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Message from the Editor LABRADOR LISTINGS WEST LISTINGS Ingredients for a Boil-Up Savour every Moment CENTRAL LISTINGS NL Weatherlore Be Present in the Past A NL Scavenger Hunt

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EAST LISTINGS All About Puffins Festival & Events A Newfoundander Quiz A Fine Mug-Up Home is Where the Art Is Getting Your Boat Ready RV Services Electric Car Charging Stations

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Do you remember the first time you saw a whale breach?

Your first iceberg, first jigged cod, first capelin run, first live folk band? How about the last time you had a good feed of Jiggs, camped in a gravel pit, sang around a beach fire or drove around the bay? This is Come Home Year, and everyone’s invited to come home – to be greeted by family or as if you were family. If you’re already home, this is the year to really appreciate it – revisit your old haunts, discover new places and different harbours, do that thing on your Newfoundland and Labrador bucket list. To prepare for this 2022 Explore travel guide, we reached out to all corners of the province, across the island and through Labrador, to find out what’s on the go and where to do it. Whether you’re looking for a unique place to stay, a new adventure, a learning experience or a grand time – or all of the above – you’ll find it in the following pages. No doubt you’ll find something to write home about, and why not write to us about it? We’d love to share your holiday photos and stories in Downhome magazine. Help us show the world how amazing this place is and how fortunate we are to explore it! Connect with us on social media, submit your stories and photos at DownhomeLife.com, or email me! Janice Stuckless, Editor-in-chief Downhome janice@downhomelife.com Website: DownhomeLife.com Facebook: @Downhomelife Twitter: @Downhomelife Instagram: @Downhomemagazine Alisa Smith photo

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C LO S E R T H A N YO U T H I N K . . .

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9 campgrounds 9 attractions 12 accommodations

Battle Harbour Peter Bull photo

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Torngat Mountains National Park

Dumping

Showers

Campsites

Picnic Area

Playground

RVsites

Store

Fire Pits

50 No. of Sites

Nain

Hopedale

Laundromat

Angling

Hiking

Boat Launch

Pets

Swimming

Cabins

Boat Tours

Public Phone

Snack Bar

Amp Service

Water Hookup

Canoeing

Internet/WiFi

ATM

Shelter

Beach

Makkovik

Rigolet

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18 Churchill Falls North West River 500

Restaurant

14 Cartwright

19 Happy ValleyGoose Bay

510

Port Hope Simpson Pinware West St. Modeste

PINWARE RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK

23 13 1 12 Red Bay

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L’Anse Amour Forteau L’Anse au Clair

Pinware, Route 510

709-927-5516 | 1-877-214-2267 www.nlcamping.ca | www.parksnl.ca info@parksnl.ca 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. Open June 3 – Sept. 19, 2022. 22

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MARITIME ARCHAIC BURIAL MOUND NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA L’Anse Amour 709-927-5825 www.seethesites.ca | info@seethesites.ca This plaque site of National Historic Significance overlooking the waters of the Strait of Belle Isle marks the burial site of a young Maritime Archaic child who died about 8,000 years ago. Various artifacts were also discovered at the site, including a walrus tusk, harpoon head, painted stones and a bone whistle. An exhibit about the site is displayed at the Labrador Straits Museum at L’Anse au Loup.

2 GATEWAY TO LABRADOR VISITOR CENTRE

L’Anse au Clair; 709-931-2013 / 709-9275825; labradorcoastaldrive.com 3 LABRADOR PIONEER FOOT PATH

L’Anse au Clair; 709-931-2013; www.labradorcoastaldrive.com

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POINT AMOUR LIGHTHOUSE PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE L’Anse Amour 709-927-5825 www.seethesites.ca info@seethesites.ca Imagine... you’re at the top of the tallest lighthouse in Atlantic Canada, there’s an iceberg, a whale breaching, and the HMS Raleigh shipwreck in the distance. Coastal hikes, wildflowers, fossils and the oldest burial mound in North America. Get your hiking shoes on and your camera ready. RALEIGH TRAIL L’Anse Amour 709-927-5825 www.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.

Red Bay; 709-920-2197; www.labradorcoastaldrive.com

10 TRACEY HILL TRAIL

Red Bay; 709-9202197; www.labradorcoastaldrive.com

11 BONEY SHORE TRAIL

Mary’s Harbour; 709-921-6281; maryshbr@nf.aibn.com

12 WHITE WATER FALLS TRAIL

Mary’s Harbour; 709-921-6281; maryshbr@nf.aibn.com

13 GIN COVE WALKING TRAIL

Rigolet; 709-9473382; www.townofrigolet.com

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L’Anse au Loup; 709-927-5573; www.lanseauloup.ca

7 SCHOONER COVE TRAIL

8 RIGHT WHALE EXHIBIT MUSEUM

Selma Barkham Town Hall, Red Bay; 709-920-2197; www.labradorcoastaldrive.com 9 PARKS CANADA RED BAY NATIONAL HIS-

TORIC SITE Red Bay; 709-920-2142 / 2051;

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Postville; 709-4799830; www.tourismnunatsiavut.com

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16 WHITE ELEPHANT MUSEUM

Makkovik; 709-923-2425; www.labradorvirtualmuseum.ca/wem Nain; 709922-2054; www.tourismnunatsiavut.com

17 ILLUSUAK CULTURAL CENTRE

18 LABRADOR INTERPRETATION CENTRE

North West River; 709-497-8566; www.therooms.ca/LIC

15-21 Voisey Dr., Happy Valley-Goose Bay; 709896-4028; www.obrienartscentre.ca

19 LAWRENCE O’BRIEN ARTS CENTRE

20 LABRADOR WEST ARTS & CULTURE CENTRE

Labrador City; 709-944-7132; www.artsandculturecentre.com/labwest

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ROYAL INN & SUITES ★★★★ 3 Royal St., Happy Valley-Goose Bay 709-896-2456 | 1-888-440-2456 www.royalinnandsuites.ca info@royalinnandsuites.ca Centrally located downtown within walking distance to hospital, government offices, arena, business district and more. We offer 40 beautiful air-conditioned rooms and suites with standard, executive and signature guest options. Rates include complimentary high speed internet and breakfast featuring our custom roast coffee. Other amenities: a fitness centre, courtesy guest shuttle, in-room Nespresso coffee, luxury bedding and updated rooms with local décor. We also offer courtyard firepit and BBQs. We are proud to be Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s top rated hotel.

