Cod is King
Date: Jul 2
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Everywhere
Family Fun
July 2, 2022 marks 30 years since the cod moratorium was declared. Join us for a day of all things cod including films and activities as we look back on the cod fishery and how it has impacted Newfoundland and Labrador.
1 pm – 4 pm
Cod Print Crafting - Learn printmaking techniques, using cod designs and printing inks to create your own school of swimming fish.
Join Fishing for Success to try your hand at net-knitting, rope weaving and withe making.
2 pm (Level 2 Theatre)
Join us for the screening of the animated short-film, Last Fish, First Boat. Following the film, there will be a Q&A with the co-producer, Jenn Thornhill Verma.
This screening is included in the cost of admission but space is limited so please ensure you reserve your ticket by pressing "buy tickets' or by calling 757-8090.
3 pm
Fishing for Cod – on this tour, explore three exhibitions, From This Place: Our Lives on Land and Sea and Here, We Made a Home, to learn about the salt cod trade in the province. Take a look at 30 Years On – The Cod Collapse, a small exhibit developed to mark the anniversary.
Masks are encouraged.
Today's Events & Programs
Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guide through practical resources that you can use to trace your family tree.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Included in the workshop fee are:
- An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
- A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
- Light refreshments (tea, coffee, and a freshly baked muffin from The Rooms Café)
- An orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
- A Family History Notebook
- Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
- A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions
Cost: $75 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Pre-registration is required. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Carla Watson at carlawatson@therooms.ca.
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.