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This is the residence of the lieutenant governor—the queen's representative in Newfoundland. Myth has it that the moat around Government House was designed to keep out snakes, though Newfoundland is one of a handful of regions in the world (along with Ireland and New Zealand) where there are none. The 1830s house, so the story goes, was originally intended for the governor from a warmer colony, where serpents might be a problem. The truth of the matter is that the moat was designed to allow more light into the basement rooms. Tours of the house can be arranged in advance by appointment; the marvelous garden you can explore on your own.
- Address: 50 Military Rd., St. John's, NL, A1C 2C4 | Map It
- Phone: 709/729-4494
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Weekdays 8:30--5, garden open daily
- Website: www.govhouse.nl.ca
- Location: St. John's
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