Bermuda.com Guide - Oct/2012

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n Artsoverview 30 & 31galleries & shows 15

n Childrenwhere to go 36-39

n EventsGrand Slam of Golf 12 calendar 6-15

n Food & drinkbest places to eat 84-93local recipes 94 & 95

n Historyold coins 32 & 33best sites 34 & 35shipwrecks 46 & 47

n Moneyon a budget? 62 & 63

n NatureBermuda in bloom 50 & 51our harmless critters 57

n Nightlife where to party 81-83

n Peopleminister’s welcome 4island weddings 58 & 59

n Practicalitieshealth, customs etc 53-57

n Religion Catholic services 60 & 61

n Shoppingflex the plastic 64-77made in Bermuda 78-80

n Sightseeingbeaches 42 & 43day in St George’s 16east to west 17-29

n Sports & activitiesgolf, tennis etc 40 & 41snorkeling, fishing, diving 44-49

n Transportationairlines 53 bus info 54 bus schedule 57 ferry info 55 stay safe on a scooter 52 taxis 56

n Weatherwhat to expect 57

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welcome to bermuda

ON BEHALF OF THE

Bermuda Government and

the people of Bermuda,

welcome to our island

paradise.

With breathtaking

pink-sand beaches,

iridescent turquoise

waters and friendly

people, our Island retreat

will seduce your senses

and bring a new meaning

to the word ”vacation.”

Bermuda is where rich

history, diverse cultures,

exceptional natural beauty and romance meet. In addition to our beautiful

beaches, Bermuda has a thriving arts community plus an abundance of

activities to keep you entertained during your stay.

During your stay, I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy our premier

shopping establishments, play a round of golf, visit one of our renowned

spas or spend an evening in one of our many fine restaurants.

however you choose to enjoy your Bermuda vacation, I am certain you

will have a memorable experience.

once again, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Bermuda, I trust you

have a wonderful stay and we look forward to welcoming you back to our

shores very soon.

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events n Death by DiscoSeptember 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29Enjoy drama, disco and dinner as actors perform a murder mystery. 7.30pm, Shine’s House of Music, 91 Reid Street, Hamilton. Tickets $75. Available from All Wrapped Up and Fabulous Fashions, or www.bdatix.bm.

n Glow wormsOct 2-3Bermuda’s glow worm produces biolumi-nescent displays during mating. two or three nights after the full moon you can witness this phenomenon after sunset. the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute runs boat tours. Tickets $50 or $35 for members. Tel. 292-7219. www.buei.org

n Argo Group Gold CupOct 2-7International and local sailors compete for the King Edward VII Gold Cup — the oldest match-racing trophy contest involving one Design yachts. hamilton harbour, free. the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club restaurant and bar will be open to the public. Tel. 294-6716 or e-mail [email protected]. Website www.bermudagoldcup.com

n The ProducersOct 4-13 (except Oct 8)the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda stages the Mel Brooks musical. City Hall Theatre, 8pm. Matinee on October 7, 3pm. Tickets $55, from www.ptix.bm

n The Big Art ShowOct 5Large works of art for sale by renowned local artists. The Bermuda Arts Centre,

Dockyard, 5:30-7:30pm. Tel. 234-2809 or e-mail [email protected]

n Muslim women’s retreatOct 5-7Fulfilling our Sacred trust — Al-Mu’minaat Bermuda at the Fairmont hamilton Prin-cess, with keynote speaker, Sister tayyibah taylor (of Azizah magazine). Register at www.bdatix.bm. Weekend package $175, excluding accommodation. Cruise/dinner and bus tour are at an additional cost. E-mail [email protected] or 537-5231.

n Caribbean DayOct 6A celebration of Caribbean culture. Various speakers. Victoria Park, 2-6pm, free. Tel. 292-1681 for tickets.

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n Backyard BashOct 6Raise funds for children’s art. Dancing, silent auction, raffle. Cash bar and dinner available. Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation, Jubilee Road, Devonshire, 7pm-midnight. Tickets $75. Email [email protected]. Tel. 542-9000.

n Art on the TownOct 7 (Rain date Oct 14)handmade arts and crafts fair, outside CV Café, Water Street, St George’s. Free. Tel. 516-1816 or 297-0208.

