THE FREEDOM TO EXPLORE
Explore St. Lawrence is a volunteer-led organization, run by the people, dedicated to the preservation of history, and devoted to the growth of tourism in the Town of St. Lawrence and the Burin Peninsula. We promote business, create opportunity, and bring our town together.
FOLLOW THE COMPASS SOUTH
St. Lawrence isn’t a place you stumble upon, it’s a destination. Let’s take this journey together, with Explore St. Lawrence guiding the way!
ST. LAWRENCE MEMORIAL MINER’S MUSEUM
Discover the heroic story of the St Lawrence miners who saved 186 American sailors from shipwrecked WWII boats: the USS Truxtun, the USS Pollux, and the USS Wilkes. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the shipwreck site or take a guided tour where you’ll learn how miners lived and worked. Embark on a journey to Chamber Cove, the site of the Truxtun shipwreck, and envision the heroism displayed during the rescue. Walk the scenic Bergeron trail and enjoy a picnic lunch along the cragged coastline.
ISLAND ROCK JEWELLERY
Pick up a handcrafted, one-of-kind jewelry piece, and other specialty products from local cut and polished fluorspar extracted locally from the only fluorspar deposit in Canada. This beautifully-colored stone is set in distinctive jewelry, and each gem is hand-carved and polished in our very own workshop. Add to the experience and polish your own stone.
Open June-August.
THE LUNCH TIN CAFE
Visit our quaint Lunch Tin Café, adjacent to the St. Lawrence Miners Museum. Steeped in history and culture, a down-to-earth and friendly atmosphere serving all your lunchtime needs. Take a tour at the museum, pick up a snack, and enjoy a picnic on your walk to the Chamber Cove Trail. Packed lunches are available to those who want to explore all St. Lawrence has to offer. Be sure to try our delicious tea buns and cheesecake, or sit down for a traditional Newfoundland meal. We are open daily from 10-3.
TRAILS OF VALOUR, CHAMBER COVE
Walk the trail of heroism, retrace the steps of rescuers and victims of the WWII disaster, the USS Truxtun and USS Pollux shipwrecks and experience the breathtaking scenery along the coastal region of St. Lawrence. This hike is a series of walking/hiking trails connecting the Chamber Cove Heritage Walk, the Bergeron Trail, and the Lionel Saint Trail, focuses on the WWII shipwreck disaster. Visit the memorial monument and read the story of the bravery shown by the miners who rescued the sailors. Discover early traces of mining and fishing and explore the fluorspar veins visible along the way.
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Discover the St. Lawrence Story
Once upon a time in a tiny town on the south coast of Newfoundland there were thousands of stories to discover. When you arrive in St. Lawrence you’ll first be greeted by ocean views and access to nature, but you’ll …READ MORE »
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St. Lawrence is a tight-knit community, offering a quiet, supportive way of life. Explore St. Lawrence is working to make our town and the Burin Peninsula more prosperous for us all.
