This forum will take place on the Bonavista Peninsula, specifically Trinity to Bonavista, to highlight the region’s built heritage assets and identify new strategies for mobilizing heritage for place-based development. This unique community-based forum will engage regional stakeholders, business, municipal and not-for-profits, in a transformational dialogue around built heritage by identifying new place-based development opportunities based on regional and sectoral collaboration. The forum is being organized by Trinity Historical Society, the Bonavista-Trinity Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation, and Tourism Elliston, with support from the Environmental Policy Institute of Grenfell Campus, Memorial University.
Communities in the region have unique built heritage that has been central to economic development and employment, preservation of place and the ultimate survival of communities. Communities such as Bonavista, Port Union, Trinity, and Elliston have capitalized on their one-of-a-kind built heritage to enhance social, cultural, environmental, and economic well-being across the region. As a result of these and other community-based efforts, the region is
experiencing a revitalization that has garnered it attention across the province and country in rural and urban communities alike. This revitalization has been marked by new resident in-migration and a surge of economic and cultural activity that has breathed new life into the region. The region’s unique built heritage along with private business, government and not-for-profit investments, cash and in-kind, have played a major role in that renewal. However, there are still many opportunities for using built heritage assets to further enhance community revitalization. Regional leaders are seeking new approaches for place-based economic development to harness creativity and foster collaboration across communities and sectors while improving regional well-being. Local leaders are interested in supporting regional development strategies that mobilize built heritage and encourage cross-sector and community collaboration, building on previous place-based initiatives that have occurred in the region while supporting existing collaborative efforts. There is also interest in cultivating further opportunities for the creative economy, which has become a key feature of community revitalization across the region.
4:00pm - 6:00pm Registration
6:00pm - 9:00pm Networking mixer
8:00am - 9:00am Registration
9:00am - 9:30am Welcome by the forum organizers
9:30am - 10:30am Opening Presentations
Dr. Gerald Pocius: "Built Heritage and Place in the New Newfoundland"
Natalie Bull, National Trust for Canada
10:30am - 10:45am Break
10:45am - 12:00pm Panel Discussion: The preservation of Trinity’s built heritage over the years - Municipal Perspective Moderated by Jerry Dick.
Panelists: Jim Miller and Mary Bishop
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm - 2:30pm Panel Discussion: Place and placemaking as essential elements in built heritage restoration. Panelists: Gerald Pocius, Donna Butt and Jerry Dick
2:30pm - 3:00pm Break
3:00pm - 4:30pm Walking Tour of historic Trinity
Evening Attendees are free to explore the region and have supper at the restaurant of their choosing.
9:00am - 9:30am Arrival in Port Union - Review of the day's schedule
9:30am - 10:15 AM History of Port Union and current community initiatives, presented by Dr. Sean Cadigan and Edith Samson
10:15am - 11:00am Panel Discussion: Tying built heritage restoration to today’s community development needs.
Panelists: Edith Samson, Joanie Cranston, Brennan Lowery, Natalie Bull
11:00am - 11:15am Break
11:15am - 12:30pm Walking tour of Port Union Historic District, Tour of Union House Arts initiative
12:30pm - 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm - 2:15pm Panel Discussion: Fostering regional collaboration between communities and sectors to maximize built heritage assets
Panelists: Jim Miller, Edith Samson, John Norman, Marilyn Coles-Hayley, Barry Pearce
2:15pm - 2:45pm Bus to Elliston
Location: Recreation Hall, Elliston
2:45pm - 4:00pm Panel Discussion: Post-secondary education and its role in present and future place-based development opportunities
Moderated by Jamie Best
Panelists: Marilyn Coles-Hayley, Edith Samson, John Norman, and Jim Miller
4:00pm - 4:30pm Overview of the Elliston story
Presenter: Marilyn Coles-Hayley
4:30pm - 6:00pm Walking tour of Elliston
6:00pm Dinner Provided by Nanny’s Root Cellar Kitchen
8:00pm Bus returns to accommodations
9:00am - 9:30am Arrival in Bonavista and Review of the day's schedule.
9:30am - 10:30am Presentation: The role of public and non-profit investment in the revitalization of Bonavista
Speaker: John Norman
10:30am - 10:45am Break
10:45am - 11:45am “Placemaking: A Bonavista Case Study” with John Norman
11:45am - 12:45pm Lunch
12:45pm - 2:00pm Walking tour of historic downtown Bonavista
2:00pm - 2:30pm Panel on new creative economy businesses in downtown Bonavista
Panelists: John Norman (Bonavista Creative), Morgaine Parnham (Tree Line Fine Art and Craft), Anna Murphy (Yellow Rose)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Special Session: Makerspace/incubation centres for fostering rural entrepreneurship and innovation
Led by Bonavista-Trinity Regional Chamber of Commerce and Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre
3:30pm - 4:30pm Close of forum
The Bonavista Peninsula has become known as one of the province's top tourism destinations. Located just a short drive outside the capital city of St. John's, there are three (3) gateways to the Bonavista Peninsula. You can take the eastern entrance onto Route 230A at Clarenville, the central entrance near Thorburn Lake at Route 230 or the west entrance from the Trans-Canada Highway onto Route 233 at Port Blandford.
We have attempted to bring you the most updated information and listings of accommodations and dining however all providers may not be listed, we apologize if we have missed anyone in our attempt to complete our listing and ask you to contact us to be added to our list.
This region of the province has a variety of accommodation options including inns, hotels, bed & breakfasts, housekeeping units, parks and self-contained vacation homes. If you are travelling with co-workers / friends or family you may want to coordinate your accommodations and find the right choice for you and your organization / company.
You are also encouraged to check the listings conveniently found in the provincial travel guide online at www.newfoundlandlabrador.com / eastern accommodations.
There are many dining options around the Bonavista Peninsula the following is a partial list of the dining options that are available, we apologize if we have missed anyone in our attempt to complete our listing and ask you to contact us to be added to our list.
$1000 Sponsorship (3 Available)
Luncheon
In return for your sponsorship of either of these events, you / your company will receive:
o Name and logo recognition as sponsor on all print and electronic media at the event(s).
o Registration at the Event.
o $100.00 gift certificate for Lester-Garland House craft shop.
o Sponsorship profile online at
www.preservationofplace.com
o Logo and name placement on all available media, announcements, invitations, advertising & correspondence.
o Opportunity to welcome guest at the event you sponsor.
o Verbal recognition by the emcee during the event you sponsor.
$500 Sponsorship (1 Available)
Welcome Reception & Exhibit
In return for your sponsorship of either of these events, you / your company will receive:
o Name and logo recognition as sponsor on all print and electronic media at the event(s).
o Registration at the Event.
o Sponsorship profile online at
www.preservationofplace.com
o Logo and name placement on all available media, announcements, invitation, advertising & correspondence.
o Opportunity to welcome guest at the event you sponsor.
o Verbal recognition by the emcee during the event you sponsor.
$250 Sponsorship (5 Available)
Nutrition Break
In return for your sponsorship of either of these events, you / your company will receive:
o Name and logo recognition as sponsor on all print and electronic media at the event(s).
o Registration at the Event.
o Sponsorship profile online at
www.preservationofplace.com
o Verbal recognition by the emcee during the event.