n Chewstick Neo-Griot LoungeOctober 7, 14, 21, 28open-mic jam session with musical and spoken word talent at the corner of Court and Elliott Streets, from 8pm. $10. Tel. 292-2439. www.chewstick.org

n Animal Expo and FairOct 13Bermuda SPCA fundraising fair featuring a

cat show, critter chatter talks, a canine police demonstration, games, crafts and refresh-ments, and a white elephant stall. Botanical Gardens, Paget, 10am-4pm. Admission $2, donations of pet food welcome. Tel. 236-7333 or e-mail [email protected]

n Championship boxingOct 13All or Nothing 2012 — Bermuda’s teresa Perozzi takes on the US’s tori Nelson in this WBC and WBA World Middleweight champi-onship. Also, Bermuda’s Sentwali Woolridge faces Dan Kechego of Canada. Fairmont Southampton Resort, 7pm, first bout 8pm. Tickets $65 / $95 ringside. www.ptix.bm

n TEDx BermudaOct 13International and local speakers including: Norman Seeff ‘Understanding Creativity’, Sossina haile ‘Fuel from the Air’, Peter Bent-ley ‘Embracing Chaos’, hanli Prinsloo ‘I Am Water’. Fairmont Southampton Princess, 1-6pm. Tickets $50/65 at www.ptix.bm

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n Folk musicOct 13the Bermuda Folk Club celebrates Canadian culture and music. Admission $10. Cash bar. Spanish Point Boat Club, Pembroke, 7:30pm. Tel. 291-2070.

n 22nd Annual Round the Sound SwimathonOct 14Swimmers compete in harrington Sound over distances from 0.8 to 10km. Entry fee $139. Overseas entrants must register with Aqua Moon Adventures (www.aqua-moonadventures.com). Harrington Sound, 10am. Tel. 238-0652 or 704-2843. www.roundthesound.bm

n MotocrossOct 14 and 28the Correia Construction National Cham-pionship Motocross series at Southside Raceway. Races from 1pm, admission $10 adults / $5 children.

n 16th Annual Breast Cancer Fun WalkOctober 17 (Rain date Oct 22)Fundraising walk for the Bermuda Cancer and health Centre. Barr’s Bay Park, Pitt’s Bay Road, Hamilton, 6pm. Register at www.chc.bm or BF&M, 112 Pitt’s Bay Road or Sportseller in Washington Mall, Hamilton. Tel. 236-1001.

n Nursery Rhymes BazaarOct 19-20Annual family fair: games, bingo, baked goods, plants, refreshments, Super Slide, raffle. Mount Saint Agnes Academy, Dundonald Street, Pembroke. Admission $4 / free for under-fives.

n Dog showsOct 20-21the Bermuda Kennel Club’s 2012 All Breed International Championship Dog Shows, obedience trials and Rally trials, plus a costume contest. Canadian and US entrants welcome. Somersfield Academy, Middle

Road, Devonshire. Free admission. www.show.bkc.bm. For times, tel. 236-6200.

n PGA Grand Slam of GolfOct 22-24Winners of the Masters, US open, British open and PGA Championship compete. Bubba Watson, Webb Simpson, Ernie Els and 2011 Grand Slam defending champion Keegan Bradley are this year’s champions (PGA Champion Rory McIlroy is unable to attend). Port Royal Golf Course, South-ampton. www.pga.com. Tickets $20 per day / weeklong pass is $50. A buy one, get one free promotion is available online and at Port Royal Golf Course until Octo-ber 21. Tel. 234-0974.

n Bermuda Corporate GamesOct 25-28the world’s largest corporate sports festival comes to Bermuda. Competitors travel from around the world to compete in 18 sports, joined by company teams from Bermuda. Entry includes four social events, including a beach BBQ and the hamilton Street Party. Tel. 232-9999. www.bermudacorporat-egames.com

n Thrifty SaturdaysOct 27thrift market with clothing, homemade goods, furniture, artwork. Rubber Tree Market, by Warwick Post Office, Middle Road, Warwick. 10am-2pm, free. Tel. 519-1802 or e-mail [email protected]

n Zombie walkOct 27Raise funds for the Bermuda Arts Centre by taking part in ‘Zombies from Dockyard’, a walk to Somerset Village. Bermuda Arts Centre, 11am. hallowe’en activities will take place in Somerset Village from 12noon-4pm, including a haunted house, pumpkin pie eating contest, scary sand sculpting competition, games, lunch and drink specials at Salt Rock Grill and the Somerset Country Squire. Donations welcome. Tel. 234-2809 or e-mail [email protected]

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n International One Design World Championships Oct 27Bermuda hosts the 2012 IoD World Cham-pionships, featuring local and international sailors. Great Sound, free. Tel. 294-6716. www.iodfleet.bm

n OperaOct 27L’Elisir d’Amore (Elixir of Love) — the Gil-bert & Sullivan Society presents a screening of Donizetti’s classic by the Metropolitan opera, on hD film. Tradewinds Auditorium, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Insti-tute, 5pm. Tickets $35 / students $30. Contact [email protected].

n A Walk to RememberOct 28the Friends of hospice, the charity that support Agape house and hospice care, invites you to celebrate family, friends and loved ones you have lost on this fundraising walk. Botanical Gardens, Paget. Registra-

tion from 8:30am in the Berry Hill Road parking lot, 9am start. Pledge forms at www.friendsofhospice.bm. Tel. 232-0859.

