Newfoundland and Labrador (Cupids, Brigus and St John’s)

November 2-4, 2009

Monday, November 2, 2009 (St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador)

Time: 5:30 p.m.      
Arrival at St. John's International Airport

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 (Cupids, Brigus and St John's)

Late morning
Their Royal Highnesses visit Cupids, the first English settlement in Canada, celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2010.  Following a tour of the Cupids Cove Plantation Archaeological Site, Their Royal Highnesses proceed to the United Church for remarks and musical performances. Their Royal Highnesses unveil a plaque commemorating the Royal Visit for the new Cupids Legacy and Interpretation Centre. The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Danny Williams, and other dignataries will join Their Royal Highnesses.

Afternoon
Their Royal Highnesses visit Brigus, a small community known for its commitment to cultural heritage and architectural preservation. They will see St. George’s Church, the church garden and Brigus Harbour.  They will visit John Leamon Stone Barn Museum for a short presentation on the history of the town, architecture and story of the port.

Their Royal Highnesses will continue on foot to Hawthorne Cottage, home of the world-renowned Arctic explorer and mariner Captain Bob Bartlett.

His Royal Highness visits the Stella Burry Community Services Centre in St.John’s.  He will attend the opening of the new housing project at Rawlins Cross—the only building opening His Royal Highness will conduct on this visit— and unveil a plaque commemorating the opening and the Royal Visit.

Late Afternoon
His Royal Highness attends a demonstration and a discussion on sustainable fishing at the Marine Institute.

His Royal Highness meets with Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE).  These award-winning students will present a series of their entrepreneurial projects to The Prince at Memorial University.

Evening
Their Royal Highnesses join a reception co-hosted by the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, His Honour, the Honourable John C. Crosbie, and the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Danny Williams at the Rooms Provincial Archives, Art Gallery & Museum.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 (St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador and Toronto, Ontario)

Morning
Their Royal Highnesses meet with Their Honours, the Honourable John C. Crosbie, Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Crosbie. They will, then plant a tree on the grounds of Government House.

Morning
Their Royal Highnesses will lay a wreath to honour the memory of the sons and daughters of Newfoundland and Labrador at the National War Memorial, St. John's. Premier Williams will attend.

Late morning
Their Royal Highnesses meet with students, teachers and volunteers at the Association for New Canadians.

Afternoon
Their Royal Highnesses say farewell at St. John's International Airport and depart for Toronto.

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