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September 2018
Governor General Official Welcoming Ceremony
Her Excellency The Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will be officially welcomed to the province by Her Honour and Premier Dwight Ball. She will receive military honours, including a guard of honour, the “Viceregal Salute” and a 21-gun salute from members of the 5th Canadian Division, the Naval Reserve, Air Reserve Flight Torbay, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and 5th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group
Find out more »Luncheon with Governor General
Their Honours will host a luncheon with the Governor General, Premier Dwight Ball and invited guests. Following the luncheon a tree will be planted on the grounds of Government House in recognition of the Governor’s General’s visit to the province and Her Excellency’s passion for the environment.
Find out more »Signal Hill Hike
As part of the Governor General's first official visit to the province, Her Honour will be joining Her Excellency for a hike at the Signal Hill National Historic Site. Members of the public are invited to join them, and asked to meet at the Signal Hill Visitor Information Centre by 3:15 p.m., where the hike will begin.
Find out more »Public Concert by Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band
As part of the Governor General's visit to Newfoundland and Labrador, there will be a free public concert by the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band on the lawn of Government House. The public is advised to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Find out more »Official Reception for Governor General
Their Honours and Premier Dwight Ball will host a reception for invited guests. Her Excellency will present honours to three individuals: - Mr. Augustine Dalton (posthumously), Meritorious Service Decoration - Bridgette Abbott, Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers - Kevin Dunphy, Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
Find out more »Reception at Labrador Interpretation Centre
Her Honour is joining the Governor General on her visit to Labrador. Her Honour will host a reception for invited guests at the Labrador Interpretation Centre.
Find out more »Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award AGM
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Annual General Meeting will take place at Government House. Her Honour is Honorary Chair of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program, Newfoundland and Labrador, Board of Directors.
Find out more »YWCA Annual Meeting and Reception
Her Honour, as Honorary Patron of the YWCA, will host a Reception for invited members of the YWCA, following their Annual General Meeting at Government House.
Find out more »Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
Their Honours will attend the 16th annual Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Service, hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Association.
Find out more »October 2018
Minister of State Visit
Their Honours will receive, at Government House Minister of State, Ciaran Cannon T.D, Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa
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