THE LABRADOR INN ★★★1⁄2 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 known as the home of northern hospitality. Banquet facilities, Larry’s Pizza and Waffle House, cable TV, phone, air conditioning, high-speed internet, laundry, local handcrafted works for sale, VLTs. Rooms $110 - $155. VIP suite $200. Mini suites $150 - $185. Extra person $20.

4 Buckles Point, Forteau; 709-931-0077; www.theflorianhotel.com (see ad on p. 11) 22

BIG LAND COTTAGE ★★★★ 154 Main St., West St. Modeste 709-640-7825 | 709-638-3679 www.biglandfishinglodge.com biglandfishinglodge@gmail.com Come and experience this beautiful rustic cottage located directly on the ocean in scenic southern Labrador. Three bedrooms, laundry room, Wi-Fi, two full bathrooms and much more. Enjoy the ocean views in the morning while sipping on a hot cup of coffee on the patio, or have a wood fire on the front lawn while whales frolic just offshore. This cottage is special, and it will provide an experience of a lifetime. Located only minutes from historic Red Bay and Point Amour Lighthouse, and only 35 minutes from BlancSablon ferry terminal.

★★★★ Main Road, Battle Harbour; 709-921-6325; www.battleharbour.com (see ad on p. 10)

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Tablelands, Gros Morne National Park Caitlin Giles photo

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L’Anse aux Meadows

Raleigh

Quirpon

campgrounds

Eddies Cove

Deadman’s Cove St. Barbe

Grandois

432

Roddickton Castor’s River

430

Englee

Port au Choix Hawke’s Bay

River of Ponds Daniel’s Harbour

430

Jackson’s Arm

Cow Head Sop’s Arm Gros Morne National Park

Rocky Harbour

Norris Point

Woody Point

The Beac hes

Portland Creek

709-454-7570 www.nlcamping.ca |www.parksnl.ca info@parksnl.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. Open June 3 – Sept. 19, 2022.

Cormack

Howley

Cox’s Cove Pasadena

St ep he nv ille

Corner Brook

PISTOLET BAY PROVINCIAL PARK Route 437, 6 km south of Raleigh

420

Deer Lake

Steady Brook

460

463

490

Kip pen s

460

Cape St. George

River Brook

709-877-2515 | 1-877-999-2515 stbarbervpark@gmail.com Within walking distance to the ferry terminal. Option to leave RV at the park to explore St. Barbe or hike Forrester’s Point. Full kitchen use and dog-sitting service (phone ahead). Electrical hook-ups available. TV in common sitting room. Location is open field. Wi-Fi available. June 1 – mid-September, 2022.

480

South Branch

Burgeo

Doyles

10 470

Rose Blanche

Port aux Basques

Guide to Symbols 50 No. of Sites

ST. BARBE RV PARK St. Barbe

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Lark Harbour

St. Anthony 432

Interpretation

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Boat Launch

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Cabins

RV Sites

Hiking

Pets

Dumping

Swimming

Snack Bar

Showers

Boat Tours

Public Phone

Picnic Area

Canoeing

ATM

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Amp Service

Shelter

Laundromat

Water Hookup

Beach

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GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK T: 709-458-2417 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) explore 2022 : 15

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LOMOND RIVER LODGE CAMPGROUND Lomond River

709-453-2428 1-877-456-6663 www.lomond-river-lodge.com info@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. 41

GRAND CODROY RV/ TENT CAMPING PARK Doyles

709-955-2520 1-877-955-2520 www.grandcodroy.com grandcodroyrvcamping@nf.sympatico.ca Home away from home. First off the ferry, providing you 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. One RV rental (remains on site). Please contact for more information. 80

4 SIR RICHARD SQUIRES MEMORIAL PROVINCIAL

PARK Route 422 Cormack; 709-636-1509 / 1-877-214-2267; www.parksnl.ca; 147 sites

10 km east of Port aux Basques; 709-695-7222 / 1-877214-2267; www.parksnl.ca; 92 sites

9 J.T. CHEESEMAN PROVINCIAL PARK 5 BLOW ME DOWN PROVINCIAL PARK

Lark Harbour, Route 450; 709-681-2430 / 1-877-214-2267; www.parksnl.ca; 28 sites

Route 480, Burgeo; 709-886-2331; www.parksnl.ca; 30 sites

10 SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL PARK 6 BARACHOIS POND PROVINCIAL PARK

Route 1, 24 km from St. George’s, 20 km from Stephenville; 709-649-0048; www.parksnl.ca; 150 sites 7

PIRATE’S HAVEN ATV FRIENDLY RV PARK & CAMPGROUND Route 404, Robinsons

709-645-2169 / 0601 www.pirateshavenadventures.com Located 100 km from Port aux Basques and 110 km from Corner Brook. A 3.5-star facility with 45 large, spacious, level and fully serviced sites (30 & 50 amps) including 3 cabins and 2 glamping quarters, washrooms, showers, volleyball court, playground, snack bar, games room, fire pits, firewood. Excellent Wi-Fi. Licensed restaurant, convenience store and laundromat. Longhouse wheelchair-accessible inside patio. Fully accessible. ATV and side-by-side rentals on site. Come and arrange a tour! Let us be your guides with family/group outings with our six-seater.

