Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation Inc.

Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation Inc. Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation Inc. The Factory...

Built in 1923, The Factory was home to the controversial newspaper "The Fishermen's Advocate".

a not for profit registered charity that preserves, promotes and educates the legacy of Port Union ( the only- union built town in North America) Sir William Ford Coaker and the Fishermen's Protective Union History of Port Union:

Port Union is the "Only Union Built Town" in North America, and was founded by William Ford Coaker in 1916. Headquarters for the Fishermen's Protective Union (FPU) and F

PU Trading Company; Port Union had electricity in 1918 while parts of New York City remained in the dark. With its bustling harbour, branch railway, shipyard, factories, salt fish plant and retail store outlet, Port Union was an independent and self-reliant community. This building also included a woodworking shop and ice house. Today The Factory is used as an interpretation centre with banquet space on the third floor for conventions and special events. The interpretation centre is open seven days a week offering guided tours into the past with treasures from the fishery, woodworking enterprises and newspaper publishing days. Visitors can find treasures of their own to take home from the gift shop. Sir William F. Coaker (1871-1938)
Founder of The FPU

Visionary, activist, labour leader, businessman, publisher, politician...William F. Coaker was all of these. He formed the Fisherme's Protective Union (FPU) in 1908, founded a political party known as the Union Party, established The Fishermen's Advocate newspaper, and was knighted for his achievements. Today he remains one of Newfoundland's most fascinating and controversial public figures.

05/25/2026
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05/15/2026

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04/16/2026

We have a opening for a carpenter on a Job Creation Partnership. Applications available at the office until April 23, 2026 3 PM
Duration for Project estimated to be 6 Weeks

Port Union is an “intentional Community,” with a unique history. Over the years, we have worked with many researchers o...
03/12/2026

Port Union is an “intentional Community,” with a unique history. Over the years, we have worked with many researchers on various topics such as Community Economic Development, Heritage, Geology/Paleo and History. We have been incorporating Coaker’s vision of education in our restoration journey. Today, we received this book that included an article summarizing some of the work undertaken by the Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation. We wish to thank the authors for their contribution and recognition of the work undertaken in Port Union!

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02/04/2026

Don't forget your tickets..time is getting short!

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01/26/2026

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12/18/2025

Stay tuned we going live shortly to draw aunt Sarah’s chocolate basket, and also drawing the moose tuffing!

Looking for something for lunch or dinner today we have 20 cold plates left! Come grab one
12/07/2025

Looking for something for lunch or dinner today we have 20 cold plates left! Come grab one

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Main Street
Port Union, NL
A0C2J0

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709.469.2207

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