Vacation Guide 2018 by SaltWire Network

Newfoundland & Labrador

2018 Guide

Conquer your Bucket list A guide to things you must do and see

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What’s on your bucket list? By BARBARA DEAN SIMMONS I’ve lived here all my life. So I’ve had lots of chances to explore Newfoundland and Labrador. When my children were younger, we hitched up a travel trailer and went exploring each summer; discovering things we wanted to see and things we never knew existed in this province. Each road led us to something wonderful, like a less on the Beothuk at the Boyd’s Cove Interpretation Centre near Lewisporte, an introduction to Viking life at L’Anse Aux Meadows near St. Anthony, a hunt for bakeapples near Musgrave Harbour in Bonavista Bay, Captain Bob Bartlett’s historic home in Brigus, and the Governor’s Staircase — a set of stairs built against a cliff face, leading from sea level to the top of a small mountain near Lark Harbour in the Bay of Islands. We’ve climbed to the top of many hills, played on beaches of rock and sand, swam in crystal clear ponds, and gazed skyward, past the shadowy silhouettes of tall spruce trees in Terra Nova National Park to gaze at the only lights for miles and miles — the stars. We’ve seen whales swimming slowly to shore to feed on capelin, watched eagles fly from their cliff-side homes to swoop over the ocean, stopped to look at moose

grazing alongside the highway, and spent a summer afternoon at Elliston watching the puffins on Bird Rock. In St. John’s we’ve wandered through the Botanical Garden in Pippy Park, climbed to the top of the tower at Signal Hill, soaked up information about our history and culture at The Rooms, and spent hours wandering around Water and Duckworth Streets downtown, checking out the variety of little shops, restaurants and the sights of the city. Our bucket list has many things ticked off as “accomplished.” Yet, in such an expansive geography, and with unique history and culture in every region, there are many more things to check off the list. There’s an interesting trail in RoddicktonEnglee that leads to the top of a huge rock overlooking the ocean. It was winter when I happened upon it and I wasn’t dressed for a walk over rugged terrain. I want to get back to it in on a summer afternoon. We didn’t have enough time to spend at the Sir Wildfred Grenfell Museum in St. Anthony, or get out to Western Brook Pond. I need to go back. My father fished off the Labrador coast for several summers, from Punch Bowl and Black Tickle. I need to see that coast, to wander the barrens and hunt for the bakeapples, like he did.

Harbour Breton and St. Alban’s look beautiful in photographs. I want to see these places in person. I haven’t had a chance to catch a show at the Stephenville Theatre Festival, be part of The Gathering at Burlington or get a team together for the World Cup of Tiddly event in Carbonear. My bucket list of things to see and do in this province is far from being conquered. Bit by bit, though, I’ll get to it. This year’s Vacation Guide, produced by our team at Saltwire Networks, and involving input from photographers and writers from around the province, is our way of offering up ideas for your own vacation bucket list. We hope it will be useful as you plan your day-trip, weekend get-away or weeklong break. Bear in mind, though, that the lists we offer are just a sample of the cool things you can see and do here. Once you get out there, to explore on your own, you’re bound to find many more things that will delight, amaze and entertain you. There’s something fascinating around every turn in this province. Have fun filling your bucket.

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Table of

CONTENTS

01 Introduction What’s on your bucket list? 03 Western Region Map 05 Western Region

Get hooked on trout fishing

06 Western Region Things to See 14 Western Region Things to Do 23 Western Region Trails 27 Central Region Map 29 Central Region Check out the Humpback Whale in King’s Point

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30 Central Region Things to See 40 Central Region Things to Do 53 Central Region Trails 57 Eastern Region Map 59 Eastern Region Catch some capelin on a local beach

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Eastern Region Things to See Eastern Region Things to Do Eastern Region Trails Avalon Region Map Avalon Region iscover how we communicated, D before the Internet

86 Avalon Things to See 92 Avalon Things to Do 100 Avalon Trails 105 Labrador Map 106 Labrador Really get away from it all

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Editor: Barbara Dean-Simmons Regional Editor: Steve Bartlett Sales Manager: Gerry Carew Graphic Designer: Denise Motty Production: Jackie Singleton Sales Coordinator: Amanda Pike Ad Design: The Western Star, The Telegram, Saltwire Maritime Production Centre Contributors: Rosalyn Roy, Stephen Roberts, Evan Careen, Kyle Greenham, Cory Hurley, Jordan Maloney, Sarah Ladik, Adam Randell, Clarence Ngoh, Jonathan Parsons, Colin Farrell, Paul Herridge, Andrew Robinson, Chris Lewis, Robyn Dillman, Troy Turner, Geraldine Brophy. Front cover photo: Collecting capelin at Middle Cove Beach, Torbay, during capelin season. Forward comments and suggestions to: Barb.Dean-Simmons@thepacket.ca Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this guide is complete and accurate at the time of printing.

Cook Harbour

Western

Cape Onion

Big Brook

Raieligh St. Anthony Goose Cove

Flowers Cove

Main Brook Roddickton Port aux Choix

Englee Hooping Harbour

Hawke’s Bay

River of Ponds

Harbour Deep

Daniels Harbour

Little Harbour Deep Fleur de Lys

Parsons Pond Cow Head St. Pauls

Pacquet

Jackson Arm Sops Arm

Batt’s Fogo JoeArm Change Islands Seldom Twillingate Island Harbour Springdale Birchy Bay South Little Burnt Bay Carmanville Lumsden Brook Howley Campbellton Deer Lake Wesleyville Lewisporte Norris Arm Millertown Bishops Falls Junction Corner Brook Gander Pasadena Hare Bay Badger Glenwood Grand FallsBuchans Windsor Gambo Millertown Bonavista Eastport Stephenville Glovertown Crossing

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Triton Leading Tickles

Trinity Port Union

St. George’s

Robinsons St. David’s Codroy Pond

Cape Ray

La Scie

Baie Verte

King’s Point

Rocky Harbour Norris Point Trout River Woody Point

Lourdes Piccadilly Stephenville

Conche

Clarenville Random Island Grates Cove

South Branch Rose Blanche

St. Alban’s Grand Bruit Burgeo

Channel-Port aux Basques

Pools Cove Terrenceville

Gaultois Hermitage Harbour Breton

Francois Ramea

Ferry from Port aux Basques to North Sydney, NS

Belloram

Grand Bank Fortune Lawn Lamaline

St. Bernards

Mount Pearl

Placentia

St. Lawrence Cape St. Mary’s

Raieligh St. Anthony Goose Cove

Flowers Cove

Main Brook

Atlantic Ocean

Dunville

Roddickton Englee Hooping Harbour

Port aux Choix Hawke’s Bay

River of Ponds

Ferryland

Conche

Harbour Deep

Daniels Harbour

Trepassey

Cape Onion

Big Brook

Winterton Bay de Verde Heart’s Content Carbonear Arnold’s Sunnyside Harbour Cove Grace St. John’s Bay Whitbourne Roberts Argentia

Marystown Burin

Cook Harbour

Little Harbour Deep

Ferry from Argentia to North Sydney, NS

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South Branch Rose Blanche Channel-Port aux Basques

Howley

Deer Lake

Grand Bruit Burgeo

Ferry from Port aux Basques to North Sydney, NS

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The fascinating world of insects…

named the number one indoor attraction in Newfoundland and Labrador. The butterfly garden, which was expanded in 2011, is undeniably the most popular feature of this unique and interactive museum. The garden showcases hundreds of colorful and fluttering “jewels of nature” native to Costa Rica and the Philippines. These beautiful creatures will often land on and even pose for photos with their captivated guests (especially those wearing bright colored clothing and hats). The amazing glass beehive, with upwards of 15,000 honey bees, is also a big hit for adults and children alike. The uniquely structured exhibits allow guests to watch these fascinating creatures as they work, revealing the mysteries behind the creation of honey. In addition to these major displays there are also more than thirty distinctive live exhibits along with hundreds of mounted species to accompany them. The knowledgeable and friendly staff are always readily available to answer

questions, interpret exhibits and even let visitors handle and get up close and personal with stick insects or other harmless bugs! The newly renovated, 1000 square foot themed gift shop is known as one of the largest and most reasonably priced gift shops in Western Newfoundland. The store features a variety of insect, nature and Newfoundland related items including “Real Bug” insect jewellery, unique souvenirs and edible insect candy. The Newfoundland Insectarium is located on Route 430, The Viking Trail, just north of Deer Lake. Open every day from midMay to mid-October, it’s considered a “must see” destination for all visitors to Western Newfoundland. The Insectarium is also fully wheelchair accessible and offers an ice cream shop, walking trails, complimentary dog kennels during your visit, and has plenty of parking for RV’s, campers, and buses.

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The Newfoundland Insectarium and Butterfly Garden is celebrating their 20th Anniversary in 2018. For 20 spectacular seasons, this unique attraction has fascinated and awed visitors from around the globe. With a variety of captivating live and mounted exhibits including butterflies, beetles, and other insects from around the world, this remarkable display of arthropods is second to none in Eastern Canada. Perfect for all ages, the Newfoundland Insectarium is without question one of the province’s premier attractions. The Insectarium has updated and gained popularity each year, welcoming over 420,000 visitors since opening in 1998. In 2014, as a result of spectacular visitor reviews on Trip Advisor, the Newfoundland Insectarium earned the distinction of being

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Get hooked on trout fishing

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By ROSALYN ROY The rugged, unscathed beauty of the province’s wilderness has been attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts for decades. Newfoundland and Labrador is a destination for big game hunters from Canada and the United States, seeking the thrill of claiming a moose, bear or caribou. But if you’re looking for an activity that offers not only the thrill of the catch, but hours of quiet contemplation, there’s nothing better than standing by the side of a lake or pond, fishing for trout. “I love trouting. It’s one of my favourite pasttimes as long as I can remember,” says Mark Lomond, chair of Sou’Wes Newfoundland Delta Waterfowl. “We have some stunningly beautiful backdrops when we fish.” It’s hard to argue. On the Southwest Coast — just like in the rest of the province — there are hidden ponds, babbling brooks and meandering rivers. Many of the best trout fishing ponds are closely guarded secrets. Some are

common knowledge, and some have simply been overlooked even by locals. Lomond likes to fish right in town. Grand Bay West Beach in Channel-Port aux Basques is a popular tourist spot, but it tends to attract mostly hikers or those looking for a quiet spot to picnic or relax before catching the Marine Atlantic ferry. “It’s not a secret spot. The secret is how big the fish are,” quips Lomond. Lomond sees hundreds of tourists drive by, unaware of just how good this spot is to catch a fish and cook it right on the beach while waiting for the ferry. “The best part is, it’s a tidal zone, so there’s no season. It’s open to fish all year round.” Another favourite place is right along the TransCanada Highway near the infamous Wreckhouse. Called Stick Pond by the locals, it takes a skilled fisher not to snag a line on one of the many dead trees protruding from the water’s surface. Because of the trees, this

pond tends to be more popular as a winter ice-fishing spot. Then there’s that all-important question about which bait is best. Lomond says there are plenty of options, though like most fishers he has a preference. “Some of the best baits here include worms, pork fat, moose meat, rabbit tongue, mackerel and, my favourite, squid.” So if you’re travelling the province this year, take a moment to cast your luck at a local pond, stream or river. There’s nothing better than a freshlycaught trout baked in the oven or fried up with your favourite seasonings. Even if you catch nothing for dinner, your reward will have been a day away from it all, enjoying the peace of the great outdoors. As Lomond says, “Sometimes you just got to sit back and enjoy the amazing scenery we take for granted.” Newfoundland&&Labrador LabradorVacation VacationGuide Guide| |2018 2018 55 Newfoundland

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Things to Port aux Basques and South Coast SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL PARK Burgeo The park’s undulating sand dunes and long expanses of flat, sandy beaches are some of the best on the island. Spruce-fir forest and barrens, typical of the south coast, are found further inland. Phone: 1-709-886-2331 Email:parksinfo@gov.nl.ca Web: www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks RAMEA HERITAGE CENTRE/ SENIOR PUFFINS MUSEUM Ramea The Ramea Heritage Centre/Senior Puffins

See Museum maintains a vast and diverse number of articles exhibiting our culture and legacy to visitors Phone: 1-709-625-2280 Email: rameatowncouncil@gmail.com Web: www.ramea.ca ROSE BLANCHE LIGHTHOUSE Rose Blanche This granite lighthouse, designed by the father of “Treasure Island” author Robert Louis Stevenson, was built in 1871, and restored in 2001. It’s a 10-minute walk from the parking lot to the lighthouse. Museum and gift shop on site. Phone: 1-709-956-2052 Email: rblighthouse@nf.aibn.com Web: www.roseblanchelighthouse.ca

HOOK AND LINE INTERPRETATION CENTRE Burnt Islands A museum detailing the history of the local inshore fishery featuring artifacts and displays. Cafe and gift shop on site. Call: 1-709-698-3100 WALTERS HOUSE MUSEUM Isle aux Morts A historic home which gives a taste of life in the 1800s. In 1828, Ann Harvey, her father George and brother Tom rescued 163 souls from the wreck of the Despatch. Their Newfoundland dog Hairyman also helped in the rescue, which took three days. Call: 1-709-698-3209 Web: www.isleauxmorts.ca

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CAPE RAY LIGHTKEEPERS HOUSE Cape Ray Dorset artifacts discovered in Cape Ray on display, along with the history of the lighthouse. With connections to Table Mountain, sandy beaches, piping plover, trails. Phone: 1-709-695-3072 Email: anne_osmond@hotmail.ca http://www.manl.nf.ca/index.php/ newfoundland-labrador-museums/regionallistings/western/cape-ray-lightkeepershouse.html PORT AUX BASQUES RAILWAY HERITAGE MUSEUM Port aux Basques, Channel-Port aux Basques Visit the museum and see the Mushrow Astrolabes, extremely rare navigational instruments from the early 17th century discovered near Isle aux Morts. There are only a few of these in the world. Also see the infamous “Newfie Bullet”, the passenger train that used to take 24 hours to reach St. John’s from Port aux Basques, when the Newfoundlnad Railway operated in the province from 1898 to 1988. Phone: 1-709-695-5775 Email: sstrickland@portauxbasques.ca Web: www.portauxbasques.ca/tourism/ railway_heritage_center.php SCOTT’S COVE/HARBOUR BOARDWALK Port aux Basques, Channel-Port aux Basques Scott’s Cove Park located on the harbor front has 15 specially designed portable kiosks, modelled after Newfoundland fishing stages and painted in pastel colours like traditional outport villages. Phone: 1-709-695-5775 sstrickland@portauxbasques.ca www.portauxbasques.ca J.T. CHEESEMAN PROVINCIAL PARK 15 kms east of Port aux Basques Campsites and picnic tables as well as access to beautiful white-sand beaches. Tent and trailer camping available. Call: 1-709-695-7222 CODROY VALLEY PROVINCIAL PARK Millville A day park with beautiful sandy beaches looking out on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Call: 1-709-695-7222 Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca Web: gov.nf.ca/parks&reserves/ HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH Codroy Built in 1913, it replaced a church destroyed in a windstorm in 1912, and was constructed with volunteer labour and donated materials. Open to anyone for prayer. Phone: 1-709-955-2017 Email: jamesvhilliard@hotmail.com Web: www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/society/ holy-trinity-church-codroy.php

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glass, and many other religious, cultural and educational artifacts. Craft shop and tea room also on site.Phone: 1-709-721-0200 Email: ourladyofmerceycc@gmail.com Web: http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/repreg/search-recherche.aspx OUR LADY OF MERCY MUSEUM, CRAFT/ GIFT SHOP AND TEA ROOM Port au Port West Religious, cultural and educational artifacts; information on Aguathuna limestone quarry, Abbott and Halibuton business (oldest in area), local craft shop with souvenirs and crafts, tea room. Phone: 1-709-721-0200 ourladyofmerceycc@gmail.com Web: http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/repreg/search-recherche.aspx

Port Au Port Peninsula BARACHOIS POND PROVINCIAL PARK Stephenville The largest provincial park on the west coat with approx. 3,500 hectares. Located off the Trans Canada Highway, the park is 20 km from Stephenville. Enjoy swimming, bird watching and hiking. Call: 1-709-649-0048 ALPACAS OF NEWFOUNDLAND Port au Port West Newfoundland’s first alpaca farm situated on scenic Bay St. George. Meet our alpacas and llamas and visit our 1,000 square foot craft store and interpretation centre. Toll Free: 1-888-648-9414 Email: alpacas@persona.ca Web: www.alpacasofnfld.ca ANCIENT CARBONIFEROUS FOSSIL TREES Stephenville Just a few hundred feet from the highway are petrified trees, samples of the first seed- producing trees that grew on mountain slopes more than 305 million years ago. Phone: 1-709-649-2038 Email: ddccoughlin@hotmail.com

REGIONAL MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY/STEPHENVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. Stephenville Showcases the history of the Bay St. George and surrounding regions. Visit the special exhibit on the Ernest Harmon Air Force Base (1941–1966). Phone: 1-709-643-9757 Web: stephenvillehistoricalsociety@hotmail. ca HARMON SEASIDE LINKS Stephenville An 18-hole golf course located along St. George’s Bay in Stephenville. Constructed in the 1960s for U.S. air force personnel stationed in Stephenville, the course boasts 6,600 yards of flat play and plush bent grasses shipped from South Carolina. Call: 1-709-643-4322

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ARCHES PROVINCIAL PARK Portland Creek A natural rock archway created by tidal action. Parking and picnic area provided. Camping is not permitted. Phone: 1-709-454-7570 Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca Web: www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks OUR LADY OF MERCY HERITAGE CHURCH Port au Port West This 100-year-old church, the largest wooden structure in the province, contains original statues and altar, beautiful stained Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018 7

STEPHENVILLE ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE Stephenville Located in the heart of Stephenville, this provincially owned building features two theatre spaces and an art gallery. Shows and exhibitions change on a regular basis. Call: 1-709-643-4571 Email: wcook@artsandculturecentre.com Web: www.artsandculturecentre.com OUR LADY OF LOURDES GROTTO Lourdes The spiritually minded traveller may like to pay a visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, blessed in July of 1987 and located in the community of Lourdes on the Port au Port Peninsula. PICCADILLY HEAD PARK Port au Port Peninsula A beautiful place to stop for the day or spend the night. Picnic areas, fire pits, campgrounds, a white sandy beach, a swimming area and walking trails are some of the features. About 40 km away from Stephenville, on the Port au Port Peninsula. Call: 1-709-642-5831 Email: papeda@nf.aibn.com SISTERS DREAM MUSEUM Mainland/La Grand’terre The Sisters ‘ Dream School Museum represents the dream and determination of a small Francophone community complete with interesting displays, artifacts and a replica of a one room school house. Phone: 1-709-642-5361 Email: mainlandheritagemanager@outlook. com

of birds at its wetland area each year – a spectacle for the junior or most-advanced of birdwatchers. The town also has miles of shorelines that include washed sand and pebbled areas. Call: 1-709-646-2600 MI’KMAQ MUSEUM St. George’s The Ktaqmkuk Mi’kmaq Cultural and Historical Museum in St. George’s will show you the story of the area’s aboriginal peoples. Located in an old courthouse in the community, the museum hosts a number of displays of Mi’kmaq history and craft. Call: 1-709-647-3022 FIN WHALE SKELETON St. David’s Drop by the Maidstone Inn, located in the community of St. David’s in Bay St. George South, to view a fine whale skeleton and learn how to make replica bones or just to enjoy the view of the ocean. Call: 1-709-645-2671 GRAND CODROY ESTUARY/WETLANDS INTERPRETATION CENTRE Upper Ferry Within this 925-hectare, internationally recognized site, are species that are common in, or absent from, the rest of the province. Call: 1-709-955-2109 email: codroyvada@gmail.com

Corner Brook CAPTAIN JAMES COOK MONUMENT Check out the first charted maps of the area by visiting the Captain James Cook monument, a national historic site dedicated to the British explorer from the 18th century. The site is on Crow Hill, Atlantic Avenue, Corner Brook. Web: www.cornerbrook.com ROTARY ARTS CENTRE A multipurpose arts centre featuring an art gallery, theatre, and 6 operating artists studios. Ongoing features include art displays, working artists, and scheduled theatrical and musical events Phone: 1-709-630-0012 Email: info@rotaryartscentre.ca Web: www.rotaryartscentre.ca ROYAL NEWFOUNDLAND CONSTABULARY MUSEUM A glimpse into the past of the oldest police force in North America. See artifacts of policing that will set your mind adrift in the history of our society. Includes artifacts and photographs Phon: 1-709-637-4100 Email: Ryanw@rnc.gov.nl.ca Web: www.rnc.gov.nl.ca

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BOUTTE DU CAP PARK Cape St. George Amazing views of the Atlantic and wildlife – including whales. An Acadian monument and information boards give visitors a taste of the area’s French culture and history. Call: 1-709-642-5254 Email: cfenwick@arcotnl.ca

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GOLFING AT DHOON LODGE Black Duck Siding Located about 20 km from Stephenville, Dhoon Lodge offers a nine-hole golf course in a scenic setting. Nearby is Harry’s River, a well-known fishing river. Call: 1-709-646-5177 Web: www.dhoonlodge.com

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HOCKEY HALL OF FAME 1 Canada Games Place, Corner Brook Learn a lesson in hockey history at the Newfoundland and Labrador Hockey Hall of Fame this summer. There are plenty of player photographs, facts and exhibits to explore. The Hockey Hall of Fame is located at the Pepsi Centre, Call: 1-709-634-5455 Web: www.nlhhof.com CORNER BROOK MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Exhibits offer information on the natural, cultural and social history of the region. Call: 1-709-634-2518 Email: info@cornerbrookmuseum.ca Web: www.cornerbrookmuseum.ca SIR WILFRED GRENFELL COLLEGE ART GALLERY Features exhibits of art from regional, national and international artists. Call: 1-79-637-6209 Web: www.swgc.mun.ca/artgallery STREAM TRAIL Trek through the trails in Corner Brook this summer with the Stream Trail various routes. Whether it’s the 1 km Three Bear Mountain Trail, the 2 km Glynmill Inn Pond Trail or step it up with the nearly 4 km Corner Brook Gorge Trail. All three are near Margaret Bowater Park. Call: 1-709-639-9266

