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explore downhome This summer guide is packed with useful and fun information, including a comprehensive list of campgrounds, festivals, events and attractions found all over Newfoundland and Labrador. We hope you get out and enjoy as many of these activities as you can fit into your travel and vacation plans this year. If you would like to be part of next year’s Explore Downhome or would like to update any information included in the guide, please contact us at: Downhome Inc. 43 James Lane St. John’s, NL A1E 3H3
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pet friendly vacations
Cover: Twillingate Icebergs Julian Earle photo
getting ready towing checklist camping season calendar RV services electric car charging stations LABRADOR LISTINGS rainy day: labrador hide and seek: labrador explorer’s checklist how to build a campfire WEST LISTINGS hide and seek: west
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getting your boat ready CENTRAL LISTINGS travel tips from musician rainy day: central hide and seek: central load and go apps mind the weather local brew lineup EAST LISTINGS rainy day: east hide and seek: east campfire recipes FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
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getting Shelter
Tent Ground cloth/tarp Extra stakes Shade tarp/poles/rope Axe and hammer Mat for tent entrance Dust pan/brush Utility bags for storage Bedding
Sleeping bag Sheets/blankets Pillow Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot Air pump Cooking
ready ✓ Containers for food storage Potato peeler Drinks/snacks Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee Clothes
Shoes/boots Shower shoes/flip flops Jeans/pants/belt Shorts T-shirts Extra socks Hat Bandana Sweatshirt/jacket Underwear Pyjamas Rain gear Swimsuit/towel Laundry bag
Books/magazines Duct tape/electrical tape Candles Notepad/pen Tools (screwdrivers, hammer, etc.) Cellphone/charger 2-way radios/walkie talkies Backpack/fanny pack Small shovel Fishing gear/licence/bait Safety pins Radio Money/ID/credit card/quarters Musical instruments/song books Bikes/helmets Camp chairs Travel alarm clock Work gloves Umbrella Hand wipes Tissues Small sewing kit Park map/guidebooks/trail maps Fire extinguisher Lantern pole or hanger Scissors
Large water jug & water bucket Potholders/oven mitts Coolers/ice Pots and frying pans with lids Personal Thermos Towels/washcloth Stove with fuel/propane Soap in plastic case/shampoo Utensils – spatula, knife, spoon Toothbrush/toothpaste Matches/lighter Deodorant Tongs Comb/brush Charcoal/firewood/starter Razor Medical Skewers/grill forks Feminine products First-aid kit Can opener/bottle opener Toilet paper Pain medications Campfire grill/BBQ grill Shower bag or 5 gallon bucket Antacids Folding table Personal medicines (take extra) Tweezers (for splinters) Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips Eyeglasses, contacts, sunglasses Antiseptic, Band-Aids Plates & bowls Allergy medications Mugs/paper cups Miscellaneous Sunburn product Silverware/plastic ware Sunscreen/lip balm Insect bite cream Mixing bowl Flashlight/batteries Measuring cups Lantern with fuel/mantles Before You Go Cutting board Pocketknife Travel guides/maps/itinerary Heavy-duty aluminum foil Extra batteries/bulbs Reserve campsite Resealable plastic bags Plastic grocery bags Vehicle check Paper towels Compass Install on/off timers on lamps Napkins Binoculars Shut down water heater Trash bags Insect repellent Lock windows and doors Dish pan Rope/clothesline Activate home alarm Dish soap Whistle Leave a key with a neighbour Dish rags/towels Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot Arrange for your lawn to be cut Clothespins Water filters/purification system Arrange to have your mail checked Scrub pad Bungee cords/straps Cooking oil/spray Camera/batteries/film/video Seasonings/sugar/condiments Cards/games/toys 6 : explore 2018
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towing
checklist Tow Vehicle
OK
Needs Attention
OK
Needs Attention
Coolant level in radiator Coolant level in coolant recovery reservoir Radiator cap seals properly Water level in battery Battery terminals free of corrosion Radiator hoses (flexible and tight) Fan belt not loose or worn Transmission fluid level Condition of transmission fluid (if fluid is pinkish – oil is OK, if fluid is dark brown, you need your transmission serviced) Transmission fluid cooler hoses and connections Engine oil level – does oil need to be changed? Power steering fluid level Hose and connections to power steering Spark plug wires snug Air filter – does it need to be changed? Fluid in windshield washer reservoir
Trailer
Walk around and check these items
All lights operate properly All tires (tire pressure and tread wear) All wheel lugs Safety chains connected and crisscrossed Breakaway locking-pin (if used) Coupler locking-pin (if used) Electric cable connected and secure Lights and turn signals functioning with tow vehicle Tongue jack fully up Dolly wheel removed (if appropriate) Stabilizer jacks stored (if appropriate) Load distributed in trailer so proper tongue weight is maintained (about 10% of trailer load) Trailer is level when attached Bearings greased Coupler size matches ball size 8 : explore 2018
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2018 Provincial Campground Operating Season Barachois Pond Provincial Park
May 16 - Sept. 17
Blow Me Down Provincial Park
June 1 - Sept. 10
Butter Pot Provincial Park
May 16 - Sept. 17
Dildo Run Provincial Park
June 1 - Sept. 17
Frenchman’s Cove Provincial Park
May 16 - Sept. 17
J. T. Cheeseman Provincial Park
May 16 - Sept. 17
La Manche Provincial Park
May 16 - Sept. 17
Lockston Path Provincial Park
May 16 - Sept. 17
Notre Dame Provincial Park
May 16 - Sept. 17
Pinware River Provincial Park
June 1 - Sept. 17
Pistolet Bay Provincial Park
June 1 - Sept. 17
Sandbanks Provincial Park
May 25 - Sept. 17
Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park
May 25 - Sept. 10 Source: www.NLCamping.ca
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r v services dumping stations labrador 1
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NORTHERN LIGHT INN AND RV PARK L’Anse au Clair, dumping free for guests. 709-931-2332.
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THE JACKLADDER Bonne Bay Big Pond, Route 430, 7 minutes from Gros Morne National Park. 709-635-5000; info@jackladder.ca
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ORANGE STORE Gander, TCH Route 1. 709-256-4249.
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COUNTRY INN TRAILER PARK Gander, 325 Magee Road (free for park guests, $10 for non-guests). 709-256-4005.
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LAKESIDE AT THORBURN Thorburn Lake, 16 km west of Clarenville. Dumping free for campers. 709-427-7668.
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BELLEVUE BEACH CAMPGROUND Bellevue. 709-442-4536.
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IRVING Bay Roberts, 278 Conception Bay Highway. 709-786-7479.
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BUTTER POT PROVINCIAL PARK TCH, 11 km east of Holyrood. 709-685-1853.
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PIPPY PARK St. John’s. 709-737-3669.
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LA MANCHE PROVINCIAL PARK Route 10. 709-637-2040.
DEER LAKE Lakeside Drive. 709-635-2451.
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Ed. Note: Many municipalities and campgrounds offer dumping services. Check with the town/park nearest you.
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r v services direct-RV propane labrador 1
central
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY Goose Sales and Services (Home Hardware), 168 Hamilton River Road, call one day ahead. 709896-2982 ext 224.
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GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR IBEX Fuels, 46 Hardy Ave. 709-489-6942.
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LEWISPORTE Esso, 226 Main Street. 709535-2342.
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SUMMERFORD Gary’s Irving, 121 Road to the Isles. 709-629-7146.
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HARE BAY Davis Motors, 48 Main Road. 709-537-2156.
HAWKE’S BAY Battlefield Equipment Rentals. 709-248-5345.
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GOOBIES Circle K, TCH Route 1, call ahead. 709-542-3205.
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VICTORIA Irving, 229 Main Highway. 709-596-1945.
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MOUNT PEARL Triple C Car Wash, 66 Old Placentia Road. 709-368-9274.
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MOUNT PEARL Eastern Propane, 15 Glencoe Drive. 709-747-5501.
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MOUNT PEARL Mobile Trailer Repair Service. 853 Topsail Road. 709-368-3597.
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*All these locations have been individually confirmed as direct-RV propane outlets as of 2018 press time.
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146 Caribou Rd., ChannelPort aux Basques. 3
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RIVERFRONT CHALETS
TCH 1, 20 km west of Grand Falls-Windsor. 6
RIVERSIDE KWIK-WAY CONVENIENCE STORE
72 High St., Grand FallsWindsor. 7
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HICKMAN MOTORS GM
201 Airport Blvd., Gander.
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Ave., Industrial Park, Clarenville.
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ROTARY PARADISE COMMUNITY CENTRE
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835 Topsail Rd., Bay 2, Mount Pearl.
HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE
300 Clinch Cres., St. John’s. HICKMAN CHEVROLET CADILLAC 85 Kenmount
Rd., St. John’s. 22
INDIGO PARK 351 Water
St., St. John’s.
MOUNT PEARL CITY HALL
BROOKSIDE INTERMEDIATE Portugal
Centennial St., Mount Pearl.
Cove-St. Philips.
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HAMPTON INN 411
Stavanger Dr., St. John’s.
BECLIN BUSINESS PARK GREEN ROCK EVS
BMW DEALERSHIP 120
Kenmount Rd., St. John’s.
SW ENERGY INC. 9 Myers
Beclin Rd., Mount Pearl.
GANDER ELEMENTARY 10
AVALON MALL 48
Kenmount Rd., St. John’s.
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MOUNT PEARL SUMMIT CENTRE 126 Smallwood
Dr., Mount Pearl.
1 Sarah Davis Way, Paradise.
Penney Ave., Gander. 8
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HICKMAN CHEVROLET BUICK GMC 332 Memorial
Dr., Clarenville.
9 TCH 1. Deer Lake.
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MARYSTOWN RECREATION CENTRE
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WOODWARD AUTO SALES
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57 Columbia Dr., Marystown.
BENNETT PROPERTIES
9 West St., Stephenville.
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Le Carrefour, Fermont, Quebec (bordering Labrador West).
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HOTEL FERMONT 299 Rue
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St. Lewis
Robert Norman photo
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campgrounds
Torngat Mountains National Park
Dumping
Showers
Campsites
Picnic Area
Playground
RVsites
Store
Fire Pits
Laundromat
Angling
Hiking
Boat Launch
Pets
Swimming
Cabins
Boat Tours
Public Phone
Snack Bar
Amp Service
Water Hookup
Canoeing
Internet/WiFi
ATM
Shelter
Beach
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Nain
Hopedale Makkovik
Restaurant
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Churchill Falls North West River
Wabush
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Cartwright
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Port Hope Simpson Pinware West St. Modeste
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PINWARE RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK
2 LABRADOR WEST ARTS & CULTURE CENTRE
Labrador City; 709-944-7132; www.artsandculturecentre.com/labwest Happy Valley-Goose Bay; 709-896-4028; www.obrienartscentre.ca
3 LAWRENCE O’BRIEN ARTS CENTRE
4 LABRADOR HERITAGE SOCIETY MUSEUM
North West River; 709-497-8282; www.labradorheritagemuseum.ca North West River; 709-487-8282; labradorheritagemuseum.ca
5 SUNDAY HILL LOOKOUT
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L’anse Amour Forteau L’anse au Clair
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Battle Harbour; 709-921-6325; battleharbour.com 7 PARKS CANADA RED BAY NATIONAL HISTORIC
SITE Red Bay; 709-920-2142; pc.gc.ca/redbay
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RIGHT WHALE EXHIBIT MUSEUM Red Bay 709-920-2197 www.labradorcoastaldrive.com redbaytowncouncil@nf.aibn.com This 52-foot skeleton of a whale is 400 years old. The exhibit focuses on the research and protection of the North Atlantic Right Whale.
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HERITAGE RESEARCH CENTRE L’Anse Amour 709-927-5825 www.seethesites.ca| info@seethesites.ca In July and August the centre features traditional craft demonstrations, botanical walking tours with a sampling of Labrador tea, workshops and seminars. There is always something interesting!
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6 BATTLE HARBOUR NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
Pinware, Route 510
709-927-5516 | 1-877-214-2267 www.nlcamping.ca | nlcamping@gov.nl.ca The park borders on the estuary of a good salmon and trout river. Amenities: Salmon and trout angling, hiking trail, picnic sites, pit privies, viewing point, drinking water taps, comfort station with modern washrooms/ showers, dumping station. Wi-Fi hotspot.
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MARITIME ARCHAIC BURIAL MOUND NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA L’Anse Amour 709-927-5825 | 709-729-0592 (off season) www.seethesites.ca | info@seethesites.ca A plaque Site of National Historic Significance, at the burial site of a young Maritime Archaic Indian who died about 7,500 years ago. Artifacts found buried with the remains include a walrus tusk, harpoon head, painted stones and a bone whistle. An exhibit about the site is at Labrador Straits Museum, L’Anse au Loup.
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RALEIGH TRAIL L’Anse Amour 709-927-5825 seethesites.ca| info@seethesites.ca Take this trail along the wreck sites of HMS Raleigh and HMS Lily, British warships that ran aground at Point Amour.
13 GATEWAY TO LABRADOR VISITOR CENTRE
L’Anse au Clair; 709-931-2013 / 709-9275825; www.labradorcoastaldrive.com
11 POINT AMOUR LIGHTHOUSE PROVINCIAL
HISTORIC SITE L’Anse Amour; 709-9275825; www.seethesites.ca
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HOTEL NORTH ★★★1⁄2 Happy Valley-Goose Bay 709-896-9301 | 709-899-0053 1-877-996-9301 hotelnorth.ca | hotelnorth@nf.aibn.com Newly renovated rooms, fully licensed dining room, fibre-op internet. Amenities: Jacuzzis in all suites, 100% smoke-free rooms, satellite flat screen TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, phone, refrigerator, air-conditioning in all rooms, fridge in all rooms, efficiency units available, business centre, pillow top mattresses, ATM. $144–$229.
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THE LABRADOR INN ★★★ Hamilton River Rd., Happy Valley-Goose Bay 709-896-3351 | 709-896-2300 1-800-563-2763 www.labradorinn.nf.ca info@labradorinn.com A seasoned hotel in the heart of Goose Bay, the home of northern hospitality. Banquet facilities, Don Cherry’s Sports Bar & Grill, cable TV, phone, air-conditioned, high-speed internet, laundry, local handcrafted works for sale, VLTs. $$: Rooms $110 – $155. VIP suite $200, minisuites $150 – $185, extra person $20.
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HOTEL NORTH TWO ★★★1⁄2 Hamilton River Rd., Happy Valley-Goose Bay 709-896-3398 | 709-899-0053 1-888-892-5505 hotelnorth.ca| hotelnorthtwo@nf.aibn.com Central Labrador’s premiere hotel. Newly renovated air-conditioned rooms, double rooms, queen suites and executive king suites, franchise restaurant/bar, ATM, Wi-Fi. $144–$229.
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NORTHERN LIGHT INN AND CAMPGROUNDS ★★★1⁄2 L’Anse au Clair 709-931-2332 1-800-563-3188 www.northernlightinn.com northernlight@nf.sympatico.ca Located at the Gateway to Labrador. The Northern Light Inn is ideally based for travellers to and from the Blanc Sablon Ferry and local airport. We offer an excellent rest stop for you and your family as the region’s only 3.5 Star hotel.
