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contents
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British Open champ Ernie Els will play here in the PGA Grand Slam. See page 12.
n Arts
n Practicalities
overview 30 & 31 galleries & shows 15
health, customs etc 53-57
n Children
Catholic services 60 & 61
where to go 36-39
n Events Grand Slam of Golf 12 calendar 6-15
n Food & drink best places to eat 84-93 local recipes 94 & 95
n History old coins 32 & 33 best sites 34 & 35 shipwrecks 46 & 47
n Money on a budget? 62 & 63
n Religion n Shopping flex the plastic 64-77 made in Bermuda 78-80
n Sightseeing beaches 42 & 43 day in St George’s 16 east to west 17-29
n Sports & activities golf, tennis etc 40 & 41 snorkeling, fishing, diving 44-49
n Transportation
airlines 53 bus info 54 Bermuda in bloom 50 & 51 bus schedule 57 our harmless critters 57 ferry info 55 stay safe on a scooter 52 n Nightlife taxis 56 where to party 81-83
n Nature
n People
n Weather
minister’s welcome 4 island weddings 58 & 59
what 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. Sincerely, The Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP Minister of Business Development and Tourism
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PGA Grand Slam a highlight events n Death by Disco September 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 Enjoy 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 worms Oct 2-3 Bermuda’s glow worm produces bioluminescent 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 Cup Oct 2-7 International 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. 2946716 or e-mail sailingoffice@rbyc.bm. Website www.bermudagoldcup.com
n The Producers Oct 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 Show Oct 5 Large works of art for sale by renowned local artists. The Bermuda Arts Centre,
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Masters champ Bubba Watson plays here this month. See page 12.
Dockyard, 5:30-7:30pm. Tel. 234-2809 or e-mail artcentre@logic.bm
n Muslim women’s retreat Oct 5-7 Fulfilling Our Sacred Trust — Al-Mu’minaat Bermuda at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, 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 bermudaretreat.12@gmail.com or 537-5231.
n Caribbean Day Oct 6 A celebration of Caribbean culture. Various speakers. Victoria Park, 2-6pm, free. Tel. 292-1681 for tickets. Continued on page 10 Compiled by Amanda Dale. Listings are subject to change. For the latest, contact the numbers provided/websites or visit www. bermuda.com. To submit a listing, e-mail Amanda Dale: adale@bermudasun.bm or call her on 278-1854
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n Backyard Bash Oct 6 Raise 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 info@kaf.bm. Tel. 542-9000.
n Art on the Town Oct 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 Lounge October 7, 14, 21, 28 Open-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 Fair Oct 13 Bermuda SPCA fundraising fair featuring a
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cat show, critter chatter talks, a canine police demonstration, games, crafts and refreshments, and a white elephant stall. Botanical Gardens, Paget, 10am-4pm. Admission $2, donations of pet food welcome. Tel. 236-7333 or e-mail info@spca.bm
n Championship boxing Oct 13 All or Nothing 2012 — Bermuda’s Teresa Perozzi takes on the US’s Tori Nelson in this WBC and WBA World Middleweight championship. 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 Bermuda Oct 13 International and local speakers including: Norman Seeff ‘Understanding Creativity’, Sossina Haile ‘Fuel from the Air’, Peter Bentley ‘Embracing Chaos’, Hanli Prinsloo ‘I Am Water’. Fairmont Southampton Princess, 1-6pm. Tickets $50/65 at www.ptix.bm
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St George’s was once our capital
n Folk music Oct 13 The Bermuda Folk Club celebrates Canadian culture and music. Admission $10. Cash bar. Spanish Point Boat Club, Pembroke, 7:30pm. Tel. 291-2070.
Road, Devonshire. Free admission. www. show.bkc.bm. For times, tel. 236-6200.
n PGA Grand Slam of Golf
Oct 14 Swimmers compete in Harrington Sound over distances from 0.8 to 10km. Entry fee $139. Overseas entrants must register with Aqua Moon Adventures (www.aquamoonadventures.com). Harrington Sound, 10am. Tel. 238-0652 or 704-2843. www. roundthesound.bm
Oct 22-24 Winners 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, Southampton. 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 October 21. Tel. 234-0974.
n Motocross
n Bermuda Corporate Games
n 22nd Annual Round the Sound Swimathon
Oct 14 and 28 The Correia Construction National Championship Motocross series at Southside Raceway. Races from 1pm, admission $10 adults / $5 children.
