Date:  July 11-12, 2012

Location:  St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada’s most easterly edge of North America. This is where the sun rises first, and where the Vikings landed more than 1,000 years ago. Newfoundland and Labrador is home to the oldest settlement and the oldest city in North America, but is the youngest province of Canada. A vast land, with a relatively small population, Newfoundland and Labrador has some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. You can immerse yourself in wilderness solitude one day and embrace a vibrant culture at the cutting edge of the contemporary western world the next. Newfoundland and Labrador is a land of rich history and natural wonders: stunning coastlines, breaching whales, icebergs, and some of the most incredible skyscapes you'll ever see.

St. John's:
St. John's, the province's capital, is the perfect combination of big-city luxury and small-town charm. As the oldest and most easterly city in North America, this is where heritage lives. Melded with culture, history, and personality, St. John's has survived two World Wars, five centuries, countless hardships and triumphs. It's become a rare, old city full of character, experience and charisma, with a contemporary, sophisticated edge.

Wander down the narrow, criss-crossing streets carved by horse and carriage over 100 years ago. Pass the colourful jellybean row houses wedged together in every space lining the sides of steep hills and hidden alleyways. Once you've meandered down to the working harbour of the waterfront, look towards the Narrows and imagine a time when the waters were brimming full with fishing schooners. Learn more

- Republished with permission from the official Newfoundland and Labrador website (www.newfoundlandlabrador.com)

Venue:  Murray Premises Hotel

The Murray Premises Hotel was named after Andrew H. Murray, a 19th century merchant of salt, coal, and general supplies. The hotel is situated in the heart of historic downtown St. John’s, and overlooks the picturesque entrance to the St. John’s Harbour, the Narrows, and is in walking distance to the financial district, shopping, tourist activities and the exciting night life of George Street.

Built in 1846, the historic Murray Premises is the oldest collection of mercantile buildings in the Province related to the fishing industry and is now recognized as a National Historic Site. Learn more.  

For more information, please contact:
Nicholas Watters
Email: nwatters@mentalhealthcommission.ca
Phone: 613.683.3749