Email: info@cbstream.com Web: www.cbstream.com RAILWAY SOCIETY OF NEWFOUNDLAND HISTORIC TRAIN SITE Pieces of the province’s railway past — including steam locomotive 593, dining car and other pieces of rolling stock, at the former Humbermouth Station, Riverside Drive. Web: www.cornerbrook.com/tourism/ train.html MARGARET BOWATER PARK Located in the heart of the city, the park is a great place to spend a few ‘getaway’ hours. There’s a picnic and playground area, a swimming pool, and paths that take you around a pond inhabited by swans. Call: 1-709-637-1548 Web: www.cornerbook.com

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Northern Peninsula The Viking Trail NEWFOUNDLAND INSECTARIUM Reidville A collection of live and mounted insects and arthropods from all around the world, including a newly expanded butterfly garden, live tarantulas, scorpions, and giant cockroaches, and a beehive with more than 15,000 bees. Call: 1-709-635-4545 Web: nlinsectarium.com GROS MORNE DISCOVERY CENTRE Bonne Bay Educational exhibits, a fossil room and mini-theatre, native plant gardens and three-dimensional models of the park that will open your eyes to the geography, geology, history and culture of Western Newfoundland. Call: 1-709-458 2417 Email: grosmorne.info@pc.gc.ca LOBSTER COVE HEAD LIGHTHOUSE Rocky Harbour Original artifacts, historical documents and photographs which bring to life the story of how people have lived along the coast and harvested the sea for more than 4,000 years. Call: 1-709-458-2417 Email: grosmorne.info@pc.gc.ca DR. HENRY N. PAYNE COMMUNITY MUSEUM Cow Head A brilliant display of traditional hooked mats, a 700-year-old walrus skull, ancient archaeological artefacts as well as the grisly story behind a 200-year-old murder weapon are all on display at this, the longest-running museum on the west coast. Guided tours available. Call: 1-709-243-2023 Email: cowheadheritage@gmail.com WESTERN BROOK POND Northern end of Gros Morne near St. Pauls Surrounded by steep rock walls 2,000 feet high, Western Brook Pond in an inland lake, carved from the surrounding plateau by glaciers over millions of years. Call: 1-709-458-2417 Email: grosmorne.info@pc.gc.ca THE ARCHES Parsons Pond The Arches are the result of years of surf pounding and carving away at ancient limestone. Walk down to the site and feel the smooth pebbles that make up the beach as you marvel at this awesome natural rock formation. Call: 1-709-454-7570 Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca BENNETT HOUSE Danielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harbour This museum is the former home of nurse Myra Bennett, who for more than 50 years was the only medical aid along the 320 kilometres of rugged coastline on the Northern Peninsula. Call: 1-709-634-3474 Email: nursemyra.bennett@gmail.com Web: www.nursebennett.ca

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THE TORRENT RIVER SALMON INTERPRETATION CENTRE Hawkes Bay Exhibits that uncover the history of Hawkes Bay and the evolving relationship forged between the town and the river that runs through it. Discover the story of the Atlantic salmon and descend into the underwater viewing chamber for a chance to stare a wild Atlantic salmon in the eye. Call: 1-709-248-4066 or 1-709-248-5216 Email: triscentre@nf.aibn.com PORT AU CHOIX NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Port au Choix Exhibits and original artifacts of the four prehistoric cultures found in the area, a reconstructed archaeological site of a Dorset House, topographical maps and knowledgeable guides who provide tours through the exhibits and information about the many years of archaeology at the site. Call: 1-709-861-3522 Email: millie.spence@pc.gc.ca 50 CENTURIES INTERPRETATION CENTRE Bird Cove A former school house with engaging displays devoted to helping you explore the history of 5,000 years of human occupation at the site, the Newfoundland cod fishery, and knowledgeable and friendly local staff to share stories of rural island life. Follow in the footsteps of ancient peoples by taking a hike along the historic Dog Peninsula from the centre and see the cairn erected by cartographer Captain James Cook in the 1760s. Call: 1-709-247-2011 Email: info@50centuries.ca

SKIN BOOT CHURCH Flower’s Cove St. Barnabas Anglican Church was started on July 23, 1920. Because of the many pairs of skin boots sold for church building funds, the church is known as the Skin Boot Church. Phone: 1-709-456-2124 Email: townofflowerscove@nf.aibn.com Web: www.townofflowerscove.com PISTOLET BAY PROVINCIAL PARK Raleigh An amazing array of plants, birds, animals as well as a rich geological history. The site is part of the lowlands of the Long Range Mountains. Call: 1-709-454-7570 Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca BURNT CAPE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Realeigh Featuring some of the world’s most cherished botanical and geological wonders. Rare plants can be found nestled among the rugged stone, mossy mounds and low shrubbery that cover the natural landmass near Raleigh. Call: 1-709-454-7570 Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca

RALEIGH TRADITIONAL FSHING VILLAGE Raleigh Adventure cultural tourism, boat tours. Phone: 1-709-452-2455 Email: info@raleighhistoricvillage.com Web: www.raleighhistoricvillage.com THE GRANCHAIN EXHIBITION St. Lunaire A small museum and audio tour featuring letters, maps and images documenting French naval officer Guillaume-Jacques Constant de Liberge de Granchain’s impact on the Northern Peninsula and in world history. Located in the Dark Tickle Company Store in St. Lunaire, the exhibit is open daily. Call: 1-709-623-2354 L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE L’Anse aux Meadows The site where Vikings landed, as well as a recreated Viking village complete with Viking re-enactors. Be a guest in the chief’s sod house. Relax by his fire and listen to Viking sagas and, as evening shadows lengthen, lie in the meadows overlooking the ocean and watch the stars that guided these great navigators in their quest for adventure and new worlds. Call: 1-709-623-2608 Email: kimberlee.trainor@pc.gc.ca

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NORSTEAD L’Anse aux Meadows A Viking village and port of trade on L’Anse aux Meadows. See a blacksmith forging iron, step aboard the full-scale replica of the Viking ship ‘Snorri’ and get your Runes read by the wise women. Shape clay into pottery the way the Vikings did and spin sheep fleece into yarn using the ancient drop spindle. Call: 1-709-623-2828 Email: norstead@nf.aibn.com GRENFELL INTERPRETATION CENTRE & HANDICRAFTS St. Anthony The history and story of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, the man who shaped the region. He was the areas first ever doctor and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the people. There you can also visit Grenfell Handicrafts that, in the tradition of Dr. Grenfell, continues to produce quality merchandise as a cottage industry. Call: 1-709-454-4010 Email: info@grenfell-properties.com GRENFELL HOUSE AND MUSEUM St. Anthony The former home of Dr. Grenfell, his wife and children. Built between 1909 and 1910, the Grenfell House Museum in St. Anthony showcases many of the family’s old belongings. Call: 1-709-454-4010 Email: info@grenfell-properties.com

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GREEN MOOSE INTERPRETATION CENTRE Roddickton The Green Moose features displays on the town’s history in logging and fishing, as well as information on the local moose population, including a full-size stuffed moose. Call: 1-709-457-2413 Email: roddickton@nf.aibn.com ASHTON HOUSE Bide Arm This home, built by Elias Cassell, was floated first from Little Harbour Deep to Hooping Harbour, then to Bide Arm. It is now a living museum where visitors can spend the night, eat a traditional Newfoundland meal and learn about life of the past. Call: 1-709-457-2413

HOOKED RUGS & GLASS ART Englee Beautiful locally-hooked mats on display depicting the rural way of life. Glass art studio where you can watch glass artisans at work or take a class. Phone: 1-709-866-2711 Email: dorisenglee@nf.aibn.com Web: www.engleenl.ca BARNES HERITAGE HOUSE Englee Built by William Reid in 1937, the museum is a re-creation of a period home. It includes rooms full of artefacts and locally-made hooked rugs. Call: 1-709-866-2711 Email: dorisenglee@nf.aibn.com

JORDI BONET MURALS St. Anthony The Jordi Bonet Murals, made of hundreds of ceramic tiles, are a celebration of the cultures of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the importance of the Grenfell Mission in the development of the region. Call: 1-709-454-4010 Email: info@grenfell-properties.com FISHING POINT LIGHTHOUSE St. Anthony The Fishing Point Lighthouse, Leifsburdir (home of the Great Viking Feast), the Lightkeepers Seafood Restaurant. Watch icebergs float by and see whales from the point. Call: 1-709-454-3453 Email: stanthony@nf.aibn.com FRENCH SHORE INTERPRETATION CENTRE Conche Housed in a former Grenfell nursing station the exhibition takes visitors through the history of the French cod fishery on the northeast coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. The French Shore Tapestry also house in the Interpretation Centre. Call: 1-709-622-3500 Email: frenchshorehs@nf.aibn.com

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JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 THEATRE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Corner Brook Offering shows all year long, this is a chartable not-for-profit theatre company. Call: 1-877-243-2899 Email: tnl@theatrenewfoundland.com Web: www.theatrenewfoundland.com MAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 THE GREAT VIKING FEAST DINNER THEATRE St. Anthony The only sod-covered dinner theatre in North America offers a time of

food and fun. Call: 1-709-454-4900 Email: lightkeepersinfo@gmail.com Web: www.lightkeepersvikingfeast.com MAY 1 - OCTOBER 31 WOODY POINT HERITAGE THEATRE Woody Point Home of many festivals including everything from comedy to literature, there is something for everyone at this restored theatre originally built in 1908. Call: 1-709-458-3009 Email: noel.gary@gmail.com Web: www.woodypointheritagetheatre.com

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• We have an impressive selection of framed limited edition prints, original artwork and photography from Newfoundland and Labrador artists. • Custom Framing Shop with over 25 years experience. • Professional reproduction services for original art work and photography. • Art work packaging and shipping available

MAY 18 - 27 TRAILS, TALES AND TUNES FESTIVAL Norris Point Ten fun-filled days of different activities. Great walks, hikes, entertainment and culinary adventure. Call: 1-709-458-3410 Email: info@trailstalestunes.ca Web: trailstalestunes.ca JUNE 9 FEATHER & FOLK ATV RIDE Robinsons This all inclusive event features a guided ATV ride through beautiful backcountry, and a wonderful evening meal at Pirates Haven Long House. Call: 1-709-645-2169 Email: paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.pirateshavenadventures. com JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 18 SOIREES AND TIMES – ANCHORS AWEIGH Rocky Harbour An evening of culture and comedy. Reservations required. Call: 1-888-458-2016 Email: info@bontours.ca Web: www.bontours.ca JUNE 1 - 10 THE ICEBERG FESTIVAL St. Anthony Food, entertainment, hikes and community events across the Northern Peninsula celebrate the annual arrival of the beautiful frozen giants. Call: 1-877-778-4546 Email: info@vtta.nf.ca Web: www.vikingtrail.org

JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 LIVE MUSIC AT THE NORSEMAN L’Anse aux Meadows Enjoy a meal at the famous Norseman restaurant before a Norse show featuring live music, all just 1k, from a UNESCO world heritage site. Call: 1-877-623-2018 Email: ginanoordhof@gmail.com Web: www.valhalla-lodge.com

JUNE 2 - SEPTEMBER 22 GROS MORNE THEATRE FESTIVAL Cow Head Enjoy Newfoundland’s heritage and history with plays, dinner theatres, music & recitations. Call: 1-709-243-2899 Email: tnl@theatrenewfoundland.com Web: www.theatrenewfoundland.com Continued on pg 16

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JULY (TBA) CAPE ST. GEORGE & MAINLAND FOLK FESTIVAL/REGIONAL BILINGUAL FOLK FESTIVAL Mainland/La Grand’terre This folk festival on the Port au Port Peninsula celebrates bilingual music, dance, games, and crafts. Call: 1-709-642-5254 Email: cfenwick@arcotnl.ca Web: www.francotnl.ca JULY 12 - 15 50 CENTURIES HERITAGE FESTIVAL Bird Cove Celebrate the history of the area through a museum and mock digs, archaeology site tours, kitchen parties, local artists and artisans, kids’ day events, and a Seafood Day. Call: 1-709-247-2256 Email: info@50centuries.ca

JUNE 21 - 22 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY CELEBRATION Corner Brook Learn about the cultural diversity of the Inuit, Metis, and First Nations peoples during this 2 day event. Call: 1-709-634-0996 Email: awight@gakiqu.ca Web: www.qalipuculturalfoundation.ca JUNE 25 - AUGUST 31 DA KOODENS DINNER THEATRE Isle aux Morts Enjoy a delicious traditional meal followed by great local entertainment guaranteed to make you grin! Call: 1-709-698-3441 Email: blanfordbillard@yahoo.ca Web: www.isleauxmorts.ca JUNE 23 - 24 PIRATES HAVEN ANNUAL CRAB FESTIVAL Artists, crafters, volleyball and music during the day, with fresh local live crab cooked by a local pirate served up at 5pm., followed by an adult dance. Call: 1-709-645-2169 Email: paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.pirateshavenadventures.com JULY (TBA) BAY ST. GEORGE MI’KMAQ CULTURAL REVIVAL COMMITTEE ANNUAL POWWOW Flat Bay Celebrate the Mi’kmaq people with a show, arts, crafts, stories, and music. Call: 1-709-647-1370 Email: bsgcrc@gmail.com Web: www.flatbay.wix.com/annualpowwow 16 Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018

JULY (TBA) CORNER BROOK DAY Corner Brook Celebrate the city’s birthday with events at Margaret Bowater Park. Call: 1-709-637-1232 Email: jparsons@cornerbrook.com Web: www.cornerbrook.com

JULY (TBA) COMEDY AT WOODY POINT Woody Point Comics from across the province and the country will tickle your funny bone at the Woody Point Heritage Theatre. Call: 709-458-3009 Email: info@writersatwoodypoint.com Web: www.writersatwoodypoint.com JULY 21 - 23 DEER LAKE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Music, concession stands, games of chance and lots of strawberry treats. Fun for all ages. Call: 1-709-635-2451 Email: deerlakeedo@nf.aibn.com Web: www.town.deerlake.nf.ca AUGUST 3 - 5 BANG BELLY FESTIVAL Trout River Enjoy three days of food, games, music, dance, and a ‘bang belly’ competition. Call: 1-709-451-5376 Email: townclerk@townoftrout river.com Web: www.townoftroutriver.com JULY 1 CANADA DAY Various activities and events to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Corner Brook Call: 1-709-637-1232

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JULY 1 - AUGUST 30 SAGAS AND SHADOWS PARKS CANADA L’Anse aux Meadows Held every Tuesday and Saturday at 7:30, enjoy stories of the Viking Age. Call: 1-709-623-2608 Email: viking.lam@pc.gc.ca Web: www.pc.gc.ca/lanseauxmeadows JULY 11 - AUGUST 4 ISLE AUX MORTS THEATRE FESTIVAL Isle aux Morts “Just far enough away from the everyday” – enjoy this theatre festival in this beautiful historic town. Call: 1-709-687-7876 Email: skidmore2@me.com

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Email: jparsons@cornerbrook.com Web: www.cornerbrook.com Robinsons Call: 1-709-645-2169 Email: paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.pirateshavenadventures.com St. Anthony Call: 1-709-454-345 Email: stanthony@nf.aibn.com Web: www.town.stanthony.nf.ca Port aux Basques Call: 1-709-695-3592 Email: bbutton@portauxbasques.ca Web: www.portauxbasques.ca

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JULY 13 - AUGUST 12 STEPHENVILLE THEATRE FESTIVAL Stephenville Take in a show or two during the province’s longest-running professional theatre festival. Call: 1-709-643-4982 Email: stfmanager@outlook.com Web: www.stephenvilletheatrefestival.com JULY 1 - AUGUST 31 THE FRIENDLY INVASION – HAPPY DAYS Stephenville Enjoy indoor and outdoor theatre, tours, a bonfire, and a variety of music at various venues. Call: 1-709-649-2038 Email: friendlyinvasion@outlook.com Web: www.stephenvilleheritage.ca

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AUGUST 10 - 12 ROCK ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Ramea Community events, games, live music Call: 1-709-625-2280 Email: rameatowncouncil@gmail.com Web: www.ramea.ca AUGUST (TBA) PORT AUX BASQUES HERITAGE/ ASTROLABE DAYS Port aux Basques Live folk and country music under a covered tent. Evening dances. A must-see for any music lover. Call: 1-709-695-5775 Email: sstrickland@portauxbasques.ca Web: portauxbasques.ca JULY (TBA) LARK HARBOUR MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL FESTIVAL Lark Harbour Held yearly on the community grounds, viewing the harbor. Call: 1-709-681-2812 Email: larkharbourtowncouncil@nl.aibn.com Web: www.yorkharbourlarkharbour.com

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JULY 26 - 29 ANN HARVEY DAYS Isle aux Morts Live music and community events celebrating Ann Harvey and Hairyman, the Newfoundland dog. Call: 1-709-698-3441 Email: colleenhatcher@hotmail.ca Web: www.isleauxmorts.ca

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AUGUST 10 - 11 ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE RELAY RACE TO THE SEA Port aux Basques With different terrains and distances, this relay race visits four lighthouses over 120km. Call: 1-709-695-7607 Email: ralexander@lecu.ca Web: www.lecu.ca/Home/InOurCommunity/ RacetotheSea/ AUGUST 14 - 19 WRITERS AT WOODY POINT Woody Point

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Readings and music by authors and musicians from across the province. Call: 1-709-458-3009 Email: info@writersatwoodypoint.com Web: www.writersatwoodypoint.com AUGUST (TBA) HUMBER ARM SOUTH BAYFEST Benoit’s Cove Fun, games, music and food for everyone. Call: 1-709-789-2981 Email: townofhumberarmsouth@hotmail. com Web: humberarmsouth.com AUGUST 18 - 19 TOUR DE PORT AU PORT BIKE RACE Port au Port East For the bicycling enthusiast, the Tour de Port au Port is a great challenge, offering both competitive, as well as non-competitive, races. Call: 1-866-652-2269

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Email: info@cyclesolutions.ca Web: www.cyclesolutions.ca AUGUST (TBA) THE GATHERING TOUR WITH SHAUN MAJUMDER Corner Brook Comedian Shaun Majumder travels from town to town with musical guests for his Fire, Food & Music Festival. Call: 1-709-252-2954 Email: rudy.norman@gmail.com Web: www.thegatheringburlington.com AUGUST 19 - 25 VINLAND MUSIC CAMP Lomond Instruction in traditional music, using many instruments, for children and adults. Call: 1-709-670-3377 Email: info@soundbone.ca Web: www.soundbone.ca Continued on pg 20

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JULY 22 - 29 BONNE BAY ANNUAL REGATTA Woody Point All kinds of activities for all ages with the regatta being the highlight. Call: 1-709-453-2273 Email: townofwoodypoint@live.com Web: www.woodypoint.ca

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AUGUST 25 KILLDEVIL FAIR Lomond A family festival with music, dancing, stories, outdoor theatre, hiking and crafts. Call: 1-709-670-3377 Email: info@soundbone.ca Web: www.soundbone.ca

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Hunt for Icebergs along Iceberg Alley By STEPHEN ROBERTS We’re not known as Iceberg Alley for nothing. These huge ice sculptures, which begin their journey from the Greenland icecap, wind up in the Labrador current each summer, and drift leisurely down the Labrador coast and long the province’s North-East coast. From May to August, at any point along these shores — from Battle Harbour, Labrador, to Signal Hill in St. John’s — you are almost certain to see an iceberg. Often, they get blown inshore, to sit in harbours and coves where the heat of the sun and wave action reduces them to ‘bergy bits’. People come from all over the world — binoculars and cameras in hand — to view

these 10,000-year-old wonders of nature. And in many coastal communities there are tour boat operators willing to take you out on the ocean to see the bergs close up. Keir Knudsen, who operates Dark Tickle Expeditions out of St. Lunaire-Griquet on the Great Northern Peninsula, is one such operator. He says the bergs are more plentiful than ever before, and in recent years large ice islands have become common. In 2011, an ice island that broke off from the Petermann Glacier, was nine miles wide. That’s nearly the width of Fogo Island, Notre Dame Bay, and wider than Random Island, Trinity Bay. The Petermann ice island “basically had a micro-ecosystem,” said Knudsen. According to Knudsen, there were

Find more Iceberg facts at: http://www.icebergfinder.com/iceberg-facts.aspx

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waterfalls coming from the iceberg, and seals and birds were using it for a home base. The icebergs start to appear along the coast in the spring and continue to be visible from land into mid to late-summer in most areas.

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Did you know, you can find the best location to see an iceberg by checking out websites and social media. http://www.icebergfinder.com/ https://weather.gc.ca/marine/marine_ bulletins_e.html?Bulletin=ficn10.cwis Twitter: @IcebergTweets

Iceberg Facts Icebergs can vary greatly in size, ranging from very large — greater than 10 million tonnes and hundreds of metres long — to large, medium, and small bergs. The smallest are termed “bergy bits,” which are the size of a small house, and “growlers,” which are the size of a grand piano. These smaller pieces are hazardous to ships because radar may not pick them up as they bob up and down among the waves. The average weight for a Grand Banksarea iceberg is 100,000-200,000 tonnes - about the size of a cubic 15-storey building. Icebergs are not salty. They are made of pure, fresh water. And the water is safe to drink.

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BOAT COVE POND TRAIL Isle aux Morts. Trail starts from Route 470 and goes to Boat Cove Pond, through some unique coastal landscape.