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WHER TO STAY

St. Christopher’s Hotel Port aux Basques

Days Inn - Stephenville Stephenville

Cape Anquille Lighthouse Inn Cape Anquille

Hotel Port Aux Basques Port aux Basques

Acadian Hotel Stephenville

1-877-695-2171 • 709-695-2171 hotelpab.com

709-643-5176 acadianhotel.com

Codroy Valley Cottage Country Doyles

Pirate’s Haven ATV Friendly RV Park, Chalets and Adventures Robinsons

Dreamcatcher Lodge Stephenville

TOURS

The Friendly Invasion Festival • July 14 - August 3, 2022 • Stephenville • stephenvilleheritage.ca

Port aux Basques Marine Excursions Port aux Basques

1-800-563-4779 stchrishotel.com

709-649-0601 • 709-645-2169 pirateshavenadventures.com

709-643-6666 daysinnstephenville.com

1-888-373-2668 • 709-643-6655 dreamcatcherlodge.ca

1-877-254-6586 • 709-634-2285 linkumtours.com

1-877-655-2720 • 709-955-2720 codroyvalleycottages.ca

Lightkeeper’s Inn B & B Rose Blanche

709-956-20520 rblighthouse@nf.aibn.com

709-694-0563 portauxbasquesmarineexcursions.com

Pirate’s Haven Scheduled and Customized ATV Tours Robinsons 709-649-0601 • 709-645-2169 pirateshavenadventures.com

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1-5 St. Anthony Flower’s Cove Main Brook

St. Barbe

BOTTOM BROOK TRAILS St. Anthony; 709-

454-3453; www.stanthony.ca 2

Port au Choix

Bellburns

3453; www.stanthony.ca 5

POLAR BEAR DISPLAY St. Anthony; 709-454-

3453; www.stanthony.ca

7 Englee

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MILITARY BASE TRAIL St. Anthony; 709-454-

Castor’s River

430

3453; www.stanthony.ca 4

Roddickton

FISHING POINT TRAILS St. Anthony; 709-454LAMAGE POINT TRAIL St. Anthony; 709-454-

Grandois

432 432

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Eddies Cove

Hawke’s Bay

Daniel’s Harbour

Portland Creek

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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 inter-relationships between people and the land. Decades of logging around Roddickton have created an unexpected result – the perfect moose habitat. Roddickton (“Moose Capital of the World”) now has the largest density of moose in North America. A nuisance to some, moose (an introduced species) are now woven into our way of life and may even prove to be the key to our future. Come and see our moose 29 and polar bear! 463

Cow Head

Jackson’s Arm

Sop’s Arm

Gros Morne National Park

Rocky Harbour Woody Point

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420

Norris Point

24 Deer Lake

Lark Harbour

Cox’s Cove

25 Corner Brook

Pasadena Steady Brook

St ep he nv ille

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470 460

Cape St. George

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FRENCH SHORE INTERPRETATION CENTRE Route 434, 107 Martinique Dr., Conche 709-622-3500 www.frenchshore.com www.frenchshoretapestry.com frenchshorehs@nf.aibn.com This museum houses two permanent exhibits: Quest for Cod and French Shore Tapestry.

Ca pe

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River Brook

South Branch Doyles

Burgeo Ramea

Rose Blanche

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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 relo-cated by water from Hooping Harbour in 1969. One of those houses is completely restored back to its original condition and contains memorabilia from Lily and Ashton Cassell, who raised their family there.

50 CENTURIES INTERPRETATION CENTRE 84-92 Michael’s Dr., Bird Cove 709-247-2256 www.50centuries.ca 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 and at Facebook.com/50centuries.

FRENCH ROOMS CULTURAL CENTER 83 Fisher St., Port au Choix 709-861-2142 | 709-861-3409 Facebook.com/frenchroomsculturalcentre pacheritage@gmail.com Visit the French Rooms Cultural Center and learn all about the French fishery, Point Riche Lighthouse and the Resettlement Era. Come check out French artifacts and items from the lighthouse, and watch a video of a house being floated to the area. Purchase local crafts and local OCI shrimp at the Gift Shop. Visit the French Bread Oven to see and sample fresh rolls baked in an outdoor oven and served with local jams. Get your picture taken in period costumes while sitting in a French Chaloupe!

11 TORRENT RIVER SALMON INTERPRETATION

CENTRE AND NATURE PARK Hawke’s Bay; 709-248-4066 / 5216; www.facebook.com/kkg2017 12 TABLE POINT ECOLOGICAL RESERVE

Nearest Community: Bellburns; 709-6374066; www.gov.nl.ca/eccm/natural-areas/

NURSE BENNETT HERITAGE HOUSE Daniel’s Harbour 709-632-9389 www.nursebennett.ca nursemyra.bennett@gmail.com Heritage house steeped in history. Nurse Myra Bennett was known throughout Newfoundland and Labrador as “Florence Nightingale of the North.” Her volunteer posting evolved into a lifetime of service from her clinic in the family home, restored with original artifacts. Check out the Gros Morne Theatre Festival, where “Tempting Providence” by Robert Chafe will be playing at the new Nurse Myra Bennett Theatre for the Arts in Cow Head. Portland Creek; 709-637-2040; www.parksnl.ca

14 ARCHES PROVINCIAL PARK

DR. HENRY N. PAYNE COMMUNITY MUSEUM / CRAFT SHOP Cow Head 709-243-2023 / 2466 Facebook.com/dr.henryn.paynemuseum cowheadheritage@gmail.com Tales of virtue and villainy! Hear our stories about the role of women in our community, the double axe murder of 1809 and more. The museum has an intriguing collection of stories and artifacts, such as a 700-year-old walrus skull, 4,000-year-old stone tools, primitive hooked mats and more. Take time to visit our museum shop filled with a great selection of handcrafted items.

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HEAD, BERRY HEAD & BAKER’S BROOK TRAILS Rocky Harbour; 709-458-2417;

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BONNE BAY MARINE STATION Norris Point 709-458-2874 | 709-458-2550 www.bonnebay.mun.ca bonnebaymanager@mun.ca Take a guided tour of our aquarium and discover the awesome creatures living in beautiful Bonne Bay, and incorporate a boat tour or kayaking to your visit. Open July 1 – Sept. 2. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday to Monday. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday for private tours. Norris Point; 1-888-458-2016; www.bontours.ca

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JENNIEX HERITAGE HOUSE Norris Point 709-458-2828 / 2896 (off season) www.norrispoint.ca jenniexhouse@gmail.com At the entrance to Norris Point is this 1926 typical saltbox house museum with interesting artifacts, craft shop with local handmade crafts, mug-ups and photographer’s lookout. Entrance to the James Humber Walking Trail.

