.
Living Interpretation – join us on a guided Tour of the Village. These cultural and experiential tours explore the lives of the Barbour Family and the rural Newfoundland way of life. Click HERE for more details.
A licensed restaurant offering a variety of delicious Newfoundland foods with a focus on simplicity and freshness. Eat inside or on the deck overlooking the Tickle. Click HERE for more details.
The Poop Deck Craft and Gift Shop, located at the Village entrance, is the perfect place to buy that special gift or souvenir. We offer a wide selection of traditional arts and crafts. Click HERE for more details.
You Make! We Bake! Get your hands in the dough and experience the art of pie making. Learn how to make a delicious berry pie at the Rita Love Memorial Kitchen. Located within the Olde Shoppe Restaurant is a special kitchen where you can take part in culinary experiences. Click HERE for more details
Neptune II Theatre, one of our waterfront premises, is a state-of-the-art theatre used for local entertainment throughout the summer. Click HERE for more details.
Our Waterfront Premises are perfect for special events, retreats, business meetings, weddings and the like. High speed wireless internet capability, catering services and wheelchair accessible. Click HERE for more details.