60-68-CAYMAN BRAC-V7 - Cayman Islands

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6 “HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS.” HOW THE CAYMAN ISLANDS GOT ITS NAME FLAG OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS COAT OF ARMS WHO WERE THE FIRST INHABITANTS Historic Cayman Islands photos courtesy of Cayman Islands National Archive
HERITAGE & NATURE Gift Shops • Information • Nature & Historic Tours • BirdWatching NATIONAL TRUST VISITOR CENTRES The George Town Centre (Dart Park 558 S. Church St.) is open Monday-Friday 9am-5:00pm and on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. The Eastern District Visitor centre (located at the Mission House in Bodden Town) is open Monday-Friday 9am-5:00pm. Reservations encouraged. Little Cayman’s Visitor Centre is open Monday-Saturday 9am-noon and 2pm-6pm. All feature a gift shop, island information, tours and birdwatching as well as free helpful advice. The Trust also posts its calendar of events on their website: www.nationaltrust.org.ky. Visitors are welcome to book any of the fun activities via phone or email. FORT GEORGE HISTORIC SITE Built around 1780 to defend against Spanish marauders, Fort George was largely destroyed by developers in 1972. A National Trust property since 1987, it is preserved in perpetuity. Interpretive signage on site. DR. ROY'S IRONSHORE HISTORIC SITE The “Ironshore” across from the former homesite of the late Dr. Roy McTaggart overlooks historic George Town Harbour. It is the perfect place for watching the sunset. Interpretive signage on site. WATLER CEMETERY HISTORIC SITE The Watler Cemetery is home to traditional “house-shaped” graves considered to be unique to the Cayman Islands. Interpretive signage gives a historic reflection of the cemetery and surrounding area. GOVERNOR MICHAEL GORE BIRD SANCTUARY This fresh-water pond is home to one-third of the bird species recorded in the Cayman Islands. Quiet visitors will be rewarded by the sight of waterbirds and wading birds living in this oasis surrounded by the Spotts-Newlands neighbourhood. SAVANNAH SCHOOL HOUSE HISTORIC SITE This wattle and daub building, built with Ironwood posts and lime plaster from coral rocks, opened its doors for classes in 1940. It was used as a classroom for 41 years in Savannah. Open by appointment only. BODDEN TOWN GUARDHOUSE PARK This highest spot in Bodden Town was the site of an old fort long since destroyed. During World War II, a lookout post was established to scan the seas for German submarines. Interpretive signage gives a record of Bodden Town's history and attractions. MISSION HOUSE HISTORIC SITE This small home museum focuses on the home and its inhabitants’ role and involvement in establishing early religion and education in the island’s first capital, Bodden Town. Adjacent to the newly opened Harry McCoy Public Park is a fresh water wetland which offers birdwatching opportunities. Open Monday-Friday 9am-1pm. Reservations are encouraged. Closed on public holidays. Available as a venue for small, special events. Admission $5 adults, $2.50 children (12 and under). HERITAGE BEACH This quiet beach faces Frank Sound, with crystal clear water, turtle grass beds and the distant coral reef. LIGHTHOUSE PARK Stone steps lead to the site of East End's light houses over the years. A modern solar lighthouse is still working with the remains of older gas-fired lighthouses still on site. Interpretive signage of the area is on site. This is a great spot for seeing butterflies and birds. SALINA RESERVE The National Trust's Salina Reserve is the site of the re-introduction of the endemic Cayman Blue Iguana. It comprises some 600 acres of mixed woodlands and wetlands home to many endangered plants and animal species. Reserve is inaccessible and is not open to the public. MASTIC TRAIL The two-mile long Mastic trail is the largest remaining contiguous area of untouched old growth forest in the Cayman Islands. The trail opens up a rare woodland world that has evolved undisturbed for two million years. Experience a variety of fascinating habitats from Black Mangrove wetland to stands of Silver Thatch Palms, abandoned agricultural land and extensive ancient dry forest. Discover now rare trees including Cedar, Mahogany and an exceptionally fine specimen of a Mastic Tree, for which the Reserve and Trail were named. The woodland is also home to a rich abundance of birds, animals, butterflies, lizards, frogs, large hermit crabs and non-poisonous snakes. Guided hikes of the Mastic Trail are available through the National Trust and are conducted weekly. FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT THE NATIONAL TRUST: P.O. Box 31116, Grand Cayman, KY1-1205 Phone: 345-749-1121 Email: Mission@NationalTrust.org.ky Web: www.nationaltrust.org.ky 7 CAYMAN ISLANDS NATIONAL TRUST — GRAND CAYMAN
Page 1 and 2: THE CAYMAN ISLANDS G R A N D C AY M
Page 3 and 4: CAYMAN BRAC THE CAYMAN ISLANDS Worl
Page 5 and 6: WELCOME TO THE CAYMAN ISLANDS. YOU
Page 7: 5 Little Cayman West End Point LITT
Page 11 and 12: Journey to postcard paradise — wi
Page 13 and 14: EXPERIENCE TRUE CAYMANIAN HERITAGE
Page 16 and 17: “The best and most beautiful thin
Page 18 and 19: 16 THINGS TO DO Rum Point, Grand Ca
Page 20: FAMILY PIRATE'S CAVES AND MINI-ZOO
Page 23 and 24: RESTAURANT TELEPHONE CUISINE STYLE
Page 25: EXPERIENCE NIGHT LIFE After dinner,
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Page 35 and 36: Grand Cayman Villas.net Come. Stay
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Page 42 and 43: 40 TAMARIND BAY CONDOMINIUMS 37 Pip
Page 45 and 46: WATERSPORTS DI VE | S NO R K E L L
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Page 53 and 54: 51 Cayman Turtle Farm, Grand Cayman
Page 55 and 56: ADVENTURE Adrenaline-inducing. Both
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