MOLLY MADE FIBRE STUDIO 20 Crawley’s Cove Rd., Woody Point 709-453-2538 www.mollymadefibreart.com mewhite@hotmail.com In the heart of Gros Morne National Park, this studio offers hands-on demonstrations and workshops in the art of traditional rug hooking. In our shop, we supply fine art and craft from local artists and artisans for purchase. Drop by to see high quality work, most of which is juried by the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador. Gros Morne National Park; 709-458-2417; pc.gc.ca/grosmorne

21 TABLELANDS TRAIL

Trout River; 709458-2417; pc.gc.ca/grosmorne

22 TROUT RIVER POND TRAIL

NEWFOUNDLAND INSECTARIUM 2 Bonne Bay Rd., Reidville 1-866-635-5454 www.nlinsectarium.com nfinsectarium@gmail.com Multi-award-winning attraction featuring live tropical butterflies, observation bee hive, and leaf cutter ant colony. Rated the #1 indoor exhibit in Western Newfoundland. A “mustsee” for any visitor to the Gros Morne area.

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HUMBER VALLEY GOLF Humber Valley Resort 709-686-2710 www.humbervalley.com info@humbervalley.com Humber Valley Resort is home to one of Canada’s top-rated championship golf courses. The resort is a gated community with luxury accommodations and an executive clubhouse. It is a premiere wedding and events venue located in the heart of Western Newfoundland.

BOOMSTICK BREWING 55 West St., Corner Brook 709-388-0144 www.boomstickbrewing.ca Craft Brewery & Taproom

CORNER BROOK MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES 2 West St., Corner Brook 709-634-2518 www.cornerbrookmuseum.ca info@cornerbrookmuseum.ca Journey through time in one of Corner Brook’s oldest buildings. Built in 1925 to house the Courtroom, Post Office, Customs and Telegraph Office, it’s now home to collections of natural, cultural and social history of the region. Open May 24 – June 30 and Sept. 5 – Oct. 28: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. July 4 – Sept. 2: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Dates and times may change; please confirm with our website. Group tours are advised to book in advance. Wheelchair Accessible. Admission: Adults $6, Students $4, Children under 12 Free when accompanied by an adult. Twitter: @cbrookmuseum. Instagram: cbmuseum1997. Facebook: Corner Brook Museum and Archives - Digital Commons.

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THE ROOST AT YORK HARBOUR 129 Main St., York Harbour 709-681-2341 www.theroostatyorkharbour.com info@theroostatyorkharbour.com Part shop, part gallery, The Roost champions local art and boasts more than 30 local artisan consignors, offering one-of-a-kind, handcrafted art and gifts. Created as a way to display and support local artists, The Roost helps artists to develop traditional handcrafted work and products with local flair.

31 CODROY VALLEY PROVINCIAL PARK

THE "MY DEAR MINNIE" MUSEUM OF HERITAGE AND CULTURE Tompkins, Codroy Valley. Just 1 km off the TCH. Route 407 709-955-2571 mydearminniemuseum@gmail.com Opened in 2021, "My Dear Minnie" Museum of Heritage & Culture is located in the former family home of the late Minnie & Richard White. Known as Newfoundland’s First Lady of the Accordion, Minnie was a musical icon whose legacy is well known provincially and beyond. Exhibits include a Minnie/Family room, one-room school, fishing shack, post office and more, all reminiscent of an earlier time.

HARVEY TRAIL Isle aux Morts 709-698-3032 | 709-698-3441 www.isleauxmorts.ca townhalliam@nf.aibn.com Experience a leisurely walk along the shoreline of Harvey Trail, where Ann Harvey and her family performed two daring rescues in the 1800s. Afterwards you can purchase local crafts at the café or visitor’s centre.

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ICAL RESERVE Nearest Community: Gallants; 709-637-4066; naturalareas@gov.nl.ca; www.flr.gov.nl.ca/natural_areas

OUR LADY OF MERCY HERITAGE CHURCH, MUSEUM, TEA ROOM, CRAFT & GIFT SHOP 101 Main St., Port au Port West 709-721-0200 www.ourladyofmercynl.com ourladyofmercycc@gmail.com Standing 100 ft. at its steeple, it is the largest wooden Catholic church in Newfoundland and Labrador. This 100+ year-old church displays Newfoundland craftsmanship, Italian marble Stations of the Cross, original statues/altars and stained-glass windows. PIRATE’S HAVEN ALL INCLUSIVE GUIDED ATV DAY EXCURSIONS Robinsons 709-649-0601 www.pirateshavenadventures.com paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca Pirate’s Haven all-inclusive guided ATV excursions, where natural beauty and adventure await. Trail snacks, mug-up lunch and dinner. June 12: Feather ‘n’ Folk (Lobster). July 10: Beaches & Oceans (Steak). August 14: Coastal & Sea Stacks (Chicken & Ribs). September 4: Middle of Nowhere Tour (Jiggs’ Dinner).

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KING GEORGE IV ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Nearest Community: Burgeo 709-637-4066 naturalareas@gov.nl.ca www.gov.nl.ca/eccm/natural-areas/ A rich delta, part of the Lloyd’s River System, and one of the largest undisturbed river delta sites on the island. An important migratory stop for birds.

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SEA ECHO MOTEL ★★★1⁄2 41 Fisher St., Port au Choix 709-861-3777 www.seaechomotel.ca info@seaechomotel.ca We have 30 rooms and 3 efficiency units, plus a restaurant and lounge. Located in scenic Port au Choix, a National Historic Site of Canada: the community is regarded as one of the richest archaeological finds in North America and the fishing capital of Western NL. See our local lighthouse and caribou at scenic Point Riche and walk the trails. Located halfway between Gros Morne and L’Anse aux Meadows, it’s the ideal location for exploring the wonders of the Viking Trail. $125-$150.

