Lewisporte Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in central Newfoundland Island, Canada
About Lewisporte
Lewisporte is host to acommunity collegeand theMarine Institute(82 Premier Dr,☏+1 709 535-0514), an ocean research facility backed by Memorial University,St. John's. Europeans settlers first arrived in Lewisporte in 1887 and engaged in the prosperous fishing, logging, and ship building industries. The first European settlers were attracted to the area by the huge stands of birch, spruce and pine, which graced the shores. Lewisporte is named for Lewis Miller, an enterprising Scotsman who operated a logging company in central Newfoundland. During the war years, Lewisporte was an important base of operations for the Canadian Forces. Gander's strategic location as a ‘jumping off’ point for flights going to Europe brought a larger population to Lewisporte. Approximately three army sites were co
Top Attractions in Lewisporte
Explore the best things to see and do in Lewisporte:
- ★Central Newfoundland Outdoor Expo
- ★Lewisporte Heritage Centre
- ★Lewisporte Train Park
- ★Mussel Bed Soirée
- ★Notre Dame Provincial Park
- ★Trade and Craft Show
Where to Eat in Lewisporte
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Country Garden Restaurant
- 🍴Greco Pizza & Donair
Where to Stay in Lewisporte
- 🏨Brittany Inn
- 🏨Islands Villa
- 🏨Ocean View
Lewisporte Travel Guide Sections
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