n SalsamaniaFree Latin dance and musicMondays: Bone Fish Bar & Grill, DockyardTuesdays: Grotto Bay Beach Resort, hamilton ParishWednesdays: Moon Nightclub, hamiltonThursdays: the Cellar, Fairmont Southampton ResortFridays: Rumbar, Victoria Grill, hamilton8:30pm-12:30am. www.bermudasalsa.com

n Gombey Saturdays in the ParkSaturdaysBermuda’s colourful Gombeys perform in Queen Elizabeth Park (formerly Par-la-Ville Park), 12:40-1pm. Steel pan calypso tunes, 12-12:40pm. Free. Tel. 295-1480.

n Afternoon High TeaWednesdays and SaturdaysSweet P hosts afternoon tea featuring local produce at the Bermuda Perfumery, Stewart

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hall, 5 Queen Street, St George’s. 2-5pm, $24. For reservations tel. 747-2060.

n GolfMondaysVisitors’ Golf tournament at Port Royal Golf Course, 9am-12pm. $110 for 18 holes, including cart, $25 for club rentals. Book at 234-0974.

n BridgeJoin the Bermuda Bridge Club for games of Duplicate Contract Bridge. Admission $10 per game for non-members and visitors. Tel. 236-0551. www.bermudabridge.com

tours n City of HamiltonMondays to FridaysJoin town Crier Ed Christopher on a walk-ing tour of hamilton. Meet at City Hall at 10:30am. Free.

n St George’sMondays to Thursdays Learn key moments in the island’s history on this walking tour. Meet at the Town Hall, King’s Square, 10:30am. Free.

St Peter’s Church toursMondays to SaturdaysBuilt from Bermuda Cedar in 1612, St Peter’s Church is the oldest Anglican church in con-tinuous use outside Britain. the graveyard also reveals the impact of slavery. 10am-4pm, free. Sunday Worship 11:15am. St Peter’s Church, York Street, St George’s.

n Fort St CatherineDailyExplore this historical fort and its museum and antique weapons. Coot Pond Road, St George’s, 10am-4pm. Admission $5, $2 for children under-12. Tel. 297-1920.

n Walking Club of BermudaSundaysOct 7: A-1 Grocery store, PagetOct 14: Church Bay, South Road, South-ampton

Oct 21: Spittal Pond (western entrance), Smith’sOct 28: Arboretum, Montpelier Road, Devonshire All walks free, average distance six miles. Meet at 7am. Tel. 737-0437. www.walk.free.bm

arts n Bermuda National Gallerythe Bacardi Ltd Biennial Exhibition of Con-temporary Bermuda Art, 10th anniversary. Impressions of Bermuda — the David L White collection. Free. Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm, and Saturday, 10am-2pm. City Hall, Church Street, Hamilton. Tel. 295-9428. www.bng.bm

n Bermuda Society of ArtsOctober 1-16Dinah Zivi — Mirror, Mirror on the Wall / MWI — MindFrame Photo Voice 2012 ‘there’s a person in here: Voices against stigma’From october 19techArt 2012 / Scott Gemmell 2012The BSoA has free admission, Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm, and Saturday, 10am-2pm. City Hall, Church Street, Hamilton. Tel. 292-3824. www.bsoa.bm

n Masterworks Museum of Bermuda ArtOctober 13-31Fifth Annual Charman Prize Exhibition — annual art competition for local artists, sponsored by insurance executive John Charman. october 12 – opening reception, 5:30-8:30pm.Fantasy Island — featuring works from the permanent collection, Rick Faries Gallery.Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm, and Sunday 11am-4:30pm, $5 admission, free for members and children under-12. Wheelchair accessible, with Homer’s Café for refreshments. Afternoon tea on Sundays, 2-4pm, $15 per person. Botanical Gardens, Paget. Tel. 236-2950. www.bermudamasterworks.com


Your personal invitation to There are very few places in the world where a town has survived and functioned essentially unchanged through 400 years to the present. There is only one in the New World. This is The Towne of St. George in Bermuda. For all that Bermuda is so noticeably a ‘Different World’ than America our roots are tightly intertwined. In 1609 the ship ‘Sea Venture’ grounded just off St.George in a storm. She was on her way to Jamestown — then a fledgling settlement — and carried the new Governor of Virginia.

These were the first Bermuda residents as it turned out. They spent the next year building a new ship to complete

their journey. The Deliverance then proceeded on, laden with survivors and food to sail up the Chesapeake to Jamestown just in time to save the settlement from starvation. This is just a glimpse into the profound historical importance of St.George to our American cousins. The relationship continued through the era of the Declaration

of Independance and later the tragedy of the Civil War and actually continues to this day.

From a historical perspective what makes St.George so unique is that nearly every building is original. These are not reconstructions in a theme village, the town is genuine in every respect. The 20 plus major buildings protected by the Bermuuda National Trust in St.George, along with the town’s des-ignation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it’s close relationships with Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg all attest to how rare and

valuable it is. This is the oldest continuously working settlement in the new world.

