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Come Home Weekend

20th Anniversary











We're excited to welcome you to celebrate our 20th anniversary on Aug. 19 - 20, 2022. 

Friday, August 19, 2022 

6 p.m. onward              Head over to the Cat Stop for some tunes and refreshments. There is no cost to attend this event.


Saturday, August 20, 2022

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.           20th Anniversary breakfast

Share your memories of Bonne Bay Aquarium & Research Station while hearing from our Johnson Insurance keynote speaker Dr. Phil ManningChair of Natural History and Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Ancient Life at the University of Manchester (UK).

He has researched, designed and help build exhibitions on the evolution of life on Earth, which are often-focussed on dinosaurs (including ‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ that was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 2000). Prof. Manning has written, presented and been co-producer on multiple television documentaries for National Geographic Channel, BBC, History Channel and other networks around the globe.

Fiona Cuthbert, Faculty of Science, Memorial University, will emcee our event. A full breakfast will be served and we will be hosting a children's craft hour during the keynote speaker.

Tickets are $15 per person. REGISTER HERE


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Dining locations in Norris Point

Tour Operators


Accommodations and travel

Hotel Room Blocks

The Tides Inn - please contact them directly and quote the 20th anniversary weekend to book as part of the block

  • Deluxe King Suites - $159

Oceanview Hotel in Rocky Harbour - please contact them directly and quote the 20th anniversary weekend to book as part of the block

  • 3 Garden View Queen - $179
  • 1 Garden View Double Double - $179
  • 2 Exec Suites with 1 King and and sofa bed - $269

Travelling from outside of Newfoundland?

Applicable Rules
• The booking is to be made to the following city: Deer Lake, YDF (NL)
• The travel period begins Friday, August 12, 2022 and ends Sunday, August 28, 2022. 
• Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 
• For North America   5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel   10% on standard fares & higher. 
• However, all bookings made using the promotion code will count toward the minimum 10 passenger requirement for Meetings and Conventions events.
Parking will be available at the Bonne Bay Aquarium & Research Station.

Bonne Bay Aquarium & Research Station

Bonne Bay Aquarium & Research Station
1 Clarke's Rd., P.O. Box 69, Norris Point, Newfoundland
A0K 3V0, Canada

Office: (709) 458-2550
Phone: (709) 458-2550
Email: jmpayne@grenfell.mun.ca,bonnebaymanager@mun.ca



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