n 16th Annual Breast Cancer Fun Walk October 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 Bazaar Oct 19-20 Annual 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 shows Oct 20-21 The 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 12 bermuda.com guide
Oct 25-28 The 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.bermudacorporategames.com
n Thrifty Saturdays Oct 27 Thrift market with clothing, homemade goods, furniture, artwork. Rubber Tree Market, by Warwick Post Office, Middle Road, Warwick. 10am-2pm, free. Tel. 5191802 or e-mail fatimayainc@gmail.com
n Zombie walk Oct 27 Raise 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 12noon4pm, 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 artcentre@ibl.bm
AfricAn Sculpture by thE ShonA MAStEr FinE ArtiStS oF ZiMbAbwE
Mike and Dusty Hind in the Gallery.
Magnificent works handcarved in rare stones by the Shona Master Fine Artists of Zimbabwe. Exquisite animals, wonderful heads, and intriguing abstracts. My daughter by Israel Chikumbirike in Brown Verdite 27" x 16" x 13"
2nd Floor, Crisson Building 71 Front street, Hamilton (The yellow building next to the Emporium) Phone 441-295-1117
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Bermuda’s motto, Quo Fata Ferunt,
n International One Design World Championships Oct 27 Bermuda hosts the 2012 IOD World Championships, featuring local and international sailors. Great Sound, free. Tel. 294-6716. www.iodfleet.bm
n Opera Oct 27 L’Elisir d’Amore (Elixir of Love) — The Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents a screening of Donizetti’s classic by the Metropolitan Opera, on HD film. Tradewinds Auditorium, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 5pm. Tickets $35 / students $30. Contact opera@gands.bm.
n A Walk to Remember Oct 28 The 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 Salsamania Free Latin dance and music Mondays: Bone Fish Bar & Grill, Dockyard Tuesdays: Grotto Bay Beach Resort, Hamilton Parish Wednesdays: Moon Nightclub, Hamilton Thursdays: The Cellar, Fairmont Southampton Resort Fridays: Rumbar, Victoria Grill, Hamilton 8:30pm-12:30am. www.bermudasalsa.com
n Gombey Saturdays in the Park Saturdays Bermuda’s colourful Gombeys perform in Queen Elizabeth Park (formerly Par-laVille Park), 12:40-1pm. Steel pan calypso tunes, 12-12:40pm. Free. Tel. 295-1480.
n Afternoon High Tea Wednesdays and Saturdays Sweet P hosts afternoon tea featuring local produce at The Bermuda Perfumery, Stewart
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means ‘whither the fates carry us’ Hall, 5 Queen Street, St George’s. 2-5pm, $24. For reservations tel. 747-2060.
n Golf Mondays Visitors’ Golf Tournament at Port Royal Golf Course, 9am-12pm. $110 for 18 holes, including cart, $25 for club rentals. Book at 234-0974.
n Bridge Join 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 Hamilton Mondays to Fridays Join Town Crier Ed Christopher on a walking tour of Hamilton. Meet at City Hall at 10:30am. Free.
n St George’s Mondays 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 tours Mondays to Saturdays Built from Bermuda Cedar in 1612, St Peter’s Church is the oldest Anglican church in continuous use outside Britain. The graveyard also reveals the impact of slavery. 10am4pm, free. Sunday Worship 11:15am. St Peter’s Church, York Street, St George’s.
n Fort St Catherine Daily Explore 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 Bermuda Sundays Oct 7: A-1 Grocery store, Paget Oct 14: Church Bay, South Road, Southampton
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Oct 21: Spittal Pond (western entrance), Smith’s Oct 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 Gallery The Bacardi Ltd Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary 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 Arts October 1-16 Dinah Zivi — Mirror, Mirror on the Wall / MWI — MindFrame Photo Voice 2012 ‘There’s a person in here: Voices against stigma’ From October 19 TechArt 2012 / Scott Gemmell 2012 The BSoA has free admission, Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm, and Saturday, 10am2pm. City Hall, Church Street, Hamilton. Tel. 292-3824. www.bsoa.bm
n Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art October 13-31 Fifth 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. 2362950. www.bermudamasterworks.com
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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 St.Peter’s. The Oldest fledgling settlement — and carried the new Governor of Virginia. functioning Anglican Church in the New These were the first Bermuda residents as it turned out. World. 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 Deliverance.Built of Independance and later the tragedy of the Civil from scratch by the War and actually continues to this day. shipwreck survivors From a historical perspective what makes would be the saviour of Jamestown in 1610. St.George so unique is that nearly every building is original. These are not reconstructions in a theme village, the town The Tucker is genuine in every respect. The 20 plus major buildings protected by House. Nathanial the Bermuuda National Trust in St.George, along with the town’s desTucker’s part in the Gunpowder Plot is ignation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it’s close relationships not well knowwn. 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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‘Good morning, I love you!’ Let Johnny lead the way 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! Using our maps It’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 attractions 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’. bermuda.com guide 17
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Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. Along with St. George’s, they have become the nine parishes of Bermuda.
