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The Old Cottage Hospital is an historic building that has served the Bonne Bay area since 1938. Also known as the Julia Ann Walsh Centre, it features a hostel, wellness centre, community kitchen and garden, radio station, museum, public library, and many other services.

Our mission is to preserve local culture and heritage, promote health and wellness, and foster local economic and social development.

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Old Cottage Hostel

Accommodations include two hostel apartments, with private single, double, and queen rooms. We offer a fully-equipped kitchen, a deck with a barbecue and a spectacular view, a common room with TV and DVD, and free wi-fi.

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VOBB Radio

The Voice of Bonne Bay is a community radio station that aims to provide citizens and visitors to Bonne Bay with unique radio programming that reflects the aspirations, interests, and individuality of the community.

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Wellness Centre

Our Wellness Centre offers physiotherapy, acupuncture and chiropractic services. We offer detailed physical and functional assessment, individualized exercise and fitness program prescription, and patient education.

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Covid-19 Protocols

We have adapted our Old Cottage Hostel operations to comply with current Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions. Our rooms are cleaned and maintained to the highest of professional standards, under the watchful eyes of Bob and Darlene, owners and operators of Small Town Cleaning Services. We screen Covid-19 all of our staff and guests for COVID-19 and check temperatures daily. Guests will be checked upon arrival. This helps to ensure the safety of all of our staff and guests and allows us to continue to operate under the current Covid-Alert levels.

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How to Reach Us

Our Address

2–6 Hospital Lane
Norris Point, Newfoundland & Labrador

Contact Us

Contact Bob or Darlene (our amazing hostel caretakers!) or speak with another one of our friendly staff members:

709 458-3072 (messages checked daily)
Cell: 709 458-7927 (call or text)
bbchhc@nf.aibn.com


Support the Cottage Hospital!

You can show support by getting involved or making a donation.

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