A sense of place in every piece.
When our only sustenance came from the seas that surround us, boats were crucial to survival. From Fogo to Ferryland, and from Heart’s Content to Hopedale, Newfoundlanders struggled to fashion their own from whatever materials they could find. In the process, wooden boatbuilding became a cherished family tradition, and gave birth to an entire legacy of cultural emblems. It is the mission of the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador to preserve that tradition and its emblems, which offer a fascinating glimpse into the unique places in which they were built, and the generations of Newfoundlanders who built them.
Marcus French Rodney
Winterton Rodney
Monday, June 26th-30th, 2023 and July 3rd-7th, 2023
9am-5pm
Traditional Woodworking Workshop
Grand Banks Dory
Elements of Punt Design
Introduction to Planking
Coastal Experience
Weekend Getaway
Junior Builders Registration
“You don’t see that shape dory nowhere else. You can go around the island and you’ll see dories, but you’ll never see none like the Lark Harbour.”
For centuries, the primary source of sustenance for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians were the seas that surrounded them. During this time, wooden boats were essential to survival, and boatbuilding became a crucial skill that was passed down from one generation to the next.
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