The NFB at The Rooms


Date: Aug 14
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Film

The Rooms presents a free summer-long program of short films from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) running in a continuous loop in its theatre, with a special theme for each day of the week. 

Saturday: Creative Inspiration for Kids (83 min)

  • The Reluctant Deckhand (33 min)
  • I Can Make Art… Like Andrew Qappik (11 min)
  • Sound Collector (11 min)
  • I Can Make Art Like… Maud Lewis (12 min)
  • Distant Islands (6 min)
  • I Can Make Art Like… Emily Carr (10 min)

Thanks to our ample space and high attention to recommended COVID-19 protocols, The Rooms is an excellent choice for individuals and families looking for a safe and enriching way to experience the finest in NFB cinema and storytelling. 

Events & Programs

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Neil Burgess of the Shipwreck Preservation Society as he shares highlights from their recent endeavors, including an overview of the society's involvement in unraveling the mystery of the shipwreck at Cape Ray.

Hear stories of the Royal Navy submarine HMS P-514, sunk off St. Shott's, and the investigation into the US Navy Hudson bomber crash near Harbour Buffett.

Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms Members. Get your ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090. 

Photo credit: Corey Purchase