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★★★★ 4 Buckles Point, Forteau; 709-931-0077; www.theflorianhotel.com (see ad on inside front cover)
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GREAT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 50 YEARS ~1968-2018~ Carol Automobile Ltd. 55 Avalon Drive, Labrador City
709 944–2000 1–800–563–5555 www.carolauto.com
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White Elephant Museum Makkovik
Labrador Gateway photo
Labrador Gateway Labrador City You can’t miss this sprawling log building on the Nichols-Adam highway (named for two local Olympic gold medal curlers). Inside you can get information about Labrador, twack around for lovely souvenirs in the Labrador Rose Boutique, and tour the Edmund Montague Exhibit Hall to discover the history and culture of Labrador West and the rest of the Big Land.
Built in 1915 to be used as a boarding school run by the Moravian Mission, the building was rarely used for that purpose and so it became known as the “white elephant.” The museum houses more than 200 artifacts – from tools, to books, fishing gear, old photos and more – that showcase the community’s history.
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Red Bay National Historic Site Red Bay
Labrador Interpretation Centre North West River Dive deep into the rich culture of Labrador and learn about its people – Innu, Inuit, Southern Inuit and Settlers. The exhibits, which interpret the lifestyles and cultures of past and present, are presented in three languages: English, Inuktitut and Innu-aimun.
The interpretation centre details the rich Basque fishing and whaling history of this region. There is even a “weird and wonderful” exhibit, a collection of staff’s favourite and often odd artifacts, including Norwegian black rat bones recovered from the wreck of the whaling ship San Juan off the coast.
Lord Strathcona House Rigolet Step back in time inside this newly constructed replica of the former home of a Hudson’s Bay Company trading officer. The home is decorated inside with items that might have been common in households in the 1860s.
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Hide and Seek
Touring Labrador Words can be across, up, down, backward or at an angle, but always in a line.
Mulligan Nachvak Nain Natuashish Pinware Ramah
Charlottetown Domino Forteau Hebron Hopedale Makkovik
Adnavik Aillik Antelope Barachois Batteau Cartwright
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Rigolet Sheshatshiu Triangle Wabush Wonderstrands Zoar
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Explorer’s Check List When you’re touring around Newfoundland and Labrador, here are some things you should always have in your vehicle or backpack.
o Camera o Binoculars o Charged cellphone and charger o Cash o Provincial map o Changes of clothing (light if it warms up, heavy if it cools off, and waterproof if it rains)
o Small bucket (to hold berries,
o Fresh drinking water o Snacks o Garbage bag (can be useful as a makeshift tablecloth for a roadside picnic table, a rain poncho, or a bag to carry out your garbage from a hike)
o Cooler with ice or icepacks (to keep your catch, especially iceberg ice)
seashells or wood for a fire, to o Blanket and/or towel make a seat or make sand castles, o Downhome Explore Guide or to carry capelin, cod or trout)
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How to Build a Campfire 1
Gather your tinder. Brought from home, it might include wood shavings, newspapers or dryer lint.
Tip to make your own travel tinder Save your cardboard egg cartons. Cut out each egg cup and keep a lid for each. Stuff it with dryer lint and secure it closed with cotton string.
4 Light the tinder. It will burn fast, and
when the kindling is burning, gradually add larger pieces of firewood. Don’t add it too fast, as the weight of the wood could collapse the teepee too soon and smother the fire.
5 Have a source of water nearby in case of emergency. Watch for flankers (sparks) landing on anything flammable. Don’t lean in over the smoke or get your bare hands too close to the flames (save a sturdy stick to use as a poker). Don’t wear loose clothing or long, untied hair near a fire.
Tip to source tinder in the woods Look for old man’s beard – that light green, webby moss that hangs from evergreens. It makes a great fire starter. Also, strips of birch rind (bark) can help get a fire going.
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If you’re not using a metal fire pit structure, make a shallow fire pit in dirt or sand; rim it with rocks. Make sure it’s not near grass or bushes or under low hanging trees. Pile a handful of tinder in the centre.
3 Arrange your kindling (small, dry
sticks) in a teepee formation around the tinder. Leave a small opening on the windward side where you can reach in and light the tinder; the air flow will help the fire burn.
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6 Only burn clean, dry, untreated wood,
paper or cardboard. Never burn painted or stained wood, glossy paper or household garbage (eg. chip bags, plastic pop bottles etc.).
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Don’t leave a fire unattended. Be sure it is fully out before leaving the area or going to bed. Be mindful and respectful of any campfire bans in your area.
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Norris Point Wayne Osmond photo
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L’Anse aux Meadows
Raleigh
Quirpon
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campgrounds
Eddies Cove 432
Deadman’s Cove St. Barbe
Main Brook
Grandois
432
Roddickton Castor’s River
430
Port au Choix
Englee
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Hawke’s Bay
River of Ponds
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709-454-7570 | 1-877-214-2267 nlcamping.ca | nlcamping@gov.nl.ca Near L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site and Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve. Comfort station with washrooms, laundry, showers, day-use facilities, pit privies, freshwater swimming, drinking taps throughout the park, salmon river nearby, private sites.
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Jackson’s Arm
Cow Head Sop’s Arm Gros Morne National Park
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Norris Point
Woody Point
The Beac hes
Portland Creek
Rocky Harbour
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Cormack
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Corner Brook
Port au Choix; 709-8613163; kelly3279@hotmail.com; 26 sites
2 OCEAN SIDE RV PARK
Howley
Cox’s Cove Pasadena
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River of Ponds; 709225-3130 | 709-225-3421; dfmahar77@hotmail.com; 54 sites
3 RIVER OF PONDS PARK
Steady Brook
GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK T: 709-458-2417 | 709-458-2066 Toll-Free: 1-800-414-6765 grosmorne.info@pc.gc.ca SHALLOW BAY CAMPGROUND; 53 km north of Rocky Harbour, off Route 430; 62 Sites GREEN POINT CAMPGROUND; 12 km north of Rocky Harbour; 31 Sites BERRY HILL CAMPGROUND 4 km north of Rocky Harbour; 69 Sites (2 ground campsites)
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Cape St. George
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South Branch
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Guide to Symbols
Interpretation
Fire Pits
Boat Launch
Campsites
Angling
Cabins
RV Sites
Hiking
Pets
Dumping
Swimming
Snack Bar
Showers
Boat Tours
Public Phone
Picnic Area
Canoeing
ATM
Playground
Amp Service
Shelter
Laundromat
Water Hookup
Beach
Store
Internet/WiFi
Restaurant
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GROS MORNE RV/CAMPGROUND Rocky Harbour
Rose Blanche
Port aux Basques
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PISTOLET BAY PROVINCIAL PARK Route 437, 6 km south of Raleigh
Daniel’s Harbour
Lark Harbour
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709-458-2238 | 1-877-488-3133 www.grosmornervcampground.com info@grosmornervcampground.com In the heart of Gros Morne National Park. RV, campsites and motel accommodations. Walking distance to ocean sunsets, Good Sam Park. Free Wi-Fi. Firewood, town drinking water. Within 1 km: swimming, grocery store, gas station/propane, hardware store and pub. 72
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SIR RICHARD SQUIRES MEMORIAL PROVINCIAL PARK
709-458-2229 | 1-800-562-3441 www.koa.com/campgrounds/gros-morne koa.grosmorne@warp.nfld.net A secluded family campground that sits in a wooded valley at the centre of Gros Morne National Park, overlooking a majestic mountain lake. Amenities include, deluxe cabins, camping cabins, pull-through sites (3-way hookups), private L-shaped sites (water and electric), private tent sites, jumping pillow, games room and interpretive activities.
Route 422 Cormack
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709-636-1509 | 1-877-214-2267 www.nlcamping.ca | nlcamping@gov.nl.ca Hiking trails, salmon angling, boat rentals for licensed salmon anglers only, day-use facilities, picnic sites, pit privies, playground, viewing point, drinking taps located throughout the park, comfort station with washrooms and laundry, dumping station. Convenience store, restaurant and room rentals are provided by a private sector operator.
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LOMOND RIVER LODGE CAMPGROUND 709-453-2428 | 1-877-456-6663 www.lomond-river-lodge.com nfo@lomond-river-lodge.com Located in a country atmosphere, on a scheduled salmon fishing river, bordering on Gros Morne National Park. Offering both wooded and open sites. Also, 6 cottages and 3 rooms available on site. Free Wi-Fi included.
709-635-5888 | 1-888-818-8898 www.gatewaytothenorthrvpark.com geribeaulieu@hotmail.com Open May 15 - Sept. 20. Good Sam Campground. 45 min. from Gros Morne; 1 min. from TCH. New deluxe campground on the banks of the Humber River; centrally located. Free Wi-Fi, pull-through sites, 50 Amp. ALL 60 SITES WITH 3-WAY HOOK-UP. Adjacent to new deluxe, nature hiking trail.
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709-636-2912 www.grandlaketouristpark.com grandlaketouristpark@outlook.com Quiet, treed campground in the Howley Narrows of Grand Lake. Large sites (some private), beautiful scenery, good fishing. Short walk to store/gas station and only a 1/2 hour from Deer Lake, airport, golf course.
709-635-5000 www.jackladder.ca | info@jackladder.ca Located 7 minutes from Gros Morne National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Direct, level access on Route 430. Large sites featuring back-in access, green space, water hookups, sewer hookups and dumping station. Features include horseshoe pits, dog park, gazebo, Wi-Fi hotspot, ice cream, propane exchange, ALC, VLTs, bar/pub with weekly entertainment. Wilderness and land & sea tours, ATV rentals, side-by-side rentals. 40
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BLOW ME DOWN PROVINCIAL PARK Lark Harbour, Route 450
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709-681-2430 | 1-877-214-2267 nlcamping.ca | nlcamping@gov.nl.ca Small, scenic park situated on a peninsula jutting into the Bay of Islands. Day-use facilities, viewing point, drinking taps throughout the park, comfort station with washrooms, laundry & Wi-Fi hotspot. 28
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709-649-0048 | 1-877-214-2267 www.nlcamping.ca | nlcamping@gov.nl.ca One of the largest and most popular provincial parks. Large lake for swimming, boating and angling. Hike up the Erin Mountain Trail for a panoramic view of the west coast’s land and sea. Amenities include: picnic table, fireplace, wheelchair accessible comfort station, washrooms/showers/laundry, dumping station, remote campsite/group camping, day-use area, unsupervised swimming, boating, fishing.
GRAND CODROY RV/ TENT CAMPING PARK Doyles
709-955-2058 | 1-877-955-2520 www.grandcodroy.com grandcodroyrvcamping@nf.sympatico.ca Home away from home. First off the ferry with general information on Newfoundland. Fully serviced big-rig and beautiful tenting sites. Locally handmade, quality crafts at reasonable prices in Country Craft Shop. Wi-Fi available. 80
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PIRATES HAVEN ATV FRIENDLY RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND
709-695-7222 | 1-877-214-2267 www.nlcamping.ca | nlcamping@gov.nl.ca Located 10 kms from Port aux Basques. Users of the Marine Atlantic ferry find this park a convenient first and last stop on the island. Spectacular beach. 22 sites with electrical services, Wi-Fi hotspot. Exercise caution when near endangered Piping Plover breeding habitat.
Route 404, Robinsons
709-645-2169 | 709-645-0601 www.pirateshavenadventures.com paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca 3.5 star facility. 70 fully serviced sites (30 & 50 amps). Only an hour drive from Port aux Basques. Located directly off the T’Railway, overlooking salmon river. Washrooms, showers, volleyball court, playground, games room, fire pits, firewood, Wi-Fi. Fully licensed restaurant, convenience store and laundromat. ATV and Side-BySide rentals. Family/group tours with our sixseater. Ask us about our annual pig roast, seafood events and Canada Day celebrations.
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709-886-2331 | 1-877-214-2267 nlcamping.ca | nlcamping@gov.nl.ca Some of the most magnificent beaches on the island portion of this province. The endangered Piping Plover nests here, please exercise caution. Adjacent to Burgeo. Wi-Fi hotspot. 30
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Cove, Route 430; 709-637-2081; NaturalAreas@gov.nl.ca 50 CENTURIES INTERPRETATION CENTRE 84-92 Michael’s Drive, Bird Cove 709-247-2011 | 709-247-2256 www.facebook.com/50Centuries info@50centuries.ca Our beautiful museum interprets 5,000 years of human history on the Great Northern Peninsula. The centre is a gateway to 36 archaeological sites, craft shop, tea room and several kilometres of ocean-side walking trails where rare plants, birds and marine life can be observed. Find us on Twitter @50centuries.
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ASHTON HOUSE Bide Arm 709-457-2413 www.roddickton.bidearm.ca roddickton@nf.aibn.com The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is currently the proud owner of original houses that were relocated by water from Hooping Harbour in 1969. One of those houses is completely restored to its original condition and contains memorabilia from Lily and Ashton Cassell, who raised their family here.
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THE GREEN MOOSE INTERPRETATION CENTRE Roddickton 709-457-2413 www.roddickton.bidearm.ca roddickton@nf.aibn.com Opened in 2009, the Green Moose Interpretation Centre explores the complex and changing relationships between people and the land. Decades of logging created an unexpected result: the perfect moose habitat. Roddickton – the “Moose Capital of the World” – has the densest moose population in North America. Come see our moose and polar bear!
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FRENCH ROOMS CULTURAL CENTER 83 Fisher Street, Port au Choix 709-861-2142 | 709-861-3409 facebook.com/frenchroomsculturalcentre pacheritage@gmail.com Learn all about the French fishery, Point Riche Lighthouse and the Resettlement Era. View French and lighthouse artifacts, and a video of a house being floated to the area. Purchase local crafts and OCI shrimp at the Gift Shop. Taste freshly baked rolls from the outdoor French bread oven and have your photo taken in a French Chaloupe!
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Hawke’s Bay 709-248-4066 | 709-248-5344 www.torrentriver.ca | info@torrentriver.ca Exhibits tell the fascinating story of a dying river brought back to life. Underground view of wild Atlantic salmon migrating upriver to spawn via a salmon ladder. Spectacular view of Torrent River Falls. Open June Mon.-Fri. & July-Sept. daily. Adult $9, Senior $8, Children over five $5, Under 5 FREE, Family of Four $25. Bellburns,
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NURSE BENNETT HERITAGE HOUSE Daniel’s Harbour 709-634-3474 www.nursebennett.ca nursemyra.bennett@gmail.com Heritage house steeped in history. Nurse Bennett’s volunteer posting evolved into a lifetime of service from her clinic in the family home, restored with original artifacts. Portland Creek; 709-637-2040; www.tcii.gov.nl.ca; parksinfo@gov.nl.ca
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DR. HENRY N. PAYNE COMMUNITY MUSEUM/CRAFT SHOP Cow Head 709-243-2023 www.paynemuseum.ca cowheadheritage@gmail.com Tales of virtue and villainy! An intriguing collection of stories and artifacts including a murder weapon, a 700-year-old walrus skull, 4,000year-old stone tools, primitive hooked mats and more. Craft demonstrations and outdoor guided tour. Let us take you back in time! Trout River; 709458-2417; grosmorneinfo@pc.gc.ca
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BONNE BAY MARINE STATION Norris Point 709-458-2874 www.bonnebay.mun.ca allison.eaton@mun.ca Take a guided tour of our aquarium and discover the awesome creatures living in beautiful Bonne Bay. Check out boat tours and sea kayaking.
