The town of Bonavista may have a population of just 3,589, but it has a rich history.
It is believed to be the site where Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot) landed upon his discovery of Newfoundland.
Bonavista became one of the most important towns in Newfoundland due to its proximity to the rich fishing and sealing grounds to the north of the peninsula.
The Spanish, Portuguese, French and English fished off Cape Bonavista during the 16th century, but the Spanish and Portuguese presence soon declined, leaving the French and English as the dominant powers.