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Captain Dildo is the town mascot of the town of Dildo. The town of Dildo hosts an annual summer festival called Dildo Days with various fun activities led by the town Mascot Captain Dildo.
You can meet Captain Dildo near Dildo Dory Grill. And try their food at the same time.
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Discover the rich and diverse history of Dildo, Newfoundland, at this locally owned and operated museum. From the Beothuk people to the Giant squid, come and learn about the culture, history and the people who made Dildo and the surrounding area what they are today.
Stop by and tour with one of the knowledgeable tour guides and visit “The Captain’s Corner” for local arts and crafts! The museum has something to offer young and old alike. Kids will love the touch-tank and aquarium, filled with various marine life. Be sure to get a picture with the town mascot,
Photos: Google Street View; facebook.com/DildoInterpretationCenter/
Dildo Island is the largest of three islands at the entrance to Dildo Arm at the bottom of Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, and is a designated Provincial Heritage Unique Place.
While Dildo Island is not inhabited today, it has a long culture extending over 3,000 years. Dildo Island has played an invaluable role in our province’s Indigenous and settler history. The fish and sea mammals in the waters around the island and the seabirds that nested on the island drew Indigenous hunters and gatherers. The archaeological record has revealed the presence of Groswater and Dorset Paleoeskimo, Recent Indian and Beothuk occupations. Today, it is home to one of the largest Paleoeskimo archaeological sites in Newfoundland and Labrador and substantial Recent Indian, and Beothuk artifacts have also been uncovered.
Over the nineteenth century, the settler-run commercial cod fishery expanded into the bottom of Trinity Bay, and in 1889 the first cod hatchery in what is now Canada was established on Dildo Island. This was a world-class facility – one of the most modern and largest of its type at the time.
Be sure to experience a hike and picnic on this historic site!
Photo: facebook.com/DildoBoatTours
You can reach Dildo Island and the upper reaches of Trinity Bay on the Dildo Boat Tours transport Canada certified 42′ cabin cruiser. Historically one of the largest whaling ports in North America, experience a guided tour as you watch for whales, icebergs, nesting bald eagles, seabirds, Dildo Island, rugged coastline, and picturesque scenery.
Daily and group charters are available, featuring fishing tours and scallop adventures. Do a guided hike and boil-up or picnic on historic Dildo Island. Flexible departure times.
Photo: facebook.com/DildoBoatTours
After making the rounds on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel paid for installing a Hollywood-style sign overlooking the town, which has since become a popular tourist attraction!
There are no official public pathways to the sign, as it’s located on private property and is a dangerous 45m climb to reach it, so be sure to respect the residents and get your pictures from the road.
Photos: Alex Shprintsen; KKKNL1488, CC-Zero, Self-published work
The Dildo Brewing Company & Museum has so much to offer! Located on the waterfront with deck seating and featuring live local entertainment all summer long, cold craft beer is served from our tap in our full serviced tap room! Beer-inspired menu with fresh seafood offerings and daily soup & dessert menu. New and exciting brews are always on tap! Enjoy inside or outside seating overlooking scenic Dildo Cove. Watch the whales, icebergs and birds while relaxing!
Photo: facebook.com/dildobrewingmuseum
Located just 2 km south of Dildo is beautiful Spread Eagle Bay, a favourite for local fishers. Relax on the waterside, or take a canoe out on the water to catch some Cod and Caplin, and enjoy the gorgeous scenery!
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/spreadeagletrinitybay/
Learn the history of the community of Dildo, heritage boats/motors and fishing, see authentic heritage fishing premises, ride in an authentic heritage-style motorboat, hear the iconic sound of a make-an-break engine, and meet a purebred Newfoundland dog.
There are weekly guided tours of historic Dildo Island and Daily Dildo Island Picnic Adventures to participate in! This is an authentic and unique, one-of-a-kind experience!
Photos: facebook.com/dildocoveheritage
The South Dildo Whaling and Sealing Museum explores the unique cultural heritage of South Dildo and its historic whaling and sealing industries. There is a guided tour of artifacts, pictures, whale bones and more, and a gift shop.
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Photos: facebook.com/SouthDildoWhalingSealingMuseum
