Dildo & Area Interpretation Centre

Within the center are archaeological exhibits and artifacts depicting the prehistory and history of the area's occupation by:

Maritime Archaic Indians - 4000 to 5000 yrs ago
Dorset Eskimo - 2000 to 1100 yrs ago
Recent Indians - 900 yrs ago
Beothuk Indians - 400 yrs ago

The Centre provides interpretation of the 19th Century cod fish hatchery located on Dildo Island between 1889-1897. Aquariums and a touch tank also house different species of marine life.
Outside, a small heritage fish room has been constructed, this includes a fishing stage, landing wharf and a fish drying flake. A replica of a giant squid caught in Dildo in 1933 can also be seen here.

Touch Tank

The Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation has published a booklet about their work over the past 10 years, including their work in Cupids. William Gilbert, the cheif archeologist, is the author of the full colour, illustrated booklet entitled: "Journeys Through Time; Ten Years of Archaeology on the Baccalieu Trail."

The booklet is available for purchase at the Cupids Museum Sales Kiosk, the Dildo and Area Interpretation Centre, and The Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation Office in Carbonear. (Proceeds from sales go into projects aimed at increasing knowledge of the history and culture of the Baccalieu Trail.)

The cover of the booklet is illustrated at the left.