The Commissariat

King's Bridge Road, St. John's, NL A1C 3K4

The Commissariat was built between 1818-1820 as the home and offices of the Assistant Commissary General, the supply officer for British forces in Newfoundland. Today visitors are invited to explore life in St. John’s in the 1830s.

National Trust Passport Place

Updated · Mis à jour — Jun 16, 2026

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National Trust Passport Place

National Trust Passport Places are historic sites, museums, heritage destinations, and cultural organizations across Canada that participate in the National Trust Passport program. National Trust members receive free or reciprocal admission benefits at participating locations, encouraging Canadians and visitors to explore heritage experiences nationwide while supporting preservation, cultural tourism, and public engagement with historic places. Learn more: https://nationaltrustcanada.ca/where-to-visit/passport-places-canada

Les Lieux du Passeport de la Fiducie nationale regroupent des sites historiques, musées, lieux patrimoniaux et organismes culturels partout au Canada participant au programme Passeport de la Fiducie nationale. Les membres de la Fiducie nationale bénéficient d’avantages d’admission gratuite ou réciproque dans les lieux participants, encourageant la découverte du patrimoine canadien, le tourisme culturel et l’engagement du public envers les lieux historiques. En savoir plus : https://nationaltrustcanada.ca/fr/visiter/lieux-du-passeport-canada

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