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Portland VICTORIAN MANOR Creek 1 HERITAGE PROPERTIES ★★★ ⁄2 Woody Point Cow Head 709-458-7381 (call/text) Sop’s Arm www.grosmorneescapes.com Gros Morne vmanorgrosmorne@eastlink.ca Rocky National Harbour Park Featuring suites and vacation homes right in Woody 2 Gros Morne National Park. Each accommo- Point Norris Point 420 dation has spectacular views of Gros Morne 3 Cormack Cormack Mountain, Bonne Bay and the Tablelands – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Be sure to visit 4 the Merchant Warehouse Retro Café & Wine Lark Deer Lake Bar in Woody Point and the Seaside Restau- Harbour rant at Trout River. Great food and views!

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ROCKY BROOK ACRES ★★★ ⁄2 90 Veterans Dr., Cormack 709-635-7255 | 709-636-2724 1-888-635-7255 www.rockybrookacres.com info@rockybrookacres.com Your country vacation home in Cormack. Your four-season home away from home with clean, spacious, self-contained two-bedroom suites and holiday homes perfect for larger groups. A hidden gem just off the beaten path. Our accommodations are 25 km from Gros Morne National Park, 14 km from Deer Lake Airport, and 55 km from Corner Brook. Our ancestors settled the area, and our guests enjoy personal, friendly service in a picturesque country setting with deep historical roots.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ★★★★ 38 Bennett Ave., Deer Lake 709-635-3232 Ext. 3 www.hiexpress.com/deerlake-arpt reservations@hiedeerlakehotel.com Stay with confidence with our expanded commitment to cleanliness for our guests with the IHG Clean Promise. Ideally located minutes from Deer Lake Regional Airport and 30 min. from Gros Morne National Park. Features 88 modern guest rooms, including family rooms and suites, with many amenities including free hot breakfast, indoor pool with waterslide, fitness facility, business centre, IHG Rewards Points, full-service catering, pet friendly, guest laundry (coin operated), free parking and complimentary airport shuttle service.

GEORGE’S MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CABINS ★★★1⁄2 Steady Brook, Corner Brook 709-639-8168 www.georgesskiworld.com georgesmountainvillage@gmail.com Thirteen cosy and comfortable cabins available to rent nightly all year round. One-, twoand three-bedroom cabins (some with Jacuzzi tub). Amenities include: full kitchens, cable TV and DVD, propane fireplaces, free Wi-Fi and BBQ in common cook area. Pets welcome in select cabins only, for an additional charge; must advise upon booking, as several of our cabins are strictly not pet friendly. Cabins start at $159 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 the reservation date. Contact the reservation desk for details.

GRENFELL CAMPUS MUN ★★★ 20 University Dr., Corner Brook 709-637-6255 | 1-866-494-3548 www.grenfell.mun.ca/conference-services conferenceservices@grenfell.mun.ca Available May 1 - August 21, 2022. Centrally located, fully furnished 4-bedroom apartments with kitchen, living room and 1 1/2 baths, and/or traditional residence rooms with private bathroom. Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and unlimited parking available.

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HEW & DRAW HOTEL ★★★★1⁄2 55 West St., Corner Brook 709-388-3300 www.hewanddraw.ca info@hewanddraw.ca This 36-room boutique hotel and gathering place is dedicated to the beauty and bounty of Western Newfoundland.

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PIRATE’S HAVEN CHALETS, GLAMPING & ADVENTURES ★★★★ Route 404, Robinsons 709-649-0601 | 709-645-2169 www.pirateshavenadventures.com paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca Your gateway to nature’s playground, your destination for safe fun & adventure! Intimate or group special occasions, weekend getaways, health and wellness retreats, and ATV groups. Enjoy a leisurely stay at our 4-star chalets with outdoor hot tub, sauna, queensize rooms, BBQ, Wi-Fi, and ocean and mountain views from the patio. Close to walking trails and swimming holes. Longhouse Restaurant serves home-cooked meals, caters to dietary needs and groups. Salmon and trout fishing licences, guides and customized packages available. Glamping quarters offer romantic & intimate setting. ATV and sideby-side rentals on site, and ATV customized guided tours: coastal, back country and T-Rail terrain. June 12, Feather ‘n’ Folk; July 10, Beaches & Oceans; August 14, Coastal & Sea Stacks; September 4, Middle of Nowhere Tour. SUNNYHOLLOW COTTAGES ★★★1⁄2 Route 404 Robinsons 709-645-3916 | 1-855-645-3916 www.sunnyhollowcottage.ca natasha_boyd@eastlink.ca Sunnyhollow Cottages has a 2-bedroom Aframe and a one-bedroom bungalow. Quiet, private and fully equipped. Located just over an hour from the Port aux Basques ferry. Perfect for the travellers wanting to start their vacation or 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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HOTEL PORT AUX BASQUES ★★★1⁄2 2 Grand Bay Rd., Port aux Basques 709-695-2171 | 1-877-695-2171 www.hotelpab.com info@hotelpab.com Overlooking beautiful Grand Bay with a spectacular view of majestic mountains and ocean. Amenities: Autism friendly with sensory room, 3 km from ferry, 32" flat screen TVs, 100% smoke-free and pet-free, fridge in all rooms, microwave upon request, quiet airconditioned rooms, housekeeping units and suite with Jacuzzi, family restaurant with healthy choices and wild game menu, lounge, free Wi-Fi, private bath, laundry, near Tim Hortons and Railway Heritage Museum, walking trail, sandy beaches, pool, shopping, library, hospital, fast food outlets. Rooms $119.99 - $139.99, suites $189.99 $199.99, family rate $129.99.

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Fun Ways to

Get Around

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There are more ways to tour a place than by car, truck, motorcycle, minivan or RV. If you are flying in to NL for vacation and can’t get or don’t want a rental vehicle, here are some other inventive ways to explore.

