Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre
Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre
Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre
4.5
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Manuels River is home to ancient trilobite fossils, waterfalls, hiking, geocaching, bird watching, geology and nature guided tours, gift store, cafe, movie theatre, and much more! Rainy Day activities include interactive exhibits, daily movie showings, stream table, and special programs. Wheelchair and stroller accessible trails with access to the Provincial T'Railway.
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Irene B
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
We recently held a family reunion dinner at Manuel’s River Interpretation Centre. We are very pleased with the service we received from Jennifer, Emily and chef, Mike. Most of the planning was done with Emily. She is an excellent communicator- courteous, helpful and very prompt in her replies to email or telephone requests. Both Emily and Jennifer attended to the event, ensuring that our every request was provided. The meal was delicious. The venue was clean and bright and the staff ensured we had a very enjoyable event.
Written July 27, 2022
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Ramona J
Coldbrook, Canada42 contributions
Nov 2013 • Friends
I can't believe this treasure was just introduced to me on my last trip to St.John's. I found out it is the best trilobite fossils site in North America
.The Manuels River trail was stunning and the interpretation centre was informative. There was a good balance of hands-on activities for children and visual displays. The trilobite fossils were well displayed and captured the attention of the children in the center and sophisticated enough to engage an old science geek (me!).
The trail was breathtaking! I hope to visit again when the weather is warm enough to getinto the river. Looks awesome!
.The Manuels River trail was stunning and the interpretation centre was informative. There was a good balance of hands-on activities for children and visual displays. The trilobite fossils were well displayed and captured the attention of the children in the center and sophisticated enough to engage an old science geek (me!).
The trail was breathtaking! I hope to visit again when the weather is warm enough to getinto the river. Looks awesome!
Written November 21, 2013
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Hi Ramona J, we are so pleased to have your lovely comments that our trail is stunning and the centre is informative! We are actually working on a new trail right now that will be ready soon if you are ever back in the area. And don't worry, we absolutely love 'science geeks' - with backgrounds in biology, geology, environmental sciences, and paleontology, we're a pretty geeky staff too! Hope to have you back for a warmer summer visit some day!
Written October 6, 2015
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Catherine D
Ottawa, Canada6 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
I visited the Manuels river centre with a friend a few weeks ago for the first time as I had travelled back to Newfoundland to visit some family. This is a great centre on geology and fossils and history. One of the interpreters, Emily who I believe said she was studying geology in school spoke very enthusiastically about the many different rocks found in the area and about the trillobites at Manuels river. It was great to speak to someone so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about everything in the centre as she was able to answer every question we had. It’s a small space however if you take the time to look and read about everything – and talk to the people who work there you can easily spend an hour or two inside: perfect for a rainy day. There is also a beautiful gift shop with reasonably priced items (a hard find in some tourist spots these days) and a coffee shop that serves a great lunch. My only criticism is that I think the price of admission is a little steep!
Written June 14, 2015
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Hello Catherine D, thank you so much for the wonderful comments about our interpreter Emily. She is indeed studying geology at Memorial University and does a great job helping those young and old understand all the fascinating stories behind our ancient volcanoes and trilobite fossils! Excellent interpretation is definitely the key to providing great experiences in small spaces. Thanks for highlighting our beautiful gift shop and great cafe as well - they really turn a visit into an experience as you can have lunch looking out over the river or even a picnic basket made for you! Hope to have you back again if you find yourself in our province in the future.
Written June 16, 2015
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Steve W
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada7 contributions
Sept 2014 • Family
Visited with my daughter and three year old grandson today. Eleanor, the guide, took the trouble to take us for an. I scheduled walk. She was charming, had widespread knowledge of the area in terms of the botany, geology and history. She managed to keep the attention of the three year old. All. In all a most enjoyable visit and Eleanor is a credit to the organization.
