Services

Library »

Join us on October 29th as we mark this milestone, and celebrate the success of the Save the Library campaign. Read more»

Big Wave Cafe »

Under new management. Now serving coffee, tea, fresh baked goods, and now serving soup. Come try our home-made turkey, beef barley, and split pea soups. Read more»

C@P site »

Our site has 7 computers, each with a high speed Internet connection, and equipped with various software programs including Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, and Excel. MON-FRI, 10-5. Read more»

Learning Support Program »

Is your child experiencing difficulties in school? Is he or she considered a student at risk? The Learning Support Program is a free service geared to families who want help in how to support their child’s learning. Read more»

Tai Chi for Seniors »

FREE for area seniors. Tai Chi for Arthritis is a specially designed program clinically proven to reduce pain and improve mobility as effectively as medications – without the side-effects. Thursdays from 11 to noon. Read more»

Guest Speakers’ Series

Information sessions on how to reduce your costs at home, improve and maintain your health, and live sustainably. See ‘Community Bulletin’ at right for upcoming events, and check out the Resources section for past events.

Past, Present & Future in a Rural Fishing Village: Sustainable Communities in the 21st Century

The Boats of Main-à-Dieu
A multimedia narrative history

Follow a boat from its building to its blessing; listen as generations of local residents share their memories of fishing and the sea; witness the area's transformation in light of the era's cultural, economic and technological developments.

Time & Tide
A people's history of Main-à-Dieu & area

Based on original footage and interviews, augmented by a wealth of archival material from local residents, the film revolves round four main themes: fishing and the sea, community and church, war and peace, daily life and leisure.

Green Beacon, Bright Future
5-year Plan & Sustainability Vision

An experimental development model for the Coastal Discovery Centre, and a 'green-print' for other communities wishing to go green and reduce operating costs. Read the document, discuss it, and send us feedback.