HARBOUR LE COU TRAIL Rose Blanche. This trail once connected two communities and has a lookout.

AARON’S ARM WALKING TRAIL HARVEY TRAIL CODROY WETLANDS TRAIL Sandbanks Provincial Park. Begins at Hairyman’s Safe Haven Café in Isle Begins at the Wetlands Interpretation Centre aux Morts, and loops down to the water and Woodland trail with oceanAccommodations views. “Closest To The Labrador Ferry” in Codroy Valley. It wends its way along a a gift shop. river, providing opportunities to see unique BARACHOIS FALLS TRAILS Continued on bird species. On the outskirts of Rose Blanche. pg 25 One-km boardwalk leads to bottom of the GRAND BAY WEST BOARDWALK Barachois Falls. Begins at First Grand Bay West Beach in Port St. Barbe — Route 430 aux877-9459 Basques and runs to Second Grand Bay Ph. (709) 877-2444 Fax (709) West beach. TOLL FREE 1-877-677-2444 E-mail: docksidemotel@hotmail.com Webpage: www.docksidemotel.nf.ca Minutes to 50 Centuries Interpretation Centre in Bird Cove Only a little over an hour to

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Gros Morne Mountain GROSS MORNE HIKING TRAILS

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Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Appalachian Trail Network, there are 20 different trails, covering over 100 km, through the Long Range Mountains, offering spectacular views over the Long Range Traverse and the North Rim Traverse. There are trails for all levels of hikers but two are for experienced hikers and require a reservation well in advance. Visit http://www.pc.gc.ca/grosmorne and http://www.iatnl.ca/ for details.

RAMEA WALKING TRAIL This five-km walk in Ramea leads to a working lighthouse.

more great coastal scenery. Visit http://www.vikingtrail.org/salam_extra. pdf for maps.

Bay St. George area

GRENFELL HOUSE TRAILS St. Anthony. Start at the house where Dr. Wilfred Grenfell lived. The trail leads to Tea House Hill, which overlooks the harbour and Fishing Point. Visit http://www.vikingtrail. org/salam_extra.pdf for maps.

BLANCHE BROOK FOSSIL FOREST TRAIL A short hike near the Hansen Highway will lead you to the waters of Blanche Brook, which contain the fossilized remains of a 300-million-year-old tropical forest.

GROS MORNE HIKING TRAILS Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Appalachian Trail Network, there are 20 different trails, covering over 100 km, through the Long Range Mountains, offering spectacular views over the Long Range Traverse and the North Rim Traverse. There are trails for all levels of hikers but two are for experienced hikers and require a reservation well in advance. Visit http://www.pc.gc.ca/grosmorne and http://www.iatnl.ca/ for details. Continued on pg 26

ERIN MOUNTAIN TRAIL At Barachois Pond Provincial Park. This onekm trail loops back to the main trail to Erin Mountain. GRAVELS WALKING TRAIL Take in scenic views of Port au Port Bay as you walk along this seven km trail. Numerous benches along the way to allow you to rest. LEWIS HILLS TRAIL A of the International Appalachian Trail crosses the Lewis Hills from Fox Island River to Blue Brook in Serpentine Valley. Located about 30 km from Stephenville, this trail is a challenging 32-km hike. You will need a tent to overnight on this trail, which will take 2-3 days to complete. WALK-A-WAYS TRAIL A network of six trails in and around the Town of Stephenville, totaling about 14.5 kms. Starting point located near the Kindale Library on Carolina Avenue.

Northern Peninsula COW HEAD TRAIL Port au Choix. Begin at the local visitor centre and work your way past rocky outcrops and several caves that were historically used by aboriginal groups that once called the area home.

ENGLEE AND CONCHE Trails through the picturesque historic fishing communities, nestled in the rugged coastline of the eastern Northern Peninsula. Visit http://www.vikingtrail.org/ grenfelldrive_extra.pdf for maps. FISHING POINT TRAILS St. Anthony. A boardwalk trail, with stairs that lead to the top of a cliff for a panoramic view of the area. Visit http://www.vikingtrail.org/salam_extra. pdf for maps. GOOSE COVE TO BRIMSTONE POND Hike from the charming community of Goose Cove to Brimstone Pond, which offers

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L’ANSE AU MEADOWS Hike a trail where Vikings roamed 1,000 years ago to the top of a hill that provides an excellent lookout of the historical site. Visit http://www.vikingtrail.org/salam_extra. pdf for maps.

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WHITE ROCKS WALKING TRAIL Flower’s Cove. A 20-30 minute loop through forested areas and over barrens. A walking trail out towards the barrens, along with interpretive boards that give a history of the peculiar habitat and plants found at the site. Of the almost 300 species of rare plants known on the island of Newfoundland, 114 live on the limestone barrens, and 29 are found nowhere else on the island. Call: 1-709-456-2124 Email: townofflowerscove@nf.aibn.com

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Cook Harbour

Cape Onion

Central

Big Brook

Raieligh St. Anthony Goose Cove

Flowers Cove

Main Brook Roddickton Port aux Choix

Englee Hooping Harbour

Hawke’s Bay

River of Ponds

Harbour Deep

Daniels Harbour

Little Harbour Deep

Parsons Pond Cow Head St. Pauls

Jackson Arm Sops Arm

Sai Gulf nt-L of awr enc e

South Branch Rose Blanche Channel-Port aux Basques

Ferry from Port aux Basques to North Sydney, NS

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Robinsons St. David’s Codroy Pond

Cape Ray

Fleur de Lys Pacquet Baie Verte

Shoe Cove

King’s Point

Rocky Harbour Norris Point Trout River Woody Point

Lourdes Piccadilly Stephenville

Conche

Triton Leading Tickles

Trinity Port Union

St. George’s

Clarenville Grates Random Island Cove

Burgeo

Francois Ramea

Pools Cove Terrenceville

Gaultois Hermitage Harbour Breton

Belloram

Grand Bank

Fortune

Lamaline

St. Bernards

Atlantic Ocean

St. Lawrence Cape St. Mary’s

Ferryland Trepassey

Pacquet Baie Verte

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Fleur de Lys

Ferry from Argentia to North Sydney, NS

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Trails

Dunville

Placentia

See Things

Mount Pearl

Argentia Marystown Burin

Lawn

Winterton Bay de Verde Heart’s Content Carbonear Arnold’s Sunnyside Harbour Cove Grace St. John’s Bay Whitbourne Roberts

St. Alban’s Grand Bruit

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Batt’s Fogo JoeArm Change Islands King’s Point Seldom Triton Twillingate Leading Island Harbour Springdale Tickles Birchy Bay South Little Burnt Bay Carmanville Lumsden Brook Campbellton Wesleyville Lewisporte Norris Arm Millertown Bishops Falls Junction Gander Hare Bay Badger Glenwood Grand FallsBuchans Windsor Gambo Millertown Eastport Glovertown Shoe Cove

St. Alban’s

Burgeo

Francois Ramea

Gaultois Hermitage Harbour Breton

Pools Cove

Belloram

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The Humpback Whale Pavilion in King’s Point can be found harbour-side in the scenic town of King’s Point. Submitted photo

Check out the Humpback Whale in King’s Point BY CORY HURLEY

on the north shore of the southwest arm of Green Bay — came about during a more “fishy” time in the history of the great It’s a tall tale, one might say, or maybe mammals of the sea. just a tall tail? The 50-foot humpback whale skeleton The idea of a whale washing ashore — is showcased inside the pavilion, with in Newfoundland and Labrador and an interpretive display on the history of becoming a tourist attraction may have the mammal and how its bones ended up sounded like a far-fetched story years ago. here. It has become a more common notion Officially opened in 2010, the pavillion following the attention of several now is part of the tourist experience in King’s notorious beachings in recent years. Point, a town that is still identified as “an However, the Humpback Whale Pavilion undiscovered gem.” in scenic King’s Point — located From the bowhead whale found on the shores of Rattling Brook in 1998 — a discovery shrouded in controversy — to this humpback whale found in Cobb’s Arm and brought to King’s Point several years later, the tale is one worth a listen. Not intriguing enough? Learn how the “Whale Man” played a role in creating this display, and how the Dr. At the Humpback Whale Pavilion you’ll find this 50-foot reconstruction of the whale skeleton on display. Jon Lien Great Whale Tour Submitted photo Network of Green Bay and

White Bay came to be. If finding your sea legs is not enough fun for one day, there is still plenty else to do in the King’s Point area. The Alexander Murray Trail is an eight-kilometre scenic tour of beautiful wilderness through the likes of the Moose Barrens and links to the Corner Brook gorge and Corner Brook falls. Once you reach the summit — HayPook — you get a 360-degree view of the scenic Southwest Arm of Green Bay.

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24A Bayside Drive, King’s Point Dates open: June 21-Sept. 6, 2018 Contact: 1-709-481-3006 1-709-268-2216 Email: whalepavilion@gmail.com Web: www.townofkingspoint.com

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Things to

See

Baie Verte Peninsula

DR. JON LIEN HUMPBACK WHALE PAVILION, King’s Point A humpback whale was retrieved by volunteers from a fisherman’s gear near Cobb’s Arm in 2001. It weighed 48 tonnes. Call: 1-709-268-3331 Email: mbudgell@eastlink.ca OUTPORT MUSEUM LaScie Located in a private home, the museum offers artifacts from outport life and the historic French Shore, including information on the French Guardians. Call: 1-709-675-2720 DORSET SOAPSTONE QUARRY SITE Fleur De Lys A museum with a boardwalk leading to an outcrop of soapstone that was mined by the Dorset Eskimo over 1,600 years ago. It’s the only known outcrop like it in the Northern Hemisphere. Inside, the interpretation center has displays, artifacts and interpreters to teach visitors about the quarry site. Call: 1-709-253-3131

Exploits Region TED PATEY MEMORIAL PARK Badger This beautiful park is named after a former resident who gave back to the town with his talent as a broadcaster. The park tells the story of Shawadidinth and the Mi’kmaq who once lived in Badger. 30 Newfoundland Newfoundland & & Labrador Labrador Vacation Vacation Guide Guide || 2018 2018 30

RELIGIOUS BOOK & BIBLE HOUSE

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in the Legion contains Second World War artifacts and photographs. Each summer this is the setting for the A.N.D. Company theatre group, which stages dinner theatre productions, often based on local history and culture. Call: 1-709-489-6560 or 1-877-822-7469 Web: www.andco.nc.ca GRAND FALLS HOUSE Grand Falls-Windsor While the house is not open to the public this majestic Tudor-style mansion is visible from the road. Built in 1909 by paper mill founder Alfred Harmsworth, Lord Northcliffe, this gem of the Edwardian era has hosted royalty, celebrity and wealth over the years. MARY MARCH MUSEUM Grand Falls-Windsor See the span of central Newfoundland’s history from the ancient aboriginal cultures, including the Beothuk, to 20th century industrial development. Ask about special events and temporary exhibitions. Phone: 1-709-292-4522 or 1-709-757-8022 (off season) Web: www.therooms.ca/exhibits/regionalmuseums ST. MATTHEW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Grand Falls-Windsor This one-storey, wooden building, with a steeply-pitched gable roof, was built in 1910 and is the last remaining original church structure in the town. Call: 1-709-726-5385 SALMONID INTERPRETATION CENTRE Grand Falls-Windsor Exhibits on the history, biology, ecology, and habitat of Atlantic salmon. Underwater viewing windows and other live exhibits. Restaurant and gift shop. A #1 Attraction on TripAdvisor. Phone: 1-709-489-7350 Email: info@exploitsriver.ca Web: www.exploitsriver.ca

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Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society Grand Falls-Windsor The Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society has a collection of articles, artifacts and photographs that were donated after the closing of the pulp and paper mill, and also a collection of pictures of people, sports, events, places, and so on. Call: 1-709-489-6903

HARMSWORTH HALL Grand Falls-Windsor One of the oldest structures still standing in the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, Harmsworth Hall was constructed by the Anglo-Newfoundland Development Company (AND) in 1929. The hall currently serves as the offices for the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor. BOTWOOD AIRBASE Botwood Host to the town’s heritage museum and the Flying Boat Museum. The heritage centre was once the equivalent of an airport, where passengers gathered to catch their flights on the famous “Clippers of the Air.” The Flying Boat Museum also features memorabilia related to the aircraft. Call: 1-709-257-3022. BOTWOOD MURALS Botwood What began as a legacy project for Come Home Year in 2010, featuring a mural of the former cottage hospital, is now a series of murals throughout the town depicting the history and culture of Botwood. Well worth a visit to see how artists are celebrating the history of this town, with larger-than-life murals in outdoor spaces. This year, 2018, The Botwood Mural Arts Society is hosting an international mural arts conference in September, featuring local, provincial and national artists from a variety of disciplines. Phone: 1-709-257-3632 http://www.botwoodmuralarts.ca/ JACK WARD MEMORIAL GENERAL STORE HERITAGE CENTRE Leading Tickles This two-story building is the oldest known standing structure in Notre Dame Bay. The lower level was a general store owned by Jack Ward while the upper level was the home of Ward and his family. Call: 1-709-483-2180 or 1-709-483-2212 GIANT SQUID Glover’s Harbour This tiny outport, with a population of about 45, boasts a full-size replica of the biggest giant squid ever caught. The 55foot monster was landed in 1878 when it beached in the bay. Visit the Giant Squid Interpretation Centre. Call: 1-709-483 2325 Continued on pg 32

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INDIAN POINT Millertown Located on the shores of Red Indian Lake. A set of interpretative storyboard panels mark the area where the Beothuk lived, fished, hunted and eventually met their demise. Call: 1-709-852-4581

PIERCEY HERITAGE HOME Milltown-Head of Bay d’Espoir This wooden, two-storey, biscuit box style house with a low hip roof was built around 1917. It is located along Jersey Point Walking Trail in Milltown. Call: 1-709-882-2232

HERITAGE SOCIETY Peterview The Heritage Society of Peterview maintains the Heritage Centre and old Anglican cemetery. Call: 1-709-257-2926 Email: erictaylor@nf.sympatico.ca

JOHN CLUETT HOUSE Belleoram The Cluett House on School Lane was one of the first houses built in Belleoram. Architecturally, it is a good example of the early sharply gabled houses typical of the period in Fortune Bay. Call: 1-709-881-6161

PETITE’S MUSEUM English Harbour West Items on display include rocking chairs, cradles, day beds, dolls, dishes, trunks, jewelry, life-jackets from various fishing schooners, cash registers, ledgers and a wide assortment of tools used in the fishing industry. Call: 1-709-888-3251 SUNNY COTTAGE Harbour Breton Sunny Cottage, built in1907, is one of the largest Queen Anne-style houses in Newfoundland. The house is now a museum featuring artefacts from Harbour Breton’s history. Call: 1-709-885-2425 ELLIOTT PREMISES Harbour Breton The Elliott Premises features a marina, performing arts venue, visitor information kiosk, gift shop and interpretation centre. Call: 1-709-885-2221 LANDSLIDE MEMORIAL HISTORIC SITE Harbour Breton Harbour Breton Landslide Monument is a reminder of a tragic landslide that occurred on August 1, 1973. Call: 1-709-885-2354 MI’KMAQ DISCOVERY CENTER Junction of Route 360 and 361 Visit the gallery to see the work of the local artists, or watch videos of the region in the audio visual room. Visitors can also learn how to aboriginal jewellery and moccasins. Call: 1-709-882-2470 Email: recreation@mfngov.ca COMMUNITY MUSEUM Milltown-Head of Bay d’Espoir Located in the town hall, the museum includes artifacts from early households, education and the logging industry. Call: 1-709-882-2232 32 32 Newfoundland Newfoundland & & Labrador Labrador Vacation Vacation Guide Guide || 2018 2018

BLEAK HOUSE MUSEUM Fogo Island Bleak House was built around 1826 for John Slade of Poole, England and was later owned by the Earle Family from 1897-1967. It is now registered as a Heritage Site. Phone: 1-709-627-3570 Email: info@townoffogoisland.ca Web: www.townoffogoisland.ca

COOK’S LANDING HISTORICAL SITE St. Alban’s An interpretation centre dedicated to the historic visit of Captain James Cook who explored this area in the 1600s. Call: 1-709-538-3132

DWYER PREMISES Fogo Island A century-old house, fishing stage and associated outbuildings display the architectural styles and land uses that make Tilting on Fogo Island unique. The stage restoration won the Southcott Award in 2000. Phone: 1-709-627-3570 Email: info@townoffogoisland.ca Web: www.townoffogoisland.ca

Lewisporte And Road To The Isles

BY THE BAY MUSEUM Lewisporte Located on the waterfront, the museum offers exhibits of Lewisporte and areas history in sawmill, logging, World War I and II, pioneer women, railway, coastal boat and pioneer doctors. Phone: 1-709-5351911 Email: “Help” A British Invasion lewisporteheritage@ hotmail.com s

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Queen Street Dinner Theatre

TRAIN PARK Lewisporte Tour an authentic Newfoundland train, including a caboose, passenger car, plow and engine. Site also includes a walking trail. Phone: 1-709-5352737 EmaiI: chris@ lewisportecanada. com Web: www. lewisportecanada. com BOYD’S COVE BEOTHUK INTERPRETATION CENTRE Boyd’s Cove Though the last Beothuk died in 1829, the story of

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how they thrived in Newfoundland is pieced together by historians and archeologists at this provincial historic site. The centre boasts a multi-media exhibits and trail to archeology site. Phone: 1-709-656-3114 Email: info@seethesites.ca Web: www.seethesites.ca

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Salmonid Interpretation Centre

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Call Wayne or Dorothy at 489-2366

7636074

154 Main Street Grand Falls-Windsor, NL

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Botwood Murals

FOGO ISLAND MARINE INTERPRETATION CENTRE Seldom, Fogo Island A restored Fisherman’s Union Trading Company store. Museum includes a cod liver oil factory and outbuildings. View displays of the Funk Islands bird colony, marine touch tank, and make a marine craft. Phone: 1-709-627-3570 Email: info@townoffogoisland.ca Web: www.townoffogoisland.ca

Newfoundland. Call: 1-709-266-2237

SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM Fogo Island Built in 1888, it was one of the first oneroom Roman Catholic Schools in rural

FILM HOUSE Fogo Island Built in partnership with the National Film Board

WIRELESS RELAY AND INTERPRETATION CENTRE Fogo Island The centre preserves community history, with displays covering a variety of topics, particularly the old Fogo Wireless Station (1912-1933). Call: 1-709-266-2237

of Canada, Canada’s first English-language e-cinema is a cutting-edge facility that uses digital media to screen a wide range of films. A full schedule is available. Call: 1-709-266-1083 PRIME BERTH Twillingate A fisherman’s wharf with stages and boats. An outport photo gallery and audio-visual presentations throughout the season. Phone: 1-709-884-2485 Email: primeberth@gmail.com Web: www.primeberth.com Continued on pg 36

Miawpukek First Nations 23rd Annual Traditional Powwow

Honouring the Seven Sacred Teachings July 6 - 8, 2018

Salmon Interpretation Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor 7636061

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For more information please email tcr@mfngov.ca Or Call us at (709) 882-1272

The

Coast of Bays

The place to be this summer!

7636874

Town of St. Alban’s

Yarn’s Foodex & Gas Bar

Tel: 538-3132

• Grocery and Convenience Store

Email: st.albans@nf.aibn.com • Website: www.stalbans.ca

Yarn’s Inn Bed & Breakfast 7636505

• 5 rooms with view of the bay & personal bathroom • Meals on request within 24 hrs

Mose Ambrose • 888-3523/6471 • Fax: 888-3523

7636504

Town of Harbour Breton

BAY D’ESPOIR CANCER

While exploring our beautiful community, be sure to visit the Sunny Cottage Heritage Centre. Drop by the Dockside Café at the Elliott Premises for a delicious freshly baked treat. To find out what makes us “Newfoundland’s Walking Town”, explore our extensive trail way system.

BENEFIT CONCERT

St. Jacques-Coombs Cove Town Council

7636503

For more information, call Helena Thornhill 538-3545

Town Of Hermitage-Sandyville

Ph: 888-6141 • Fax: 888-6102 Home of the South Coast Annual Folk Festival

• Scenic board walk route • Rum Runners Festival Third weekend in August

St. Jacques, English Harbour West, Mose Ambrose, Coombs Cove, Wreak Cove and Boxey

7636498

Held the second weekend of August every year!

Tel: 709-883-2343 • Fax: 709-883-2150 Website: www.hermitage-sandyville.ca

7636500

Telephone: 709 885-2354 Fax: 709 885-2095 Website: www.harbourbreton.com

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will be held on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. 13 Hours of Live Local Entertainment! Game of chance, candle lighting ceremony, memory tree, beer gardens, adult dance and much more. All funds raised in aid of cancer patients in the Bay d’Espoir Area.

Town of Milltown Head Bay D’espoir

Family Dining •Takeout • Soft serve

Walk the Jersey Trail and South East Walking Trails.

7636497

While in our beautiful community visit the Piercey Heritage Home.

