BONAVISTA

John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto), embarked on a trans-Atlantic voyage from Bristol, England aboard his ship The Matthew in May 1497 and sighted land at what is now Cape Bonavista on June 24th, 1497. This is where it all began... The Town of Bonavista welcomes you! Come and explore our many historic sites including the Ryan Premises National Historic Site, Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site, the Mockbeggar Plantation, the Dungeon, the Matthew Legacy Building and Matthew Ship Replica and much more! Be captivated by our rugged coastline, eye popping scenery, majestic icebergs, whales, puffins and more! Our residents are amongst the friendliest you will ever meet and extend their hands and hearts in friendship to all visitors.