Ride a Bike

There are several places where you can rent a bicycle, and depending on the rental company, you can even choose the style of bike for your ability and type of terrain you want to travel, and take a guided tour or go your own way. Start by checking out these companies: Freewheeling.ca GrosMorneAdventures.com CycleSolutions.ca MMAdventuresports.com

Go by Boat

Depending on where you find yourself, you might be able to walk onto a ferry to explore lands new to you – or simply enjoy the ocean cruise, even a short one. Some of the interesting places connected by ferry include Bell Island, several remote southwest coast communities, St. Brendan’s, Fogo and Change Islands, Pilley’s Island, Saint Pierre et Miquelon, and communities in Labrador. You might even consider circumnavigating the whole of Newfoundland on a cruise ship with Adventure Canada. Learn more at: Gov.nl.ca/ti/ferryservices www.spm-ferries.fr/en AdventureCanada.com

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Join a Bus Tour

Leave the responsibility of driving to someone else, and enjoy the information and banter provided by your tour guide as you watch the scenery go by. Bus tours almost always include a meal or two, and multi-day trips take care of your accommodations, too, for a carefree vacation. These operators offer a range of itineraries: McCarthysParty.com LegendTours.ca Wildlands.com

Explore on ATV

You can rent an ATV for a few hours or a few days, join a guided tour or explore at your own pace. Between the T’Railway, logging access roads and well-worn tracks between and around communities, there’s no shortage of routes. Just be mindful of community bylaws and provincial safety laws as they apply to ATV use. Here are some places that can get you on the right path: TrinityEcoTours.com PiratesHavenAdventures.com RuggedEdge.ca

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he n 2022 at t Performing Arts i e g a t s n O tre for the n e C t t e n n a Be Neddy Norris Night Nurse Myr A Night of Newfoundland & Labrador Music July 7 - September 4

The Birds by Conor McPherson • Thriller June 10 - September 3

Mysterious flocks of birds have begun to attack at high tide, driving strangers Nat and Diane to take refuge in an isolated, abandoned house by the sea. The couple quickly form a bond as they attempt to survive in their new circumstances.

SS Ethie by Shane Ellis Coates • Dinner Theatre June 1 - September 4

New Theatre! New set! New costumes! New menu! Playing three times a week! The coastal steamer Ethie is docking once again for another wondrous journey back to December 1919 for her final voyage. Based on the true story of the steam ship that ran aground just south of Cow Head.

Ed & Ed’s NEW B & B by Jeff Pitcher • Comedy July 1 - September 3

Ed is opening his brand new B & B and he’s run off his head disinfecting, preparing for a grand ‘Come Home Year’ opening! Regretfully, young Ed has fallen in love with a mainland actress and is following her to Toronto. Added to Ed’s consternation, his ex-wife returns from exile with a surprise from their past. Will Ed’s dream of cashing in go down the toilet that hasn’t even been installed yet?

Newfoundland & Labrador culture through our music from traditional to current Newfoundland & Labrador artists. From the songs of yesteryear to the sounds of the 60’s to the music of today – a feel-good musical ride that will leave a tune in your head and smile on your lips.

Jewel by Joan MacLeod • Drama July 23 - October 2

2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the Ocean Ranger. To pay the mortgage, a young woman’s husband took a job on a rig in Newfoundland so they could clear a way to fulfill their dreams. A tragedy at sea, and an unspeakable loss, lead her to relive the greatest love of her life.

The Only Living Father by Tom Cahill • Drama August 13 - October 1

In this fast-paced, fun-filled roller-coaster of a play Joey Smallwood, the first Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador explains how, why, and what he did to bring us kicking and screaming into confederation with Canada in 1949.

Come Back Mondays Guest Artist Series Mondays from July 18 - August 22

Come Home Year 2022 is the perfect time to bring back our Monday night guest artist series and Gros Morne Theatre Festival alumni who have excelled in their art. Features music, theatre and dance performances including The Once and The Fortunate Ones.

For more information and to book tickets

TNL (Theatre Newfoundland Labrador)

1-877-243-2899 • tnl@theatrenewfoundland.com www.theatrenewfoundland.com

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Ingredients for a

Boil-Up 4Waterproof matches 4Kindling and fire starter from home (newspaper, straw, splits, dryer lint etc.) 4Dry boughs. Red ones (“blasty boughs”) are already dead, burn well and give off the best smell. 4A boil-up kettle. 4A long, sturdy stick for lifting the kettle on and off the fire, plus heat-proof mitts for pouring. 4Bottled or tap water for boiling (water in ponds and streams may contain parasites or other contaminants) 4Tea bags or instant coffee 4Sugar and milk (or replace both with sweetened condensed milk). 4Mugs and spoons, other utensils as needed 4Aluminum foil to wrap a freshly caught and cleaned trout to cook on the fire. 4A plastic bag for all your garbage – take out what you bring in. 4Afterwards, make sure your fire has been completely doused with water and buried in dirt.

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We asked friends at Facebook.com/Downhomelife what they liked to eat at a boil up. Here are the top answers: S’mores Kippers Capelin Toutons Salt fish Homemade bread Beans and bacon Bologna Full Jiggs dinner in a pot Salt fish Smoked salmon or trout Kraft Dinner Beans and wieners Cheese sausage Raisin tea bun with tea

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Maybe it’s the warm sun on your face, or the sea breeze cooling your back, or the tangy scent of the bushes at your feet – or, likely, the combination of it all – that makes freshly picked berries taste so sweet and refreshing. What other activity includes hiking, climbing, bending, reaching and stretching, and then rewards you with picnic space, a view and a free lunch?

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Newfoundland and Labrador is blanketed with berries of all colours and kinds. From June to October, you can don your boots, take your bucket and delve into nature’s bounty pretty much anywhere in the province. From service berries (chuckley pear or Saskatoon berries) and blackberries (crow berries) in the spring; to bakeapples, raspberries, wild strawberries, gooseberries and blueberries in the summer; to partridgeberries (lingonberries), cranberries and dogberries in the fall. But it’s not just berries that are ripe for the taking in Newfoundland and Labrador. There’s a smorgasbord of free food, if you know where to look. From mushrooms to dandelions, stinging nettles to fiddleheads, and spruce tips to sea rocket, you’ll be amazed at the variety of flavours our plant species bring to the table. For the trickier ones, such as mushrooms, you really need to know what you’re doing or be sure to forage with someone who does. Where some plants are very tasty and even good for you, some are poisonous and the inexperienced eye wouldn’t know the difference. If you’re more hunter than gatherer, this province has plenty in store for you, too. You don’t need a licence or experience to catch capelin – you just have to be ready to go at a moment’s notice, even under moonlight! Our rivers, lakes and ponds beckon anglers to spend the day trying to lure trout, salmon, pike, Arctic char or whitefish. When the season’s right, take to the sea for a chance to land a cod fish. Closer to shore, you might snorkel for

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Most Popular Berry Seasons Blackberries Late June to September (sometimes October). Found on dark green bushes that carpet the ground in marshy, mossy areas.