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The Waterfront, Norris Point; 1-800-685-4624; www.grosmorneadventures.com
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JENNIEX HERITAGE HOUSE Norris Point 709-458-2828 | Off Season: 709-458-2896 www.norrispoint.ca jenniexhouse@gmail.com Entrance of Norris Point. 1926 typical saltbox house museum with interesting artifacts, craft shop with local handmade crafts, mugups and photographer’s lookout. Entrance to the James Humber Walking Trail. JACKLADDER TOURS Route 430, Big Bonne Bay Pond 709-635-5000 www.jackladder.ca | info@jackladder.ca Offering wilderness, fishing and land & sea tours. Adventure to see the Lomond sinkhole; fish on Bonne Bay Pond; experience a crosscountry ride, bald eagles and boil ups. Offering special, private, catered ocean tours in different parts of western NL. All tours require booking in advance. Contact our events coordinator for details. 2 Bonne Bay Rd., Reidville; 1-866-635-5454; nlinsectarium.com (see ad on p. 49)
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Humber Valley Resort; 709-686-2710; humbervalley.com (see ad on p. 46)
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CORNER BROOK MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES 2 West Street, Corner Brook 709-634-2518 www.cornerbrookmuseum.ca info@cornerbrookmuseum.ca One of Corner Brook’s oldest buildings, built in 1925 to house the Courtroom, Post Office, Customs and Telegraph Office. Various adult and children’s programming June-October; check with us for details. Follow us on Twitter @cbrookmuseum. Wheelchair Accessible. Admission: Adults $6, Students $4, Children under 12 Free when accompanied by an adult.
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Port au Port West; 709-721-0200; www.facebook.com/ourladyofmercyheritagechurch Lourdes; 709642-5367; www.ourladyoflourdesparish.ca.
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PIRATE’S HAVEN ALL-INCLUSIVE GUIDED ATV DAY EXCURSIONS Robinsons 709-649-0601 www.pirateshavenadventures.com paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca Trail snacks, mug-up lunch & dinner. June 9 Back Country Sensation; July 14 - Beaches & Oceans; August 18 - Coastal & Sea Stacks; September 1 - Middle of Nowhere Tour.
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HARVEY TRAIL/HAIRYMAN’S SAFE HAVEN CAFÉ Isle aux Morts 709-698-3032 | 709-698-3441 www.isleauxmorts.ca townhalliam@nf.aibn.com Experience a leisurely walk with real Newfoundland dogs where Ann Harvey’s family and their Newfoundland dog “Hairyman” performed two daring rescues in the 1800s. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional meal at Hairyman’s Safe Haven Café and purchase local crafts at the café or Visitor’s Centre.
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VALHALLA B&B AND VACATION RENTALS ★★★★ Gunners Cove 709-754-3105 | 1-877-623-2018 www.valhalla-lodge.com ginanoordhof@gmail.com Situated on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the perfect vantage point for watching whales and icebergs on Iceberg Alley. The Valhalla is located only 5 minutes from the L’Anse aux Meadows UNESCO World Heritage Viking Site. This is an established Bed and Breakfast that offers travellers welcoming accommodations and Viking experience. See icebergs and whales from your guest room window. Newly renovated.
L’Anse aux Meadows Raleigh
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GRENFELL HERITAGE HOTEL & SUITES ★★★1⁄2 St. Anthony 709-454-8395 | 1-888-450-8398 www.grenfellheritagehotel.ca reservations@grenfellheritagehotel.ca We have a variety of suites available to suit your needs. Rooms with queen beds and kitchen facilities. Honeymoon suite with a king bed and jacuzzi tub. Free wireless internet and continental breakfast included in your stay with us.
Jackson’s Arm
Cow Head Sop’s Arm Gros Morne National Park
Rocky Harbour Woody Point
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Cormack Cormack
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Plum Point; 709-2472533; www.plumpointmotel.com; info@plumpointmotel.com (see ad on p.33)
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Feather and Folk Nature Festival June 7 - 10, 2018 featherandfolk.ca Pirate’s Haven Crab Fest June 23, 2018 • Robinson’s pirateshavenadventures.com Bay St. George Mi’kmaw Powwow July 13 - July 15, 2018 • Flat Bay flatbay.wix.com/annualpowwow Stephenville Theatre Festival July 13 - August 12, 2018 • Stephenville stephenvilletheatrefestival.com Mainland La Grand’Terre Folk Festival July 21 - 22, 2018 facebook.com/portauportinfo Codroy Valley Folk Festival July 27 - 29, 2018 • Upper Ferry 709-955-2061
Friendly Invasion July 13 - August 6, 2018 • Stephenville stephenvilleheritage.ca Pirate’s Haven Pig Roast July 21, 2018 • Robinson’s pirateshavenadventures.com Astrolabe Days August 3 - 6, 2018 • Port aux Basques portauxbasques.ca
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SEA ECHO MOTEL ★★★1⁄2 Port au Choix 709-861-3777 www.seaechomotel.ca info@seaechomotel.ca 30 rooms, 3 efficiency units. Located halfway between Gros Morne and L’Anse aux Meadows National Parks. Ideal location for exploring the wonders of the Viking Trail, an area rich in history, boundless culture, tradition and great beauty. Room rate is $125-$150; breakfast included for 2 people.
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MIDDLE BROOK COTTAGES & CHALETS ★★★★ Glenburnie, Gros Morne National Park 709-453-2332 www.middlebrookcottages.com info@middlebrookcottages.com 4-star facility featuring cottages, chalets and non-efficiency suites. Chalets feature loft bedroom and balcony. New Deluxe Adult Retreat Cottage is a “must see.” For a romantic getaway, the honeymoon cottage is the perfect retreat, complete with a whirlpool bath. Or stay in our Jacuzzi suite. Tranquil setting with pine interior and tasteful décor. Fully air-conditioned. Playground, gift shop, laundromat and fire pit with complimentary firewood, all on site. Convenient access to Middle Brook waterfalls and natural swimming areas.
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JACKLADDER COTTAGES ★★★★1⁄2 Route 430, Big Bonne Bay Pond 709-635-5000 www.jackladder.ca info@jackladder.ca 7 minutes from Gros Morne National Park, facing White Hills with your back to Bonne Bay Big Pond. Cottages feature 2 bedrooms, eat-in kitchens, Wi-Fi, satellite TV. Off road parking, minutes from the Jackladder main building. Quiet locations, BBQs, fire pits and deck. Laundry facilities available. Meal plans and discounts on all our tours for guests staying at Jackladder cottages. Online booking available.
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FUNLAND RESORT Cormack 709-635-7227 www.funlandresort.com v_eddy@hotmail.com 10 fully equipped cottages, RV sites and nonservice sites. Licensed lounge, convenience store, laundromat and restaurant. Playgrounds, walking and hiking trail, and petting zoo. 200 ft. waterslide. Mini-golf. Liquor Express on site.
★★★1⁄2 Hawke’s Bay; 1-800-563-8811; www.torrentriverinn.ca (see ad on p. 29)
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VICTORIAN MANOR HERITAGE PROPERTIES★★★ Woody Point 709-453-2485 | 1-866-453-2485 www.grosmorneescapes.com vmanorgrosmorne@eastlink.ca Accommodations include B&B, HERITAGE VACATION RENTALS and EFFICIENCY SUITES – each with spectacular views of Gros Morne Mountain, Bonne Bay and The Tablelands (a geological wonder). Be sure to visit the Merchant Warehouse Retro Cafe & Wine Bar in Woody Point & Seaside Restaurant at Trout River. Both of these food places have water views.
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DRIFTWOOD INN ★★★ Deer Lake 709-635-5115 | 1-888-635-5115 www.driftwoodinn.ca sales@driftwoodinn.ca Enjoy the charm and hospitality at our fully renovated 24-unit hotel, nestled in the town of Deer Lake. Just minutes from the Trans-Canada Highway and close to all amenities. We also offer a large, self-contained 2-bedroom suite, ideal for extended stays. Ample parking, wireless Internet, 32-inch flat screen TVs and perhaps the friendliest staff in the province.
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GRENFELL CAMPUS MUN ★★★ Corner Brook 709-637-6255 | 1-866-494-3548 www.grenfell.mun.ca/conference-services conferenceservices@grenfell.mun.ca Available May 1-August 19. Centrally located, fully furnished 4-bedroom apartments with kitchen, living room and 1 1/2 baths and/or traditional residence rooms with semi-private bathroom. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and local calls. Laundry facilities and parking available.
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DREAMCATCHER LODGE ★★★ 14 Main Street, Stephenville 709-643-6655 | 1-888-373-2668 www.dreamcatcherlodge.ca info@dreamcatcherlodge.ca Nestled in the west end of Main Street is a 30-room hotel/motel. It was constructed in the early 1950s by an original settler to Stephenville (formerly known as Acadian Village). The Dreamcatcher Lodge offers 10 standard hotel rooms and 20 efficiency units. When the day’s fun is over, leave your dreams to us!
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SUNNYHOLLOW COTTAGES ★★★1⁄2 Route 404 Robinsons 1-855-645-3916 www.sunnyhollowcottage.com natasha_boyd@eastlink.ca Sunnyhollow Cottages has a 2-bedroom Aframe and a 1-bedroom bungalow. Quiet, private and fully equipped. Located just over an hour from the Port aux Basques ferry. Perfect for the ferry travellers starting their vacation or wanting to relax before heading home. BBQ, firepit, horseshoe pitch and walking trail to Robinsons River. Great for salmon fishers. We are nestled within a half-hour drive of nine west coast salmon rivers. Check us out on Facebook!
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GEORGE’S MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CABINS ★★★1⁄2 Steady Brook, Corner Brook 709-639-8168 www.georgesskiworld.com info@georgesskiworld.com Nine cozy, comfortable one- and two-bedroom cabins (some with Jacuzzi). Full kitchens, cable TV and DVD, propane fireplaces, free Wi-Fi and BBQ in common cook area. Pets welcome only in select cabins (additional charge). Must advise upon booking. Cabins start at $149 per night, double occupancy with additional charges for each extra person. Children under 13 stay free. $50 reservation deposit required. No refunds on cancellations made less than 14 days before reservation date.
All accommodation information confirmed as of April 20, 2018. Visit www.exploredownhome.com for the latest additions and information on accommodations.
We have a variety of Suites available to suit your needs. Rooms with Queen Beds and Kitchen Facilities as well as a Honeymoon Suite with a King Bed and Jacuzzi Tub. Wireless Internet and Continental Breakfast included in your stay with us!
St. Anthony, NL 709.454.8395 or 1.888.450.8398 reservations@grenfellheritagehotel.ca www.grenfellheritagehotel.ca
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PIRATE’S HAVEN CHALETS AND ADVENTURES ★★★★ Route 404, Robinson’s 709-649-0601 | 709-645-2169 www.pirateshavenadventures.com paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca Intimate or group special occasions, weekend getaways, ATV groups. ATV customized guided tours – coastal, back country and T’Railway terrain. Salmon & trout fishing licences, guides & customized packages available. Enjoy a leisurely stay at our 4-star chalets with outdoor hot tub, sauna, queen-size rooms, BBQ, Wi-Fi. Ocean and mountain views from patio. ATV and side-by-side rentals on site. If you’re an outdoors enthusiast seeking fun and adventure in nature’s playground, Pirate’s Haven is your destination. MAJESTIC VIEW COTTAGES ★★★1⁄2 Millville, NL 709-955-2937 | 709-695-8990 www.freewebs.com/majesticviewcottages Enjoy peace, tranquility and beauty. We have 2 double units and 1 single unit fully equipped with a veranda overlooking mountains and Grand Codroy River. TV/DVD, play area, BBQs, firepit, 24-hour access to phone, complimentary tea/coffee. High speed internet in all cottages. Within walking distance of general store, beach and nature park. $109$129 double and $10 for each additional person. Kids 10 and under are free. 10% discount for 5 or more days. Open May 15 October 15. HOTEL PORT AUX BASQUES ★★★ 2 Grand Bay Rd., Port aux Basques Tel: 709-695-2171 | 1-877-695 2171 hotelpab.com info@hotelpab.com Overlooking beautiful Grand Bay with spectacular mountain and ocean views. 3 km from ferry. Autism friendly with sensory room, 32” flat screen TVs, fridge (microwave on request), quiet A/C, 100% smoke-free and pet-free, housekeeping units and suite with Jacuzzi, family restaurant with healthy choices and wild game menu, lounge, free Wi-Fi, laundry, near Tim Hortons and Railway Heritage Museum, walking trail, sandy beaches, pool, fitness centre, shopping, library, hospital. $109.99–$129, suites $129.99 – $179.99, family rate $109.99.
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ST. CHRISTOPHER’S HOTEL ★★★1⁄2 Port aux Basques 709-695-3500 | 1-800-563-4779 www.stchrishotel.com booking@stchrishotel.com Nestled on a hillside with panoramic ocean view. Downtown location, harbour boardwalk and proximity to the Gulf ferry make this the perfect touring base. 83 newly air-conditioned guest rooms and suites. Restaurant, pub, fitness room, guest laundry facilities, wheelchair accessible, elevator, free cable and high-speed internet and business centre access.
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ROSESEA GUEST HOUSE B&B ★★★1⁄2 22-24 Tunnel Rd., Rose Blanche 709-956-2872 (May-Oct) Off Season Phone: 613-687-6182/ Lorna 709-956-2928 www.roseblanche.ca lsawford@nrtco.net Four rooms. Two rooms with ensuite and two with half bathrooms. Two large decks to overlooking harbour. Licensed. Prices start at $110. Suite: $115. Includes breakfast. 35 minutes to Nova Scotia ferry at Port aux Basques. WiFi, laundry services with permission, kitchen privileges with stay of two days or more. Fully served gracious breakfasts with vegetarian option, homemade jams, rolls, and quality coffee. Rated 5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor.
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GILLETT’S MOTEL ★★★1⁄2 Burgeo 709-886-1284 | 1-888-333-1284 www.gillettsmotel.ca info@gillettsmotel.ca Clean, modern facility located in the beautiful town of Burgeo, a traditional Newfoundland community. Enjoy friendly and helpful staff, and taste our famous homestyle cooking in the Galley Restaurant. Sandbanks Provincial Park, 7 km of white sandy beaches, abundant wildlife and great fishing. Beautiful rugged coastline (great for kayaking), nesting site for endangered piping plover. All accommodation information confirmed as of April 20, 2018. Visit www.exploredownhome.com for the latest additions and information on accommodations.
