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The Red Bay Basques Whaling Station was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. The National Historic site brings you back in time to when Basque Whalers lived and worked at Red Bay.  Explore the archaeological sites on Saddle Island or see the restored 16th century Chalupa, the oldest known  whaling boat in the world. The stories that unfold at Red Bay depict a long ago era of exploration, adventure and profit. Interpretation Centre, Red Bay, Parks Canada, Archaeological Site, Newfoundland, Unesco World Heritage Site, Back In Time, 16th Century, Heritage Site

Nowhere else in the world will you find a more complete example of early industrial-scale whaling than at Red Bay, designated a World Heritage Site in 2013. Visit the interpretation centre and Saddle Island to relive the Basque whaling tradition through a remarkable collection of original artifacts, archaeological remains, videos, models and guided tours. Visit the restored 16th century Chalupa, the oldest known whaling boat in the world.

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