The Isles Wooden Boat Builders

08/25/2026

Time to caulk the boat! Oakum, a tarred or oiled natural fiber, is packed into the wood seams. First the boat builder uses a roller to set the oakum in the seams and follows with a caulking iron and mallet to pack it in.

Want a chance to win this boat?! You can purchase your raffle tickets at the museum during our open hours or buy them online via e-transfer to [email protected]

In the e-transfer be sure to include the name(s) you want on your ticket(s) along with your email address and phone number. A scanned copy of your ticket(s) will be emailed to you.

Tickets are $5.00 each
Please allow 2 or 3 days for processing.

Draw will take place February 16th, 2027

08/23/2026

We're saying good bye to the last of our summer students this week, which means we are shifting our hours a bit.
Coming up we will be closed Monday August 24th, Sunday 30th, and Monday 31st.

We are open Tuesday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.
Come in to explore the exhibit, shop the gift shop, chat with the boat builder, and buy your raffle tickets!

08/22/2026

This barrel top stencil is from the George J. Carter Premises in Herring Neck, NL. George Carter took over the E.J. Duder firm in Herring Neck in the spring of 1895 after Duder declared bankruptcy. By 1910, George's son, Frank, had taken over. Eventually, Joseph White, Sr. of Twillingate took over the Carter firm and operated the business until about 1965 when Harold McGinn became the new manager. By 1967 the company closed and in 1970, Earle Freighting Services leased the premises and used the facility for their fleet of long liners. They eventually folded in 1974.

08/22/2026

Thanks for the lovely shout out Unscripted Twillingate - Digital Arts Festival

08/20/2026

🚨 Featured Item 🚨

These 5x7 colour prints are from local artist Gilbert Manuel. These beautiful scenes and landscapes are inspired by the region and it's connection to the ocean.

Prints are matted and measure 5 x 7 " $60 + tax

Museum giftshop is open everyday during museum hours.

08/18/2026

Recently the boat builder, Calvin, had some of the summer students helping with filling in the screw holes. Did you know one of our punts uses 1600 screws! 😲
Next comes the dusty bit as Calvin will sand the boat down again. He was a perfectly smooth surface before he moves on to caulking.

Don't forget you can buy raffle tickets for your chance to win this boat! Visit the museum in person or buy them online by e-transfer to [email protected] tickets are $5 each.

In the e-transfer don't forget to include the name(s), phone number, and email that you want included on the ticket(s). A scanned copy of your ticket(s) will be emailed to you as confirmation.

Please allow for 2-3 business days for processing.

Draw will take place February 16th, 2027

08/16/2026

Kind chic things (Isles Wooden Boat Builders Museum edition).

08/15/2026

This brass compass in set in a wooden box with a gimballed brass bowl. The gimbal allows it to move within the box while staying level. The compass card is marked with 8 points and the outer points are divided into 90-degree sections which was common until the 1900s. It was changed to a 360-degree whole circle bearing system to stop calculation confusion, reduce communication errors, and streamline marine navigation.

08/15/2026

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08/13/2026

🚨 Featured item 🚨

Available in the museum gift shop are these heavy cotton blend t-shirts with the very cool Isles Wooden Boat Builders Museum logo.

$35 + tax
gift shop is open museum hours.