Phone: (709) 882-2232 • Fax 882-2636 • Email: townofmill@bellaliant.com

234 Main Road, Hermitage, 883-2327 or 883-2107 7636499

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TWILLINGATE MUSEUM Twillingate The former Anglican Church Rectory is the home to Twillingate Museum. The museum depicts life at the turn-of-the-century with opera singer Georgian Stirling exhibit, Maritime Archaic Indian/Beothuk artifacts and cemetery data. Phone: 1-709-884-2825 Email: info@tmacs.ca Web: www.tmacs.ca DURRELL MUSEUM Twillingate The museum houses community artifacts from the late 1800s and early 1900s. It also is home to a mounted polar bear exhibit and is a great location to view icebergs. Call: 1-709-884-5537 Email: durrellmuseumandcrafts@gmail.com Web: manl.nf.ca/durrellmuseum FOX MOTH MUSEUM Norris Arm Take a step back in Norris Arm’s history. From logging to an airport hanger, includes craft shop. Palaeo-Eskimo artifact display. Phone: 1-709-653-2350 Email: foxmothmuseum@gmail.com Web: www.foxmothmuseum.com NEWFOUNDLAND PONY SANCTUARY Change Islands The Change Islands Newfoundland Pony Refuge was established to carry out a breeding program with the goal of raising the numbers of the critically endangered Newfoundland Pony. Phone: 1-709-884 6953 Email: ralphandnetta@hotmail.com Web: www.nlponysanctuary.com THE OLDE SHOP MUSEUM Change Islands This museum presented in an “old shop” setting displays a variety of local artifacts from the early 19th and 20th century outport community. Phone: 1-709-621 4541 Email: fancyporter@gmail.com

Gander And Kittiwake Coast ATLANTIC WINGS HISTORIC AVIATION DISPLAY Gander Open year round, the Atlantic Wings exhibit 36 36 Newfoundland Newfoundland && Labrador Labrador Vacation Vacation Guide Guide || 2018 2018

in the domestic passenger lounge at Gander International Airport offers interpretive displays and artifacts chronicling the birth and early development of transatlantic aviation. Call: 1-709-651-2930 Web: www.gandercanada.com COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION CEMETERY Gander The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was established to mark and maintain the graves of the forces of the Commonwealth who died in the two World Wars. Located 3.5 kilometres east of Gander Call: 1-709-651-2930 Web: www.gandercanada.com JOSEPH R. SMALLWOOD ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE Gander The Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre opened in July, 1971. The Centre houses a 400-seat theatre, a 25-metre swimming pool and art exhibition area. Located at 155 Airport Boulevard, Gander. Call: 1-709-256-1082 SILENT WITNESS MEMORIAL TCH at Gander A memorial to the members of the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army, who were killed when Arrow Air Flight MF128-5R crashed on takeoff from Gander On Dec. 11, 1985. Call: 1-709-651-5927 Web: www.cdli.ca/ monuments/nf/ gander2.htm NORTH ATLANTIC AVIATION MUSEUM Gander Displays include aviation items from the1930s to present day, with a majority of the artifacts, photos, and text focusing on the Second World War years through the early jet age. Call: 1-709-256-2923 Web: www.

northatlanticaviationmuseum.com THOMAS HOWE DEMONSTRATION FOREST Gander An informal interpretive site for people to learn about the forest and forest management techniques in Newfoundland and Labrador. The site includes three interpretive walking trails. Located East of Gander on the Trans Canada Highway. Call: 1-709-651-5927 Call: www.gandercanada.com COBB’S POND ROTARY PARK Gander Cobb’s Pond Rotary Park offers f picnic areas, play areas, a jetty and a four-kilometre boardwalk nature trail, winding around the pond through wetlands and a forest. Located on Magee Road, Gander. Call: 1-709-651-5927 Web: www.gandercanada.com BARBOUR LIVING HERITAGE VILLAGE Newtown The Barbour Heritage Village explores the lives of the Barbour family, a merchant family involved in the sealing and fishing industry in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. There is also a dinner theatre twice per week and an old-fashioned kitchen party once a week during the summer. Call: 1-709-536-3220 Web: www.barbour-site.com

178 Lincoln Road Grand Falls-Windsor EXIT 19, TURN RIGHT KEEP RIGHT TO LINCOLN ROAD

489-3030

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LONG POINT LIGHTOUSE Twillingate One of the most photographed landmarks on the northeast coast of Newfoundland. Built in 1876, now newly renovated to house travelling exhibits. Phone: 1-709-709-884-1467 Email: pearlgeiger@eastlink.ca Web: www.twillingatetourism.ca

Fogo Island

BEACHES HERITAGE CENTRE Eastport Through its theatre programming, art gallery exhibits and related events, the Beaches Heritage Centre does it part to the natural and cultural heritage of the Eastport Peninsula and all of Newfoundland. Call: 1-709-677-2360 Web: www.beachesheritagecentre.ca GLOVERTOWN MUSEUM - JANES HOUSE Glovertown The Glovertown Museum - Janes House highlights tells the story of Glovertown since the resettlement era of the 1960s. Call: 1-709-533-2351 Web: www.glovertown.net KEN DIAMOND MEMORIAL PARK Glovertown The Ken Diamond Memorial Park attracts trout and waterfowl, and boasts several kilometres of walking trails and bridges, taking in several natural habitats. Storyboards provide information about

plant life and waterfowl. Call: 1-709-533-2351 Web: www.glovertown.net BANTING MEMORIAL MUNICIPAL PARK Musgrave Harbour The Banting Memorial Municipal Park was named in honour of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin, who died in a plane crash near Musgrave Harbour over 60 years ago. Located on Route 330, four kilometres south of Musgrave Harbour. Call: 1-709-655-2119 Web: www.musgraveharbour.com FISHERMAN’S MUSEUM Musgrave Harbour The Fisherman’s Museum in Musgrave Harbour was built in 1910 and was originally the first retail store operated by the Fisherman’s Trading Company. The museum contains artifacts from the fishing industry. Call: 1-709-655-2119 Web: www.musgraveharbour.com

709-489-9768 • shawn.osmond@nl.rogers.com Scoop and Save

“Your Bulk and Natural Food Store”

28 Cromer Avenue, Grand Falls - Windsor, A2A 1X2 Fax: 709-383-0148

DOVER FAULT INTERPRETATION CENTRE AND LOOKOUT Dover They say this is where two continents collided. Here you’ll learn about tectonic shift, the geology of Newfoundland and the formation of the Appalachian Mountains. Take time to walk to Dover Fault Trial, which includes a lookout, interpretation panels and two picnic spots. Located at Wellington Road, Dover. Call: 1-709-537-2139 Web: www.doverfault.ca

• STONE BAKED PIZZA • OUR OWN SECRET SAUCE • OUR OWN ITALIAN DOUGH Monday - Saturday: 11:30 am - 12:00 Midnight Sunday 4:00pm - Midnight (Open later depending on orders) Delivery starts at 4:30 pm Lefty’s Pizza

7635916

489-8054

7636068

21 Cromer Avenue Grand Falls-Windsor

BONAVISTA NORTH MUSEUM AND GALLERY Wesleyville Visitors can find all sorts of historical memorabilia from the Bonavista Bay North area at the Wesleyville-based museum and gallery. Call: 1-709-536-2110 Web: http://bonavistanorth.blogspot.com

489-2944

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Barbour Living Heritage Village The Barbour Heritage Village explores the lives of the Barbour family, a merchant family involved in the sealing and fishing industry in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. There is also a dinner theatre twice per week and an old-fashioned kitchen party once a week during the summer. Call: 1-709-536-3220; Web: www.barbour-site.com

Barbour Premises Historic Site in Newtown

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Fabric Boutique Grand Falls Windsor

7636072

Email: fabricboutique@nf.aibn.com Website: www.fabricboutique.ca

7635919

Ph. 489-7384 • Fax. 489-5745 • Toll Free 1-877-488-7384

Stretching over 25 kilometers in length, the Corduroy Brook Nature Trail offers a variety of wilderness scenes. Submitted photo

Blaze your trail

Grand Falls-Windsor’s Corduroy Trail is one of many to explore

By JORDAN MALONEY Grand Falls-Windsor is ripe with beautiful sights. None, perhaps, are as beautiful as the Corduroy Brook Nature Trail. Running through the heart of Grand Falls-Windsor this pathway of loops offers a variety of stunning vistas and a chance to see local wildlife. “It’s a piece of protected wilderness that you can walk and see nature at its finest,” said Elmo Hewlitt, president of the Corduroy Brook Enhancement Association. “You’re going to see everything from a robin right up to a moose.” The trail flanks the four-and-a-halfkilometer Corduroy Brook, which winds its way through the center of the town. In addition to the natural history, sections of the trail — like Gibson’s Field — also reflect on the history of settlement. Located on a hill overlooking Corduroy Pond, Gibson’s Field was a farm operated by George Gibson in the 1930s. In addition to the farm, Gibson owned several

businesses on Main Street in Windsor. He sold food and beverages to passengers coming off the railway train, and used his farm to provide food, mainly vegetables like this one: “The trail is a beautiful place and eggs, to the people of Windsor. for a stroll. It’s well maintained and safe The field is now a popular rest stop for to walk. It is especially beautiful in the fall trail users, and is often used for picnics, as the leaves change color. The trail takes barbecues, and group activities. you across town so you can exit or enter at The trail is flat and is coded as many points. I would highly recommend wheelchair accessible. you take the time to walk the entire trail.” Whether you’re making a quick stop in To download a map of the trail, visit: Grand Falls-Windsor or plan to take your http://corduroybrook.ca/map.pdf time to explore nature, check out the Corduroy Brook Trail. “You can have a picnic overlooking the pond, listen to Phone: 1-709-489-3900 the loons,” says Hewlitt. “Your 1-709-486-4691 kids can play on the equipment, Email: corduroybook@nf.sympatico.ca and then get back on the road. It Web: http://www.corduroybrook.ca/nature-trail would take about an hour and a Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ half out of your schedule.” corduroybrook The 25-km trail runs in loops,

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which means users can go at their own pace and spend as little, or as much, time exploring as they desire. Trip advisor (tripadvisor.ca) gives the trail an “excellent” rating, drawing comments

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THE GATHERING Burlington August 23-25

Comedian Shaun Majumder hosts this weekend festival of Fire-Food-Music featuring provincial and nationally recognized musicians. Call: 1-844-GOIN.OME Email: thegatheringburlington@gmail.com web: thegatheringburlington.com

Things to

JUNE 12 - AUGUST 30 THE SPLIT PEAS Twillingate With over 24 years performing in Toronto, Lunenburg and Newfoundland, this women’s singing group is a delight for the ears. Call: 1-709-884-2282 Email: gerrypoirier@personainternet.com Web: www.visittwillingate.com JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 TWILLINGATE/NEW WORLD ISLANDS DINNER THEATRE Twillingate Food and entertainment provided six nights a week, overlooking the ocean. Call: 1-709-571-2509 Email: cathylbrown@hotmail.com Web: www.townoftwillingate.ca/events/twillingatenwl-dinnertheatre JUNE 23 - AUGUST 31 BEYOND THE OVERPASS THEATRE FESTIVAL Gander, Twillingate Performances that celebrate our rich culture. Box office is open from 1 - 8pm. Call: 1-866-657-5297 Email: info@beyondtheoverpass.ca Web: www.beyondtheoverpass.ca JUNE 21 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY Boyd’s Cove With events held across the nation, this is a chance to learn about and celebrate our unique aboriginal history. Call: 1-709-656-3114 40 Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018

• Full Fledge Dairy Bar Old Time Candy • with Playground for the Children OPEN ALL YEAR LONG

Have a sweet day!

Every Kind Of Sweet You Can Imagine!!! 80 Main Street, Grand Falls-Windsor

709 489 3000

Papa’s Sweet Shop

7636050

Email: info@seethesites.ca Web: www.seethesites.ca JUNE 24 CELEBRATION OF CULTURE Terra Nova National Park A celebration of the traditions and cultures of the Mi’Kmaq people of NL. Call: 1-888-773-8888 Email: info.tnnp@pc.gc.ca Web: www.pc.gc.ca/terranova JULY (TBA) ALEXANDER BAY DAYS FESTIVAL Glovertown Featuring local entertainment, beer tent, food booths and games of chance. Call: 1-709-533-2351 Email: glovertowncounc@eastlink.ca Web: www.glovertown.net JULY (TBA) POINT LEAMINGTON FESTIVAL Point Leamington Food booths, games for the children, entertainment, a parade and duck race are among the events. Call: 1-709-484-3421 Email: ptleamington@nf.aibn.com Web: www.townofpointleamington.ca JULY (TBA) DOVER FAULT FESTIVAL Dover

Featuring local entertainment, beer tent, food booths and games of chance. Call: 1-709-537-2139 Email: townofdover@persona.ca Web: www.townofdover.ca JULY 1 CANADA DAY Various activities and events to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Springdale Call: 1-709-673-3439 Email: recreation@townofspringdale.ca Web: www.townofspringdale.ca Gambo Call: 1-709-674-4476 Email: recreation@townofgambo.com Web: www.townofgambo.com Grand Falls-Windsor Call: 1-709-489-0450 Email: todd.mercer@grandfallswindsor.com Web: www.grandfallswindsor.com Eastport Call: 1-709-677-2360 Email: ephs@nf.aibn.com Web: www.beachesheritagecentre.ca Lewisporte Call: 1-709-535-2737 Email: chris@lewisportecanada.com Web: www.lewisportecanada.com New-Wes-Valley Call: 1-709-536-2010 Email: new-wes-valley@nf.aibn.com Web: www.townofnewwesvalley.ca

JULY 6 - AUG 24 QUEEN STREET DINNER THEATRE Grand Falls-Windsor With performances and meals being held twice a day, five days a week, head on out for some food and fun. Call: 1-877-822-7469 Email: qsdt@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.queenstreetdinnertheatre.com JUYL 6 - 8 MIAWPUKEK ANNUAL POW WOW Conne River Celebrating aboriginal traditions through music, dancing, drumming, singing and more. An event not to be missed. Call: 1-866-882-2470 Email: tcr@mfngov.ca Web: www.mfngov.ca JULY 8 - 16 ROY BABSTOCK BEACHES ACCORDION FESTIVAL Eastport You’ll hear traditional accordion music wafting through the air in Eastport and surrounding communities, as musicians from all over the province and beyond squeeze out foot-stomping tunes in a variety of venues — from fishing stages to community halls and restaurants. Call: 1-709-677-2360 Email: ephs@nf.aibn.com Web: www.beachesheritagecentre.ca Continued on pg 43

TOWN OF BUCHANS

P.O. Box 190, Buchans, NL A0H 1G0 Tel: 709-672-3972 • Fax: 709-672-3702 E-mail: townofbuchans@nf.aibn.com

The Town of Buchans wishes all visitors to the Exploits Valley Region a warm welcome.

LUCKY STRIKE FESTIVAL AUGUST 2 – 5, 2018

Located 72 kms from the Trans Canada Highway along scenic Route 370, Buchans will take you deep into the interior of Newfoundland. Steeped in mining history, beginning in 1927, Buchans provided a rich source of zinc, lead, copper, silver and gold. A visit to the Mining Museum will be the highlight of your visit. Dedicated to the memory of 23 native sons who were killed in mining tragedies, the tour guides will provide a glimpse into the past. Discover how Mattie Mitchell, a prospector, accidentally uncovered the rich mineral that started it all.

Conne River Pow Wow

Buchans, because of its location, has a great deal to offer both the recreational and outdoor enthusiasts. The town’s recreational facilities include a curling club, stadium, playground and RV park. The surrounding area contains some of the province’s richest hunting and fishing areas, and provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018 41

Bleak House Museum Fogo Island Built around 1816 for local merchant John Slade, Bleak House on Fogo Island was home to some of the most powerful fish merchants in Newfoundland in the 19th and 20th centuries. John Sladeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family became involved in the northern cod fishery in the early 1800s and by the end of that century their business and influence stretched into Notre Dame Bay. The house passed into other hands, including Henry Earle of Earle Sons and Company. They operated a successful import-export business. Eventually the business was forced to close in 1967, following the collapse of the Labrador cod fishery. The name of the house is thought to be a reference to the 1853 Charles Dickens novel of the same name. The house was gifted to the Town of Fogo Island in 1983. It was named a Registered Heritage Structure by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador and was restored to become a museum.

Opened June 1 to September 30 Phone: 1-709-266-1320 Email: cao@townoffogoisland.ca Web: www.townoffogoisland.ca

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JUL Y22 - 22 IRON SKULL FESTIVAL NOT LISTED Belleoram With plenty of music, food and activities for the whole family. Call: 1-709-881-6161 Email: belloram1964@yahoo.ca

JULY 10 - AUG 23 HANN’S POINT THEATRE FESTIVAL Lewisporte Performers will dazzle you with plays, monologues, recitations, music and more. Call: 1-709-535-1911 Email: lewisporteheritage@hotmail.com JULY 12 - 16 EXPLOITS VALLEY SALMON FESTIVAL Grand Falls-Windsor Performers to be announced. Call: 1-877-585-9762 Email: ghennessey@townofgfw.com Web: www.evsalmonfestival.com JULY 16 - 21 PETERVIEW DAY Peterview Traditionally head at Wigwam point, events include fun booths, food, beer garden, dances and more. Call: 1-709-257-2926 Email: townofpeterview@nf.aibn.com Web: www.peterview.ca JULY 16 - 22 LA SCIE CRAB FESTIVAL La Scie A family event featuring games, local entertainment, artists, snow crab cold plates and more. Call: 1-709-675-2266 Email: townoflascie@eastlink.ca

JULY 28 GLOVERS HARBOUR DAY Glovers Harbour Food, games and fun for the whole family. Call: 1-709-483-2578 Email: edahaggett@hotmail.com AUGUST (TBA) ETHERIDGE’S POINT SEASIDE FESTIVAL Joe Batt’s Arm Spend your weekend enjoying local entertainment, outdoor eating, walking along the trail and more.

Comeit Vis

JULY 19 - 21 LONG ISLAND DAY Lushes Bight Fun for the whole family. Call: 1-709-264-3271 Email: beaumont@xplornet.ca Web: www.longislandnl.com

AUGUST 3 - 6 SMALLWOOD DAYS Gambo Loads of fun including children’s day, outdoor music, canoe races, senior’s garden party, adult dances and more. Call: 1-709-674-4476 Email: recreation@townofgambo.com Web: www.townofgambo.com AUGUST 23 - 25 THE GATHERING Burlington Comedian Shaun Majumder travels from town to town with musical guests for his Fire, Food & Music Festival. Call: 1-709-252-2954 Email: rudy.norman@gmail.com Web: www.thegatheringburlington.com AUGUST 4 - 5 LEADING TICKLE DAYS Leading Tickles People can enjoy food and games, among other events. Call: 1-709-486-7782 Email: leadingtickles@nf.aibn.com Continued on pg 44

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Just 8 km from the Trans Canada

on Route 390, George Huxter Memorial Park is located on beautiful Indian River.

THE PARK OFFERS: • 40 full service sites • Washroom & shower facilities • Dumping station • Salmon & trout fishing on-site • Nature photo opportunities • Swimming pool, tennis court & skate board park just minutes away • Free Swim and Stay package. • Personal Fire pits on every site • Direct access to amazing 6 km walking/hiking trail. • Close to all amenities (grocery stores, pharmacies, gas station, banks, etc.) • FREE wifi service

KRISTA’S CLOVER FARM

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9AM - 11PM. OPEN ON HOLIDAYS FULL SERVICE GROCERY AND CONVENIENCE STORE

Ready Made Meals One Stop Shop Grocery

Locally Owned & Operated

YEAR-ROUND (709) 673-3439 • IN-SEASON: (709) 673-3808 FAX: (709) 673-4969

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499 Main Street • Bishops Falls, Phone: (709) 258-2150

JULY 23 - 29 FISH, FUN AND FOLK FESTIVAL Twillingate/New World Islands This is one of the biggest and longestrunning folk festivals in the province. Starting with a parade through town, the festival features traditional Newfoundland music, fireworks, folk music, a street dance, a bonfire, craft fair, games, variety of meals and a children’s show. Call: 1-709-884-2174 Email: info@fishfunfolkfestival.com Web: www.fishfunfolkfestival.com

Call: 1-709-571-3536 Email: decker_angela@hotmail.com Web: www.townoffogoisland.ca

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AUGUST 1 - 5 NIGHT SKY CELEBRATIONS Terra Nova National Park The 3rd Annual Night Sky Celebration where visitors learn about the natural world and how to use the sky viewing equipment Call: 1-888-773-8888 Email: info.tnnp@pc.gc.ca Web: www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nl/terranova AUGUST 3 - 5 EASTPORT PENINSULA SEAFEST Eastport Beach Feel the sand between your toes as you enjoy a schedule packed with fun, including local musicians. There’s something for everyone. Call: 1-709-677-2623 Email: fsquire@nf.sympatico.ca

Lumsden Rocks

AUGUST 3 - 6 FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT Gander Events for all ages, including music, food and fun to celebrate the history of flight in

Gander. Call: 1-709-651-5927 Email: ksceviour@gandercanada.com Web: www.gandercanada.com AUGUST 4 CELEBRATION BY THE SEA Lumsden Something for everyone with both adult and children’s entertainment, kids day, family BBQ, beer tent, bingo, poker and more. Call: 1-709-530-2330 Email: townoflumsden@nf.aibn.com Web: townoflumsden@nf.aibn.com AUGUST 6 BOTWOOD DAY Botwood Fun for all ages with parades, games, food, music, dance, fireworks and more. Call: 1-709-257-2839 Email: botwoodtowncouncil@nf.aibn.com Web: town.botwood.nl.ca AUGUST 6 GANDER DAY CIVIC HOLIDAY Gander Food booths, games for the children, entertainment, and a breathtaking fireworks display. Call: 1-709-651-5927 Email: ksceviour@gandercanada.com Web: www.gandercanada.com

Tai Sun Restaurant

Copper Stop Ltd. Open 7 days a week

Gas - Diesel - Propane - Lotto Highway 410, Baie Verte Fax: 532-4695

532-4062

Hungry or Cold?

14 Cromer Avenue Grand Falls-Windsor Phone: 489-3308 Fax: 489-2583

Tai Sun Chinese Restaurant

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Drop by for Coffee and a fresh made baked good! OUR HOURS ARE: Mon - Fri – 6am – 10pm; Sat - 6:30am - 10pm; Sun – 8am – 10pm

298 Airport Blvd. Gander Phone: 651-2801 Fax: 651-2801

Same Great Taste!

