Tourism Elliston

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Elliston, NL A0C

Elliston, Newfoundland, proudly holds the title of the Root Cellar Capital of the World, a designation officially declared in July 2000. With 135 documented root cellars, some dating back nearly two centuries, the town serves as a cultural center for those interested in early Newfoundland subsistence practices.

A root cellar is a traditional structure designed to preserve vegetables during the harsh winter months and keep them cool in the summer. This historical storage system reflects the everyday life of the community, as noted by folklorist Dr. Philip Hiscock from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

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