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What’s Playing Gros Morne Theatre Festival 2018 TO BOOK TICKETS AND FOR MORE INFO
Visit www.theatrenewfoundland.com or call 1-877-243-2899 AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT – BOOK EARLY! Ed & Ed: Trapped - Comedy by Jeff Pitcher
Alone. Depressed. Dejected. Ah, the elements of Newfoundland comedy. It’s 1991 and the fishery is closed. The wife’s gone. No work. No ‘nudding’. Can anyone bring Ed out of his morose depression? The other Ed thinks he can. Caricatures, comedic situations and ridiculous lines but with a dose of good old Newfoundland pathos! June 2 - August 29 $32 plus hst - adults; $16 plus hst - students
S.S. Ethie - Dinner Theatre by Shane Ellis Coates Journey back to December, 1919 for the final voyage of The S.S. Ethie and meet the crew and passengers and see how she came to rest on the rocks at Martin’s Point, near Sally’s Cove. You can also visit the site to see the 99-year-old rusted remains. June 9 - September 1 $46 plus hst - adults; $23 plus hst - children (children’s menu) The Best Of Newfoundland Vinyl - Music & Comedy
Hits of the 1960’s, 70’s & 80’s by Newfoundland’s biggest recording stars come to life with hilarious hosts and toe-tapping, tear-jerking and side-splitting music & songs. June 23 - August 31 $32 plus hst - adults; $16 plus hst - students
Outside Mullingar - Romantic Comedy by John Patrick Shanley Anthony and Rosemary are two introverted misfits straddling 40. Anthony has spent his entire life on a cattle farm in rural Ireland. Rosemary lives right next door, determined to have him, watching the years slip away. Their journey is heartbreaking, funny as hell, and ultimately deeply moving. A compassionate, delightful play about how it’s never too late to take a chance on love. AUDIENCE WARNING: CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND LANGUAGE
June 29 - August 31 $32 plus hst - adults; $16 plus hst - students
Neddy Norris Night - Music and Stories
A wondrous musical journey through Newfoundland & Labrador’s history through the songs and stories that warmed up many a kitchen through the centuries. July 14 - August 30 $32 plus hst - adults; $16 plus hst - students
17 Men - Docu-drama by Jeff Pitcher The Cow Head War Memorial lists the names of 17 men who fought in World War I. This heart-rending “docu-drama” puts a face to men whose names are etched in stone. Where did they come from? Where did they fight? Did they come home? Who are their families today? A personal and revealing portrait of 17 local heroes. July 20 - August 30 $32 plus hst - adults; $16 plus hst - students Our Frances - Drama by Berni Stapleton An extraordinary play celebrating the life and heroism of Frances Cluett, VAD. Fanny was born and lived in Belleoram, Newfoundland. In 1916, she joined the Volunteer Aid Detachment and was shipped overseas to London, ultimately serving for four years at the 10th General Hospital in Rouen, France. The play is inspired by her many letters to home, detailing the horrors and heartbreak she witnessed, and revealing how her humor and resilience captured the love and loyalty of all she encountered. September 1 - 22 $32 plus hst - adults; $16 plus hst - students
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50 Centuries Interpretation Centre Bird Cove Go way, way back in time, through artifacts on display today that were left behind by the Maritime Archaic people who inhabited this area thousands of years ago. Before you leave, enjoy a snack in the tea room.
Bonne Bay Marine Station Norris Point Tour the underwater world and get your hands wet (if you want) during an interactive aquarium tour. Observe some of the natural saltwater inhabitants of Bonne Bay and interact with them at the touch tank.
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Newfoundland Insectarium Reidville You won’t find any experience in Newfoundland and Labrador that compares to this. Tour about 8,000 square feet of exhibits featuring mounted and live insects – including probably the most popular, the Butterfly House.
Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum and Craft Shop Cow Head There’s much to discover here, including the stories behind a walrus skull and an axe with a murderous connection to a local family. Browse the craft shop for locally made crafts and interesting souvenirs.
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Pet Friendly
Vacations
If you’re like many people, a true “family” vacation these days includes your pets. So here are some things to remember when preparing to take your pets on your next getaway. Travel with a pet carrier that is large enough for your pet to stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably in. Line it with a comfortable, absorbent blanket or towel and a favourite toy or two. Including fabrics with your familiar home scent on them will make your pet more comfortable while travelling. Carry pet dishes and enough fresh water and food for the trip, especially if you won’t be stopping at any places where you can purchase supplies. Don’t forget to pack any medicines your pet may be taking and have enough to last all vacation. Always have your pet on leash when not inside the carrier. It’s also a good idea to have your pet micro-chipped or at least put a name tag on your pet’s collar with your mobile contact information so that if the worst happens and your pet gets lost, you’ll have a better chance for a swift and happy reunion.
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Pack disinfectant wipes, paper towels and plastic bags for disposal – because accidents do happen. Don’t ever leave pets unattended in a vehicle (except on the Marine Atlantic ferries where it is an acceptable option for crossings and the vehicle won’t be exposed to summer heat). When booking accommodations, explain that you will be travelling with a pet. Two online resources for pet friendly places are PetFriendly.ca and FurFriendlynl.ca (the latter is founded by avid travellers with pets, that features accommodations in Newfoundland and Labrador).
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Getting Your
Boat Ready Heading out for a day on the water? Whether you’re hopping into a canoe or revving up the motor boat, there are a few things you should bring along to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. Here’s a checklist to get you started:
❏ Life-jackets for each person on board ❏ Drinking water ❏ Food (include a few extra snacks) ❏ Compass or GPS and maps in waterproof bag ❏ Cellphone (off and in a Ziploc bag) ❏ Sunglasses ❏ Sunscreen ❏ Hat ❏ Rain gear ❏ An extra warm layer ❏ Extra socks and gloves ❏ First-aid kit
❏ Plastic bags ❏ Rain gear ❏ Emergency towline (at least 10 metres long) ❏ Whistle, mirror and/or flares ❏ Pocketknife or multi-tool ❏ Waterproof matches or lighter ❏ Firestarter (dryer lint works well) ❏ Money ❏ Binoculars ❏ Camera ❏ Headlamp/flashlight and extra batteries ❏ Boater’s Operator Card
Before you launch your boat for the first time this summer, read over this checklist.
❏ Clean the boat inside and out. Wash the exterior with proper fibreglass cleaner; regular household cleaners could scratch the surface. Finish with a coat of wax.
❏ Remove distributor cap, clean it and reinstall it properly.
❏ Inspect the steering system and lubricate where necessary.
❏ Inspect the hull, seats and other vinyl/canvas surfaces for cracks, tears and mildew. Repair and clean surfaces with the proper cleaner.
❏ Replace the gas, change the engine oil and oil/fuel filter, and refill the cooling system.
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❏ Reconnect all electronics that were disconnected over the winter (eg. GPS, radio etc.) and test that they’re working properly.
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GEORGE HUXTER MEMORIAL PARK Springdale
709-673-3439 | 709-673-3808 www.townofspringdale.ca recreation@townofspringdale.ca Great family camping, wooded and serene. Superb amenities with nearby views of Indian River Falls & salmon run. Scenic 6-km riverside trails, wildlife galore. Each campsite with firepit. Overflow parking lot campsites. Wi-Fi hotspots, 2 free swim passes upon check in. Family Fun night in July, children’s entertainers, bouncy castles, cotton candy and more!
St. Albans Conne River 362
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MARY MARCH WILDERNESS ADVENTURE PARK Buchans Junction
709-672-7074 | 709-672-7777 www.marymarchpark.wordpress.com steveharris007@yahoo.ca 25 campsites, convenience store, swimming, licensed guided wilderness tours, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, power boating, ATV adventures in beautiful Exploits Valley water system, Millertown – wildlife of Newfoundland – in Buchans plateau areas. Check us out on Facebook! 25
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Grand Falls-
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Windsor; 709-489-8780; www.exploitsriver.ca; 50 sites 4 BROOKDALE RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND
Bishop’s Falls, Exit 21; 709-258-7377; www.brookdaleinn.com; 40 sites 5 WOOLFREY’S POND TRAIL & CAMPGROUND
Lewisporte; 709-541-2267; www.camplewisporte.com; 91 sites
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NOTRE DAME PROVINCIAL PARK Notre Dame Junction
709-535-2379 | 1-877-214-2267 www.nlcamping.ca | nlcamping@gov.nl.ca Nestled in the lush forests of central Newfoundland, this 133-hectare park borders the serene waters of Junction Pond. An ideal choice for families. Season: Mid-May to MidSept. 36 sites with electrical services.
DEADMAN’S BAY PROVINCIAL PARK (DAY USE) Deadman’s Bay; 709-637-2040;
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WINDMILL BIGHT PARK Lumsden
709-530-2312 | 709-530-2309 townoflumsden@nf.aibn.com Beautiful family campground, clean and spacious sites. On a well-known salmon river; fresh and saltwater swimming (unsupervised); beautiful sandy beach; serviced and unserviced sites; exceptional rates and seasonal specials. Campfires permitted on site. Only a 5-min. drive from a newly constructed comfort station with laundry & shower facilities and RV dumping station. 50
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New-WesValley; 709-536-8446; www.townofnewwesvalley.ca; 46 sites
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DILDO RUN PROVINCIAL PARK Virgin Arm, Route 340
709-629-3350 I 1-877-214-2267 www.nlcamping.ca | nlcamping@gov.nl.ca Provides visitors with an ideal central location for viewing all of New World Island. Black Head Trail – this 2-km trail leads to a lookout with an expansive view of the many islands in Dildo Run. 21 sites with electrical services. 55
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11 DAVID SMALLWOOD MUNICIPAL PARK
Gambo; 709-674-0122; cindy.collins@townofgambo.com; 50 sites
12 SQUARE POND FRIENDS AND FAMILY RV
PARK Square Pond; 709-674-7566;
www.squarepondpark.ca; 118 sites 13 HAROLD W. DUFFETT SHRINERS RV PARK
Eastport; 1-877-313-2322; www.shrinersparkeastport.com; 147 sites TERRA NOVA NATIONAL PARK OF CANADA 709-533-2801|1-877-737-3783 www.pc.gc.ca/terranova MALADY HEAD CAMPGROUND 5 km from Route 1 on 310; 87 Sites NEWMAN SOUND CAMPGROUND 2 km from Route 1; 297 sites
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1 OUTPORT MUSEUM, GIFTSHOP & TEA ROOM
La Scie; 709-566-2090; outportmuseum.homestead.com 2 WEST BROOK ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
Springdale; 709-637-2081; NaturalAreas@gov.nl.ca 20 km west of Grand FallsWindsor; 709-700-8807; www.raftingnewfoundland.com
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4 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION MUSEUM
Grand Falls-Windsor; 709-489-6560
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BOTWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM & FLYING BOAT MUSEUM Airbase, Botwood 709-257-4612 | 709-257-4134 www.botwoodnl.ca botwoodheritage@hotmail.com June – September. Flying Boats. WWII. Cottage hospital. European explorers. Shipbuilding. Beothuk displays. Antique snowmobile collection. PBY Catalina. Walking trails. Guided tours. Dumping station. Heritage Today Gift Shoppe. Long gun collection. Falkenberg Room and Thomas Collection. Admission by donation. Leading Tickles; 709-486-7782; www.facebook.com/ www.leadingtickles.ca
6 OCEANSIDE NATURE TRAIL
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TOWN OF POINT LEAMINGTON HERITAGE CENTRE Route 350, Point Leamington 709-484-3289 | 709-484-3772 www.townofpointleamington.ca ptleamington@nf.aibn.com Located on the banks of Mill River, an excellent salmon river, and adjacent to Rowsell’s Hill Nature Trail. Wheelchair accessible. Open last week of June until Labour Day. Drop by our coffee shop & Aunt Ethel’s Kitchen. Browse our Gift Shop. RV site in the immediate area with dumping station.
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DURRELL MUSEUM & CRAFTS Durrell, Twillingate 709-884-2780 durrellmuseumandcrafts@gmail.com See the mounted polar bear exhibit and the many artifacts portraying the history and culture of the community, including the Arm Lads Brigade. NEW EXHIBIT on The Great Auk. Open from June to October.
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AUK ISLAND WINERY Durrell, Twillingate 709-884-2707 www.aukislandwinery.com info@aukislandwinery.com Stop in and visit us. We have a huge selection of books, clothing and souvenirs in our gift shop. Take a tour of our winery and sample several different varieties of our Newfoundland berry wines at our tasting bar.
DEADMAN’S COVE BEACH & TRAIL Harbour
Breton; 709-885-2354; tanyarogers_edo@hotmail.com 9
GUN HILL LOOKOUT Harbour Breton; 709885-2354; tanyarogers_edo@hotmail.com
Harbour Breton; 709-885-2354; tanyarogers_edo@hotmail.com
10 MILE POND BOARDWALK
Harbour Breton; 709-885-2354; tanyarogers_edo@hotmail.com
Pier 52, 52 Main St., Twillingate; 709-884-1888; IcebergQuest.com
18 ICEBERG QUEST OCEAN TOURS
11 ROCKY POINT LIGHTHOUSE
Main Street, Twillingate; 1-800-611-2374; www.icebergtours.ca
19 ICEBERG MAN TOURS
12 SUNNY COTTAGE HERITAGE CENTRE
Harbour Breton; 709-885-2354; tanyarogers_edo@hotmail.com
20 LONG POINT LIGHTHOUSE
Harbour Breton; 709885-2354; tanyarogers_edo@hotmail.com
21 LOWER LITTLE HARBOUR TRAIL
13 THE ELLIOTT PREMISES
14 CAMPBELLTON BERRY FARM
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BEOTHUK INTERPRETATION CENTRE PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Boyd’s Cove 709-656-3114 beothuk@seethesites.ca Can you hear the trees whispering on the trail to a vanished village? Red ochre, nails forged into spears, sacred offerings blowing in the wind. Listen and you’ll discover the stories of the Beothuk. Interpretation centre’s exhibits and artifacts foster an appreciation for this unique, and now vanished, culture.
Twillingate; 709884-5408; www.twillingatetourism.ca Twillingate;
709-628-5445 22 PRIME BERTH - TWILLINGATE FISHING AND
HERITAGE CENTER Twillingate; 709-884-5925;
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TOUTONS AND TEA WITH THE SPLIT PEAS Orange Lodge, Twillingate 709-884-2825 | 2282 | 2801 margaretmanuel@personainternet.com The Split Peas – Twillingate “Celebrating 25 Years.” Enjoy a great musical evening every Tuesday & Thursday from June 12 – August 30, 2018. Doors open 6:30. Show 7:00 p.m. Admission $15. Toutons, Tea & CDs for sale. For reservations call Twillingate Museum at the numbers above. Twillingate; 1-888-447-8687; www.twillingateadventuretours.com
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TWILLINGATE MUSEUM Twillingate 709-884-2825 www.tmacs.ca|info@tmacs.ca Celebrating our 45th anniversary. Museum depicts life at the turn of the century. Theme exhibits: Opera Singer, Georgina Stirling; Maritime Archaic and Beothuk artifacts; genealogy and cemetery data. Tilting; 709-627-3570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
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Tilting; 709-627-3570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
27 OLD POST OFFICE
Tilting; 709-627-3570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
28 TURPIN’S TRAIL
Fogo; 709-6273570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
29 BLEAK HOUSE MUSEUM
Joe Batt’s Arm; 709-627-3570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
30 BRETT HOUSE MUSEUM
Fogo; 709-6273570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
31 BRIMSTONE HEAD TRAIL
Fogo; 709-627-3570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
32 EXPERIENCE FOGO
Fogo; 709-627-3570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
33 FOGO HEAD TRAIL
34 FOGO ISLAND MARINE INTERPRETATION
CENTRE Seldom-Little Seldom; 709-627-
3570; www.townoffogoisland.ca Joe Batt’s Arm; 709-627-3570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
35 JOE BATT’S POINT TRAIL
40 COBB’S POND ROTARY PARK AND TRAIL
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NORTH ATLANTIC AVIATION MUSEUM 135 Trans-Canada Hwy, Gander 709-256-2923 www.northaltlanticaviationmuseum.com info@northatlanticaviationmuseum.com Discover Gander’s aviation history and the development of transatlantic flight, Gander’s top secret role during WWII, and how the town earned the nickname “Crossroads of the World” and tore a hole in the Iron Curtain. See World Trade Center steel and experience our 9/11 Beyond Words Tour for yourself. Open 7 days a week. Newtown; 709-536-3220; www.barbour-site.com
42 BARBOUR LIVING HERITAGE VILLAGE
43 SMALLWOOD INTERPRETATION CENTRE &
KITTIWAKE COAST INTERPRETATION CENTRE
Gambo; 709-674-4476; www.townofgambo.com 44 GLOVERTOWN MUSEUM – THE JANES HOUSE
Glovertown; 709-533-3358; manl.nf.ca/glovertownmuseum Glovertown; 709-533-2351; www.glovertown.net
45 KEN DIAMOND MEMORIAL PARK
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Tilting; 709-6273570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
36 LANE HOUSE MUSEUM
Fogo; 709-627-3570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
37 LION’S DEN TRAIL
38 MARCONI WIRELESS INTERPRETATION
CENTRE Fogo; 709-627-3570;
www.townoffogoisland.ca Fogo; 709-6273570; www.townoffogoisland.ca
39 WATERMANS BROOK TRAIL
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Gander Bay
Lewisporte
Indian Bay
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Millertown Junction
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BY THE WAVES B&B ★★★1⁄2 Nicky’s Nose Cove, Green Bay 709-624-0199 www.bythewaves.ca bythewavesnl@gmail.com Rest and relax in a comfortable seaside retreat in a peaceful setting. Breathe the clean salt air while listening to the sounds of waves rolling. Full breakfast; close to walking trails; iceberg, bird and whale watching; ceiling fan, hair dryer and clock radio in each room; satellite TV & DVD player in living room. Families welcome but no pets please. 3 bedrooms: $105 per night. Cots available for $20 per night.
