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Captain James Cook National Historic Site: Corner Brook Overlook

Explore Captain James Cook National Historic Site in Corner Brook for stunning views and a glimpse into the life of the famous explorer.

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Perched atop Crow Hill in Corner Brook, the Captain James Cook National Historic Site commemorates the famed explorer's charting of Newfoundland's coast in the 1760s. The site offers panoramic views of the city, the Bay of Islands, and the Blomidon Mountains.

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Local tips

  • Bring a camera to capture the panoramic views of Corner Brook and the Bay of Islands.
  • Read the interpretive panels to learn about Captain Cook's surveying work in Newfoundland.
  • Visit on a clear day for the best visibility.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    The Captain James Cook National Historic Site is located on Crow Hill and is easily accessible by car. From downtown Corner Brook, follow O'Connell Drive and Mayfair Avenue to reach the site. Parking is available. There are no tolls or mandatory parking fees.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Corner Brook and can take you to the Captain James Cook National Historic Site. A taxi ride from City Hall to the site will cost approximately $15. Taxi services like Star Taxi also offer accessible vans.

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The Captain James Cook National Historic Site in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, celebrates Captain James Cook's significant contributions to mapping the region. From 1763 to 1767, Cook meticulously surveyed the coast of Newfoundland, creating charts that were used for over a century. His work was the first scientific, large-scale hydrographic survey to use precise triangulation to establish land outlines. This accomplishment led to his command of voyages to the Pacific. The site itself is located on Crow Hill, offering panoramic views of Corner Brook, the Bay of Islands, and the Blomidon Mountains. Visitors can explore interpretive panels detailing Cook's life and see replicas of his maps. A bronze statue depicts Cook with a quadrant, gazing over the landscape he charted. The site has been redeveloped with improved access, parking, walkways, and lighting. Cook's detailed surveys of the Bay of Islands in 1767 left a lasting impact, with many local bays and islands named after places he explored elsewhere. The site provides insight into Cook's early career and achievements, highlighting the importance of his work in Newfoundland before his famous Pacific voyages.

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