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JULY 30 - AUGUST 4 CAPLIN COD FESTIVAL Triton A traditional festival featuring a parade, variety show, games, food booths, concert, bingo and much more. Call: 1-709-263-2264 Email: townoftriton@eastlink.ca Web: www.townoftriton.ca

AUGUST 6 SUNNY COTTAGE GARDEN PARTY Harbour Breton A fun time for all with good conversation, good friends, and good food. Call: 1-709-885-2354 Email: tanyarogers_edo@hotmail.com Web: www.harbourbreton.com AUGUST 10 - 13 FRANCOIS DAY Francois A weekend of games of chance, a kids’ day, fishing contest, fireworks and more. Call: 1-709-842-3112 Email: darandchris@gmail.com AUGUST 8 - 13 ANNUAL MUSSEL BED SOIREE Lewisporte An event for all ages, this festival features musical artists from a variety of genres, a boat parade, fireworks, and traditional Newfoundland meals. Call: 1-709-535-2737 Email: specialevents@lewisportecanada.com Web: www.musselbedsoiree.com

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AUGUST 10 - 12 SOUTH COAST ARTS FESTIVAL St. Jacques Live music, local entertainment, and traditional foods. Call: 1-709-888-6141 Email: markcourtney@nf.sympatico.ca

AUGUST 10 - 12 WINTERSET IN SUMMER LITERARY FESTIVAL Eastport Newfoundland and Labrador’s unique literary festival, at the Beaches Heritage Centre. Meet authors and enjoy a full weekend filled with readings, storytelling, theatre, music, and great traditional Newfoundland food. Call: 1-709-677-2360 Email: info@wintersetinsummer.ca Web: www.wintersetinsummer.ca

AUGUST 10 - 12 BRIMSTONE HEAD FOLK FESTIVAL Fogo The outdoor stage is the focus for Brimstone Head Folk Festival. The goal of the festival is to preserve the island’s musical culture. The setting for the festival, Brimstone Head, is considered to be one of the four corners of

the earth, according to the Flat Earth Society. Call: 1-709-266-2540 Email: brimstonehead_festival@yahoo.ca Web: www.brimstoneheadfestival.com AUGUST 10 - 12 MUDDY HOLE SCUFF’N SCOFF Musgrave Harbour Outdoor fun filled days of games, food and live entertainment. Enjoy the beach party of the year! A fireworks display will wind up the weekend. Lots of family fun! Call: 1-709-655-2119 Email: bantinghti@nf/aibn.com Web: www.musgraveharbour.com Continued on pg 46

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Follow Route 340 from Lewisporte or Route 330 from Gander to Twillingate, Notre Dame Bay. Turn right at Twillingate Main Street and continue into the picturesque community of Durrell.

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The Museum houses community artifacts from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. (Fishing History, Coopering, Curiosity Cabinets etc.). Go back in time to see and feel what it was like in that era. A unique exhibit of the Arm Lads Brigade (organization for young boys/men) and its role in WWI & WWII

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AUGUST 17 - 18 HERITAGE FOLK FESTIVAL Terra Nova National Park Held in an outdoor theatre, this festival features a number of local musicians and performers showcasing the best of Newfoundland’s culture. Call: 1-709-533-3145 Email: hftnnp@gmail.com Web: www.hftnnp.ca Flying Boat Parade, Norris Arm

AUGUST (TBA) TWILLINGATE ISLAND HIKING TRAIL FESTIVAL Twillingate Not to be missed by the outdoor enthusiast. This festival feature three days of hiking along the Twillingate Island coastal trails and one day of rest. Call: 1-709-884-5683 Email: twillingatetourism@gmail.com Web: www.twillingatetourism.ca SEPTEMBER (TBA) QUAD-A-PALOOZA Gander One of Newfoundland’s top gatherings for atv enthusiasts. Call: 1-709-256-3931 Email: cabbott@steelehotels.com

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Find your spirit By KYLE GREENHAM Many years ago the Beothuk roamed the interior and coastal areas on the island of Newfoundland. One of their camps was at Boyd’s Cove, in Notre Dame Bay. The site, discovered by archaeologists in 1981, is situated in a secluded cove, and sheltered from wind by the islands that dot the bay. At this site the Beothuk had access to the salmon that migrated up the local rivers, the fish that swam in the bay, and wildlife that shared the land with them. This ancient campground is now part of a provincial historic site, that includes the Beothuk Interpretation Centre and a Spirit Garden. The Spirit Garden opened in 2011 with a ceremonial blessing from indigenous leaders from across the province. The site honours the culture of the Beothuk people and provides a space for people of all cultural backgrounds to connect with one another. Each September, the annual Voices on the Wind event is held

within the Spirit Garden. Aboriginal drummers and dancers gather, and a feast includes traditional Beothuk food. On the trees within the Spirit Garden, visitors are encouraged to hang tokens; items reflecting the Beothuk people’s way of life available at the interpretation centre. “Incorporating the learning and promoting of the cultures of the Beothuk people come first and foremost,” said site supervisor Karen LeDrew-Day. LeDrew-Day says the Spirit Garden has come to be known as a place that has powers of spiritual healing. This sacred space, she said, has helped people come to terms with personal loss or heal from traumatic events. “It makes the hairs stand on the back of your neck hearing some of these people tell their experiences from being in the Spirit Garden,” she said. If you’re travelling from Lewisporte to Twillingate this year, take time to visit the Beothuk Interpretation Centre and Spirit Garden, to learn the story of the Beothuk, to listen to the spirits, and, perhaps, to find your own. The Beothuk Interpretation Centre opens May 19.

The Beothuk Interpretation Centre LOCATED: BOYD’S COVE, OFF HIGHWAY 340

About: Around 300 years ago, this site was a Beothuk village. Tour the interpretation centre where exhibits and artifacts foster an appreciation for this unique, and now vanished culture. From the interpretation centre, follow a 1.5 km groomed walking trail to the village site - today an outline of housepits is the only evidence of the Beothuk people who once lived here. Along the trail, a sculpture designed by renowned Newfoundland artist Gerald Squires evokes the tragedy of the Beothuks’ demise. Contact: Phone: 1 (709) 656-3114 • Email: beothuk@seethesites.ca

Special Events in 2018 Come to the Spirit Garden in September for the Voices on the Wind event, featuring Sipuji’j drummers and dancers of the Miawpukek Mi’kmawey Mawi’omi, based in Conne River. The 2017 event featured (left to to right): River Joe Young, Cyrus Lambert, dancer Clint Jeddore, Andrew Hinks and Dan McDonald.

JUNE 21 – National Aboriginal Peoples Day As a part of our celebrations there will be traditional drumming demonstrations periodically throughout the day. Contact us for Details. JULY 7 – Historic Places Day Historic places tell us the stories that brought Canada to life, teach us about our heritage in a way history class can’t and, for some, give us a sense of identity. SEPT. 8 – Voices on the Wind A community gathering and celebration of our ongoing human connections to the Beothuk. Join us for dancing, singing, drumming, feasting, and teaching.

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For more information on the Beothuk visit: www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/aboriginal/beothuk-boyds-cove.php

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The North Atlantic Ocean provides an ample supply of food while the rugged coastline provides lots of rocky nooks and crannies for birds to nest. From hiking trails along the coast, or from the deck of a tour boat, you will have a chance to see birds like Common Tern, Gannets, Guillemots and Murres, that will amaze you with their diving abilities. Inland ponds and streams also provide refuge for ducks, Loons, Canada Geese and other species. ATLANTIC PUFFIN The Atlantic Puffin was named as Newfoundland’s Provincial bird in 1992. First-time visitors are often surprised by how small the birds really are. Less than 30 cm long, these members of the auk family are better suited to swimming than flying. They live in large colonies and they spend most of the year at sea. They stay on land soles for breeding season. Their iconic brightly coloured, striped beak is only seen in breeding season. When the birds return to the open water, they will shed their colours for more muted shades. Adult puffins are burrowers, digging as much as two meters into the earth to lay their egg. When the chicks emerge, they are easy prey for gulls and other birds. The chicks that do survive take their first flight from the cliff tops down to the sea. The young will spend as many as five years offshore before returning to land to nest. They find their food underwater, and feast on the plentiful capelin that inhabit our waters each year. Two of the best places to see the puffin are at Bird Rock, Elliston, on the Bonavista Peninsula, and at the Cape St. Mary’s Bird Sanctuary.

Seek out the birds They have a wing span of aprox 60- 70 inches. You will find these birds on rocky cliffs by the sea.

fish, and are known locally as fish hawks. Their sharp eyesight affords them a clear view of underwater prey. They can be observed hovering over estuaries and shallow waters, sizing up their meal, before plunging feet-first to snatch a fish with their sharp talons.

GRAY JAY “WHISKEY JACK” The Gray Jay has such a sweet, irresistible face. Which is why it has been recently been named as the National bird of Canada. It is a friendly bird that can rarely been found outside of Canada. They have been known to feed right out of your hand. It is smaller than its cousin the Blue Jay. The colouring is gray and black and white. These birds can be seen in the forest and love the evergreen trees for nesting.

BALD EAGLES AND OTHER SPECIES There are also plenty of bald eagles in the region, and you’ll be fortunate to catch a glimpse of one soaring over the waves, or perched atop a tree. Common Goldeneyes, Greater Scaups, Sanderlings and Mergansers frequent the shoreline, while a stroll on any of our forested trails may reward you with sightings of, Boreal Chickadee, Pine Grosbeak and warblers.

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SEPTEMBER 8 VOICES ON THE WIND Boyd’s Cove A celebration of history and traditions, held at the Beothuk Interpretation Centre. Call: 1-709-656-3114 Email: info@seethesites.ca Web: www.seethesites.ca SEPTEMBER 13 - 15 CRAFT AND TRADE SHOW Lewisporte Over 70 exhibitors displaying and selling a wide variety of hand made items. Chance to win up to $620 cash! Call: 1-709-535-2737 Email: specialevents@lewisportecanada.com Web: www.lewisportecanada.com

SEPTEMBER (TBA) CRAFT AND TRADE SHOW Springdale With over 85 booths, exhibitors display and sell a wide variety of consumer products, homemade crafts, woodwork, preserves and recreational vehicles. There’s something for just about everyone! Call: 1-709-673-3439 Email: info@townofspringdale.ca Web: www.townofspringdale.ca

SEPTEMBER 19 - 22 UNSCRIPTED TWILLINGATE – DIGITAL ARTS FESTIVAL Twillingate The first digital arts festival in Atlantic Canada. Not to be missed! Call: 1-709-480-0176 Email: contact@unscriptedfestival.com Web: www.unscriptedfestival.com OCTOBER 6 - 9 EASTPORT PENINSULA AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION Eastport A dinner theatre, literary and visual arts displays, soap box derby, pumpkin carving,

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pie-eating, strongman, craft fair, pet show, music and more. Call: 1-709-677-2360 Email: ephs@nf.aibn.com Web: www.beachesheritagecentre.ca OCTOBER 5 - 7 FOGO ISLAND PARTRIDGEBERRY HARVEST FESTIVAL Joe Batt’s Arm This festival showcases partridgeberries and local produce of Fogo Island. It also includes a farmers market, crafts, a bake-off, jam sessions, dancing, demonstrations of traditional woodworking, quilting and rug hooking for young and old. Call: 1-709-658-7256 Email: prbrown12@live.ca Web: www.fogoislandpartridgeberryfestival. com OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 4 GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR RED MAPLE FESTIVAL Grand Falls-Windsor Community fall festival includes dances, skating, bonfire, fireworks and more. Call: 1-709-489-0450 Email: todd.mercer@grandfallswindsor.com Web: www.grandfallswindsor.com For more info on things to do and see check out these websites: http://www.centralnewfoundland.com/

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Get up close and personal with whales Grant Cudmore heads out in his sea kayak each summer in search of whales. Submitted photo

By CLARENCE NGOH A self-proclaimed ‘whale nerd’ Grant Cudmore loves the outdoors and marine life in particular. And Newfoundland just provides the right environment and opportunity for Cudmore to follow his passion. Each year from around May to September, various species of whales and dolphins migrate to the coastal waters of Newfoundland and Labrador. “The world’s largest population of humpback whales return each year to feed on the abundance of fish such as capelin, krill and squid along the coast”, said

Cudmore. Another 21 species of dolphins and a variety of whales — like minke, sperm, pothead, blue and orca — show up as well. The best time to catch a glimpse of one of these ocean mammals is from mid-July to September, according to Cudmore. Many boat operators run whale watching tours and you can also catch a glimpse of a ‘breaching” whale or dolphin if you’re hiking a coastal trail. You can get up close and personal from a sea kayak as well. Kings Point located on the north shore of the Southwest Arm of Green Bay is a

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Areas highlighted during the tour included Gander International Airport, town hall and the College of the North Atlantic.

Beyond Words tour shows you what happened during 9-11 By ADAM RANDELL With the success of the Broadway smash hit musical ‘Come From Away’ casting central Newfoundland’s 9-11 contributions into the international spotlight, Gander has a unique experience on offer. The Beyond Words tour, established by the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, helps tell the story of what happened in Gander and area after the 2001 attacks on the United States. During 9-11, as airspace was shut down over North America and international flights directed to land immediately, the people of Gander and area fed and housed nearly 7,000 stranded passengers and crew for five days. The Beyond Words tour is led by Abby

Moss. The tour begins at the North Atlantic Aviation Museum and includes key areas of Gander. Stops include the Gander International Airport, a driving tour through town and a visit to the town hall to meet Oswald Fudge. The role played by the retired municipal enforcement officer is featured in the Broadway musical. During the tour visitors have a chance to meet Fudge and hear his stories from that time. “It really is a great experience,” said Fudge of the tour. “I’ve talked with people who have said they have developed a more positive outlook on life just by visiting Newfoundland and Labrador and experiencing the kindness of its people.”

The Tour The Beyond Words tour runs from the first weekend in June to mid-Sept. Tours take held each the afternoon, and there’s also shorter evening tour, catering to motor coach travelers. For more information, visit: northatlanticaviationmuseum.com

The Beyond Words tour highlights the role of Gander and other local towns in assisting nearly 7,000 stranded passengers and crew during 9-11. Tour coordinator is Abby Moss. Adam Randell/The Beacon

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Baie Verte-White BayGreen Bay ALEXANDER MURRAY HIKING TRAIL King’s Point This 8 km trail takes you 1,100 feet in elevation to a breathtaking view of Green Bay and the Gaff Topsails. Features three waterfalls, a 600-ft. gorge and 2200 manmade steps. FLEUR DE LYS TRAIL SYSTEM Fleur de Lys The heart of Iceberg Alley offers four trails with breathtaking scenery: Spotted Point Trail, Hummocks Trail, Ocean View Trail, Fleur

De Lys Lookout. Take along your lunch and camera. HAZELNUT HIKING AND ADVENTURE TRAIL Robert’s Arm Beautiful, scenic 10 km trail located around Crescent Lake. Keep an eye out for “Cressie” the Loch Ness monster. INDIAN RIVER WALKING TRAIL Robert’s Arm Indian River Walking Trail is a 5.6-km trail system that follows the beautiful Indian River. This trail ranges from an easy to moderate level of difficulty and features

interpretive signage, bird watching, 15,000acre estuary and waterfalls with a salmon ladder. You will experience biodiversity at its best as you travel along this trail, encountering a salt-water marsh, a river system as well as boreal forest. LA SCIE TRAIL SYSTEM On Route 414. This trails system includes: Boone’s Hill Trail and Lookout Trail. LITTLE BAY ISLANDS TRAIL SYSTEM To get here you need to take the Little Bay Islands Ferry from Route 392. Trails in this system include Lighthouse Hill Trail, Pole Hill Lookout and Bayview Lookout.

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RecreationDevelopment and Community Economic andServices Tourism Department Department Phone: 709-651-5927 / Toll Free: 877-919-9979 Phone: 709-651-5914 Email: ksceviour@gandercanada.com Email: bwilliams@gandercanada.com

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BEAUMONT, LUSHES BIGHT-BEAUMONT, LONG ISLAND See whales, icebergs, bald eagles, osprey and numerous sea birds. A panoramic view of the whole of Green Bay South. This five-km trail includes picnic tables and lookouts. MAPLE RIDGE HIKING TRAIL Triton Beautifully designed trail, entrance has outdoor swimming pool, boat launch, public pier and camping area.

Grand Falls-Windsor and Exploits BISHOP’S FALLS TRESTLE Bishop’s Falls Former railway trestle, now a boardwalk. Spanning 927 feet across the Exploits River, it is the longest trestle in Newfoundland, even longer than the Titanic! Built in 1901. Illuminated each night. CORDUROY BROOK TRAIL Grand Falls-Windsor This network of trailways and bridges can be accessed and enjoyed by all ages and abilities. Plants, birds, and other wildlife are abundant. GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR WALKING TRAIL Grand Falls-Windsor Come and enjoy a walk on one of our designated walking trails. The trails are between 3.3 and 10.5 km.

EAST TICKLE TRAIL Leading Tickles This trail is approximately (3km) hike. The trail is marked with signs and along the way you will see the historical Catholic Cemetery.

T’RAILWAY PARK PROVINCIAL PARK Badger to Norris Arm A two-leg trail. Leg 1: 26 kms between Badger & Grand Falls-Windsor. Allow 6 hours. Leg 2: 38 kms from Grand Falls-Windsor through Bishop’s Falls to Norris Arm. Allow 8 hours.

Coast of Bays DEADMAN’S COVE BEACH AND TRAIL Harbour Breton Visit and learn of treasure and floating homes. Relax on the sandy beach to the sounds of the sea. Walk the 2-km scenic coastal trail and see arctic terns. MILE POND BOARDWALK Harbour Breton This 2-km trail takes you around a scenic pond and to a coastal trail.

Lewisporte and the Road to the Isles BEOTHUK INTERPRETATION CENTRE In Boyd’s Cove, this woodland trail leads to an archeology site where you can still see the outline of Beothuk dwellings. For information, call: 1-709-729-0592.

OTTER POND BOARDWALK Point Leamington This 1.5 km trail begins at the north end of the town and offers a leisurely walk over flat terrain, with boardwalks and gravel paths. Along the way there’s a picnic and swimming area.

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ROWSELL’S HILL NATURE TRAIL Point Leamington This trail is accessible near the mouth of Mill River, next to the town’s heritage centre. The trail wends it way through a hill; stairs and boardwalks pass through the difficult and muddy areas. Lookouts at the top of the hill.

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OCEANSIDE NATURE TRAIL Leading Tickles A 3-km coastal trail. Moderate to strenuous. The trail follows the coastline. Has look-outs and rest stops along the way, with a great view of the ocean.

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KILLICK ISLAND PATH Botwood Four inter-connected trails. Accessible from the Botwood Airbase in Botwood, this 5 km trail leads to Killick Island, where there are stairs and paths on the island itself. The island was a valuable lookout during the Second World War and features wartime bunkers. The trail is interconnected with three other trails, Lighthouse Point walk and the Old Railway link, which are seaside walks, and King Ridge lookout. Contact: Town of Botwood at 1-709257-3022.

trailhead starts near the comfort station parking lot. It winds through dense boreal forest, and ends at a staircase leading to the top of a barren headland with a platform offering a spectacular view of Dildo Run and some of its 365 islands. CODJACKS COVE TRAIL In Durrell, near Twillingate, this trail is approximately five km of rugged coastline, rock formations, sea stacks and great beaches. Call 1-709-884-5683. CULL’S POINT LOOK-OUT/DOC’S HILL In Comfort Cove-Newstead, this brief 15-minute hike will lead you to a lookout perched atop a 200-foot cliff overlooking the Bay of Exploits. There is another gazebo lookout erected at Doc’s Hill. Contact: 1-709-244-4125.

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FRENCH BEACH TRAIL In Twillingate. This 5 km trail passes by rugged coastline, rock formations, sea stacks and great beaches. LEWISPORTE TRAIN PARK HIKING TRAIL This trail includes an authentic restored train with historic information, a walking trail and picnic areas. Contact: 1-709-535-2737. LONG POINT TO CUCKOLD POINT TRAIL Twillingate Approximately 6 miles. Lighthouse, viewing platform, rugged coastal, sea cave, great view of Twillingate, eagles nest, whales and icebergs in season. LOWER LITTLE HARBOUR TRAIL The 3 km trail leads to a resettled community, winter home of Thomas Sugg, where views of root cellars, a 30-foot natural arch and beautiful Jones Cove can be seen. Contact: 1-709- 884-5683.

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SLEEPY COVE TRAIL Twillingate 3 km moderate trail from Long Point Lighthouse to Lower Head, passes old copper mine and goes through Sea Breeze Park, past root cellars. SPENCER’S PARK TRAIL Twillingate Two trails. The first is a 1 km trail to a rocky beach and views of Back Harbour and Crow Head. Second trail goes to Gillis Cove. Access both from Spencer’s Park. Trail is moderate. Lava formation at Gillis Cove. TOP OF TWILLINGATE TRAIL Twillingate Approximately 2.5 miles to the highest point in Twillingate for a 360-degree view of the communities, shoreline, sea and icebergs. FOGO ISLAND TRAILS Lion’s Den Trail Fogo. A coastal trek to four re-settled communities; 5.4km. Waterman’s Brook Trail: overlooks Deep Bay; 7.2km. Fogo Head: overlooking Fogo; 2.5km. Brimstone Head: corner of the world; 0.5km

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TURPIN’S TRAIL Tilting, Fogo Island Walk/hike and view majestic icebergs and rugged coastline. Moderate hike; 8.5 km.