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He’s the ultimate ‘morning person’ and a warm greeting from folk hero

Johnny Barnes is the ideal way to start your sightseeing tour. Every

weekday he’s at Crow Lane roundabout from 6am to 10am, showering city

commuters with waves, blown kisses and a smile that could melt the heart

of even the most jaded traveller. We begin our tour in the historic former

capital, St. George’s. Wherever you go, don’t forget to greet all you meet:

as Johnny reminds us each morning — it’s the Bermuda way!


‘Good morning, I love you!’Let Johnny lead the way

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The always-cheery Johnny Barnes, who greets commuters every weekday morning.

Using our mapsIt’s easy to find your way around Bermuda. there are four main arteries: South Road runs along the south shore, North Shore Road hugs the north shore, Middle Road runs through the centre of the island and harbour Road follows the inner harbour, across from hamilton. Each road brings

you into the city of hamilton. Key attrac-tions are numbered on our maps and described in the text. Use our large pullout map (between pages 16 & 17) for an island overview; for a map of St. George’s, see page 18, the City of hamilton on 24, and Dockyard on 29. Also, ‘W’ at the end of a listing denotes ‘wheelchair accessible’.

ParishesIn 1609 the survivors of the English wreck of the Sea Venture struggled onto Bermuda’s shores, well short of their intended destination of James-town, Virginia. By 1615 the Somers Is-land Company was developing Bermuda and exploiting her natural resources. the island was surveyed and what is now St. George’s Parish was set aside as public or company land. the remainder was divided into eight tribes or parishes, named after the principal shareholders in the Somers Island Company. these were, from east to west: hamilton,

Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. Along with St. George’s, they have be-come the nine parishes of Bermuda.

ST. GEORGE’S PARISHBermuda’s oldest town, St. George’s, was founded in 1612 and became a UNESCo World heritage Site in 2000. It was our capital un-til 1815, when hamilton became the capital.

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at the Globe hotel, corner Duke of York St. & King’s Square. Built by Governor Samuel Day, circa 1700. the offices of the Confederate agent, Major Norman Walker, were housed here during the American Civil War (1861-1865). the museum highlights Bermuda’s American Civil War involvement along with a video presentation ‘Bermuda: Centre of the Atlantic’. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 297-1423. Closed on Public holidays. Admission: adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. Gift Shop. *Combination tickets to all 3 museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National trust Museum, #3 tucker house, #33 Verdmont).3 Tucker House, Water Street. Built in

the 1750s. henry tucker, President of the Governor’s Council, moved here in 1775 and his family stayed until 1809. on view are antique heirlooms from one of Bermuda’s oldest families and a room furnished as a tribute to Joseph Rainey, the first black man to be seated in the U.S. house of Representatives. the cellar houses a permanent archaeological exhibit. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 297-0545.Admission: adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. *Combination tickets to all 3 museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National trust Museum, #3 tucker house, #33 Verdmont).4 St. George’s Post Office, open Mon-Fri

8am-5pm. tel. 297-16105 World Heritage Centre, at Penno’s

Wharf in the Queen’s Warehouse, circa 1860. history is brought to life through the St. George’s Foundation’s restoration of this building. Enjoy the orientation Exhibits Gallery, ‘A Gateway to Bermuda’ and film ‘A Stroll through St. George’s’. open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Adults $5, students $2. tel. 297-5791. Also home to Second hand Rose Charity Shop. W 6 Stocks & Pillory and the Ducking

Stool re-enactment at King’s Square. See the ‘gossiping wench’ get ducked in the

harbour at noon on Mon, tue, Wed, thurs & Saturdays. 7 Deliverance, a full-scale replica of the

ship built by the Sea Venture castaways to take them on to Virginia. Located across the bridge from King’s Square, on ordnance Island, open Mon-Sat, 10-4. Adults $3, children $2. tel. 297-0045.8 Town Hall, facing King’s Square, the

meeting place of the Corporation of St. George’s. open 9am-4pm, Mon-Sat except holidays. W9 State House, above and behind the

town hall, one of the oldest stone buildings on the island, dating from 1620. originally the seat of government, now a Masonic Lodge. open Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, May to November.10 The Bermudian Heritage Museum, junction of York & Water Streets, showcases accomplishments of black Bermudians. open Mon-Fri, 10am-3 pm. Entry $4. tel. 297-4126. W (lower floor only).11 St. George’s Historical Society

Museum, Printery & Garden, Featherbed Alley. this historic house, a museum since 1922, features cedar furniture, paintings, and other local relics along with a replica of an early 16th-century Gutenberg press. open Mon-thur & Sat, 10am-4 pm. Adults $5, children $2. tel. 297-0423

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Say cheese: The Stocks used to be a cruel form of public punishment, now they’re a fun photo opp.