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WINDAMERE CABINS ★★★1⁄2 Rattling Brook, Route 391 709-268-3863 www.windamerecabins.com debbie@windamerecabins.com Four beautiful, non-smoking, efficiency log cottages with 2 bedrooms: one-double, one queen. View of icebergs, whales, dolphins and bald eagles. Short walk to 800-foot Rattling Brook Falls and picnic/play area. Many walking trails, incl. Alexander Murray Hiking Trail in King’s Point, home of King’s Point Pottery. Dog friendly, free Wi-Fi, cable TV. Starting at $149.
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COFFEE COVE SEASIDE RETREAT ★★★1⁄2 Green Bay, Route 392, Coffee Cove 709-267-5544 www.coffeecoveretreat.com nola@coffeecoveretreat.com The ideal waterfront setting to experience the natural beauty of Newfoundland. Choose from one of our unique fully equipped cottages; our 1-bedroom Lighthouse Cottage or the 1890s 2-bedroom saltbox house. Both cottages have large decks overlooking the water. Chosen by Downhome magazine in 2011 as one of 12 unique places to stay in Atlantic Canada. Received 2017 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.
★★★ Gaultois; 709841-4141; www.gaultoisinn.com (see ad on p. 72)
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★★★ 373 Main Street, Lewisporte; 709-535-2533; www.brittanyinns.ca; brittanyinn@persona.ca (see ad on p. 60)
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MUGGEE’S PLACE RESTAURANT & MOTEL ★★ Boyd’s Cove 709-656-3211 | 709-659-2135 Fax: 709-761-2061 www.facebook.com/muggeesplace rm.pope45@gmail.com Ten-room motel and family restaurant located in a quiet area with birch trees and excellent balcony view of the ocean. Very clean, spacious and affordable rooms. Delicious traditional Newfoundland food, seafood, crispy chicken; homemade burgers and bread, and so much more. Located 30 minutes from Lewisporte, Twillingate and Fogo ferry. Beothuk site and trail nearby. Rooms starting at $99 plus tax. Newly renovated King suite $120 + tax; Queen suite $110 + tax.
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AUK ISLAND WINERY SUITE ★★★★ 29 Durrell Street, Twillingate 709-884-2707 | 1-877-639-4637 www.aukislandwinery.com info@aukislandwinery.com Two-bedroom vacation rental suite located at the Auk Island Winery. Suite includes one room with queen bed and ensuite bathroom, and another room with a double & single bed plus additional bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, eating area, balcony, BBQ and 11 1/2 foot ceilings throughout. Starting at $195 per night, $229 for less than 3 nights. $1,170 for 7 night stay.
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RUM RUNNERS ROOST B&B ★★★★ 139 Main Street, Twillingate 709-884-5566 | 1-877-898-5566 www.rumrunnersroost.ca rumrunner@nf.sympatico.ca BnB@rumrunnersroost.ca Open from May to October. A beautifully restored Newfoundland home (Canada Select 4 Star), with ocean view from all of the four stunning guestrooms. Each guest room includes queen/twin beds, ensuite, Wi-Fi, complimentary use of kitchen, teas, coffees, full breakfast menu, cable TV, DVD player. Easy access to hiking trails, boat tours for whale or iceberg watching, local entertainment. English, German, Spanish, French language. Canine family members welcomed. $132-$148/night.
More Central accommodations on page 62.
“Customer Service is our top priority” Reservations: 1-800-563-8386 www.brittanyinns.ca Restaurant/dining room Air conditioned lounge • Boating nearby • •
Cable TV, telephone, wireless Internet • Conference room, banquet & meeting facilities •
2 suites 2 housekeeping units • 30 spacious air conditioned rooms • •
373-379 Main Street, Lewisporte, Route 340 Tel: 709-535-2533 Fax: 709-535-6037 email:brittanyinn@persona.ca
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WATERSIDE CABINS ★★★★ Twillingate 709-571-2509 | 709-893-1411 watersidecabins.weebly.com watersidecabins@outlook.com Four new cabins located on the waterfront in Twillingate; 2 with two-bedrooms and 2 with one-bedroom. Each with a separate patio and BBQ pit. Honeymoon cabin equipped with Jacuzzi. Fabulous getaway vacation spot. $199 for 2-bedroom; honeymoon suite $189; wheelchair accessible $169.
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FRESHWATER INN ★★★★ Route 320, Gambo, NL 709-424-1444 | 709-674-5577 1-877-674 5577 www.freshwaterinn.com freshwaterinn@nf.sympatico.ca Nestled in the forest on a quiet ocean cove, Freshwater Inn offers superior accommodations to visitors in Newfoundland’s beautiful Kittiwake Coast. Large private guest rooms with private entrance. Vaulted ceilings, private ensuite, elegant furnishings, soft towels and linens. Satellite TV, fax, internet service, full breakfast included. 4 Rooms. 3 @ $135 each. Air-conditioned suite @$145.
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THE PRINTS OF WHALES INN BED & BREAKFAST ★★★★ 120 Main St., Sandringham 1-855-677-2104 www.theprintsofwhalesinn.com stay@theprintsofwhalesinn.com Located in Sandringham, on the Road to the Beaches and gateway to the beautiful Eastport Peninsula. Five clean, comfortable rooms, each with TV, DVD, wireless high-speed internet and much more.
central restaurants
Tilting, Fogo Island Jim Costello photo
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Travel Tips from a Touring
Musician Country singer-songwriter Corb Lund has spent years on the road as a professional musician in vans, buses, planes, and pretty much any other way you can get from one place to another with a guitar and a suitcase. In that time, he’s learned a few tricks to make travel easier. During his last visit to Newfoundland and Labrador, between his performances at numerous Arts and Culture Centres across the province, he shared his top travel tips with Downhome. Get a Nexus card. It’s the best $50 I’ve ever spent. You cut all the lines. The worst part of it is that it takes a whole afternoon to fill out the paperwork…it’s a really intensive, interview-like background check. But once you get it, it’s the best.
I have one [carry on] bag with all my personal stuff in it, so that even if all my luggage gets lost, or all my luggage gets left in the van, I can go into the hotel with just that one bag and exist. It has my passport, my earphones, my book that I’m reading. …but then I have another bag that goes in my suitcase that’s backups of everything. I’ve got an extra phone, extra sim card, extra laptop cable, extra passport photocopy, extra everything in a separate bag, so if that [carry on] bag ever goes away or you lose your phone or your charger dies, you’re right back in action.
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They make these things, they’re like a vacuum pack for your dirty clothes. It’s like a really heavy-duty Ziploc bag but it’s got a one-way valve on one end. You roll it up so it pushes all the air out and it’s vacuum packed. All your stuff that’s dirty is just in this one tightly packed bag. If you fly a lot, MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-Op) has these great toiletry bags that are see-through plastic mesh… you just pull it out and put it in the [airport security screening] tray and it’s visible, so they can see it and you don’t have to put it in the plastic bags. Another good travelling tip – if you’re on tour with a band, especially – is that nobody knows in the town that you’re in that you wore the same clothes the last three nights – except for your band. So you can get away with changing clothes a lot less often because nobody knows – if you’re on tour. Tobias Romaniuk
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Springdale Heritage Centre Inc. Springdale The old courthouse is now a home of curiosities, including more than 100 framed historic photographs and the largest taxidermy exhibit in the provinces, showcasing more than 60 animals. NL Tourism
Beothuk Interpretation Centre Boyd’s Cove This Provincial Historic Site is a worldclass homage to the province’s extinct Beothuk people. Even on a rainy day, it’s worth venturing outside the centre to walk through the old-growth forest to view the life-size statue of Shanawdithit – the last known Beothuk.
Botwood Heritage Museum & Flying Boat Museum
Twillingate Museum
Botwood Pilot your own tour of early aviation on the site of a former WWII anti-submarine base. In addition to flying boats, exhibits expand to cover other aspects of local history, including a really cool collection of vintage snowmobiles.
Twillingate Explore local history, room by room, in this former Anglican church rectory. Exhibits cover the social, educational and medical history of this community, home of world-famous opera singer Marie Toulinquet.
North Atlantic Aviation Museum Gander For a small town, Gander has played a significant role in world events. It provided a pivotal airport for early transatlantic aviation, supported Allies during WWII, and welcomed the world on 9/11. Learn about all this, and try out the flight simulator, during your visit. 66 : explore 2018
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Hide and Seek
Touring Central Newfoundland Words can be across, up, down, backward or at an angle, but always in a line.
Glovertown Greenspond Horwood Lewisporte Lumsden Morrisville
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Handy free apps for your mobile device as you explore Newfoundland and Labrador. Neighbours
Parks Canada – National App
By Battery Radio “An interactive exploration of cultural communities in St. John’s, Newfoundland.” As you walk the city streets, the app notifies you of interesting landmarks and offers visual and audio information.
By Parks Canada “The essential app for planning a successful visit to Parks Canada places.” This is a fun app for exploring our National Parks and recording and sharing adventures.
Geocaching
RV Parks and Campgrounds
By Groundspeak Inc. “This app has everything you need to begin your geocaching adventure.” Add interest and intrigue to your hikes around Newfoundland and Labrador by seeking out these hidden trinket caches marked by GPS coordinates.
By Parkadvisor “Find over 40,000 RV parks, campgrounds, rest areas, gas stations and stores.” The app is designed with the road-tripping RVer in mind.
PlugShare By Recargo Inc. “Locate 150,000 vehicle chargers and connect with 200,000+ EV drivers.” Find the nearest electric charging station so you can plug in, recharge and keep exploring.
Shop the Rock By AppAds Promotions “Newfoundland and Labrador’s shopping app. Shop local, save money & earn rewards!” There are sparse listings as of Explore press time, but the app is free and there is the chance you could stumble upon a bargain.
Newfoundland Radio Stations By Gesing Mobile “Newfoundland radio stations to listen to wherever you want.” No more scanning the dial as you drive in and out of range of radio stations around the province. 70 : explore 2018
Where to Eat By Pychen “Where to Eat discovers restaurants nearby and picks one for you.” Quickly locate restaurants, convenience stores, pubs, eat-in, take-out, delivery etc. within your search area.
Gas Buddy: Find Cheap Fuel By GasBuddy.com “Save money, save time. Find cheap gas with a community of 60 million users.” Quickly find the best deal on gas in your immediate area.
Bored Button By GabbleStudios “Discover many addictive games with every tap, save to favourites to play anytime.” This is handy to have on road trips, during airport or ferry delays, on rainy days – whenever you just need to pass some time (or keep your travelling companions quiet!).
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Mind the Weather Newfoundland and Labrador has some of the wildest summer weather, from ranging temperatures to gusty winds and pea-soup thick fog. We also have some colourful folklore regarding our weather.
Cats cleaning behind their ears or wildly racing around (“storming�) is a sign of bad weather to come. When distant hills or islands appear close, rain is coming.
Gulls flying at great height Windy weather overnight. The closer the ring to the moon or sun The farther the weather is yet to come.
(When there is a circle around the sun or moon, it means bad weather; how big or small the circle is determines how far away the bad weather is.)
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Chimney smoke falling to the ground indicates low air pressure and bad weather in the forecast. Seabirds keeping near to land Tell a storm is near at hand But flying seabirds out of sight You may stay and fish all night.
Dogs sleeping all day is a sign of rain. Rain before seven, fine before eleven.
(Early morning rain often clears by afternoon.)
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Local Brew
Lineup Craft breweries are expanding rapidly across Newfoundland and Labrador, so wherever you stop in for a pint ask for something local. You might be pleasantly surprised.
Western NL
Eastern NL
Secret Cove Brewing | Port au Port facebook.com/secretcovebrewing
Port Rexton Brewing | Port Rexton PortRextonBrewing.com
Bootleg Brew Co. | Corner Brook facebook.com/BootlegBrewCo
Quidi Vidi Brewing Co. | St. John’s facebook.com/quidividibrewery
Western Newfoundland Brewing Co. | Pasadena WesternNewfoundlandBrewing.ca
Yellowbelly Brewery | St. John’s YellowbellyBrewery.com
Central NL Split Rock Brewing Co. | Twillingate SplitRockBrewing.ca
Storm Brewing | Mount Pearl StormBrewing.ca Motion Bay Brewing | Petty Harbour facebook.com/motionbaybrew/
Scud Runner Brewing | Gander ScudRunnerBrewing.ca
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Skerwink Trail Trinity Bay Elaine Vokey photo
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Guide to Symbols 50 No. of Sites
Elliston
King’s Cove
Fire Pits
Beach
Campsites
Angling
Interpretation
RVsites
Hiking
Dumping
Swimming
Showers
Boat Tours
Catalina 230
Canoeing
Playground
Amp Service
Laundromat
Bay de Verde
New Chelsea Lower Island Cove
Swift Current
Winterton Heart’s Content
Goobies 1
Northern Bay 70
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Arnold’s Cove
Restaurant
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St. John’s Mount Pearl
Brigus
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1
Snack Bar
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Bay Bulls
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Witless Bay 90
Colinet
ATM
15
Paradise
10
Long Harbour
Public Phone
14
Carbonear
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214
Monkston
Pets
Grates Cove
Old Perlican
Clarenville
Shelter
Cabins
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Internet/WiFi
Boat Launch
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Thorburn Lake
Water Hookup
Store
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Charleston
Bellevue
Picnic Area
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Salmonier
Placentia
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Lawn
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Cappahayden
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Grand Bank Fortune
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Marystown
St. Bride’s
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Branch
Burin
St. Stephen’s
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St. Lawrence
campgrounds
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Garnish Frechman’s Cove
Lamaline
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LOCKSTON PATH PROVINCIAL PARK
TCH at Thorburn Lake
Route 236, 6 km north of Port Rexton
1-877-330-3319 | 709-427-7668 www.lakesideatthorburn.ca lakesidenewfoundland@gmail.com Year-round family adventure park offering serviced campsites, motel, convenience store, wildlife museum and hot tub. Sandy beach, enclosed pools, go-karts, boats, land train, minigolf, volleyball, basketball, snowmobile rentals, tours and more. Ski hill and golfing nearby. Only 2 min. from the Bonavista Highway. 10 min. west of Clarenville. Discover life…lakeside.