ST. GEORGE’S PARISH Bermuda’s oldest town, St. George’s, was founded in 1612 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. It was our capital until 1815, when Hamilton became the capital. 1-17 are on our detailed map above. 1 St. Peter’s Church, Duke of York St., is the oldest Anglican church outside the British Isles. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Services Wed 7:30am, Sun 11:15am. Sug-
ladies’ petticoats as they walked. gested donation of $5 per adult. Call ahead for group visits. Tel: 297-2459 2 Bermuda National Trust Museum 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. 297-1610 5 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
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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. W 9 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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Enjoy the tranquility of Somers Garden, the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll. 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. 236-6483 13 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, 9:30am4:30pm. Last entry at 4 pm. Adults $7, children 5 to 15, $3 (must be accompanied by an adult), seniors $5. Tel. 297-1920 W 15 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
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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-7pm 17 The Bermuda Perfumery is located in historic Stewart Hall, 5 Queen Street. For more than 80 years, the Bermuda Perfumery has been creating and manufacturing perfumes and all are made on the premises. 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 structure thought to be the oldest dwelling in St. David’s. Admission $2. For opening hours Tel. 293-5960
Bridge is the world’s smallest drawbridge. 21 Great Head National Park. At the end of Battery Road, St. David’s, lies a 20th-century 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 PARISH Named after James Hamilton, second Marquis of Hamilton, an original member of Somers Islands Company. Refer to the large pullout map. 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.
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25 Crystal Caves, 8 Crystal Caves Rd, Hamilton Parish. Formed more than 30 million years ago, Crystal Cave Road was discovered 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 9:30am4:30pm year round. One cave, adults $20, children (under 13) $8, (under 5) free. Combination 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.
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Mark Twain: “I’d rather be in Bermuda.” & 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. 2366483 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). Photo by Tony McWilliam
Spittal Pond, home to herons and many other birds, is a haven for nature-lovers.
SMITH’S PARISH Named after one of the nine chief investors of the Somers Isles (Bermuda) Company, Sir Thomas Smith. Refer to the large pullout map. 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 W 30 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 government’s Parks Dept. Open daily dawn to dusk, admission free. Tel. 236-6483 33 Verdmont, corner of Collector’s Hill
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DEVONSHIRE PARISH Named after William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire. Refer to the large pullout map. 34 Palm Grove, South Road. Wellmanicured 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 PARISH Named after William Paget, 4th Baron Paget de Beaudesert. Refer to the large pullout map. 36 King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Point Finger Road. See page 55. Tel. 2362345 37 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. W 38 Camden, South Road, in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens. Official residence of the Premier, used for official functions Continued on page 25
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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 W 40 Waterville. An elegant house, built circa 1725, now the HQ of the Bermuda National Trust. See the Bermuda Rose Society’s showcase garden and the Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Memorial Garden & Gazebo. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, admission free. Tel. 236-6483 41 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
Everyone remembers their first kiss
PEMBROKE PARISH Named after English aristocrat William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke (15801630). 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. W 43 Point Pleasant Park by the waterfront, Albuoys Point, next to the Ferry Terminal. Relax on a bench, bring a picnic lunch. W 44 The Birdcage, a photogenic traffic kiosk 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 tokens. Credit cards accepted. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Tel. 292-9052 W
RESERVE YOUR DOLPHIN SWIM TODAY! Call 234-4464 or visit dolphinquest.com
A portion of the proceeds from Dolphin Quest supports vital marine education, conservation and research.