Raspberries Late July to September. Their thorny canes pop up in ditches and at the edges of trails and gravel pits.

Bakeapples End of July to early August. Found on marshes. Blueberries Mid-August to midSeptember. Found on barren or sparsely wooded land, especially in burnt-over areas. Partridgeberries Early September to early October. Noticeable for their deep red colour on glossy dark green leaves carpeting barren land and rocky hills. mussels – or wait for their rocky habitats to be exposed at low tide. And there are licensed guides who can take you hunting for wild game – moose, caribou, bear, partridge, water fowl, willow ptarmigan and grouse. And if after all that you’re still hungry for some local fare, there are restaurants, cafés, food trucks and farmer’s markets all over the province where you can chow down on some pea soup, homemade bread, toutons and jam.

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GEORGE HUXTER MEMORIAL PARK Springdale

Interpretation

709-673-3808 www.townofspringdale.ca park.springdale@gmail.com Great family camping, wooded and serene. Superb amenities with nearby views of Indian River Falls & salmon run. Scenic 6-km riverside trails, wildlife galore. Located on a licensed salmon river. Each campsite with firepit. Overflow parking lot campsites. Wi-Fi hotspots, 2 free swim passes upon check-in.

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SANGER MEMORIAL RV PARK 15 Scott Ave., Grand Falls-Windsor

709-489-8780 | 709-489-7350 www.erma.ca sangerrvpark@erma.ca Camp in comfort overlooking the Exploits River, one of the top producing Atlantic salmon rivers in North America, and conveniently just minutes from downtown amenities in Grand Falls-Windsor. 47

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BROOKDALE RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND

HAROLD W. DUFFETT SHRINERS RV PARK

Bishop’s Falls, Exit 21

Eastport

709-258-7377 | 709-258-7377 1-888-502-7665 www.brookdaleinn.com brookdale@email.com Fully serviced sites. Picnic area, playground, laundromat, firepits, hiking, in-ground heated pool and pet friendly.

1-877-313-2322 | 709-677-2438 709-424-6119 www.shrinersparkeastport.com shrinersparkoffice@eastlink.ca The Harold W. Duffett Shriners RV Park is a full-service RV Park located on the Eastport Peninsula with a 10-minute drive to beaches, restaurants, the Happy Adventure boat & kayak tours, whale watching, and the NEW Damnable Trail. Open mic, shuffleboard, horseshoe competitions for your enjoyment. Check our website for updates!

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Dame Junction; 709-535-2379; www.parksnl.ca; 100 sites Virgin Arm, Route 340; 709-629-3350; www.parksnl.ca; 55 sites

5 DILDO RUN PROVINCIAL PARK

TERRA NOVA NATIONAL PARK OF CANADA 709-533-2801|1-877-737-3783 www.pc.gc.ca/terranova

WINDMILL BIGHT PARK Lumsden

709-530-2312 | 709-530-2309 www.facebook.com/rvparklumsden/ townoflumsden@nf.aibn.com A beautiful family campground with clean and spacious sites. Located on a well-known salmon river, the park offers fresh and salt water swimming (unsupervised), a beautiful sandy beach, serviced and unserviced sites, exceptional rates and seasonal specials, with permitted campfires on site. Only a 5-minute drive to a newly constructed comfort station with laundry and shower facilities, and an RV dumping station. 50

SOUTH WEST POND RV PARK New-Wes-Valley

709-536-8446 | 709-536-2010 www.townofnewwesvalley.ca Owned and operated by the Town of NewWes-Valley. Situated on South West Pond off Route 320-33. There are semi-serviced sites with hydro and unserviced sites available. Comfort station with washrooms, showers and laundry facility. On-site dumping service available. 9-hole mini golf course located onsite, and kayaking tours within 5 minutes. Visit our local attractions: Wonder Shore walking trails, Norton’s Cove Studio and Café, the Barbour Living Heritage Village and much more.

MALADY HEAD CAMPGROUND 5 km from Route 1 on 310; 87 Sites NEWMAN SOUND CAMPGROUND 2 km from Route 1; 297 sites 9

DEADMAN’S COVE RV PARK Deadman’s Cove Rd., Harbour Breton

709-885-2354 | 709-885-2885 www.harbourbreton.com harbourbreton@nf.aibn.com Situated in the beautiful Coast of Bays region in the Town of Harbour Breton, this park features 5 fully serviced RV sites and 10 tent sites with nearby sandy beaches, hiking trails and walking distance to the town’s playground. We offer onsite laundry facilities, comfort stations, free firewood, as well as sheltered picnic /cookhouse area. Harbour Breton is known for its beautiful scenery and well-maintained walking/hiking trails. Open mid-May to mid-September 2022. 15

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Springdale

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Botwood

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SPRINGDALE HERITAGE CENTRE INC. 326 Main St., Springdale 709-673-3439 www.springdaleheritage.ca heritagespringdale@gmail.com Constructed in the 1950s as a provincial courthouse, the interior has been renovated to reflect 1850s architecture with colonial mouldings, hardwood flooring and a 20foot vaulted ceiling in the main viewing gallery. Springdale’s rich history is portrayed in over 100 professionally framed black and white photographs. Inside is one of rural Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest taxidermy displays, featuring more than 60 mammals and birds. Open Tues. – Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Belleoram

La Scie; 709-675-2303; townoflascie@eastlink.com

2 ISLAND COVE PARK

BUMBLEBEE BIGHT INN & BREWERY CO. 188 Main St., Pilley’s Island 709-702-4512 www.bumblebeebight.ca nataliecolbourne88@gmail.com With 5 luxurious 4-star rooms upstairs and a full menu in the taphouse restaurant downstairs, you will discover that this truly is a destination business. Crafted beers made on site with our state of the art system. Bunks, Brews and Bites B’ys all under one room. Come and discover the hidden magic of Green Bay South down Hwy 380. www.exploredownhome.com

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central | attractions 4 JACK WARD MEMORIAL GENERAL STORE

HERITAGE CENTRE Leading Tickles; 709-483-

TOWN OF POINT LEAMINGTON HERITAGE CENTRE Route 350, Point Leamington 709-484-3289 | 709-484-3772 www.townofpointleamington.ca ptleamington@nf.aibn.com Heritage Centre is located on the banks of Mill River, an excellent salmon river, and it is adjacent to Rowsell’s Hill Nature Trail. The centre is wheelchair accessible. Open last week of June until Labour Day. Drop by our coffee shop and Aunt Ethel’s Kitchen, and our Gift Shop. RV site in the immediate area is fully serviced with electrical and water hookup and a dumping station. Check us out on Facebook at Town of Point Leamington.

