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Museum · St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador
Grenfell Historic Properties
A complex in St. Anthony about physician Wilfred Grenfell, with his house museum, an interpretation centre and the handicraft shop started by the mission.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Grenfell Historic Properties
Wilfred Grenfell, an English physician, arrived on the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1892 with a relief mission for fishermen. He established hospitals, infirmaries, schools, orphanages and cooperatives in a region without roads or doctors, and made St. Anthony the headquarters of his work.
The Grenfell Historic Properties include the house where he lived with his family, built in 1910 and furnished as it was at the time, and an interpretation centre with photographs and objects about the mission and life in the coastal communities. The mission also started a handicraft production, with coats and hooked rugs, still sold in the complex's shop.
The complex is in downtown St. Anthony, near the hospital that continues Grenfell’s work. It is open only in summer, with dates and fees to be confirmed.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One hour to one and a half hours.
Best time
June to September, when it is usually open.
How to get there
In downtown St. Anthony, near the hospital, a few minutes’ walk from the harbour.
Tip
Climb the trail behind the house to Grenfell’s grave, on a hill with a view over the harbour.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Grenfell Historic Properties
What are the Grenfell Historic Properties?
Wilfred Grenfell’s house museum, an interpretation centre about the medical mission and the handicraft shop, in St. Anthony.
When did Grenfell arrive in Newfoundland?
In 1892, with a relief mission for fishermen.
Are the Grenfell Properties open year-round?
They are usually open in the summer season. Check before you go.