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Gander and the Kittiwake Coast COBBS POND ROTARY PARK Gander Enjoy one of Gander’s most beautiful attractions – Cobb’s Pond Rotary Park. Have a picnic on the lawn, walk the 4km scenic trail, which is wheelchair accessible, or have a swing in the playground. Made up of boardwalk and granular sections, this trail is a light walk. Named after Mr. Alexander Cobb - a worker with the Newfoundland Railway Project in 1892 - the Park is a tranquil area with lots to offer including lunch hour concerts on Fridays during the summer (weather permitting) CARMANVILLE WETLANDS INTERPRETATION CENTRE AND NATURE TRAIL Starts at 330 Gander Bay Road, on Route 330 Open July to Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. This groomed trail provides excellent bird watching opportunities. For more information, contact 534-2626/2814 or www. newfoundlandlabrador.com/PlanYourTrip/Detail/11380909. LOGGER’S MEMORIAL PARK Gambo Built to commemorate the legacy of the many men and women of this province who laboured in the forest industry.

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SMALLWOOD TRAIL SYSTEM Gambo Enjoy breathtaking scenery from all three trails. The Middle Brook Trail, Gambo River Trail and the Dominion Point Trail. DOVER FAULT INTERPRETATION CENTRE AND LOOKOUT Dover View one of the most important geological sites to help understand Newfoundland’s geology and the evolution of the Appalachain Mountains. At the lookout, there are interpretation panels. There are two picnic sites along the trail. Located on Wellington Road, Dover. For information visit http://www.doverfault.ca EASTPORT PENINSULA WALKING TRAILS Salvage and neighbouring Sandy Cove has several walking trails, including those at Wild Cove Park, Sandy Cove Beach and Crooked Tree Park. There’s also the 9-km Heritage Trail connecting the two towns. Contact: 1-709-677-2161. KEN DIAMOND MEMORIAL PARK Glovertown Wheelchair accessible walking trails surrounding Southwest Steady. Panoramic views of the community. Four bridges along the way. Rest stops. Wetland park where wildlife can be observed. THOMAS HOWE DEMONSTRATION FOREST Just East of Gander on the Trans Canada Highway. The interpretive site, offering information about the forestry in this province, includes three interpretive walking trails. Contact: 1-709-651-5927, or visit www.gandercanada.com THE OLD TRAILS Eastport Challenging trail for experienced hikers, connecting abandoned settlements between Salvage and Sandy Cove. 12 kms.

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Catch some capelin on a local beach By JONATHAN PARSONS Each June thousands of small, shiny fish roll in on the waves to wash ashore on beaches around Newfoundland. It’s an annual phenomenon that local residents look forward to with excitement. Long-time Bonavista resident Margaret Hicks remembers fondly the days in June when the capelin would roll on the beaches. “Oh my gosh! The youngsters and people with their cast nets, it was just wonderful,” she recalls, Capelin are a small pelagic fish that come to shore in large schools to spawn. They are vital food source for codfish and certain types of whales. In fact, when capelin are coming to shore it’s a great time to see whales, as they follow the capelin to dine on the small fish. But why do capelin come to shore in the first place? It’s actually part of their spawning process. According to the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the capelin lay their eggs on the edges of beaches, with tightschooled males

arriving first, followed by the females. There are several prime locations in Bonavista, and in many different communities around the island, where you’re find the capelin ‘rolling’ on the beaches. Hicks remembers when the capelin would show up in Cove Beach, Bonavista. In Trinity Bay, beaches like Long Beach in the South West Arm, and Lower Lance Cove and Petley, on Random Island, are good places to find the capelin. And Middle Cove Beach, in Torbay, just outside St. John’s, is another popular spot to see the phenonemum of the capelin roll and catch some of the small fish for supper. The best time of the day to watch for the capelin on the beaches is when the tide is high — late afternoon to dusk. Hicks recalls walking down to the beach to pick up capelin and put them in buckets, while others stood in the water and manipulated cast nets; a circular net with lead weights which you throw into the shallow water and then ‘purse’ up to catch the fish. “It’d be rolling in the beaches,” she recalls of capelin season. “The fishermen would get the capelin for their bait.” Homeowners also used the capelin on their gardens; the fish is rich in nutrients that make it a natural fertilizer. Capelin has also been an important part of the commercial fishery for years. Prior to the 1980s the main market was for the salted and dried male capelin. In recent years the female capelin have become the primary target, valued for their roe. Meanwhile, people continue to flock to local beaches during capelin season to gather up the small fish to eat. Rolled in flour, or your favourite spices, and fried up with a bit of vegetable oil or salt pork bits, the flesh of this tiny fish is sweet to the taste. Margaret Hicks and many like her have many fond memories of ‘capelin’ time in Newfoundland. If you’re here in June, you might want to check with the locals on the best places to see the capelin roll, and make your own memories.

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back to 1786, photographs, and a substantial genealogy collection. Phone: 1-709-468-7747 Email: bonavistaarchives@nf.aibn.com Web: www.townofbonavista.com

MOCKBEGGAR PLANTATION PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Bonavista The 19th century house and grounds served as a salt fish store, salmon packing house, barter shop, temporary Methodist Church, Salvation Army Corps headquarters. It was also the home of Frederick Gordon Bradley, a member of the team that negotiated the terms of union between Newfoundland and Canada, who served as the province’s first federal cabinet minister after 1949. Call: 1-709-468-7444 Email: info@seethesites.ca Web: www.seethesites.ca

MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH Church Street, Bonavista The largest wooden church in Eastern Canada, constructed in 1918 in the Classical Revival style. It stands as a memorial those who fought and died in the Great War. The present structure was built on the site of the first Methodist Church built in 1814. Find them on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/Memorial-UnitedChurch-104370689596732/

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THE DUNGEON Cape Bonavista Bonavista is built upon sedimentary deposits of the Precambrian Age (600 million years ago). On the road between Lance Cove and Bonavista you’ll find one of nature’s carvings

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CAPE BONAVISTA LIGHTHOUSE PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Cape Bonavista A restored late mid-19th century lighthouse with living quarters furnished and decorated as they would have been in the 1870 period. Call: 1-709-468-7444 Email: info@seethesites.ca Web: www.seethesites.ca

- the Dungeon — a circular opening in the cliff with two seaward-side channels where the sea roars through. It is approximately 300 feet across and 15 metres deep. Many people explore the bottom and sides of the Dungeon, climbing its high cliffs looking for plentiful iron pyrite (fools’ gold) embedded in the rocks. Call: 1-709-464-3553 Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca Web: www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks

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JAMES RYAN SHOP Elliston A restored shop designed by prominent merchant James Ryan that operated as a mercantile premises from circa 1900 to 1978. SEALERS MEMORIAL AND INTERPRETATION CENTRE Elliston This former schoolhouse in Elliston is now the John C. Crosbie Sealers Interpretation Centre, telling the story of the 1914 sealing disaster and the history of the province’s sealing industry. Nearby, overlooking the ocean, you’ll find a bronze sculpture depicting a father and son who died together on the ice; and a monument to the men who were lost from the S.S. Newfoundland, and those who perished in the sinking of the S.S. Southern Cross during the same storm. Phone: 1-709-476-3003 Email: mcoleshayley@homefromthesea.ca Web: www.homefromthesea.ca PORT UNION NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT OF CANADA Port Union, Trinity Bay North The only union-built town in North America, built for social and economic change. Tour the Interpretation Centre and The Factory, former home of the Fisherman’s Advocate newspaper. The Factory was the centre of commerce for the Fishermen’s Protective Union,

CHAMPNEY’S WEST AQUARIUM Champney’s West Features four large tanks for fin fish, plus smaller tanks for shellfish. Animals are captured locally or obtained from Memorial University and aquaculture sites. Learn about life in our ocean. Phone: 1-709-464-2173 Email: cwcdo@bellaliant.com Web: www.champneysisland.net

founded by William Ford Coaker. Inside the building, you’ll discover the printing presses used by The Fishermen’s Advocate, copies of the Advocate, and artifacts from the woodworking shop that once operated on the third floor. Phone: 1-709-469-2207 Email: coakerfoundation@persona.ca Web: www.historicportunion.com THE BUNGALOW Port Union Built in 1917, the home of Sir William Ford Coaker, founder of the Fishermen’s Protective Union, sits on a hill opposite the Factory. Inside are artifacts from Coaker’s travels around the world, including marble statues gifted to him by the Italian merchants to whom he sold salt fish. Guided tours of the Bungalow are offered weekdays. Phone: 1-709-469-2728; 469-2159 or 4692304 (off season) Email: thebungalow@eastlink.ca

CHAMPNEY’S WEST HERITAGE HOUSE Champney’s West A ‘resettlement’ home, it holds a collection of artifacts, photographs, and stories donated by families of Champney’s. The spar of the Hazel Pearl shipwreck and a community garden are featured. Phone: 1-709-464-2173 Email: cwcdo@bellaliant.com Web: www.champneysisland.net GREEN FAMILY FORGE Trinity The Green family worked as blacksmiths in Trinity from the 1750s to 1955. The present smithy was built between 1895 and 1900. This site is fully operational as a living history museum. Open: mid May - mid Oct., seven days a week Phone: 1-709-464-3599 Email: ttci@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.trinityhistoricalsociety.com

GERALD S. DOYLE MEMORIAL MUSEUM King’s Cove, Bonavista Bay A local museum commemorating the rich culture and economic diversity of King’s Cove, a fishing village nestled on the east coast. Phone: 1-709-447-3406 thomasgerardryan@hotmail.com

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THE COOPERAGE Trinity Transportation and storage of fish and other goods was a crucial part of living in outports during the early years. It would be the local cooper’s skilled hands to make casks and tubs for this essential task. Drop by to see what the cooper is making today. Phone: 1-709-464-3599 Email: ttci@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.trinityhistoricalsociety.com TRINITY MUSEUM, Trinity Built in the 1880s in saltbox style by the DeGrish family, the building was acquired by the Trinity Historical Society and used as a museum since 1967. Features a collection of over 2,000 artifacts. Phone: 1-709-464-3599 Email: ttci@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.trinityhistoricalsociety.com

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LESTER-GARLAND HOUSE Trinity Reconstructed in 1996-97 to the design, structure and architectural details of the house first built in the 1760s and refurbished in 1819, this Georgian style house was the first structure of its kind in the province. Home to the Poole-Newfoundland based mercantile families of the Lesters and Garlands it was taken down in the 1960s and rebuilt by the efforts of the Trinity Trusts in England and Canada. Today it is a museum, learning centre and home of the archival collection of the Trinity Historical Society. Phone: 1-709-464-3599 Email: ttci@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.trinityhistoricalsociety.com ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Trinity This Neo-Gothic wooden church was built in 1894 and features arched windows and a tower with a spire in the Gothic Revival architectural style. The church’s baptismal

HISCOCK HOUSE PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Trinity The home of Emma Hiscock (circa 1910). Widowed with six children when her husband was lost at sea, Emma raised her family and ran a forge, retail shop, and post office. Guides in period costumes performing everyday chores. Call: 1-709-464-2042 Email: info@seethesites.ca Web: www.seethesites.ca ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY Trinity Wooden, Gothic Revival Style church built in 1833, with tower being added in 1880. The church was constructed on land donated by George Garland, a prominent merchant and magistrate. This church, which is still in use today, is the oldest standing wooden church in Newfoundland. Self guided tours. Phone: 1-709-464-3599 Email: ttci@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.trinityhistoricalsociety.com Continued on pg 66

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APRIL TO OCTOBER Milton-George’s Brook The New Curtain Theatre, located in the former United Church in Milton, offers a variety of arts events throughout the year, as well as delicious meals at the Curtain Call Café. The first Saturday of each month features a community market, with local vendors. Phone: 1-709-466-7490 Web: communitylegacyfoundation@gmail. com ROTARY MARINA Clarenville Sail into beautiful Random Sound and dock at the Rotary Marina, on Marine Drive in Clarenville. The marina is within easy walking distance to local stores, restaurants and businesses. TRANSATLANTIC CABLE MONUMENT Cormack Drive, Clarenville The Transatlantic Cable Monument on Cormack Drive was unveiled in the summer of 2005 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the landing of the first Transatlantic Telephone Cable connecting North America to Europe. The monument contains two plaques. Next to the cable monument are two interpretive signs containing information about early communications history and the first transatlantic cable.

building that was the former train station. The museum includes a number of collections about Clarenville’s history and the history of the railway in the town. Also on site are train cars, some of which date back to the 1940s, a locomotive and a speeder train. Call: 1-709-466-7489 Web: www.clarenvilleheritage.ca

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WAR MEMORIAL, Pleasant Street, Clarenville Located on Pleasant Street across from the Town Hall is the War Memorial that honours people from the area who lost their lives in World Wars I, II and the Korean War. Each year, on Nov. 11– national Remembrance Day; and July 1 – provincial Memorial Day in honour of members of the Newfoundland Regiment who died at Beaumont Hamel on July 1, 1916; veterans and residents gather to remember and salute war heroes past and present. CLARENVILLE HERITAGE SOCIETY MUSEUM Stanley Crescent, Clarenville Located at 7 Stanley Crescent, the museum is housed in a

ROTARY GOOSE SANCTUARY Clarenville If you want to get up close and personal with Canada Geese, or other waterfowl, there are two locations in Clarenville where you can watch and interact with the wildlife. At the Lower Shoal Harbour River, near Cormack Drive, or near the United Church in Shoal Harbour, just past the Clarenville-Shoal Harbour causeway. Great spots to watch or get photos of Canada Geese, ducks and other waterfowl. Bring some feed because the ducks enjoy a treat and have become quite used to interacting with people. TRUCE SOUND LOOKOUT Sunnyside About one km off the Trans Canada Highway you will find Truce Sound Lookout, a viewing platform with storyboards, that tell the history of this area. It was in Truce Sound that Governor John Guy of Cupids had a friendly meeting with the Beothuck, the native people who had lived in the area before the arrival of European settlers.

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Email: admin@stgabrielshall.com Web: www.stgabrielshall.com HERITAGE MUSEUM Burin 15 display rooms, gallery for art and travelling exhibits, tea room, displays on the fishery in the days of sail, Tidal Wave Exhibit, and media room. Call: 1-709-891-2217 Email: burinheritagemuseum@persona.ca lhartson@townofburin.com Web: www.townofburin.com TIDAL WAVE MEMORIAL Port au Bras In 1929 a Tidal Wave (Tsunami) and earthquake struck this Burin Peninsula Community. Today, story boards commemorate the event. Call: 1-709-891-1760 Email: townofburin@eastlink.ca Website: www.townofburin.com/ tidalwavememorial ECOMUSEUM Winterland Located on the Winterland Road between Burin and the Burin Peninsula Highway to

Grand Bank, this 2,000 acre wetland zone is on a migratory bird route. Call: 1-709-279-3300 Email: ecomuseum@nf.sympatico.ca MINERS’ MUSEUM St. Lawrence The museum features a variety of mining equipment used in the heyday of the fluorspar mines from the 1930s to the late 1970s. In the gift shop you can also purchase jewelery made from fluorspar. Call: 1-709-873-3160 Web: www.townofstlawrence.com/ minersmuseum.htm FORTUNE HEAD INTERPRETATION CENTRE Fortune The centre offers interactive displays explaining the creation of the earth’s crust through the eyes of ‘Shelly the Snail’. Fortune has been designated by geologists, as one of the locations in the world for dating the earth. It is also the focal point of seven ‘view parks’ created along the ‘Burin Peninsula Heritage Run’ for tourists to gather information on the region. Interpretive guides are available at the centre daily.

Call: 1-709-832-3031 Email: fhef@bellaliant.com Web: www.fortunehead.com VICTORIA HALL MUSEUM Church Street, Fortune Located in the former Masonic Hall, circa 1871. Many artifacts and items depict the cultural heritage and history of the town. Call: 1-709-832-2810 Email: fhef@bellaliant.com Web: www.townoffortune.ca GEORGE & MARY LAKE HERITAGE HOUSE Fortune The house was once owned by fisherman George Lake and his wife Mary. It reflects the lifestyle of the ordinary working class family at the turn of the 20th century. Call: 1-709-832-2810 Email: fhef@bellaliant.com Web: www.townoffortune.ca PROVINCIAL SEAMAN’S MUSEUM Grand Bank The Provincial Seaman’s Museum, situated in Grand Bank, features artifacts celebrating the province’s connection to the sea as well

as life on the land. A division of The Rooms, it also showcases visiting exhibits annually. Call: 1-709-832-1484 Email: townofgrandbank@ townofgrandbank.net Web: www.therooms.ca/psm/ MARINERS’ MEMORIAL Water Street, Grand Bank This memorial pays tribute to those who were lost at sea as well as the people left behind. Situated on the grounds of the George C. Harris House Museum, the memorial features a bronze statue of a sea captain’s wife overlooking a reflecting pool that contains plaques bearing the names of people who were lost at sea. Call: 1-709-832-1574 Email: gbheritage@bellaliant.com Web: www.grandbankheritagesociety.ca LIVYERS LOT AND MUSEUM Boat Harbour Located next to the Tea Rose on the Burin Peninsula Highway, not far from the Boat Harbour intersection, the site consists of the Paddle House, which was moved from Flat Islands during resettlement and contains numerous artifacts from the Placentia West

region. Phone: 1-709-443-2619 Email: eamurphy54@gmail.com LIGHTHOUSES Various Locations Lighthouses still dot the bays of the Burin Peninsula: See the rescued dome of Long Point Lighthouse in Petite Forte, Tide’s Point Lighthouse of Mortier Bay near Fox Cove, Burin Island Lighthouse from Burin Bay, St. Lawrence Lighthouse, Allan’s Island Lighthouse, Green Island Lighthouse from Point Crewe Park, Fortune Head Ecological Reserve Lighthouse, Grand Bank and Garnish Lighthouses. HERITAGE RUN VIEWPARKS Various Locations There are seven viewparks along the Burin Peninsula, offering visitors a chance to stop, stretch and learn a little about the region. Locations are: Goobies, Sandy Harbour River, Livyers’ Lot, Marystown, Beaver Pond Hill, Point Crewe and Frenchman’s Cove. Call: 1-709-279-1887 Email: theheritagerun@nf.aibn.com Web: www.theheritagerun.com/viewparks/ Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018 69

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JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 RISING TIDE THEATRE – SEASONS IN THE BIGHT THEATRE FESTIVAL Trinity Newfoundland’s premier acting troupe will delight you with an array of performances set in historic Trinity. Call: 1-888-464-3377 Email: risingtide@nf.aibn.com Web: www.risingtidetheatre.com JUNE 21 - SEPTEMBER 13 THURSDAYS ON CHURCH Bonavista Break up your week and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment. Call: 1-709-468-5777 Email: garrickboxoffice@nf.aibn.com Web: www.garricktheatre.ca JULY - AUGUST FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS Bonavista Special feature films and documentaries with appearances by filmmakers for popular

Q&A following screenings. Call: 1-709-468-5777 Email: garrickboxoffice@nf.aibn.com Web: www.garricktheatre.ca JUNE TO AUGUST ARTS UNDER THE STARS Spend a summer evening listening to music at the Elizabeth Swan Park in Clarenville, featuring performers from across the province. Every Thursday night at the park. Indoors at the Eastlink Events Centre if rains. More details at: Phone: 1-709-466-7937 Web: eastlinkeventscentre.com JULY 28 - AUGUST 4 GRAND BANK SUMMER FESTIVAL Grand Bank The entire family can find something to enjoy during this week long event. Call: 1-709-832-1600 Email: townofgrandbank@ townofgrandbank.net Web: www.townofgrandbank.com

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JUNE - OCTOBER SATURDAY SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Bonavista The Garrick Theatre features performances every Saturday night during the summer, including some of Newfoundland’s finest musicians. Call: 1-709-468-5777 Email: garrickboxoffice@nf.aibn.com Web: www.garricktheatre.ca JULY 1 CANADA DAY Various activities and events to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Check with local towns for details. JULY 30-AUGUST 5 CHURCH STREET FESTIVAL Bonavista Seven days of activities and fun in the historic business district of Bonavista, including a mummers’ parade, garden party and fun run. Call: 1-709-468-5777 Email: garrickboxoffice@nf.aibn.com Web: www.garricktheatre.ca

JULY 18 CLARENVILLE DAY The whole town takes a break. Join residents for food, fun and games at Elizabeth Swan Park on Tilley’s Road. Call: 1-709-466-7937 Web: www.clarenville.net JULY 1 - AUGUST 30 ART EXHIBIT “A FINE TIME” Grand Bank Works by a variety of artists. Call: 1-709-279-1846 Email: bpartscouncil@gmail.com Web: www.bpartscouncil.wix.com/site JULY 4 - AUGUST 30 GRAND BANK REGIONAL THEATRE Grand Bank Take in a play or enjoy the dinner theatre for a wonderful night out. Call: 1-888-442-2282 Email: email@grandbanktheatre.ca Web: www.grandbanktheatre.ca

JULY 6 - 8 BURIN PENINSULA FESTIVAL OF FOLK, SONG AND DANCE Burin Step back in time with fiddles, accordions, toutons and tea. Call: 1-709-891-2655 Email: francoservices@eastlink.ca Continued on pg 72 Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018 71

JULY 15 - 22 BIRD ISLAND PUFFIN FESTIVAL Elliston An eight-day event featuring live entertainment and traditional meals, including a Jiggs Dinner cooked with vegetables stored over the winter in a root cellar, moose burgers, and activities for all ages. Call: 1-709-468-7080 Email: rootcellars@persona.ca Web: www.townofelliston.ca JULY 27 - 29 BONAVISTA DAYS Bonavista Lots of fun for family and friends with food, entertainment, fireworks and more. Call: 1-709-468-7747 Email: contact@townofbonavista.com Web: www.townofbonavista.com

AUGUST (TBA) CULTURAL CRAFT FESTIVAL Port Union Street festival with over 30 talented craft vendors. Call: 1-709-464-3599 Email: ttci@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.trinityhistoricalsociety.com AUGUST 4-12 GARNISH BAKEAPPLE FESTIVAL Garnish Opening, BBQ, entertainment, daily breakfast, bingo, concert, fair, dance, golf tournament and church suppers daily. Call: 1-709-826-2330 Email: townclerk@eastlink.ca Web: www.townofgarnish.com JULY 31 GEORGE C. HARRIS HOUSE ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY Grand Bank A day filled with traditional food and entertainment.