709-464-3553 | 1-877-214-2267 www.nlcamping.ca | nlcamping@gov.nl.ca Boat launch, comfort station with washrooms, laundry, day-use facilities, 20 sites with electrical hookups, dumping station, outdoor swimming, pit privies, drinking water (taps), playground, hiking trails. Close to historic Trinity. 57
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Charleston; 1-877-654-2316; cabothiwaycabins@gmail.com; 51 sites 2 DUNGEON PROVINCIAL PARK (DAY USE)
Cape Bonavista; 709-464-3553; www.gov.nl.ca/parks
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Swift Current; 1-888-884-2410; reservations@ kilmoryresort.com; 10 sites
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BUTTER POT PROVINCIAL PARK Route 1, TCH, 36 km west of St. John’s
Route 213, Frenchman’s Cove
709-685-1853| 1-877-214-2267 www.nlcamping.ca| nlcamping@gov.nl.ca The park covers an area of 2,833 hectares of varied terrain and vegetation, forest, bogs, heaths and ponds. Hiking trails take you through forests and over barren to a remarkable scenic viewpoint.
709-826-2753 | 1-877-214-2267 www.nlcamping.ca | nlcamping@gov.nl.ca Located on the west side of the Burin Peninsula, the park comprises 51 hectares of varied habitat. Pebble beach, quiet barachois, marsh and stream, bird watching, cabins nearby, golf course nearby, 20 sites with electrical services, Wi-Fi hotspot. 25 minutes to St. Pierre ferry.
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BLUE FIN RV/TRAILER PARK Holyrood
709-229-5500 www.bluefinrv.com | info@bluefinrv.com Family owned and operated, just 20 minutes from St. John’s and major tourist attractions. Wake up to the sun rising on the pond and the cry of the loons. New recreation facilities incl. basketball and ball hockey court, playground and in-ground pool. Propane refills and dumping station open to public.
Winterland Road, Route 222, Burin; 709-891-2400; www.goldensandsresort.ca; 130 sites
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BELLEVUE BEACH CAMPGROUND Bellevue Beach
709-442-4536 www.bellevuebeachcampgrounds.com ivananderson@bellevuebeach.com Bellevue Beach Campground separates beautiful Broad Lake from the Atlantic Ocean. RV overflow. Boat tours within 50 km, in Dildo. Whale and osprey watching, and caplin spawning site. Refreshments kiosk.
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709-335-7275 www.marineparknl.com info@marineparknl.com Convenience store, Greco Pizza Express, NLC Express and Parkside RV Sales & Service on site. Laundry facilities, wheelchair accessible washrooms and showers. Giant waterslides, golf car, pedal boat rentals, 18-hole mini-golf course, hiking trails and 400+ swimming. Wi-Fi hotspots.
Green’s Harbour; 709-582-3600; www.facebook.com/GoldenArmPark; 134 sites
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Take Exit 31 from TCH to Route 70, Bay Roberts; 709-528-9859; www.roacheslinepark.com; 66 sites
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MARINE PARK JELLYSTONE PARK 515 Pouch Cove Line, Pouch Cove
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GUSHUE’S POND PARK Exit 32 Brigus Junction TCH
T: 709-229-4003 gushuespondpark@hotmail.com Relax at our clean, comfortable, quiet family campground located 30 min. west of St. John’s and 15 min. from Bay Roberts.
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St. John’s; 1-877-477-3655; www.pippypark.com campground@pippypark.com; 211 total sites
LA MANCHE PROVINCIAL PARK Route 10, La Manche Valley
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709-685-1823 | 1-877-214-2267 www.nlcamping.ca| nlcamping@gov.nl.ca This park was established because of the scenic La Manche valley, interesting and varied habitat, vegetation and bird life. The park includes Rowsells Hill Pond, La Manche Ponds, a section of the La Manche River, and the abandoned fishing village of La Manche. 27 sites with electrical services. 82
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Winterton 42 Heart’s 41 Content
Goobies
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Bay de Verde
Old Perlican
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Grates Cove
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Carbonear
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Paradise
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Brigus
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Monkstown
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Colinet
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Placentia
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Fortune
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Cappahayden
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St. Bride’s
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Burin
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Bay Bulls Witless Bay
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Port Blandford; 1-877-546-2525; Terranovagolf.com (see ad on pg. 1)
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A&P MUSIC 124 Manitoba Dr., Clarenville 709-466-3265 www.apmusicnl.com | apmusic@eastlink.ca Serving Clarenville and surrounding area, A&P Music is your destination if you are looking for musical instruments and accessories. Check out our wide selection. If local talent is your interest, we have a wide selection of Newfoundland CDs. From Acoustic Guitars to Accordions, we’re sure to have what you’re looking for.
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SOMETHING SPECIAL 88C Manitoba Dr., Clarenville 709-466-2476 | 1-877-0996-2476 somethingspecialgift.ca somethingspecialclarenville@gmail.com Newfoundland chocolate, Newfoundland T-shirts, Newfoundland soaps and candles, stained glass, souvenirs, unique gifts, full-service florist, fresh and artificial flowers, personalized giftware, framed artwork by wellknown Newfoundland artist Ed Roche, custom canvas prints and much more. Clarenville; 709-466-7823; www.facebook.com/ Ploughman80
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THREE MILE RIDGE EXPERIENCE Lethbridge 709-425-1704 threemileridge@gmail.com www.threemileridgecountry.ca Take a walk with us along our fields and harvest vegetables by hand. At the end of our walk there is a cabin with an outdoor cook stove. Pots of water will be simmering and waiting for all the veggies it can stand!
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CAPE BONAVISTA LIGHTHOUSE PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Bonavista 1-800-563-6353 | 709-468-7444 www.seethesites.ca bonavista@seethesites.ca Built in 1843, the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse is one of the few lighthouses in the world where you can still climb up the stone tower to see the same seal oil-fueled light that was used in the 19th century. A prime location to see whales, icebergs and puffins. Bonavista; 709-637-2040; www.tcii.gov.nl.ca
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MOCKBEGGAR PLANTATION PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Bonavista 709-468-7444 www.seethesites.ca bonavista@seethesites.ca It’s 1948 and debate is swirling – will Newfoundlanders vote to become Canada’s 10th province? This former residence of politician and Confederation advocate F. Gordon Bradley recreates a time when the question of whether to join Canada or remain an independent nation was on everyone’s lips.
9 RYAN PREMISES NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
OF CANADA Bonavista; 1-888-773-8888;
www.pc.gc.ca 30-32 Campbell Street, Bonavista; 709-468-4731; www.tuckamorediscoveries.com
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Sandy Cove
Road, Elliston; 709-468-7080; www.rootcellars.ca Elliston; 709-468-7080; www.townofelliston.ca; rootcellars@persona.ca
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Trinity, Trinity Bay; 709-464-3599; ttci@nf.sympatico.ca
13 GREEN FAMILY FORGE
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HISCOCK HOUSE PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Trinity 709-464-2064 www.seethesites.ca trinity@seethesites.ca Hiscock House captures life in Trinity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Emma Hiscock, a widow with six children, maintained a genteel life through entrepreneurship, running a shop, post office – even renting her front room to the Royal Bank. West Street, Trinity; 709-464-3599; trinityhistoricalsociety.com
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TRINITY VISITOR CENTRE Trinity 709-464-2064 www.seethesites.ca trinity@seethesites.ca Make this your first stop on your visit to one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s best preserved historic towns. Come get acquainted with the colourful story of Trinity’s past and present. Buy tickets here for all Trinity historic sites.
23 RANDOM PASSAGE SITE & TEA ROOM
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New Bonaventure (Route 239); 709-4642233; caperandom@nf.sympatico.ca
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MERCANTILE PREMISES PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Trinity 709-464-2064 www.seethesites.ca trinity@seethesites.ca Glimpse Trinity as a thriving 1800s seaport. The Mercantile Premises is one of the last buildings remaining from a complex of warehouses and workshops that once lined Trinity’s shore. Today, visitors can explore an 1820s counting house and an early 20thcentury shop.
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SWEET ROCK ICE CREAM 102 Church St., Bonavista & 14 High St., Trinity 709-476-2333 sweetrockicecream@gmail.com www.sweetrockicecream.ca Sweet Rock offers homemade ice cream in the historic towns of Bonavista and Trinity! Made fresh on site, we use local ingredients and chocolates from our sister store, Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate Shop. Milkshakes, ice cream desserts and assorted chocolates also available.
25 MARYSTOWN HERITAGE MUSEUM
Trinity; 709-464-3599; www.trinityhistoricalsociety.com
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Trinity; 709-464-3712; www.trinityecotours.com
19 TRINITY ECO TOURS
Trinity; 709-464-3723; kevintoope@gmail.com
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21 TRINITY HISTORIC SOCIETY MUSEUM
Trinity; 709-464-3599; info@trinityhistoricalsociety.com
RUGGED BEAUTY BOAT TOURS New Bonaventure 709-464-3856 www.ruggedbeautyboattours.net bruce@ruggedbeautyboattours.net Journey by sea to the enchanting, long abandoned communities of Kerley’s Harbour, Ireland’s Eye & British Harbour. Option to return by boat or by self-guided hike over highlands and along tumbling streams. Possible sightings of eagles, sea birds, waterfalls, whales, wild flowers and icebergs. 3-hour tours daily: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ville Marie Dr., Marystown; 709-279-2463; www.manl.nf.ca/marystownheritagemuseum Grand Bank; 709-832-1574; www.grandbankheritagesociety.ca
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FORTUNE HEAD GEOLOGY CENTRE Fortune 709-832-2810 | 709-832-3569 www.fortunehead.com fortuneheadgeology@gmail.com The facility promotes the significant fossil find at the Fortune Head Ecological Reserve, a theme-oriented Gift Shop, a coffee bar and a visitor information desk. Within walking distance are the George and Mary Lake Heritage House and Victoria Hall Museum (Masonic Lodge). Guided tours to Ecological Reserve/Gallery Exhibits available. More east attractions on page 84.
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39 PITCHERS POND GOLF COURSE
Arnold’s Cove; 709-463-2323; townofarnoldscove.com
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30 BIG POND BIRD SANCTUARY
Whiteway; 709-588-4653; www.pitcherspondgolf.com
Arnold’s Cove; 709-463-2323; townofarnoldscove.com
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32 DRAKE HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM
Arnold’s Cove; 709-463-2323; www.townofarnoldscove.com 33 CASTLE HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF
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PLACENTIA BAY CULTURAL ARTS CENTRE 21 Patterson Dr., Town Square, Placentia 709-227-2787 www.placentia.ca | rpower@placentia.ca This state-of-the-art multipurpose facility is fully equipped for cultural events and performances, including audio visual services and dressing facilities, and easily adapted as a workshop and conference space. It’s a premier venue for receptions and catered events, exhibits and gallery space year-round. Summer dinner theatre by Placentia Area Theatre d’Heritage is a must do experience!
35 GOOSEBERRY COVE PROVINCIAL PARK
Gooseberry Cove, NL; 709-637-2040; www.tcii.gov.nl.ca
36 CAPE ST. MARY’S ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
Cape St. Mary’s; 709-277-1666; NaturalAreas@gov.nl.ca Colinet; 709-637-2040; www.tcii.gov.nl.ca
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HEART’S CONTENT CABLE STATION PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Heart’s Content 709-583-2160 www.seethesites.ca cablestation@seethesites.ca In July 1866, after nine years and several unsuccessful attempts, the first permanent telegraph cable connecting Europe and North America was hauled ashore at Heart’s Content. The cable station is a time capsule of the communications technology that connected us all right up to the 1960s. New Perlican; 709583-2443; heritagenewperlican@hotmail.ca
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WOODEN BOAT MUSEUM OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Route 80, Main Highway, Winterton 709-583-2044 inquiries@woodenboatmuseum.com Open daily mid-June to mid-September, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Explore our cultural heritage from the perspective of our traditional wooden boats. The Museum actively learns from our tradition-bearers to pass on their stories, knowledge and skills. Boat building workshops available. Admission $8 adult, $3 children, $15 Family. Old Perlican; 709587-2435; thomas.b.mills-13@hotmail.com
43 BECKETT HERITAGE HOUSE
Job’s Cove; 709584-3624; makeandbreak@hotmail.com
44 FLAMBRO HEAD MUSEUM
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38 WHITBOURNE HERITAGE MUSEUM
Whitbourne; 709-759-2345; judygosse@gmail.com
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CARBONEAR RORKE MUSEUM Carbonear 709-596-4949 | 709-596-3831 www.carbonear.ca Visit our three heritage buildings: The Rorke Store Museum, The Train Station/Carbonear Island Museum and The Old Post Office/Carbonear Heritage Society. All have exhibits interpreting Carbonear’s 500 years of rich history.
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GOLDEN THREADS QUILT SHOPPE #10 Conception Bay Hwy, Clarkes Beach 709-788-2004 acmugford@icloud.com Located in beautiful Conception Bay! One stop shopping for all your sewing & quilting needs! We carry a fabulous selection of quilting fabrics and sewing notions. Drop by and let our friendly staff help you with your next project! Check out our Facebook page!
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CUPIDS COVE PLANTATION PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Cupids 709-528-1413 bthc@baccalieudigs.ca Bristol merchant John Guy arrived at Cupers Cove (now Cupids) in August 1610 with a small group of colonists. Every summer, archaeologists working the dig site at Cupids Cove Plantation reveal more and more about the lives of these colonists – Canada’s first English settlers. Come and see what they’ve found today. Cupids; 709-5281610; www.cupidslegacycentre.ca (see ad on p. 105)
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HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA Brigus; 1-888-
773-8888; www.pc.gc.ca Marysvale; 709-528-1310; tghc@nf.aibn.com
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PARK Avondale Access Road, Avondale; 709-753-5158; www.eastboundpark.com
Salmonier Line; 709-229-7888; www.flr.gov.nl.ca/ wildlife/snp/
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Intersection of Routes 2 and 60, Manuels, CBS; 709-834-2099; manuelsriver.com
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PERRIN’S MARINE ADVENTURE CHARTERS 33 Perrin’s Rd., Long Pond, CBS 709-727-5137 | 709-834-3122 www.perrinsmarine.ca info@perrinsmarine.ca Perrin’s Marine is built on a family history of boating and fishing in Conception Bay, only 20 minutes from downtown St. John’s. We specialize in small group private charters. Visit scenic fishing communities or relax in a secluded cove. Take in the amazing shorelines of Kelly’s Island and Bell Island. Sportfishing in season.
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ADMIRALTY HOUSE MUSEUM Old Placentia Rd., Mount Pearl 709-748-1124 www.admiraltymuseum.ca admiraltyhouse@mountpearl.ca Constructed during WWI, Admiralty House originally operated as a top secret HM Wireless Station. Join us for daily guided tours on early communications, SS Florizel disaster and the Royal Navy. Listen to CICQ Tourism Radio 92.3 FM. Open year-round!
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MARINE PARK JELLYSTONE PARK 515 Pouch Cove Line, Pouch Cove 709-335-PARK (7275) www.marineparknl.com info@marineparknl.com In beautiful Pouch Cove, only 20 minutes from St. John’s. Convenience store, Greco Pizza Express, NLC Express and Parkside RV Sales & Service on site. Laundry facilities, wheelchair-accessible washrooms and showers. Giant waterslides, golf cart & pedal boat rentals, 18-hole mini-golf course, hiking trails, swimming and Wi-Fi hotspots.
