Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

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Newfoundland & Labrador is Canada's most easterly province, strategically linked to markets in Europe and North America. Port aux Basques is situated on the south-west coast of Newfoundland.

Scott's Cove Park is a lively area of town with gift shops that have some of the best Newfoundland souvenirs, as well as live nightly entertainment. The Railway Heritage Center reflects the voyages that began over 100 years ago and takes a walk back in time to recapture the importance of the railway in Newfoundland's history.

The Gulf Museum has many items on display, the most significant being the two 17th century Astrolabes. There are only four mariner's Astrolabes recorded in Canada and three of these are in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The museum is also filled with many artifacts and pieces of information that are relevant to the history of Port aux Basques.
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