12 The Old Rectory, Broad Alley, behind St. Peter’s Church. Captain George Dew built this Bermuda cottage circa 1699. A private residence owned by the Bermuda National trust. Exterior viewing only. tel. 236-648313 Unfinished Church. top of Duke of Kent St. this magnificent Gothic revival structure was meant to be a replacement for St. Peter’s Church. Started in the 1870s it was beset by financial difficulties, parish infighting and a damaging storm. It was abandoned on the eve of its completion. 14 Fort St. Catherine, off Barry Road. 19th-century fort contains cannon, guns, military exhibits. open Mon-Fri, 9:30am-4:30pm. Last entry at 4 pm. Adults $7, children 5 to 15, $3 (must be accompanied by an adult), seniors $5. tel. 297-1920 W15 Gates Fort dates from the early 17th century. originally a small sea battery of three guns. open during daylight hours. 16 Somers Garden, Duke of York Street. British Admiral Sir George Somers was shipwrecked in Bermuda in 1609, continued

his journey to Virginia and then returned to the island in 1610. When he died in Bermuda his heart was buried here and his body was taken to England. open daily 7.30am-7pm17 The Bermuda Perfumery is located in

historic Stewart hall, 5 Queen Street. For more than 80 years, the Bermuda Perfum-ery has been creating and manufacturing perfumes and all are made on the prem-ises. take a free tour and sample unique fragrances. open Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm. tel. 293-0627

Refer to the large pullout map.

18 Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Ferry Reach. on Wednesdays at 10am, visit this world-renowned research station. take a free tour of the laboratories, grounds and learn about ongoing projects. www.bios.edu tel. 297-1880 19 L.F. Wade International Airport

20 Carter House. An historic stone struc-ture thought to be the oldest dwelling in St. David’s. Admission $2. For opening hours tel. 293-5960

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Enjoy the tranquility of Somers Garden, the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll.



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The Bermuda Post Office is pleased to offer “Diamond Jubilee”, a series of six stamps. This collection of commemorative stamps spans Queen Elizabeth’s reign. These stamps will be released on 9 February 2012. First Day Cover $6.00, cost per set $4.35, FDC souvenir sheet $4.00, souvenir sheet $2.50, souvenir sheetlet $4.35.Available at the Bermuda Philatelic Bureau.

For more information please e-mail [email protected]

21 Great Head National Park. At the end of Battery Road, St. David’s, lies a 20th-cen-tury abandoned fortification surrounded by open spaces, plus a Lost at Sea Memorial.22 St. David’s Lighthouse. Stands at the top of Lighthouse hill Road. open Mon-Fri 7.30am-4pm except June, July & Aug, open Mon-Sun 10am-4pm, tel. 236-5902.

HAMILTON PARISHNamed after James hamilton, second Marquis of hamilton, an original member of Somers Islands Company.


23 After leaving the Causeway go up Blue hole hill to the junction of Wilkinson Ave & North Shore Rd. You are now in Bailey’s Bay.24 Blue Hole Hill Park. Located just over the Causeway, the park joins Walsingham Nature Reserve and tom Moore’s Jungle and provides an excellent walking trail with caves and fish ponds.

25 Crystal Caves, 8 Crystal Caves Rd, hamilton Parish. Formed more than 30 mil-lion years ago, Crystal Cave Road was dis-covered in 1905 when 14-year-old Bernard Wilkinson stumbled upon a cave opening. he was later lowered down the 140-foot drop where he saw the magnificent crystal stalactites and stalagmites that surround a clear 55-foot deep lake. tours 9:30am-4:30pm year round. one cave, adults $20, children (under 13) $8, (under 5) free. Com-bination tickets, adults $27, children (under 13) $10, (under 5) free. Last combination tour starts 3:45pm. tel. 293-0640 26 Holy Trinity Church, trinity Church Road. the Anglican Church of hamilton Parish offers a scenic and tranquil respite from sightseeing.27 Tom Moore’s Jungle, Bailey’s Bay. Woods surrounding tom Moore’s tavern are a must for nature lovers. the poet tom Moore spent happy hours writing his verses here. tours are available for groups via the Parks Dept., tel. 236-5902.

see the sightsBridge is the world’s smallest drawbridge.


SMITH’S PARISHNamed after one of the nine chief investors of the Somers Isles (Bermuda) Company, Sir thomas Smith.