SALMONID INTERPRETATION CENTRE & GIFT SHOP 100 Taylor Rd., Grand Falls-Windsor 709-489-2192 salmonidcentre@erma.ca Watch wild Atlantic salmon jump and swim through the fishway passage system on the Grand Falls, at one of the largest Atlantic salmon enhancement projects in North America.

2180; leadingtickles@nf.aibn.com Leading Tickles; 709-483-2180; leadingtickles@nf.aibn.com

5 OCEANSIDE NATURE TRAIL

BOTWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM & FLYING BOAT MUSEUM Airbase, Botwood 709-257-4612 / 4134 / 2839 www.botwoodnl.ca Facebook: Botwood Heritage Society botwoodheritage@hotmail.com Our museums tell of our rich local history and our amazing aviation history. This year of 2022 is Botwood’s Come Home Year, and we are adding a mural on each museum. A PBY Canso and four WWII ammunition bunkers are located at our heritage park.

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NORTH ATLANTIC AVIATION MUSEUM 135 Trans-Canada Hwy., Gander 709-256-2923 www.northaltlanticaviationmuseum.com info@northatlanticaviationmuseum.com A must see in Gander! Drop by to explore Gander’s aviation history and the development of transatlantic flight. Learn about 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. Hear the story of Gander’s unexpected role in the days following 9/11 and see World Trade Center steel. Summer hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., 7 days a week.

TWILLINGATE MUSEUM AND CRAFT SHOP Twillingate 709-884-2825 www.tmacs.ca info@tmacs.ca Museum depicts life at the turn of the century. Theme exhibits: Opera singer Georgina Stirling, Maritime Archaic and Beothuk artifacts, genealogy and cemetery data. Craft Shop carries locally produced items, including handmade quilts, hooked mats, felted hats, sweaters, Labradorite! Please follow us on Facebook, Twillingate Museum, and on Instagram for updates! Open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., mid-May – mid-October.

TWILLINGATE NEW WORLD ISLAND DINNER THEATRE 115 Main St., Twillingate 709-571-2773 | 709-884-2300 twillingatenwidinnertheatre@gmail.com Twillingate New World Island Dinner Theatre consists of Newfoundland music, songs and skits, all-round comedy suitable for all ages. Dinner Choices: Pan-Fried Cod, PanFried Salmon, Stuffed Chicken Breast or a Lobster (when in season) & Mussel Dinner, and Kids meal of Chicken Fingers & Fries. Come and enjoy an evening of food and fun. 2022 Season June 4 – September 17. Please contact for more info.

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BEOTHUK INTERPRETATION CENTRE PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Boyd’s Cove 709-656-3114 www.seethesites.ca 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. Tour the interpretation centre where exhibits and artifacts foster an appreciation for this unique, and now vanished, culture.

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Joe Batt’s Arm; 709-266-1320; www.townoffogoisland.ca

AUK ISLAND WINERY Twillingate 709-884-2707 info@aukislandwinery.com www.aukislandwinery.com Come Visit us on Twillingate Island, a beautiful village in Notre Dame Bay, known as the iceberg capital of North America! Join us for a wine tour and tasting where you'll experience the flavours of Newfoundland berries and discover your favourite Auk Island wine! Find the perfect Newfoundland gifts and souvenirs in our Downhome Shoppe, located in the winery. Open May to September.

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DURRELL MUSEUM & CRAFTS Durrell 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 September, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday thru Saturday.

24 MARCONI WIRELESS INTERPRETATION

Twillingate; 709-884-2438; www.rockcuttrails.ca

16 ROCKCUT TWILLINGATE TRAILS

Crow Head, Twillingate; www.visittwillingate.com

17 LONG POINT LIGHTHOUSE

Tilting; 709-266-1320; www.townoffogoisland.ca

20 DWYER PREMISES

Tilting; 709-266-1320; www.townoffogoisland.ca

21 OLD POST OFFICE

22 FOGO ISLAND MARINE INTERPRETATION

CENTRE Seldom-Little Seldom; 709-266-

1320; www.townoffogoisland.ca Fogo; 709-266-1320; www.townoffogoisland.ca

23 LION’S DEN TRAIL

CENTRE Fogo; 709-627-3570;

www.townoffogoisland.ca Fogo; 709-2661320; www.townoffogoisland.ca

25 BLEAK HOUSE MUSEUM

Fogo; 709266-1320; www.townoffogoisland.ca

26 OLD SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM

27 DEADMAN’S BAY PROVINCIAL PARK (DAY

USE) Deadman’s Bay; 709-637-2040; www.parksnl.ca

Newtown; 709-536-3220; www.barbour-site.com

28 BARBOUR LIVING HERITAGE VILLAGE

Joe Batt’s Arm; 709-266-1320; www.townoffogoisland.ca

18 BRETT HOUSE MUSEUM

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34 BAY DU NORD WILDERNESS RESERVE

KITTIWAKE COAST INTERPRETATION CENTRE

Nearest Community: Milltown-Head of Bay d’Espoir; 709-637-4066; www.gov.nl.ca/eccm/natural-areas/; FREE ENTRY PERMIT IS REQUIRED

Gambo; 709-674-4476; www.townofgambo.com Glovertown; 709-533-2351; www.glovertown.net

30 KEN DIAMOND MEMORIAL PARK

35 DEADMAN’S COVE BEACH & TRAIL