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Burnt Islands

Four major Nfld lighthouse attractions denied funding

Date Published: 
2011-06-14
Source: 
Gulf News: Porte aux Basques, Nfld.

The Gulf News has learned four tourist attractions on the southwest coast have been denied Job Creation Fund dollars to operate this season. At least two will remain closed for the season.

The Rose Blanche Lighthouse, Burnt Islands Hook and Line Interpretation Centre, Misery Point Fish Livyer’s Station and the Cape Ray Lighthouse were all shut out of funding. Both lighthouses have confirmed they will stay closed.