There is so much to see in Trinity on the Bonavista Peninsula, that we have divided it into three pages. Trinity is home to two historic wooden churches that you’ll want to visit. Trinity has merchant buildings representing a history dating back to the early 1700’s.
The best way to see Trinity is on foot. Plan on spending the better part of a day in town. When you drive into Trinity, go to your left towards the Rising Tide Theatre. There is a large parking area. It’s not far from the green house that serves as a welcome centre. This is where you can pick up maps for a self-guided tour. The Merchant area is just down the street from the visitor centre.
As a merchant town, Trinity has a significantly different history than the outport communities around the island. Trinity was a comparably wealthy community.
Hiscock House
The Hiscock House is very interesting to tour. The house was built in 1881, for Richard Hiscock and his future wife, Emma. The house and an ajoining shop have been restored as a museum. Emma Hiscock became widowed not long after her marriage. Emma was able to support herself and her family in the community in spite of her circumstances. The Hiscock House has undergone many changes. Emma Hiscock operated a post office and a bank from the property to support her family.
For more information on Hiscock House, click here.
Trinity is full of interesting homes, buildings and shops. The town keeps tight control over renovations and paint colours used in town. It’s nice to walk through a town where buildings all fit the town’s interesting history.
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