Historical background and construction of the Government House in Newfoundland and Labrador.

A virtual tour of the Government House Ballroom.

Newfoundland did not receive official colonial status until 1825, when the British government appointed the first civil governor, Sir Thomas Cochrane.

About the colonial governors during Responsible government in Newfoundland from 1855-1933.

During the Commission of government Newfoundland and Labrador was administered by unelected commissioners appointed by the British government.

A virtual tour of the Government House Dining Room.

A virtual tour of the Government House Drawing Room, the principal reception room of the house.

Text-based tour of the Government House Grounds.

A popular tourist attraction in St. John's, Government House represents the authority of the Crown through the office of the lieutenant-governor.

An introductory article on the history of governorship in Newfoundland from 1610 to the present.

Information about what it means to be a lieutenant governor. A brief history about the position and the purpose it serves.

About the Naval governors of Newfoundland, their duties, responsibilites and impact on Newfoundland and Labrador from 1729-1824.

A history of proprietary governors in Newfoundland which began in 1610, with the appointment of its first governor, John Guy and ended in 1728 with the appointment of the first naval governor.

A virtual tour of the Government House Royal Suite.

Information about the location chosen for the Government House, as well as the influences Government House had on St. John's.

Introduction to the Government House Virtual Tour.

A virtual tour of the vestibule and hall of the Government House.