(Dr) Steve Walker
(Dr) Steve Walker
Written September 4, 2014
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Hello Steve, thanks for telling us about your guided walk with your grandson and with our excellent interpreter Eleanor! As a former teacher she is definitely great with keeping the little ones entertained while helping them learn more about fossils, nature, and history as well. Hope you can bring your grandson back this spring or summer for one of our Young Scientist programs, he'd be just around the right age by now!
Thanks again,
Laura King
Education Manager
Written March 19, 2015
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Gina B
7 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Wonderfully staffed, great attractions, family friendly attraction. Lots of hands on displays and detailed history of the area, beautifully done. Love the little gift shop and the cafe is wonderful fresh and healthy food. Great for a day out or a lunch time gathering.
Written July 14, 2014
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Hi there Gina B, just wanted to thank you for your 5-star review of our staff, displays, gift shop, and cafe! Lovely comments! We agree that staying for a bite to eat in our cafe is a great way to round out a day here - and refreshing after a long trail hike! Hope to see you around the Centre this fall, the leaves are beautiful : )
Written September 29, 2015
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TheNewBrunswicker
Moncton, Canada54 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We did the “Food, Fossils, and Fire” guided hike on a Thursday afternoon. Our guides were very informative and friendly. The fossil dig was very fun and the bonfire included marshmallows to roast and a magician/story teller. Great outdoor activity for all ages.
Written August 8, 2020
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Dave D
Basel, Switzerland38 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
The highlight of the centre was looking for trilobites at the end of the guided walk downstream. My son liked the water exhibition inside but if you don't feel like paying the admission price you can do the walks independently for free on the good trails.
Written August 15, 2015
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Hi Dave D, thanks for the review! Looking for your own fossils is definitely one of the special experiences here and I am glad that you and your son got to enjoy it. Our new stream table is pretty cool for kids too! Thanks again!
Written August 18, 2015
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Marie S
Mount Pearl, Canada1 contribution
Jul 2014 • Family
There are interactive exhibits, scavengers hunts, and Saturday science programs for the kids, while the great variety of information supplied by the staff, exhibits, and along the hiking trails is also intriguing for older audiences. A spectacular view, wonderful atmosphere, and many incredible services offered, like geocaching, themed birthday parties, audio tours, etc. Five stars all the way!!
Written June 9, 2015
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Hello Marie S, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! Indeed we have quite the variety of nature, outdoor, and science programs while adults can take in guided hikes. Thanks for the comment about our informative staff as well, I'll be sure to share it with them so they can keep up the great work!
Thanks again and hope to see you at the Centre or on the trails this summer!
Written June 16, 2015
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GoodFood&Drink
St. John's, NL118 contributions
Mar 2015 • Business
In the last year have given sessions at this lovely spot and recently attended a wedding reception. In every way impressed with the capable staff, perfect views, technical support, inviting decor and tasty food. And, parking within spitting distance - now that is a good thing!
Written May 19, 2015
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Hello GoodFood&Drink, thanks for letting us know how much you enjoyed our conference and wedding services! Our Events team was very pleased with your kind comments about our staff and you're right, the river views are pretty much unbeatable, especially on a nice summer day! Thanks again and hope to have you back soon for another meeting or conference!
Written May 25, 2015
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Georgina S
Conception Bay South, Canada1 contribution
Mar 2015 • Business
Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Great food. Beautiful facility and gift shop. Very interesting to learn about all the fossils and beautiful walking trail.
Written March 9, 2015
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Hello Georgina, so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to our centre! We love sharing our trilobite fossils with visitors. Hope we'll see you back this summer - maybe you'd enjoy the Lunch on the Rocks, which is a picnic lunch packed by our restaurant that you can take out on the trails with you!
Thank you,
Laura King
Education Manager
Written March 19, 2015
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ManuelsRiver
Conception Bay South, Canada
Yes there is! They can be purchased on our website or by calling 709 834-2099 ext. 206. Hope to see you there!
Written May 8, 2019
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