Call: 1-709-832-1574 Email: gbheritage@bellaliant.com Web: www.grandbankheritagesociety.ca AUGUST 3 - 5 ST. LAWRENCE LAURENTIAN DAYS St. Lawrence The highlight of this annual event is the Provincial Challenge Cup soccer game, along with music, food, games, fireworks and more. Call: 1-709-873-2222 Email: townofstlawrence@nf.aibn.com Web: www.townofstlawrence.com AUGUST 16 - 19 FELLER FROM FORTUNE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Fortune A fun-filled festival that’s sure to have something for everyone. Call: 1-709-832-2810 Email: fhef@bellaliant.com Web: www.townoffortune.ca AUGUST 20 AFTER DARK Trinity Explore the historic sites of Trinity through readings and music, all by candlelight. Call: 1-709-464-2064 Email: info@seethesites.ca Web: www.seethesites.ca Continued on pg 74

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AUGUST (TBA) CHAMPNEY’S WEST DAYS Champney’s West The highlight of this event is a cardboard boat race. Call: 1-709-464-2173 Email: cwcdo@bellaliant.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ ChampneysWestHeritageGroup

AUGUST 18-19 TRINITY FESTIVAL Trinity Traditionally held during the third weekend in August, this event has fun for everyone. Call: 1-709-464-3836 Email: counciltrinity@netscape.net Web: www.townoftrinity.com

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SEPTEMBER 14 - 15 ROOTS, RANTS AND ROARS FESTIVAL Elliston A regional celebration of the natural gifts of Newfoundland & Labrador, featuring food prepared by acclaimed provincial chefs, enjoyed in the great outdoors. Call: 1-709-468-7080 Email: rootcellars@persona.ca Web: www.rootsrantsandroats.ca OCTOBER 21 - 26 COME ALL YE Port Rexton Five days of singing, hiking, yoga, and more. Call: 1-709-728-3182 Email: rudofsky@gmail.com Web: www.festival500.com

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NOVEMBER 2 - 4 BURIN PENINSULA ARTS COUNCIL ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR Marystown Homemade items, baked goods, music, workshops and more. Call: 1-709-279-1846 Email: bpartscouncil@gmail.com

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Do the l oop around “The Boot” By COLIN FARRELL You can do it in a day, but if you want to take time to see all the sights, it might best to plan for an overnight stay. The Boot — as tip of the Burin Peninsula is affectionately known — is a 173-km loop, beginning and ending at Marystown and taking you through the communities of Burin, St. Lawrence, Lawn, Fortune and Grand Bank. It’s a great day trip, but you’ll have to leave early in the day if you want to see all the sites and visit all the historic places and museums. Take time to savour the trip, and be sure to stop in the places off the beaten path, like Lanse au Braque. Located West of the town of Lawn, just 5.9km from the highway, Lanse au Braque was resettled in the late 1960’s and is now a community of cabins. From the dirt road that leads to the community, you can look out over the beach, and watch ocean waves roll onto shore. The community has a beautiful sandy beach, and if you stroll along the sand you might find small tidal pools now playing host to starfish that were left behind on the falling tide. Out on the ocean you might catch a glimpse of whales, following schools of herring to shore. There are many walking trails on The Boot.

In St. Lawrence, the community where the American Navy ships USS Pollux and USS Truxton ran aground just offshore on Feb. 18, 1942, in a fierce winter storm, a walking trail will lead you to Chamber’s Cove. Here you’ll find a memorial to the 203 sailors who perished that night, and a monument in honour of the men and women of St. Lawerence and Lawn who rescued the survivors. In Lawn, the Memorial Trail of Heroes, serves as a reminder of the bravery of the men of Lawn, who risked their lives to save 137 sailors from the Pollux and 42 from the Truxton. Further along The Boot you’ll find Lord’s Cove, and the Wave Environmental Research Centre, where a touch tanks allows you to get up close to aquatic life. Along The Boot you’ll find a sign that recalls the area’s rum-running past. A sign near the resettled community of Point Crew boasts, “Al Capone was here.” During the Prohibition years, the American gangster was involved in smuggling liquor from the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon and was, apparently, a frequent visitor to the Burin Peninsula. In Fortune you’ll find the Fortune Head Ecological Reserve and Interpretation Centre, where you’ll learn about prehistoric life forms that have been found in the area. Along the Boot you’ll find museums that

The Marines Memorial in Grand Bank. Barb Dean-Simmons photo

tell the story of the people who lived here, the communities they lived in and the industries that enabled them to live here. So if you’re looking for great scenery, and stories from the past, there’s no better way to spend a day than with a drive around The Boot. Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018 75

Check out Mr. Coaker’s house By BARBARA DEAN-SIMMONS It’s not every day you’ll find an original Italian marble sculpture sitting on a side table in an outport living room. But at The Bunglow in Port Union, you’ll see two of them, looking quite in place as objects d’art in a large room that hints of elegance from a bygone era. The marble statuettes were gifts to Sir William Ford Coaker from Italian fish merchants, whom he supplied with salted cod in the early 1900s. The house, on Bungalow Hill, overlooks Port Union National Historic District, in the town that Coaker built and used as his base of operations for the Fishermen’s Union Trading Co. and the Fishermen Protective Union (FPU). The 100-year old house is where Coaker hosted business and political peers of his day. However, Coaker didn’t spend a lot of time there. The businessman/union activist and, for a time, politician, spent a lot of time travelling. His choice of porthole-shaped windows in the dining room harkened to his days spent on ships, travelling to the Caribbean or Europe to do business. Coaker’s neice, Ella, and her husband, Aaron Bailey, were the more permanent residents of the home and it is Ella’s touch that you will see in the choice of 76 Newfoundland Newfoundland & & Labrador Labrador Vacation Vacation Guide Guide || 2018 2018 76

woodwork, decorations and furnishings throughout the house. Except for the study and Coaker’s bedroom. His study, apparently, was off-limits to Ella’s design plans and remains today as it would have been when Coaker used the house. And for a man who made a fortune from salt fish exports, electricity, woodworking and publishing, his bedroom on the second floor is austere and simplistic; a stark contrast to the grandeur of each of the other rooms in this story-and-a-half house with its unique dome. Aaron Bailey lived in the house until his death in 1994. The Bungalow was opened to the public in 1995. Inside you’ll find it just as it was when Coaker lived there; almost as if he had just stepped out of the house and shut the door behind him. Guided tours are offered daily, by a very knowledgeable tour guide, telling you not just the story of the house, but giving a glimpse into the life of the man who was Sir William Ford Coaker, entrepreneur and visionary from this province’s past, who built this town and left behind a legacy of history, and The Bungalow. There is a small admission fee, but the experience makes it money well spent.

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Hike in Eastern Discovery Trail CAPE SHORE TRAIL Bonavista Easy to moderate, 7-km return trail featuring rugged coastline. A must for nature lovers with views of Bonavista Bay. Phone: 1-709-468-7747 Email: contact@townofbonavista.com www.townofBonavista.com ELLISTON PUFFIN VIEWING SITE Elliston Elliston’s puffin viewing site offers the closest view of puffins from land in North America.

Puffins fly close to viewers and often land on the cliffs just several feet away. Phone: 1-709-468-7080 Email: rootcellars@persona.ca www.rootcellars.ca KLONDIKE TRAIL Elliston to Spillar’s Cove This easy to moderate, 5-km trail from Elliston North to Spillar’s Cove follows an old railway branch line that connected the towns. Phone: 1-709-468-7080 Email: rootcellars@persona.ca www.rootcellars.ca

MURPHY’S COVE-LODGE’S POND TRAIL Port Union This moderate, 7.7-km coastal loop features several headlands with magnificent ocean views. At the halfway point is the Green Island Lighthouse, built in 1857. Phone: 1-709-469-6524 Email: townmanager@personainternet.com www.trinitybaynorth.com FOX ISLAND TRAIL Champney’s West An easy to difficult 3-km coastal loop. Difficult section is optional steep climb to peak. The headland has 2 plateaus, the ‘Porch’ has evidence of trenches used as

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defense during 1701–1713. Phone: 1-709-464-2173 Email: cwcdo@bellaliant.com www.champneysisland.net GUN HILL TRAIL Trinity Part of the Discovery Trail network, Gun Hill Trail offers one of the most stunning views of Trinity, Trinity Harbour, Skerwink Cliffs, and Fort Point Lighthouse. Toll Free: 1-877-464-7700 Email: info@trinityvacations.com www.trinityvacations.com

the causeway that joins Shoal Harbour and Clarenville. Easy walk with two viewing decks and storyboards with information on local heritage and nature. www.clarenville.net BORDEAUX TRAIL Arnold’s Cove View the magnificent rugged coastline and breathtaking scenery along this 4-km return trail. Phone: 1-709-463--2323 Email: townofarnoldscove@nf.aibn.com www.townofarnoldscove.com

RANDOM PASSAGE SITE & TEA ROOM New Bonaventure Preserved from the TV mini-series Random Passage, the site replicates an early 1800s fishing village. Also visit Joe’s Place–the bar built for the movie The Grand Seduction in 2012. Phone: 1-709-464-2233 Email: caperandom@nf.sympatico.ca www.randompassagesite.com

SALT POND WALKING TRAIL Burin Beautiful walking trail around a pond. Phone: 1-709-891-1760 Email: townofburin@eastlink.ca www.townofburin.com COOK’S LOOKOUT TRAIL Burin This site was used by Captain James Cook as he kept an eye out for smugglers and privateers from 1763–1767 while charting the coast. Gravel and boardwalk trail, 6-km round trip. Phone: 1-709-891-1760 Email: townofburin@eastlink.ca www.townofburin.com

SKERWINK TRAIL Trinity East Moderate/difficult 5.3km loop coastal trail features sea stacks, whales, icebergs, eagles, views of Port Rexton & Trinity. One of the top 35 walks in North America and Europe by Travel & Leisure 2003. Phone: 1-709-464-2006 Email: portrexton@bellaliant.com www.theskerwinktrail.com

ROTARY TRAIL Starts at the Memorial Drive Bridge over the mouth of the Lower Shoal Harbour River. Successive links offer hikers a variety of routes without having to retrace their steps. The degree of difficulty is low along both the Lower Shoal Harbour River and Dark Hole Brook. www.clarenville.net SHOAL HARBOUR CAUSEWAY TRAIL A loop around the Shoal Harbour River near

TRUCE SOUND PEACE GARDEN Sunnyside, Trinity Bay Dedicated to ancient peoples. Phone: 1-709-472-4506 Email: susan.khaladkar@gmail.com www.sunnysidenl.ca

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SCENIC LOOKOUT TRAIL Lockston Path Provincial Park This 1.7-km looped trail goes from the day-use parking lot through a mixed forest of birch and evergreens to a scenic lookout that will give hikers a view of the park. Phone: 1-709-464-3553 Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks

BARE MOUNTAIN TRAIL Clarenville A 3 km loop through the woods, starts and ends at the Manitoba Professional Building, Manitoba Drive. The route follows contour lines wherever it can to make the ascent as easy as possible. The best view of all is at the summit that is 157.2 metres above sea level. www.clarenville.net

TRUCE SOUND COASTAL HIKING TRAIL Sunnyside, Trinity Bay A 1.5-km hike each way to Frenchmen’s Island. The island is joined to shore by a sandspit that can be under water at high tide. The English and Beothuk met on or near the island in 1612. Phone: 1-709-472-4506 Email: susan.khaladkar@gmail.com www.sunnysidenl.ca

WINTERLAND ECO MUSEUM/TRAIL A three-kilometre accessible trail on Winterland Road with interactive exhibits of the area’s natural and cultural heritage. The trail features observation tower, wildlife blind, outdoor classroom and numerous rest areas. Lupins

THE WARPATH / OTTER RUB TRAIL Arnold’s Cove The trail is 1 km each way with outstanding views of Placentia Bay and the Islands. Phone: 1-709-463-2323 Email: townofarnoldscove@nf.aibn.com www.townofarnoldscove.com CENTRE HILL HIKING TRAIL Sunnyside, Trinity Bay A moderate to strenuous, half-day, 5-km hike each way to the top of the highest peak in eastern Newfoundland (384 metres), where you can enjoy a spectacular, panoramic view of five bays: Trinity, Placentia, Conception, St. Mary’s and Bonavista. Phone: 1-709-472-4506 Email: susan.khaladkar@gmail.com www.sunnysidenl.ca

HORSE BROOK WALKING TRAIL Fortune Enjoy a peaceful walk through the natural flora that offers glimpses of Fortune Brook along the way, view interpretive panels about local geology and the Fortune Head Ecological Reserve. Phone: 1-709-832-2810 Email: fhef@bellaliant.com www.townoffortune.ca GRAND BANK NATURE TRAIL Grand Bank A 5-km hike that will take you to the top of Bennett’s Hill. Rest stops along the way. See vegetation, wild animals, and the salmon migration through our salmon ladder in season. Phone: 1-709-832-2617 Email: tburton@townofgrandbank.net www.townofgrandbank.com Continued on pg 81 Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018 79

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MARINE HIKE Grand Bank Hike 6–7 km up to Grand Bank’s Cape, which provides a spectacular view of the town and Fortune Bay. Phone: 1-709-832-2617 Email: tburton@townofgrandbank.net www.townofgrandbank.com

SHOAL COVE BEACH St. Lawrence One of the nicest beaches on the Burin Peninsula. Great for picnics with the family, swimming, camping, or just relaxing. Phone: 1-709-873-2222 Email: townofstlawrence@nf.aibn.com www.townofstlawrence.com

CAPE CHAPEAU ROUGE TRAIL St. Lawrence Captivating view from the highest point of land on the south coast overlooking the Town of St. Lawrence, a vista to view the rugged coast and seascapes. Phone: 1-709-873-2222 Email: townofstlawrence@nf.aibn.com www.townofstlawrence.com

CHAMBER COVE HERITAGE WALK St. Lawrence Retrace the steps of the rescuers and victims - walk the trail of heroism and experience the breathtaking scenery and discover early traces of mining and sustenance farming. Distance - 5km return. Phone: 1-709-873-2222 Email: townofstlawrence@nf.aibn.com www.townofstlawrence.com

ST. LAWRENCE NATURE WALK (MINE ROADS) St. Lawrence There are 16 km of developed hiking trails over abandoned mine roads–Iron Springs, Director, etc. An exciting hike for mineral and rock enthusiasts to experience the diversity of our lapidary paradise. Phone: 1-709-873-2222 Email: townofstlawrence@nf.aibn.com www.townofstlawrence.com

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d n la s I te et n u r B n o n io s lu ec s Seek seclusion on Brunette Island Brunette Islands in the distance, from a vantage point in Fortune. Paul Herridge photo

By PAUL HERRIDGE If exploring hard-to-get-to, remote locations is on your bucket list, you should consider Brunette Island in Fortune Bay as a destination. Brunette, as locals simply refer to it, was once home to a thriving fishing community with over 300 residents. No one has lived there full-time since the late-1950s when it was abandoned. Signs of the former inhabitants are still visible, however, around Mercer’s Cove, a sheltered area on the island where the residents settled. Brunette is perhaps most famous for bison. Yes, bison! While you won’t find any there now if you visit (or will you?), the provincial government of Joey Smallwood introduced a small number of bison from Alberta to the island as an experiment in the 1960s. In recent years, the Canadian Armed Forces has used Brunette Island for military training exercises called Atlantic Guardian. Brunette was also in the news back in the fall of 2016, when a Texas man, Mack McGowan, spent nearly two weeks alone on the island for a lived-streamed Facebook event called “Castaway Live.” McGowan described his experience in an interview with SaltWire Network while still on the island. “There is no noise here, no constant distraction, just the wind, waves and the beating of my own heart,” he poignantly said. If you don’t have your own boat, getting to Brunette isn’t as easy as jumping on a ferry. There’s no regular transportation. But if you’re entrepreneurial enough, you should be able to find a local boat owner or fisherman in Grand Bank or Fortune to drop you off and pick you up.

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Brunette Island is located in the middle of Fortune Bay. Google Maps Photo

Soldiers set up camp on Brunette Island during training exercise Atlantic Guardian in 2016. Photo courtesy of the Canadian Armed Forces

Cook Harbour

Avalon

Cape Onion

Big Brook

Raieligh St. Anthony Goose Cove

Flowers Cove

Main Brook Roddickton Englee Hooping Harbour

Port aux Choix Hawke’s Bay

River of Ponds

Harbour Deep

Daniels Harbour

Little Harbour Deep Fleur de Lys

Parsons Pond Cow Head St. Pauls

Pacquet

Jackson Arm Sops Arm

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Cape Ray

South Branch Rose Blanche Channel-Port aux Basques

La Scie

Baie Verte

Shoe Cove

King’s Point

Rocky Harbour Norris Point Trout River Woody Point

Lourdes Piccadilly Stephenville

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Triton Leading Tickles

Trinity Port Union

St. George’s

Clarenville

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Grates Random Island Cove

St. Alban’s Grand Bruit Burgeo

Francois Ramea

Ferry from Port aux Basques to North Sydney, NS

Pools Cove Terrenceville

Gaultois Hermitage Harbour Breton

Belloram

Grand Bank Fortune Lawn Lamaline

St. Bernards

Winterton Bay de Verde Heart’s Content Carbonear Arnold’s Sunnyside Harbour Cove Grace St. John’s Bay Whitbourne Roberts

Mount Pearl

Argentia Marystown Burin

Dunville

Placentia

St. Lawrence Cape St. Mary’s

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Trepassey

Ferry from Argentia to North Sydney, NS

Grates Cove Winterton Bay de Verde Heart’s Content Carbonear Arnold’s Sunnyside Harbour Cove Grace St. John’s Bay Whitbourne Roberts

Mount Pearl

Ferry from Argentia to North Sydney, NS

Argentia Placentia

Cape St. Mary’s

Dunville Ferryland Trepassey

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Heart’s Content Cable Station OPEN MAY 19 - OCTOBER 5 Adults $6 Seniors/Students $4 Youth free Phone (709) 583-2160 http://www.seethesites.ca/the-sites/heart%27s-contentcable-station.aspx

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Heart’s Content Cable Station timeline: 1858 - The first successful transatlantic cable is laid, but falters after three weeks. 1866 - Following further attempts, a successful connection is made July 27. The first successful message exchanges occur the following month. 1879 - The initial cable station is built. 1918 - An extension to the cable station is completed. 1919 - Upwards of 300 were employed in Heart’s Content through the station. 7631547

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1965 - With other forms of communication having surpassed the usefulness of the telegraph cable, the cable station in Heart’s Content is closed.

Discover how we communicated, before the Internet

The Heart’s Content Cable Station is a provincial historic site.

By ANDREW ROBINSON Imagine a time when it took 10 days for news of a royal monarch’s death to travel from Great Britain to North America. When the transatlantic telegraph cable was finally connected from Valentia Island, Ireland to Heart’s Content in 1866, that delay was reduced to a mere minute. It was an unfathomable achievement, and one Heart’s Content continues to share with the world today thanks to a well-preserved building that played a central role in telecommunication history. The Heart’s Content Cable Station Provincial Historic Site houses a museum filled with equipment and interpretive displays that shine a light on what this place meant to the world.

Inside the Cable Station you can test your knowledge of Morse Code and your skill in sending a message. Barbara Dean-Simmons photo

The cable station ceased operations in 1965. Instead of languishing as a relic from another time, the building became property of the provincial government and was reopened as a museum in 1974. “I would say this is arguably the best-preserved 19th century cable station in the world,” said Osmond. Canada too recognizes the site’s importance. Late last year, the cable station was added to its list tentative list for consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The pivotal moments of the late 19th and early 20th centuries that shaped the world we live in right now, that information all flowed through this cable station. — Gerry Osmond

“The pivotal moments of the late 19th and early 20th centuries that shaped the world we live in right now, that information all flowed through this cable station,” says Gerry Osmond, director of the provincial government’s heritage division. “When New York found out about what was happening in the World War or the Irish uprising or whatever it was, it came through here. It was the epicentre in North America for information.” The building as it stands today includes the office portion built in 1875 and an extension completed in 1918.

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The Irish Loop Placentia/St. Mary’s Bay CASTLE HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA Placentia Exhibits present the history of Placentia. Fortifications provide a glimpse into the 17th century. The view from the top overlooking the town of Placentia and Placentia Bay is one of the most amazing in the region. Call: 1-709-227-2401 Email castle.hill@pc.gc.ca Web: www.pc.gc.ca O’REILLY HOUSE MUSEUM Placentia Constructed in 1902, this former residence of Placentia magistrates has artefacts and displays related to local history. Call: 1-709-227-0322 Email: tokeefe@personainternet.com Web: www.placentiahistory.ca ATLANTIC CHARTER MONUMENT Ship Harbour This monument symbolizes the drafting of the Atlantic Charter by the British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, and United States President, Franklin Roosevelt, on a battleship off Ship Harbour Point during World War II. Call: 1-800-563-6353 HOLYROOD POND INTERPRETATION CENTRE St. Stephen’s A tourist/interpretation centre with gift shop, tearoom, tours, and is the site of the Holyrood Pond Festival. Call: 1-709-525-2306 Email: holyroodponddev@hotmail.com Web: www.envision.ca/webs/holyroodpond CATARACTS PROVINCIAL PARK Colinet 86 Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018

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Hawthorne Manor, Brigus

A deep river gorge with two cascading waterfalls. Stairs and walkways enable you to descend the gorge and cross the river. Thirty-five percent of the known mosses and liverworts in Newfoundland have been identified in the park. Camping not permitted. Call: 1-709-277-1666 Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca Web: www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks CAPE ST. MARY’S ECOLOGICAL RESERVE St. Bride’s The most accessible seabird colony in North America. The site features the second largest nesting colony of gannets in Newfoundland, and the third largest in North America. Call: 1-709-277-1666 Email: parksinfo@ gov.nl.ca Web: www.env.gov. nl.ca/parks

Carbonear and The Baccalieu Trail LEGACY CENTRE Cupids Here you will find information and artefacts on the archaeological excavations that have been ongoing at Cupids since 1995. Call: 1-709-528-1610 Web: www.

cupidslegacycentre.ca HAWTHORNE COTTAGE Brigus The home of legendary arctic explorer Captain Bob Bartlett is a National Historic Site. Located on Irishtown Road, the home is furnished with memorabilia from Bartlett’s North Pole expeditions. Call: 1-709-528-4004 or 1-709-753-2566 (off season)

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Carbonear hilltop cabin • Close to all amenities in the town • Walking and ATV trails behind • Seasonal berry picking, hunting, fishing nearby • Recreational facilities / swimming pool just down the hill • Fully equipped (Wi-Fi , security, cable, washer/dryer, dishwasher,etc) Exclusive usage of cabin and property while you stay (sleeps 4 people , 1 queen and 2 twin beds).