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Flatrock; 709-4376312; www.townofflatrock.com
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305 Waterford Bridge Road, St. John’s; 709-364-1531; bowringpark.com
JOHNSON GEO CENTRE St. John’s 1-866-868-7625 www.geocentre.ca info@geocentre.ca Cut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill, we take you deep underground to experience the story of our earth and beyond. Our interactive exhibits and guided tours make this a Top 5 TripAdvisor destination. St. John’s; 709-753-1497; www.legendtours.ca
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St. John’s; 709864-8590; www.mun.ca/botgarden (see ad on p. 85)
58 BOWRING PARK
St. John’s; 709-753-7110 ext. 2; www.pippypark.com
59 C.A. PIPPY PARK GOLF COURSE
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CRAFT COUNCIL OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR St. John’s 709-753-2749 www.craftcouncil.nl.ca info@craftcouncil.nl.ca The premier destination for Fine Craft. We are a member-based, non-profit organization dedicated to the artistic and economic development of craft in our province. Join us at the Craft Council Shop, Gallery and Clay Studio, and discover what it means to be handcrafted. St. John’s; 709-7384453; www.eastcoasttrail.com
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NEWMAN WINE VAULTS PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITES St. John’s 709-729-2627 commissariat@seethesites.ca The Newman Wine Vaults tell the amazing story of a 300-year connection between wine produced in sunny Portugal, aged in the cool climate of Newfoundland and sipped by England’s aristocracy for generations. It’s all about pirates, port and profit. 40 O’Leary Avenue, St. John’s; 709-722-7234; www.oceanquestadventures.com
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69 QUIDI VIDI BREWING COMPANY TOURS
St. John’s; 709-738-4040; www.facebook.com/quidividibrewery 10 Maple View Rd., Quidi Vidi; 1-844-670-2009; qvvplantation@gmail.com
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St. John’s; 709-3684747; www.glendenninggolf.ca
62 GLENDENNING GOLF
Pier 6, 135 Harbour Dr., St. John’s; 709-722-1888; IcebergQuest.com
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RAILWAY COASTAL MUSEUM St. John’s 709-724-5929 | 1-866-600-7245 www.railwaycoastalmuseum.ca info@railwaycoastalmuseum.ca The museum is a non-profit organization located at 495 Water Street in the original Riverhead Station. The museum is dedicated to the interpretation of the railway and coastal boat services. Enjoy our monthly children’s events and reception rental space.
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CANADA St. John’s; 709-772-6709; www.pc.gc.ca
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Mobile; 709-334-2621; mollybawn.com; info@mollybawn.com
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THE COMMISSARIAT PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE King’s Bridge Rd., St. John’s 709-729-6730 www.seethesites.ca commissariat@seethesites.ca In 1829, St. John’s was alive with talk of Newfoundlanders having the right to manage their own affairs through their own government. Today, a provocative, multi-media experience at The Commissariat recreates a volatile period in 19th-century St. John’s, when British naval rule was ending and a power struggle was at hand.
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5 Nagle’s Place, St. John’s; 709-754-3474; www.fluvarium.ca (see ad on p. 89)
O’BRIEN’S WHALE & BIRD TOURS Bay Bulls 709-753-4850 Toll-Free: 1-877-NF-WHALE (639-4253) www.obriensboattours.com info@obriensboattours.com Voted best boat tour by Newfoundlanders! Sailing for over 30 years. View 1/2 million Atlantic puffins at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Watch the largest population of humpback whales. Sail past towering, 10,000-year-old icebergs. Shuttle service. Gift shop.
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20TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN SHORE DINNER THEATRE Ferryland 709-432-2052 | 1-888-332-2052 www.ssfac.com kmooney@nf.aibn.com “Spin The Wheel” June 29 – September 7, 2018, at the Regional Arts Centre. Join the residents of St. Ferry’s, circa 1959, as they prepare for their annual garden party. With plenty of shenanigans and a subtle plot attempting to outwit the clergy, it promises to be a garden party you’ll never forget.
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HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA Cape Spear;
709-772-6709; www.pc.gc.ca/capespear
Ferryland; 709-432-2711; www.manl.nf.ca/ferrylandmuseum
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PETTY HARBOUR MINI AQUARIUM Petty Harbour, Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove 709-330-3474 | 709-690-3121 www.miniaqua.org | info@miniaqua.org Newfoundland’s first seasonal, catch and release aquarium with local marine species. Interactive exhibits, touch tanks, demonstrations, puppet shows, kid-friendly microscopes, gift shop and one-on-one interpretation from knowledgeable staff. Open daily June 9 – September 8, 2018.
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Cappahayden, NL; 709-637-2040; www.tcii.gov.nl.ca 87 MISTAKEN POINT ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
AND UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Portugal Cove South; 709-438-1011; mistakenpointtour@gov.nl.ca
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accommodations Bonavista
Elliston
King’s Cove Port Union
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Po Tri rt Rex nit y ton
Charleston
Port Blandford
Thorburn Lake 230
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Lower Island Cove Winterton Heart’s Content
Goobies
Northern Bay
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Bay de Verde
New Chelsea
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Bellevue
Swift Current
Old Perlican
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Clarenville
Grates Cove
Arnold’s Cove
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St. John’s Paradise
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Long Harbour
Monkstown
Mount Pearl
Brigus
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Bay Bulls Witless Bay
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Colinet
Salmonier
Placentia
La Manche Ferryland
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Garnish Frenchman’s Cove
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Cappahayden St. Bride’s
Fortune Lawn
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Branch
Burin
St. Stephen’s
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St. Lawrence
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Tre pa sse y
Grand Bank
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Lamaline
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ROUND DA BAY INN ★★★★ 1 Main Rd., Plate Cove West 709-544-2008 www.rounddabayinn.com rounddabayinn@yahoo.ca Experience the coziness of an inn with the convenience of a motel in one of our unique theme rooms. Enjoy a home-cooked meal at Bella’s Restaurant and browse the art – by our own inhouse artist, Chris – and purchase one-of-a-kind homemade crafts in our Gallery and Gift Shop. Come for the hiking, historic sightseeing, photography, fishing and whale watching – or come and just relax in this peaceful spot! We’re waiting to welcome you.
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RESTLAND MOTEL & SUITES ★★★1⁄2 262 Memorial Dr., Clarenville 709-466-7636 | 1-800-205-3993 www.restlandmotel.ca | info@restlandmotel.ca Air-conditioned rooms & suites with drive-up entrances available, laundry service, designated pet-friendly rooms, digital cable TV, internet and Wi-Fi. Galley Restaurant serves all-day breakfast, wild game, local fresh seafood and traditional Newfoundland favourites. Try our Jiggs Dinner Thursdays! Cozy Wheelhouse Pub with VLTs, fireplace, Open Mic Thursdays, Live Music Fridays & Karaoke Saturdays. Eastern Edge Boat Tours with shore lunch (boil-up), whale/bird/iceberg tours. Standard Room $119.95–$129.95; Efficiency Units $139.95–$149.95; Family & Private Suites $139.95–$149.95; Jacuzzi Suite $149.95– $189.95; Apartment $139.95–$149.95. www.exploredownhome.com
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JALA SUITES ★★★★ 13 Ivanhoe Pl., Clarenville 709-766-1234 www.jalasuites.com | info@jalasuites.com A beautiful, clean, cozy and modern home away from home offering the finest NL hospitality! Breakfast is served with homestyle bread or fresh croissants topped with homemade wild berry jams and jellies. Located at the entrance of the Discovery Trail and close to historic Trinity and Bonavista, it’s a great base for discovering nature, icebergs, birds/whale watching, hiking trails and so much more. Balcony/deck, internet/Wi-Fi, Jacuzzi, kitchen/kitchenette, laundry services, no pets allowed, private bath/ensuite. 5 rooms: $99.99 – $149.99. WAVE HOTEL & FITNESS CENTRE ★★★1⁄2 11 Blackmore Ave., Clarenville 709-466-7946 www.wavehotel.ca | waveoffice@eastlink.ca Newly constructed quality hotel situated in the heart of Clarenville, within walking distance to all shopping areas and restaurants. Hotel is equipped with large indoor swimming pool, sauna, tanning facilities and stateof-the-art fitness facility. Rooms are spacious, air-conditioned, and tastefully decorated featuring king or queen beds and mini fridges. Recent additions include motel-style drive-up rooms with covered patio area and patio sets. Free wireless internet and continental breakfast included in the price of your room, plus designated pet-friendly rooms. BURIN PENINSULA MOTEL ★★★ 33 Grandview Blvd., Grand Bank 709-832-2180 | 709-832-2355 1-888-275-1098 burinpeninsulamotel@gmail.com 10 large rooms with inside and outside access. Air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible, large back and front deck, ocean view. Fully licensed dining room. Room service, cable TV, phone, Wi-Fi. $109+ tax per 2-person occupancy; $8 charge per additional person. Overlooking the picturesque town of Grand Bank, home of the Grand Bank Regional Theatre Festival. Only minutes to the Saint-Pierre ferry, beautiful hiking trails and ATV trails; 30 min. to golf course.
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ROSEDALE MANOR B&B INN ★★★★ 40 Orcan Dr., Placentia 709-227-3613 | 709-227-6532 1-877-999-3613 www.rosedalemanor.ca linda@rosedalemanor.ca Waterfront 1893 Heritage B&B Inn with pastry chef host. Fresh baking with tea on arrival. Gourmet breakfasts for all diet restrictions. Elegant, comfortable furnishings; private bathrooms; long distance phoning; internet; library of local books and informative friendly hosts. Walking distance to shopping, pubs and restaurants. Also two waterfront suites. Recommended by Fodors, Lonely Planet, Ulysses and Frommers guide books.
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OCEAN DELIGHT COTTAGES ★★★★1⁄2 2 locations: Main St., Whiteway Long Point Cove, Heart’s Delight-Islington, Trinity Bay South 1-877-588-2026 www.oceandelightcottages.com info@oceandelightcottages.com Ocean Delight means Ocean Front Delight! 8 cottages right on the ocean with unobstructed views and stunning sunsets over Trinity Bay. 3 cozy cabins and 1 luxury A-frame in scenic Whiteway. 4 more in a stunning, secluded cove in Heart’s Delight. Ocean front decks with barbecue, private fire pits, full kitchen and bath, upgraded furnishings and linens. Free Wi-Fi. Hiking trails, restaurants, gift shops and golfing minutes away.
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THE DOCTOR’S HOUSE INN & SPA ★★★★1⁄2 21 Old Hopeall Rd., Green’s Harbour, Trinity Bay South 709-582-2754 www.doctorshousenewfoundland.com info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com Stunning 100-acre seaside resort just one hour from St. John’s. Fresh, locally sourced cuisine served fireside or al fresco overlooking the gardens at Secret Garden Restaurant. Full-service spa with private deck overlooking the bay. Elegant Tudor inn with 4-bedroom guest house, solarium, outdoor hot tub, nature trails, animal sanctuary with Newfoundland ponies, sheep, goats, ducks, chickens and more. Day and overnight packages, shuttle service, special rates for weekdays. New Experience Packages including boat tours, golfing, winery tours and picnics. NO CHARGE FOR THE VIEW B&B ★★★★ 9 Newhooks Hill, New Harbour 709-582-3287 | 709-693-7000 www.nochargefortheview.com bev@nochargefortheview.com Newly renovated house built in 1943. 4 spacious rooms with ocean views and private ensuites. Thorne Room is perfect for families, with a double bed and bunk beds. Generous full breakfast with fresh fruit and gluten-free options. 2 min. drive to Dildo Brewing Company and Museum. Centrally located for day trips to St. John’s, Carbonear, Brigus, Cape St. Mary’s, Trinity and more. Full amenities, free Wi-Fi, all-day coffee & tea. $129–$169 (dbl. occ.). Extra person $15. Extended stay rates.
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EAGLES NEST ★★★★ Blackhead, Conception Bay North 709-699-7845 www.coastalcottages.ca info@coastalcottages.ca Located on 4 acres of private ocean front paradise, with ocean view everywhere. Nature is full of surprises – you never know when whales, seabirds or icebergs will pass our garden. House has all amenities, outdoor BBQ, fire pit and shed with wood stove. Hiking trails leave from our garden – you walk and we can deliver your picnic lunch. Just 90 minutes from St. John’s. Starting at $220/night.
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KLONDYKE COTTAGE ★★★★ 4 Porter’s Lane, Bay Roberts 709-786-2676 | 709-683-2296 www.klondykecottage.com phylruss@hotmail.com Luxury 2-bedroom house, 1 1/2 baths, accommodates 6 people with a pull-out couch that opens to a double bed. Fully furnished including dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, TV and internet. Located only 40 min. from The Wilds and Pitcher’s Pond golf courses. 50 min. drive to St. John’s. Only a minute walk from the ocean. Pet friendly. $149 per night (dbl occ). $25 per extra person per night. Taxes included.
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HILLSIDE COTTAGES ★★★1⁄2 Main Rd., Roaches Line 709-528-9859 www.hillsidecottagesnl.com info@roacheslinepark.com 45 min. from St. John’s and less than 30 min. from historic towns of Brigus, Cupids, Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace and Carbonear. Cabins open year-round. Eight 1-bedroom cottages with hardwood interiors, 4 with Jacuzzi. Three 2-bedroom cottages. 60 fully serviced sites with 3-way hook up. Wi-Fi internet, cable TV in cottages, public washrooms with showers, laundromat, sani-station and playground.
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MARINE PARK JELLYSTONE PARK 515 Pouch Cove Line, Pouch Cove 709-335-PARK (7275) www.marineparknl.com info@marineparknl.com Located in beautiful Pouch Cove and only 20 minutes from St. John’s, Marine Park Jellystone Park is the preferred choice for many families, whether camping overnight or out for the day. Convenience store, Greco Pizza Express, NLC Express and Parkside RV Sales & Service on site. Laundry facilities, wheelchair accessible washrooms and showers. Giant waterslides, golf cart & pedal boat rentals, 18-hole mini-golf course, hiking trails and swimming are just a few of our amenities. Wi-Fi hotspots.
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CROSSROADS INN & SUITES ★★★★ 980 Kenmount Rd., St. John’s; 709-3683191; crossroadsinnsuites.ca (see ad p. 86)
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BANNERMAN PARK SUITES ★★★★★ 23 Rennies Mill Rd., St. John’s 709-351-3244 bannermanparksuites.com info@bannermanparksuites.com Downtown luxury suites. One-bedroom units with kitchenettes, flat screen TVs, Wi-Fi, elegant furnishings and spa bathrooms (heated marble floors, fantastic showers, claw soaker tubs). Three King Suites (850 sq. ft.) and five Queen Suites (450 sq. ft.). Located across from Bannerman Park. Steps to top restaurants, galleries and shops. Non-smoking.
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★★★★1⁄2 199 Kenmount Rd.; 709-7225540; Fairfield.marriott.com (see ad p. 89)
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MURRAY PREMISES HOTEL ★★★★ St. John’s, NL 709-738-7773 www.murraypremiseshotel.com info@murraypremiseshotel.com Located in a National Historic Site, the city’s first boutique hotel has 69 distinctive guest rooms situated in the heart of downtown St. John’s, walking distance from Mile One Centre, the St. John’s Convention Centre, entertainment and shopping district. Enjoy the comfort you would expect from a modern designer hotel, with the history and charm you expect from the city of St. John’s.
