What is Whitbourne?
Q: What is Whitbourne?
A: Whitbourne is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Q: Who was Sir Richard Whitbourne?
A: Sir Richard Whitbourne was one of the most colorful early settlers of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador who wrote a book about Newfoundland that was published in 1620. He was selected by the High Court of the Admiralty to set up the first English law court in the New World in 1615 in Trinity, and later became governor of Renews on the Southern Shore.
Q: How did Whitbourne get its name?
A: The town of Whitbourne is named after Sir Richard Whitbourne.
Q: When was it founded?
A: Whitbourne was founded around 1880 during construction of the Newfoundland Railway.
Q: What role did Prime Minister Robert Bond play in relation to this town?
A: Prime Minister Robert Bond played a role in expanding and planning for the town, developing a complex country home called "The Grange" there.
Q: What are some routes visitors can take to visit this area?
A: Visitors can take Route 80 which is one of two entrances to Baccalieu Trail, Route 100 and Route 81 which lead to Marine Atlantic Ferry Service at Argentia and other parts Placentia & St Mary's Bays, or Route 1 which is Trans Canada leading towards second entrance to Baccalieu Trail & capital city St John's.
Q: What attractions does this town have for visitors? A: This town has many facilities for visitors such as Provincial Visitor Information Center near Town, Wetlands Conservation Trail & complex country home "The Grange".