29 The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo boasts native fish, exotic reptiles, free-flying birds, and pink flamingos in a beautiful, colourful setting. Exhibits include ‘North Rock’, a 140,000-gallon replica of a local living coral reef, and ‘Islands of Australasia’, the interactive ‘Discovery Cove’, new ‘Madagascar’ exhibit and scenic ‘Coastal Walkway’. the Natural history Museum focuses on the island’s geology, native biodiversity and habitats. open daily 9am-5pm. (last admission 4pm). Adults $10, children (5-12 years) $5. tel. 293-2727 W30 Flatts Bridge. Wander across to quaint Flatts Village with its magnificent views of the Inlet and harrington Sound.31 Devil’s Hole Aquarium. No longer in

use.32 Spittal Pond, South Road, this 64-acre reserve is part of a necklace of wetlands along the south shore, providing a diversity of habitats and a wide variety of birds, especially during migration seasons. owned by Bermuda National trust and govern-ment’s Parks Dept. open daily dawn to dusk, admission free. tel. 236-6483 33 Verdmont, corner of Collector’s hill

& Sayle Road. A National trust museum built about 1710 in the Georgian style, Verdmont houses our finest collection of antique Bermuda cedar furniture, porcelain, portraits, children’s furniture and toys. A new exhibit highlights the people who lived at Verdmont. For opening hours tel. 236-6483 or 236-7369. Closed holidays. Adults $5, children (6-18 years) $2. *Combination tickets to all 3 museums $10 (#2 Bermuda National trust Museum, #3 tucker house, #33 Verdmont).

DEVONSHIRE PARISHNamed after William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire.


34 Palm Grove, South Road. Well-manicured private estate has an unusual bas-relief ‘water map’ of Bermuda, an aviary and many varieties of palms. open Mon-thur 8am-5pm (closed holidays).35 Montpelier Arboretum, Middle Road. A tranquil retreat featuring a wide range of island trees and plants.

PAGET PARISHNamed after William Paget, 4th Baron Paget de Beaudesert.


36 King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Point Finger Road. See page 55. tel. 236-234537 Botanical Gardens, Berry hill, Point Finger & South Roads. open daily sunrise to sunset. Enjoy hundreds of well-marked flowers, shrubs and trees. Admission free. on tue, Wed & Fri mornings free tours at 10:30am, departing from the car park outside the entrance to the Visitors’ Centre, weather permitting. Visitors’ Centre usually open 9am to 1 pm, Mon - Fri. W38 Camden, South Road, in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens. official residence of the Premier, used for official functions

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only. open tues & Fri noon-2pm, weather permitting.39 Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, includes Bermuda inspired work by Winslow homer and Georgia o’Keeffe, plus changing exhibits. open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sundays 11am-4.30pm, closed public holidays. Adults $5, children under 12 free. homers Café open 10:30am-4pm Mon-Sat. Afternoon tea served 2-4pm, Sundays. tel. 236-2950 W40 Waterville. An elegant house, built circa 1725, now the hQ of the Bermuda National trust. See the Bermuda Rose So-ciety’s showcase garden and the Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Memorial Garden & Gazebo. open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, admission free. tel. 236-648341 Paget Marsh and Boardwalk, Paget Parish. Lush 25-acre nature reserve, a joint project of the Bermuda National trust & Bermuda Audubon Society. the pond and marsh attract many birds. open daily, daylight hours, free. tel. 236-6483

PEMBROKE PARISHNamed after English aristocrat William herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke (1580-1630). home of our capital city of hamilton since 1815.

Refer to large pullout map and see our detailed City Map on page 24

42 Barr’s Bay Park, on hamilton harbour beside the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club on Pitt’s Bay Road. Sit in the sun and watch the boats sail by. W43 Point Pleasant Park by the waterfront, Albuoys Point, next to the Ferry terminal. Relax on a bench, bring a picnic lunch. W44 The Birdcage, a photogenic traffic ki-osk at the corner of Front & Queen Streets.45 Perot Post Office, Queen Street. An architectural gem and a handy spot to buy stamps, transport passes, tickets and to-kens. Credit cards accepted. open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm tel. 292-9052 W



see the sights Car rentals are not permitted in Bermuda.

46 Bermuda National Library & Histori-cal Society Museum, Queen Street. Set in the gardens of Par-la-Ville Park. Library open Mon-thurs 8:30am-7pm (July & Aug until 6pm), Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm (closed Sun, July and Aug). tel. 295-2905. Museum open 10am-2pm Mon-Fri (May–oct); 10:30am–1pm Mon, tues, Wed, Fri (Nov–April); closed holidays. Free. tel. 295-2487 W47 City Hall, 17 Church Street, one of hamilton’s most beautiful public buildings. houses City hall theatre, the Mayor’s Par-lour and Corporation of hamilton offices. tel. 292-1234. the Bermuda National Gal-lery is on the second floor (tel. 295-9428), featuring both historic and contemporary local and international art. open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Guided tours thursdays, 10:30am. Free. Also home to the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions. open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Free. tel. 292-3824 W48 Central Bus Terminal, Washington Street, close to City hall. All routes serving

hamilton arrive and leave from here. See pages 54 and 57.