★★★1⁄2 102 Kenmount Rd.; 1-866-612-5800; Ramadastjohns.com (see ad p. 101)
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Provincial Seamen’s Museum Grand Bank With its exterior shaped like a ship’s sails, this building stands out against the landscape, yet fits right in as the place to tell the province’s seafaring history. Two floors of historical exhibits trace local development from the 1800s to modern times. The Rooms photo
Port Union National Historic District of Canada Port Union Tour several premises from the heyday of Canada’s only union built town, the dream work of Sir William Coaker and the Fishermen’s Protective Union. The Factory houses the pressroom of the former Fishermen’s Advocate newspaper.
Admiralty House Museum Mount Pearl Telecommunications history is preserved in this museum, in a park-like setting in the centre of the city. This building was a top secret British wireless station during the First World War.
Wooden Boat Building Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador Winterton Explore this important time in the province’s industrial history and learn about the art of boatbuilding in the Boatbuilding Room, the Boat Shed and other exhibit spaces in this two-storey museum.
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Recipes Here are three meals you can cook over a fire and keep you satisfied morning, noon and night!
Morning Scramble 3 cups potato, 1/4" dice (good use of leftover baked potatoes from the night before) 1 cup ham, diced (or bacon or leftover cooked steak) 3 eggs 1/8 cup milk 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup green onion, diced 1/2 cup tomato, diced salt & pepper to taste Grease an aluminum pan or camping pan (eg. cast iron). Toss in ham (or bacon or steak). Scramble eggs with milk in a bowl and stir in cheese, onion and tomato. Pour over meat. Season with a dash of salt and pepper. Cover pan with aluminum foil. Cook over medium flame on campfire grill, BBQ or camp stove for about 30 min. Carefully remove foil cover and check on doneness. Cook until the eggs are set and the edges are crispy.
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BBQ Chicken Dinner 2 med. potatoes, peeled and diced olive oil salt and pepper 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2" slices
Banana Boat S’mores
BBQ sauce
4 medium sized bananas, unpeeled
shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mini-marshmallows, each cut in half
heavy duty aluminum foil Toss the potatoes with olive oil and salt and pepper. Divide them between two 8"x8" squares of aluminum foil. Gather up the edges of the squares and seal the foil at the top to make packet (leave space between the potatoes and top of the foil tent for steam). Place on hot coals or BBQ grate for about 5 minutes. Remove and carefully open packet. Add chicken to each packet and a few good squirts of BBQ sauce. Reseal packet and return to heat for 20-25 minutes. When chicken is cooked (no traces of pink and easily shredded), and potatoes are tender, top with shredded cheese before serving. Eat right from the packet.
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1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips 1/4 cup graham wafer crumbs Set each banana on a piece of foil large enough to wrap it; place banana curved side down so it sits up like a boat. Split the banana in half lengthways, all the way down to the skin, but not through the skin. Pry the banana open and fill it with chocolate chips and marshmallows, topping with the graham crumbs. Fold the foil up around the banana and seal it shut. Lay the banana right side up, like a boat, on hot coals or a cooking grill and cook for about 20 minutes. Carefully open the tinfoil to check. Bananas are ready when the marshmallows and chocolate are melted inside.
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27TH ANNUAL MARY’S HARBOUR CRAB FESTIVAL August 3 – 5 Mary’s Harbour 709-921-6281 www.facebook.com/marysharbourcrabfestival maryshbr@nf.aibn.com Join the fun and celebrate the local crab fishery. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, traditional cuisine, local music and much more! Check out our Facebook page for event schedule.
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REMEMBERING HMS RALEIGH August 8; Point Amour; pointamour@seethesites.ca
july
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS July 1;
Happy Valley-Goose Bay; www.happyvalley-goosebay.com LABRADOR WEST REGATTA July 27; Wabush;
MAKKOVIK TROUT FESTIVAL August (day TBA);
Makkovik; www.makkovik.ca
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RIGOLET SALMON FESTIVAL August 9 – 11; Rigolet; www.townofrigolet.com
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festivals and events GREAT LABRADOR CANOE RACE August 18;
Happy Valley-Goose Bay; www.labradorcanoerace.com
october TRAPLINE MARATHON October 7; North West River; www.traplinemarathon.ca
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GROS MORNE THEATRE FESTIVAL June – Sep-
tember; 1-877-243-2899; www.theatrenewfoundland.com (see ad on p. 44) PIRATES HAVEN ANNUAL CRAB FESTIVAL June 23 Robinsons 709-649-0601 www.pirateshavenadventures.com paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca Fresh local crab cooked by a pirate. Delicious crab suppers served at 5:00 p.m. A fun-filled day for all with crafters, music and games.
july STEPHENVILLE THEATRE FESTIVAL July 13 – August 12 Stephenville 709-643-4553 www.stephenvilletheatrefestival.com stfgeneralmanager@gmail.com Celebrating 40 years as the longest-running professional theatre in NL. Summer shows: “We Will Rock You,” based on the music of Queen; the Tony Triple Crown award-winning “Avenue Q”; the hilarious “Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged” (a parody); family show “Red Riding Hood”; and dinner theatre production of “Piano Man” (Billy Joel tribute).
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THE ISLE AUX MORTS THEATRE FESTIVAL Mid-July to Early August Isle aux Morts 709-698-3441 www.isleauxmortstheatrefest.ca Witness the beauty of the Granite Coast and come see our shows this season! Lantern Puppeteering; Heroic Tales; Love at the Edge of the World. Come see what lies beyond the ferry. Find us on Facebook @isleauxmortstheatrefestival THE FRIENDLY INVASION July 20 – August 22;
Stephenville; 709-649-2038; www.stephenvilleheritage.ca; info@stephenvilleheritage.ca (see ad on p. 43) DEER LAKE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL July 20 – 22;
Deer Lake; www.town.deerlake.nf.ca PIRATES HAVEN ANNUAL PIG ROAST July 21 Robinsons 709-649-0601 www.pirateshavenadventures.com paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca Enjoy succulent pork cooked to perfection – spit fired! Volleyball tournament, concession stands, local artisans and crafts, music and dance. Something for everyone. BURGEO SAND AND SEA FESTIVAL July 26 – 28 Burgeo 709-886-6093 www.facebook.com/burgeosandandseafestival Three-day event full of fun for the young and old. Performances every afternoon at the beach by local musicians; games for kids; evening home-cooked dinners. Street dance on Thursday night; moonlit beach party on Friday night; arena dance on Saturday night. Come feel the sand between your toes and have a fabulous time.
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festivals and events ANN HARVEY DAYS FESTIVAL July 26 – 29 Festival Grounds, Isle aux Morts 709-698-3441 | 3313 | 3032 www.isleauxmorts.ca townhalliam@nf.aibn.com Local artisans at work, traditional music, homecooked meals and dinner theatre at Safe Haven Café, plus various heritage games and activities celebrating and commemorating the anniversary of the famous Harvey Family Sea Rescue. A FISH & SEAFOOD FEAST BUCCANEER STYLE July 29 Pirate’s Haven, Robinsons 709-649-0601 www.pirateshavenadventures.com paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca On Saturday 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Pirate’s Haven ATV Friendly RV Park & Chalets is hosting a Fish & Seafood Feast Buccaneer Style, with live music. Enjoy this feast of traditional Newfoundland meals.
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TWILLINGATE NEW WORLD ISLAND DINNER THEATRE May 28 – mid-September 115 Main Street 709-571-2773 | 709-884-2300 watersidecabins@outlook.com Twillingate New World Island Dinner Theatre consists of Newfoundland music, songs and skits, all-round comedy suitable for all ages. Come and enjoy an evening of food and fun.
july MIAWPUKEK TOURISM POWWOW July 6 – 8;
Conne River; 709-882-2470; www.miawpukektourism.ca EXPLOITS VALLEY SALMON FESTIVAL July 12 –
august VINLAND MUSIC CAMP August 19 – 25 Lomond, Gros Morne National Park 709-670-3377 info@soundbone.ca www.soundbone.ca Learn the music, stories and dances of Newfoundland & Labrador in this beautiful natural setting. All ages welcome to learn and perform traditional music, storytelling and folk dancing. This year we celebrate the English influence on Newfoundland folk arts, with special guest artists from England. There’ll also be Morris dancing and songs.
16; Grand Falls-Windsor; www.evsalmonfestival.com 19TH ANNUAL BAY D’ESPOIR CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT July 21 Bay d’Espoir Rec Plex, St. Alban’s 709-538-3545 www.envision.ca/webs/cancerbenefitgroup helenathornhill@persona.ca Join us on Saturday for 13 hours of wonderful live entertainment, candlelight ceremony, adult dance, games of chance and much more. Approx. $1.3 million raised to date, the local Cancer Benefit Group raises funds to financially assist cancer patients in the Bay d’Espoir area. Come out and show your support!
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TWILLINGATE / N.W.I. FISH FUN AND FOLK FESTIVAL July 23 – 29; Twillingate; 709-884-
GROS MORNE FALL FEST September 27 – 30 Cow Head 709-243-2123 www.grosmornefallfest.com cowheadheritage@gmail.com A fine time of Craft, Music and Cuisine: craft workshops, concerts, hikes, storytelling, food, craft fair and so much more! See you there!
GLOVERTOWN EVENTS COMMITTEE ALEXANDER BAY DAYS July 27 – 29 Glovertown Recreation Grounds 709-533-2351 glovertowncounc@eastlink.ca Glovertown Events Committee will be hosting Alexander Bay Days July 27-29, 2018. Come out and enjoy local talent on Friday with Mike Saunders. Saturday there will be activities for kids, and that night we are pleased to announce that the Irish Descendants will be performing. Find us on Facebook @glovertownevents.
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august GANDER’S FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT August 3 – 6 Various Locations 709-651-5927 www.gandercanada.com ksceviour@gandercanada.com One of NL’s premier family festivals that offers something for everyone! Events include the Opening Ceremonies, a Demolition Derby, a Kitchen Party and much more! 27TH ANNUAL SMALLWOOD DAYS FESTIVAL August 3 – 6 Gambo 709-674-4222 www.facebook.com/Gambofestivals7 recreation@townofgambo.com Mummers, Screech-ins, charity runs and more – there’s something for everyone. Join us on Saturday, August 4, for the Rockin’ Reunion, as some of Gambo’s most popular bands from the last 50 years take to the stage! All festivities take place at the Village Green. GANDER DAY CIVIC HOLIDAY August 6 Cobb’s Pond Rotary Park, Gander 709-651-5927 www.gandercanada.com ksceviour@gandercanada.com Join the citizens of Gander as we celebrate our civic holiday with music, food, fun and a gorgeous FIREWORKS display! WINTERSET IN SUMMER LITERARY FESTIVAL August 9 – 12 Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre, Eastport Peninsula www.wintersetinsummer.ca A splendid weekend with some of our province’s best writers and musicians, from romance novelist Victoria Barbour, to playright Robert Chafe and acclaimed journalist Azzo Rezori. Other featured guests include Jillian Keiley, Joel Thomas Hynes and Sharon Bala. Celebrity hosts include Lisa Moore, Heather Barrett and others. Go online for the full lineup and ticket information.
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35TH ANNUAL BRIMSTONE HEAD FOLK FESTIVAL August 10 – 12 Brimstone Head Park, Fogo Island 709-266-2218 | 709-266-7270 brimstonehead_festival@yahoo.ca A unique festival for the entire family in a natural amphitheatre setting, featuring traditional music by talented local musicians. Preserving our Culture Through Music. MUSSEL BED SOIREE August 11; Lewisporte;
709-535-2737; www.musselbedsoiree.com GEORGE HUXTER MEMORIAL PARK CAMPER APPRECIATION NIGHT August (Date TBA) Springdale 709-673-3439 www.townofspringdale.ca recreation@townofspringdale.ca Join us for a night to appreciate our campers! Food, refreshments, local entertainment and ALL YOU CAN EAT MUSSELS! Contact park for more information.
october 11TH ANNUAL FOGO ISLAND PARTRIDGEBERRY HARVEST FESTIVAL October 5 – 7 Iceberg Arena, Fogo Island 709-658-7256 | 709-266-7840 www.fogoislandpartridgeberryfestival.com prbrown12@live.ca It’s a celebration of our communities and culture, great food with partridgeberries, kid’s tent, music, craft vendors, demonstrations, dancing. This is a festival for all ages. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate Thanksgiving and a wonderful harvest time.
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east june RISING TIDE THEATRE - SEASONS IN THE BIGHT 2018 June 1 – August 31 Trinity 709-464-3232 | 1-888-464-3377 www.risingtidetheatre.com risingtide@nf.aibn.com Runs from June to September. A professional theatre company since 1978 providing an awardwinning blend of drama, culture and history. Shows daily. Please call for further information. THE FESTIVAL AT OCHRE PIT COVE June 22 – 23; Ochre Pit Cove; 709-685-3307; thefestivalatochrepitcove.com SOUTHERN SHORE DINNER THEATRE June 28 – September 7; Ferryland; 1-888-332-2052; www.ssfac.com
july KELLIGREWS SOIREE July 7 – 14; Conception
Bay South; 709-834-6500; www.conceptionbaysouth.ca 33RD ANNUAL SOUTHERN SHORE SHAMROCK FESTIVAL July 21 – 22 Ferryland 709-432-2052 | 1-888-332-2052 www.ssfac.com kmooney@nf.aibn.com The finest in traditional Newfoundland / Irish music, song and dance performed by local and established musicians in the Irish Heart of Newfoundland. GEORGE STREET FESTIVAL July 26 – August 1;
George Street, St. John’s; 709-722-7634; georgestreetlive.ca BONAVISTA DAYS CELEBRATIONS July 27 – 29 Various locations, Bonavista 709-468-7747 www.townofbonavista.com town.bonavista@nf.sympatico.ca Come celebrate Bonavista Days. Fireworks at Marine Centre, Garden Party, Bobber Race, Motorcade, Live Entertainment at the stadium. Other events as well.
august ROYAL ST. JOHN’S REGATTA August 1 (weather permitting); St. John’s; 709-576-8921; www.stjohnsregatta.org
VOICES OF PLACENTIA BAY EXHIBIT & FESTIVAL August 2 – 5, 2018 21 Patterson Dr., Town Square, Placentia 709-227-2787 (ARTS) www.placentia.ca/events rpower@placentia.ca A celebration of singers, musicians and storytellers from Placentia Bay. Exhibit includes slideshows, music and videos; visitors can also play music, tell a story, sing a song and answer trivia. Tours Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This year’s Festival, held in Town Square, celebrates Laval High School’s 50th anniversary. NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR FOLK FESTIVAL August 3 – 5; Bannerman Park, St. John’s;
1-866-576-8508; www.nlfolk.com TUCKAMORE FESTIVAL: CHAMBER MUSIC IN NL
August 6 – 19; St. John’s, Admiral’s Cove, Port Rexton, Brigus; 709-330-4599; Tuckamorefestival.ca 31ST ANNUAL BRIGUS BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL August 10 – 12 Water Street, Brigus 709-528-3201 | 709-528-4588 byronrodway@personainternet.com Come to Brigus, Conception Bay, for a very enjoyable and exciting weekend. Stop by and take in some of the activities: traditional NL food, folk festival, crafts, dances, games, fireworks, ecumenical service. SUNSPLASH PADDLE IN PARADISE August 15 –
19; Paradise; 709-782-1400; www.paradise.ca TRINITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL AUCTION & GARDEN PARTY August 17 Trinity Museum, Church Road, Trinity 709-464-3599 info@trinityhistoricalsociety.com Starting at 2:30 p.m., drop by for our exciting auction and garden party; great family fun, variety of items for bids, gift certificates, antiques, artwork and more. Refreshments served.
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