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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 W 47 City Hall, 17 Church Street, one of Hamilton’s most beautiful public buildings. Houses City Hall Theatre, the Mayor’s Parlour and Corporation of Hamilton offices. Tel. 292-1234. The Bermuda National Gallery 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 W 48 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, Hamilton. 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. W 51 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 W 52 General Post Office, corner of Parliament & Church Streets. Open Mon-Fri 8am5pm, Sat 8am-noon W 53 Sessions House & Jubilee Clock Tower. The House of Assembly meets Fridays 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 Parliament streets. Here the Senate (our upper house) meets Wednesdays at 10am. Visitors
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DISCOVER A PART OF BERMUDA
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AND STILL GROWING Visit www.caves.bm for more details. The Crystal Caves are a world of delicate splendour with magnificent crystal stalactites and stalagmites, each surrounding a clear lake. Come see the Crystal & Fantasy Caves, an exquisite world that Mother Nature began over 30 million years ago. HOW TO FIND US: BUS ROUTES 1/3/10/11 | JUST OFF WILKINSON AVE 8 Crystal Cave Road, Hamilton Parish CR 04, Bermuda | 441-293-0640 | info@caves.bm
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are permitted. Fronted by the Cenotaph on Front Street, a memorial to war veterans, and Sally Bassett statue. Tel. 292-5501 55 Bermuda National Library Youth Division, 74 Church Street. Open Mon-Thurs & Sat 9am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm. Tel. 295-0487 56 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. W 57 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 waterside 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, children (under 6) free. Tel. 297-7314. W 58 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 PARISH Named after Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587-1658). Centrally located with many beautiful beaches along the South Shore. Refer to the large pullout map. 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 oldest in the western hemisphere.
SOUTHAMPTON PARISH Named after Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton (1573-1624). Boasts many beaches including the most popular, Horseshoe Bay Beach. Refer to the large pullout map. 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 parish, made up of five islands. Refer to the large pullout map.
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63 Somerset Bridge is the smallest drawbridge 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
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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 mansion 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 Market, 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, 9am5pm. Tel. 238-4842 71 The National Museum of Bermuda includes the Commissioner’s House, which exhibits our rich nautical history and extensive artefact collections. Open daily,
HERITAGE WHARF
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. W 72 Dolphin Quest Bermuda, Dockyard. Enjoy an extraordinary encounter with dolphins. Open 9:30am-4:30pm daily. Reservations 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. W 74 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. 2342809 W 75 Clocktower Shopping Mall boasts a delightful collection of boutiques and branch stores in a charming, covered mall. W
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The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is home to an impressive collection of locally inspired works.
Our vibrant arts scene 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 Gallery Home to three permanent exhibitions — The African Collection, The Bermudian Collection and The European Collection. There is also a rotation of work by local and international artists. Its current ‘Reinterpreting the European Collection’ invited eight local artists to offer their own take on a historical artwork of their choice. City Hall & Arts Centre, Hamilton. Tel. 295-9428.
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eminent museum of Bermuda Art” and Bermuda 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.bermudamasterworks.com
n Bermuda Society of Arts Known affectionately as “the people’s gallery”, BSoA features everything from professional artwork to the work of schoolchildren 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
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Most famous sculptor: Desmond Fountain n National Museum of Bermuda Well worth a visit for those interested in our history, culture and heritage. Exhibitions 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 Dockyard If 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
Masterworks The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is home to an impressive 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
Monday-Saturday | 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 11:00am – 4:30pm museum is accessible with ramps and an elevator.
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 signposted from all entrances.
at masterworks Hours of operation
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, 11:00am - 4:30pm afternoon tea
Sunday, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sandwiches, paninis, salads, quiche, soup, hot lunches, baked goods, specialty coffees, afternoon tea and even picnic baskets to go! serviced by
we also offer a range of bakery products that are gluten free The Botanical Gardens • 183 South Road Paget, DV 04 • Bermuda Tel: (441) 299-4000 • Fax: (441)-236-4402
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historic treasures Coins bear the hallmarks of our eventful past
One of the exquisite coins that has been fashioned into a keepsake by Walker Christopher Goldsmiths.
By Jack Garstang | From the early sixteenth-century, Spanish ships returning from their colonies 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 coinPhotos by Kageaki Smith
Skilled work: At Walker Christopher Goldsmiths, coins are painstakingly crafted into unique items of jewellery.
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age in Mexico, Bolivia and Peru and destined for the Spanish treasuries of Cadiz and Seville.