49 Par-la-Ville Park, Queen Street, hamil-ton. A haven for relaxation in the middle of our bustling city. W

50 Victoria Park, Cedar Avenue. Lovely park created in the 1880s to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. W51 Anglican Cathedral, Church Street, a neo-Gothic city landmark. open 8am-5pm. the cathedral tower, with panoramic views of the city, is open 9am-4pm Mon-Fri. Audio tours $3, tower entry $3. Sunday service at 8am and 10am. tel. 292-4033 W52 General Post Office, corner of Parlia-ment & Church Streets. open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-noon W53 Sessions House & Jubilee Clock Tower. the house of Assembly meets Fri-days at 10am. Visitors are permitted in the gallery; dress appropriately. tel. 292-7408. the Supreme Court is located on the lower floor of the Sessions house, visitors are permitted. tel. 292-1350 W

54 The Cabinet Building, Front and Parlia-ment streets. here the Senate (our upper house) meets Wednesdays at 10am. Visitors


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are permitted. Fronted by the Cenotaph on Front Street, a memorial to war veterans, and Sally Bassett statue. tel. 292-550155 Bermuda National Library Youth Divi-sion, 74 Church Street. open Mon-thurs & Sat 9am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm. tel. 295-048756 Fort Hamilton, approached by Victoria & King Streets & happy Valley Road. A restored fort, its moat is filled with native plants and shrubs. Spectacular views of the city and harbour. open daily 9am-5pm. Free. W57 the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), a 15-minute walk from the city centre, on East Broadway. Features two floors of interactive exhibits revealing the mysteries of the ocean. Experience deep-sea exploration through the eyes of world-renowned explorers including Bermuda’s own teddy tucker. See artefacts and treasure recovered from shipwrecks around Bermuda. Gift shop and water-side restaurant, the harbourfront. open Mon–Fri 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Last admission 4pm. Members free, adults $12.50, seniors $10, children (7-16) $6, chil-dren (under 6) free. tel. 297-7314. W58 Johnny Barnes Statue. Just down the road from the BUEI, a life-size statue of our unofficial ambassador of goodwill, Johnny Barnes (see page 17), by sculptor Desmond Fountain.

59 Government House, North Shore Road & Langton hill. the imposing residence of his Excellency the Governor.

WARWICK PARISHNamed after Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587-1658). Centrally located with many beautiful beaches along the South Shore.


60 Warwick Pond. take a walk on the interpretive woodland nature trail in this nine-acre nature reserve, with Bermuda’s second largest fresh water pond. open daylight hours.61 Christ Church, historic Presbyterian Church dating back to 1719, one of the old-est in the western hemisphere.

SOUTHAMPTON PARISHNamed after henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton (1573-1624). Boasts many beaches including the most popular, horse-shoe Bay Beach.


62 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse provides pan-oramic views and there’s a restaurant, too, the Dining Room. Lighthouse open daily 9am-4:30pm. Adults $2.50, children (4 and under) free. tel. 238-0524

SANDYS PARISH (Somerset) Named after English aristocrat Sir Edwin Sandys (1561-1629). the western-most par-ish, made up of five islands.


63 Somerset Bridge is the smallest draw-bridge in the world; just wide enough to let the mast of a sailboat pass through.64 Scaur Hill Fort, Somerset Road. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Sound and Ely’s harbour. open daily 7:30am-4pm, free. Grounds open 24 hours. tel. 236-5902.65 Heydon Trust, 43 acres of meticulously preserved grounds, filled with indigenous


Fun for kids: Many of the exhibits at the BUEI are interactive.


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plants. the tiny, exquisite chapel was built in the 1620s. open daily, dawn till dusk, free.66 St. James’ Church, the Anglican church of Somerset, has a graceful spire and imposing walkway.67 Springfield Community Centre & Gilbert Nature Reserve, Somerset. this National trust Property once comprised a small plantation. Springfield, the old man-sion with buttery and slave quarters, dates back to 1740. Five acres of walking trails.68 Somerset Village overlooks charming Mangrove Bay. Stop for a meal or some shopping.69 Enter the Royal Naval Dockyard through stone gates. this major attraction includes the Clocktower Mall, a Craft Mar-ket, the Bermuda Arts Centre, restaurants and entertainment — all housed in restored naval buildings.70 Dockyard Visitor Information Centre is near the fast ferry dock. open daily, 9am-5pm. tel. 238-484271 the National Museum of Bermuda

includes the Commissioner’s house, which exhibits our rich nautical history and extensive artefact collections. open daily,

9:30am-5pm, last admission 4pm. Adults $10, senior citizens $8 and children 12 and under free, if accompanied by an adult. tel. 234-1418. W72 Dolphin Quest Bermuda, Dockyard. Enjoy an extraordinary encounter with dol-phins. open 9:30am-4:30pm daily. Reserva-tions required. www.dolphinquest.org tel: 234-4464 or toll free 800-248-3316 73 The Craft Market in the old Cooperage features Bermuda cedar work, candle and jewellery making, pottery, banana dolls and many other crafts, with demonstrations by local artisans. open daily 9am-5pm and until 8pm when cruise ships are in port. tel: 234-3208. W74 the Bermuda Arts Centre features studios housing various artists and exhibits which change every few weeks. A shop offers an extensive range of locally made gifts, paintings, sculptures and a wide print selection. open daily 10am-5pm (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day). tel. 234-2809 W75 Clocktower Shopping Mall boasts a de-lightful collection of boutiques and branch stores in a charming, covered mall. W

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By SARAH LAGAN | Bermuda’s

arts scene is diverse and vibrant.

there are galleries east, west and in

the city — here’s a quick guide:

n The Bermuda National Galleryhome to three permanent exhibitions — the African Collection, the Bermudian Collec-tion and the European Collection. there is also a rotation of work by local and interna-tional artists. Its current ‘Reinterpreting the European Collection’ invited eight local art-ists to offer their own take on a historical artwork of their choice. City Hall & Arts Centre, Hamilton. Tel. 295-9428.

n Masterworks Museum of Bermuda ArtMasterworks prides itself as “the pre-

eminent museum of Bermuda Art” and Ber-muda is the subject for many of its works. the gallery hosts the annual Charman Prize and has an Artist in Residence programme that sees international artists offer their interpretations of island life. there’s a gift shop and a café. Botanical Gardens, Paget. Tel. 236-2950. www.bermuda-masterworks.com

n Bermuda Society of ArtsKnown affectionately as “the people’s gallery”, BSoA features everything from professional artwork to the work of school-children and prisoners. It is made up of four separate galleries including the main space, the onions Gallery. the gallery plays host to some 50 shows per year reflecting all walks of life. City Hall & Arts Centre, Hamilton. Tel. 292-3824


The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is home to an impressive collection of locally inspired works.

Our vibrant arts scene


artsMost famous sculptor: Desmond Fountain

Masterworksthe Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is home to an impres-sive collection of over 1,200 pieces of Bermuda inspired art, including such famous artists as Georgia o’Keefe, Marsden hartley, Winslow homer and Albert Gleizes. Local artists also exhibit throughout the year. the museum shop sells prints and original local art, and homer’s Café serves a wide selection of baked goods, lunch items and afternoon tea on Sundays. to learn about Bermuda’s culture and history there is no better venue than the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art.

Museum is accessible with ramps and an elevator. Café and museum open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm and Sundays, 11am – 4:30pm. $5 admission, free for members and children under 12. Closed most public holidays, check www.bermudamasterworks.com

n National Museum of BermudaWell worth a visit for those interested in our history, culture and heritage. Exhibi-tions and displays range from Bermuda’s Defence heritage, the Slave trade and the Royal Navy Collections. Local artist Graham Foster’s epic mural, depicting the history of Bermuda, is not to be missed. Dockyard. Tel. 234-1418. www.bmm.bm

n Bermuda Arts Centre at DockyardIf you are lucky, you might meet some of Bermuda’s artists who are residents at the Arts Centre in Dockyard including Jonah Jones and Christopher Marson. You will get a good feel for Bermuda’s stunning natural landscapes through the ever-changing collections by the Plein Air Painters of Bermuda. Dockyard. Tel. 234-2809. www.artbermuda.bm

www.bermudamasterworks.com

Monday-Saturday | 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 11:00am – 4:30pm

museum is accessible with ramps and an elevator.

Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday, 11:00am - 4:30pmafternoon tea

Sunday, 2:00pm - 4:00pmSandwiches, paninis, salads, quiche, soup, hot lunches, baked goods, specialty coffees, afternoon tea and even picnic baskets to go!

The Botanical Gardens • 183 South RoadPaget, DV 04 • Bermuda

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The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is home to an impressive collection of over

1,200 pieces of Bermuda inspired art; some by such famous names as Georgia O’Keeffe,

Winslow Homer and Albert Gleizes. The museum shop sells prints and original local art, a perfect keepsake to take home! To learn about Bermuda’s culture and history there is no better

stop on your vacation itinerary.

Located in the beautiful Botanical Gardens, five minutes from Hamilton, the museum is on three major bus routes (1,2 & 7) and is clearly

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historic treasures

By JACK GARSTANG | From the

early sixteenth-century, Spanish

ships returning from their colo-

nies in Central and South America

embarked on the hazardous task of

shipping their precious cargo from

the New World back to the old.

they used Bermuda as a landmark,

but some ended up stricken on our

outer reefs.

Many ships carried silver and

gold, mined and minted into coin-

age in Mexico, Bolivia and Peru and

destined for the Spanish treasuries

of Cadiz and Seville.

Coins bear the hallmarks of our eventful past

PhotoS BY KAGEAKI SMIth

Skilled work: At Walker Christopher Goldsmiths, coins are painstakingly crafted into unique items of jewellery.

One of the exquisite coins that has been fashioned into a keepsake by Walker Christopher Goldsmiths.

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