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ST. GEORGE’S HERITAGE MUSEUM Brigus Located on Janes’ Hill, the museum features local church history. It is also the setting for theatrical and musical events. Call: 1-709-528-4713 or 1-709-528-4817 Web: www.stgeorgesbrigus.ca YE OLDE STONE BARN MUSEUM Brigus Here you’ll find photographs dating back to 1876 and artefacts covering a period of over 200 years. Operated by the Brigus Historical and Conservation Society. Call: 1-709-528-9860 Email: royandrose@nf.sympatico.ca WILCOX GARDENS Water Street, Brigus This flower garden is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. It features a wide array of flowers native to Newfoundland and Labrador, and is maintained by the Brigus Historical and Conservation Society. HIBBS COVE-FISHERMEN’S MUSEUM Port de Grave Located just beyond Port de Grave, the museum features artefacts depicting the life and work of Newfoundland inshore fishermen, and education of that period. Call: 1-709-786-3912 Email: portdegravenl@yahoo.ca CABLE BUILDING Bay Roberts This National Historic Site and Registered Heritage Structure was constructed by the Western Union Cable Company in 1913, and was restored by the Bay Roberts Heritage Society. It houses the Road to Yesterday Museum, the Christopher Pratt Art Gallery and the Bay Roberts Archives. Call: 1-709-786-2005 KEARNEY MEMORIAL PARK Harbour Grace Located at the entrance to Harbour Grace you’ll find the vintage DC-3 aircraft, Spirit of Harbour Grace; and a statue in tribute to Amelia Earhart. From here you can also see The Kyle, the last of Newfoundland’s coalfired steamships. Call: 1-709-596-3631 Web: www.hrgrace.ca CONCEPTION BAY MUSEUM Water Street, Harbour Grace Here you’ll find information on Peter Easton, and the history of early aviation including information on Amelia Earhart’s first TransAtlantic flight in 1932. Web: www.hrgrace.ca RAILWAY MUSEUM Carbonear The Museum houses local memorabilia and a permanent exhibit, Going Foreign, which interprets the schooner trade between 88 Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018

Street art, downtown St. John’s

Carbonear and Atlantic and Mediterranean ports. Web: www.carbonear.ca//heritage/index. htm

historical significance. Call: 1-709-583-2070 Email: bkingheritage@gmail.com Web: www.woodenboatnl.com

SHADES OF THE PAST MUSEUM Flatrock Road, Freshwater This museum features a photo gallery of resettled communities of Conception and Trinity bays, a reconstructed one-room school complete with school books, photos of students and desks, and a period general store dating back to the 1950s and 60s. Call: 1-709-589-8619

FRED GRANT MEMORIAL BUILDING New Perlican Thousands of artefacts excavated over the years from the Hefford Plantation are displayed here. The community has a history dating back nearly 400 years.

THE NEWFOUNDLAND LIFESTYLE MUSEUM Victoria This museum houses vintage turbines and equipment from the original hydroelectric operation in the early 1900s, and features a replica of a water-powered sawmill. Call: 1-709-596-3429 or 1-709-596-3978 HERITAGE PREMISES Bay de Verde This Heritage House, the former home of merchant John Blundon, contains exhibits that showcase the difference between the lifestyles of the mercantile and fishing classes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Call: 1-709-587-2766 WOODEN BOAT MUSEUM Winterton Exhibits show the process of traditional boat building, and contains other artefacts of local

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Get your history fix at the Rorke Store Museum By CHRIS LEWIS

With more than 500 years of settlement by the British, French and Spanish — and a connection with the Vikings going back for more than 1,000 years, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is a great place to get your history fix. In the Carbonear area, the Rorke Store Museum is one of the local museums you’ll want to check out. It’s not hard to find, as its bright red colour scheme makes it stand out on Water Street, in the community’s downtown area. This particular museum boasts a collection of artifacts and other remnants of the mercantile and fishing industry that the building’s namesake – the Rorke family – have been involved in for nearly 140-years. Built in 1874 as a general goods store by renowned merchant John Rorke, the building now features many items and

Some sculptures of fishermen stand at the center of the museum’s main floor.

exhibits relating to the labour-intensive lifestyles of fishermen in the 19th century, as well as the day-to-day lives of residents of small Newfoundland communities. The first exhibit on the first floor, called “Balancing the Scales” looks at the daily lives of all involved in the Newfoundland fishery – the fishermen, their wives, and even the children, the roles they each played. An exhibit on the second floor delves into the history of the salt fish trade, which was once the main commercial fish export in the province. The architecture of the Rorke Store Museum may also catch visitors by surprise, as very few other buildings in the

area are built in such a way. Some of the wood in the building came from old fishing ships; as evident in the floorboards — some up to 17 inches wide — and massive posts from longdeconstructed ships. If you drop by at the right time, you might even chance upon a lively musical performance on the deck overlooking Carbonear harbour, or shows in the small theatre space upstairs featuring singers, poets and others from the performing arts community. The Rorke Store museum is open throughout the summer. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ Rorkestoremuseum/ http://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/ society/rorke-stores-carbonear.php http://www.manl.nf.ca/index.php/ component/mtree/regional-listings/ avalon/rorke-store-museum/print.html

Plenty of artifacts donated by members of the Rorke family are on display in the museum.

The Rorke Store’s inner architecture uses pieces of old fishing ships.

The back deck of the museum offers a fine view of the harbour.

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CABLE STATION PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Heart’s Content Here you’ll find information on the vital role the community played in Trans-Atlantic communications for over 100 years. The world cheered in 1866 when the first transAtlantic cable was hauled ashore at Heart’s Content. Call: 1-800-563-6353 Web: www.seethesites.ca MIZZEN HERITAGE MUSEUM Heart’s Content With photographs and archival material on occupational heritage, as well as artefacts relating to the Mizzen Society’s history. Walking tour also available. Call: 1-709-583-2491 or 1-709-583-2736 Email: heartscontent@persona.ca INTERPRETATION CENTRE Dildo Displays highlight the history of the 19th century codfish hatchery on Dildo Island 1889-1897. Site features a marine touch tank, and a replica of the giant squid caught in Dildo in 1933. Call: 1-709-582-3339 or 1-709-582-2687

St. John’s THE ROOMS Bonaventure Avenue For a mix of art and historical records rooted in Newfoundland and Labrador culture, check out The Rooms museum and art gallery. Call: 1-709-757-8090 Web: www.therooms.ca JOHNSON GEO CENTRE Signal Hill Swing by the Johnson GEO for interesting

exhibits and tours based on a wide range of topics, from science and technology to facts about geology and insects. Open MondaysSaturdays. Call: 1-709-737-7880 Visit: www.geocentre.ca COMMISSARIAT HOUSE PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE King’s Bridge Road Located at the east end of downtown St. John’s, the house is the last original, intact structure remaining of the British military complex in St. John’s in the 1800s. Guided tours available June to October. Phone: 1-709-729-6730. SUNCOR ENERGY FLUVARIUM Pippy Park The Fluvarium is an environmental education centre boasting nine underwater viewing windows to allow visitors to observe brown trout and salmon in their natural habitat. Call: 1-709-754-FISH (3474), 722- DUCK (3825) Web: www.fluvarium.ca MUN BOTANICAL GARDENS Pippy Park Located within the boundaries of Pippy Park, this botanical research facility features a wide number of flowers and plants native to the province. Call: 1-709-864-8590, email bgprograms@ mun.ca Visit: www.mun.ca/botgarden BOWRING PARK Bowring Park offers a combination of peaceful scenery and walking routes; including the 3km South Brook Trail and the 6km Waterford River Walk. Call: 1-709-354-1531

Web: www.bowringpark.com SIGNAL HILL Get a full view of St. John’s and a lesson in the province’s military history at this National Historic Site overlooking the capital city. Call: 1-709-772-5367 Email: signal.hill@pc.gc.ca, or visit: www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill/ index.aspx CAPE SPEAR Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site, features the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland. Located on the most easterly point of land in Canada, the building has been restored to its 1839 appearance. Call: 1-709-772-5367 Email: cape.spear@pc.gc.ca. Visit: www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/nl/spear/ index.aspx THE BASILICA CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST St. John’s Consecrated in 1855, the Basilica is the symbol of Roman Catholicism in Newfoundland. Built in the shape of a Latin Cross, the Basilica seats 2,500. The Basilica also contains a museum full of religious art and historic and religious artefacts. Call: 1-709-754-2170 Visit: www.thebasilica.ca ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE St. John’s Located alongside the campus of Memorial University, the Arts and Culture Centre plays host to some of the country’s top artistic programming. Call: 1-709-729-3900 Web: www.artsandculturecentre.com

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Royal Navy. Call: 1-709-748-1124 Email: admiraltyhouse@mountpearl.ca Web: www.admiraltymuseum.ca BELL ISLAND’S MINE MUSEUM AND UNDERGROUND TOUR Museum displays many of the artefacts from Bell Island’s mining past. Offers a walking tour of the underground shafts. Call: 1-709-488-2880. MANUELS RIVER HIBERNIA INTERPRETATION CENTRE Featuring natural history, geology and fossil exhibits, as well as a café and gift shop.

Hiking trails follow the Manuels River valley for over six kilometers and pass a trilobite fossil site. Open year round. Call: 1-709-834-2099, email info@ manuelsriver.com or visit http:// manuelsriver.com For more information on things to see and do in St. John’s, visit the following websites: www.NewfoundlandLabrador.com www.pc.gc.ca www.destinationstjohns.com www.downtownstjohns.com www.stjohns.ca

The Basilica Cathedral, St. John’s

ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Military Road,St. John’s Construction initially began in 1847, only to be set back by the Great Fire of 1892. Today, the restored cathedral is internationally renowned as one of North America’s finest Gothic Revival structures. Call: 1-709-726-5677 Email: angcathedral@nf.aibn.com Web: www.stjohnsanglicancathedral.org RAILWAY COASTAL MUSEUM Housed in the old train station on Water Street, this museum displays the province’s railway industry history. Call: 1-866-600-7245, 724-5929. Email: info@railwaycoastalmuseum.ca Web: www.railwaycoastalmuseum.ca

Take a walk through time. Find yourself transported back in time as you explore the 5 km of scenic trails along the Manuels River valley, cut from stone more than half a billion years old. Experience trilobite fossils up close, and learn about the ancient volcanoes and glaciers that formed and shaped Manuels River through the ages. It’s a walk through time worth taking.

LSPU HALL Widely knows as “The Hall”, this building serves as a stage for some of the city’s top artists, musicians and thespians. There’s always an event to take in at this historic downtown theatre. Call the box office at:-1709-753-4531 ext. 200 Web: www.rca.nf.ca PETTY HARBOUR MINI AQUARIUM See, touch and learn about local marine life. Call: 1-709- 330-3474 Email: info@miniaqua.org Web: www.miniaqua.org

ADMIRALTY HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS MUSEUM See artefacts from the region’s past, wireless communication and the tragedy of the S.S. Florizel. This building was constructed in 1914 by the Marconi Telegraph Co. as a top secret H.M. Wireless Station for the British

To start planning your visit, go to manuelsriver.com or call 709-834-2099.

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NEWMAN WINE VAULT Learn the amazing story of a 300-year connection between wine produced from Portugal that was aged in Newfoundland’s cool climate and sipped by England’s aristocracy. Call: 1-709-729-2627 Web: http://bit.ly/1IrtrS1

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JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 BOWRING PARK AMPHITHEATRE St. John’s Something for everyone with concerts, Shakespeare plays, magic shows and more. Call: 1-709-576-8499 Email: csquires@stjohns.ca Web: www.stjohns.ca/living-st-johns/ recreation-and-parks/parks-playgroundsand-trails/bowring-park JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31 SPIRIT OF NEWFOUNDLAND PRODUCTIONS DINNER & SHOW St. John’s The Masonic Temple in downtown St. John’s is home to this dinner theatre. Call: 1-877-661-3023 Email: reservations@spiritofnewfoundland. com Web: www.spiritofnewfoundland.com

Calvert A one of a king musical experience – a true old fashioned kitchen party. Call: 1-709-693-4300 Email: sullivanssonghouse@gmail.com Web: www.sullivanssonghouse.com JUNE 8 - SEPTEMBER 15 BOAT BUILDING WORKSHOP Winterton Help build a punt or dory and learn handson how things were done in the past. Fun for the whole family. Call: 1-709-583-2044 Email: bkingheritage@gmail.com Web: www.woodenboatnl.com

JUNE 22 - 23 THE FESTIVAL AT OCHRE PIT COVE Ochre Pit Cove A traditional festival of music, art, books and more. Call: 1-709-685-3307 Email: info@ochrehouse.ca Web: www.thefestivalatochrepitcove.com JUNE 22 - 24 ST. JOHN’S DAYS St. John’s A birthday celebration like no other! The capital city hosts a variety of events to commemorate its 129th birthday. Call: 1-709-576-8106 Email: bskinner@stjohns.ca Web: www.stjohns.ca

MAY 1 - JUNE 16 OPERA ON THE AVALON St. John’s Enjoy performances by Eastern Canada’s only professional opera company. Call: 1-709-738-1322 Email: mail@operaontheavalon.com Web: www.operaontheavalon.com MAY 23 - 27 SONGS, STAGES & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Bay Roberts Hiking, music, workshops, food and more highlight this festival. Call: 1-709-786-2126 Email: rdelaney@town.bayroberts.nf.ca Web: www.songsstagesandseafood.com JUNE (TBA) NICKEL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL St. John’s Presenting quality films from established and emerging artists, this energetic festival is a key platform for our indigenous film industry. Call: 1-709-576-3378 Email: nickelfestival@gmail.com Web: www.nickelfestival.com

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JUNE 24 CAPE SPEAR WHALE FESTIVAL Cape Spear Celebrate the arrival of thousands of migrating whales with lots of activities including touch tanks. Call: 1-888-773-8888 Email: dave.taylor@pc.gc.ca Web: www.pc.gc.ca/capespear JUNE 30 - SEPTEMBER 8 CAPE ST. MARY’S PERFORMANCE SERIES Cape St. Mary’s Music, storytelling and readings against the breath-taking backdrop of Cape St. Marys. Call: 1-709-753-2012 Email: info@capestmarysperformanceseries.ca Web: www.capestmarysperformanceseries.ca JUNE 28 - SEPTEMBER 7 SOUTHERN SHORE DINNER THEATRE Ferryland Featuring traditional music and food, followed by a play that’s sure to leave you with tears in your eyes. Call: 1-888-332-2052 Email: jenniferajohnston@yahoo.ca Web: www.ssfac.com JULY (TBA) ANNUAL SURF OR TURF Bell Island Not to be missed, this event offers steak, lobster, mussels and more for your culinary pleasure. Call: 1-855-235-5475 Email: tourismbellisland@gmail.com Web: www.tourismbellisland.com JULY 1 - AUGUST 31 THE “TIME” ON THE ISLAND Bell Island Experience an old-fashioned NL “Time” with stories, song, music, and dancing. Call: 1-877-661-3023 Email: kellyrussell@nf.sympatico.ca

JULY (TBA) FERRYLAND-MARYLAND DAY Ferryland Events to remember the historical tie between both communities under founder Lord Baltimore. Call: 1-709-432-2711 Email: mmaxinedunne@hotmail.com Web: www.manl.nf.ca/ferrylandmuseum JULY (TBA) KELLIGREWS SOIREE Kelligrews Folk festival, garden party and activities for all ages. Call: 1-709-834-6500 Email: kperry@conceptionbaysouth.ca Web: www.conceptionbaysouth.ca JULY 1 CANADA DAY Various activities and events to celebrate Canada’s birthday. CAPE ST. MARY’S Call: 1-709-277-1666 Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca Web: www.env.gov.nl.ca/env/parks CARBONEAR Call: 1-709-596-3831 Email: rob.button@carbonear.ca Web: www.carbonear.ca HEART’S CONTENT Call: 1-709-583-2160 Email: info@seethesites.ca Web: www.seethesites.ca LONG POND Call: 1-709-834-6500 Email: kperry@conceptionbaysouth.ca Web: www.conceptionbaysouth.ca MOUNT PEARL Call: 1-709-748-1008 Email: rstead@mountpearl.ca Web: www.mountpearl.ca

PARADISE Call: 1-709-782-3570 Email: psilver@townofparadise.ca Web: www.townofparadise.ca PLACENTIA Call: 1-709-227-2401 Email: castle.hill@pc.gc.ca Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca ST. JOHN’S Call: 1-709-576-8106 Email: tourism@stjohns.ca Web: www.stjohns.ca JULY - AUGUST (TBA) BELLE-FEST DAYS Bell Island A celebration of Newfoundland’s culture with different events held each weekend. Call: 1-855-235-5475 Email: tourismbellisland@gmail.com Web: www.tourismbellisland.com JULY (TBA) STRINGS & THINGS SESQUICENTENNAL CELEBRATIONS Bell Island Music aficionadas, artists, artisans, and foodies converge for a 3 day celebration featuring food, workshops, and beach party. Call: 1-855-235-5475 Email: tourismbellisland@gmail.com Web: www.tourismbellisland.com JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 10 FLEMING: ONE MAN’S JOURNEY TO BUILD THE BASILICA AND UNITE A NATION St. John’s A refreshing and enlightening way to experience one of the city’s most treasured landmarks. Call: 1-709-754-2170 Email: info@basilicaheritagefoundation.ca Web: www.basilicaheritagefoundation.ca Continued on pg 94 Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018 93

JULY - AUGUST TUNES & TALES OF PIGEON INLET WITH KELLY RUSSELL St. John’s The tales of Pigeon Inlet come to life with storytelling and fiddlers every Monday evening. Call: 1-709-488-3821 Email: kellyrussell@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.kellyrussell.ca JULY 6 - SEPTEMBER 25 GHOSTS OF SIGNAL HILL St. John’s Prepare to be spooked! Ghost stories and tragic tales are in store on Friday and Saturday nights. Call: 1-709-685-3444 Email: info@hauntedhike.com Web: www.hauntedhike.com JULY - SEPTEMBER WWII (THE ENEMY AT OUR DOOR) Bell Island Held each Saturday afternoon, this outdoor play dramatizes the sinking of ore carriers in 1942. Call: 1-855-235-5475 Email: tourismbellisland@gmail.com Web: www.tourismbellisland.com JULY 5 - 15 SOUND SYMPOSIUM St. John’s International celebration of new music and

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sports day and folk festival are just a few of the events taking place during this festival. Call: 1-709-759-2312 Email: patti185@hotmail.com

JULY 6 - 8 POUCH COVE DAYS Pouch Cove Family-oriented and fun for everyone. Call: 1-709-765-8435 Email: pouchcovedays@hotmail.com Web: www.pouchcovedays.ca

JULY 25 - AUGUST 6 KLONDYKE DAYS Bay Roberts Events for everyone, from a parade, food, concert and fireworks. Call: 709-786-2126 Email: rdelaney@town.bayroberts.nf.ca Web: www.bayroberts.com

JULY 8 ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH GARDEN PARTY Flatrock Held each year with games of chance, a cold plate supper and more fun for all ages. Call: 1-709-437-6312 Email: info@townofflatrock.com Web: www.townofflatrock.com

JULY 20 - 22 MOUNT PEARL CITY DAYS Mount Pearl Outdoor concerts, family fun day, and activities for all ages. Call: 1-709-748-1008 Email: rstead@mountpearl.ca Web: www.mountpearl.ca

JULY 15 - AUGUST 27 PERCHANCE THEATRE Cupids Classical theatre in an outdoor venue. Call: 1-709-722-6987 Email: irvinedanielle@gmail.com Web: www.perchancetheatre.com JULY 27 - 29 REGATTA-FOLK FESTIVAL-FAMILY DAY Whitbourne A bike parade, dances, games of chance,

JULY 21 - 22 SOUTHERN SHORE SHAMROCK FESTIVAL Ferryland This year marks the 32nd year of this festival, with food, music and fun for all. Call: 1-888-332-2052 Email: jenniferajohnston@yahoo.ca Web: www.ssfac.com Continued on pg 96

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JULY 26 - AUGUST 1 GEORGE STREET FESTIVAL St. John’s This world-famous music festival takes place along the province’s most famous street. Call: 1-709-722-7634 Email: info@georgestreetlive.ca Web: www.georgestreetilive.ca

JULY 20 - 22 FLATROCK SOIREE Flatrock Concessions, music, games, an outdoor concert and more, all set in a stunning landscape. Call: 1-709-437-6945 Email: info@townofflatrock.com Web: www.townofflatrock.com

JULY 27 CABLE LANDING ANNIVERSARY: CONNECTING CANADA TO THE WORLD Heart’s Content Enjoy a visit to the site of the first permanent telegraph cable connecting Europe and North America. Call: 1-800-563-6353 Email: kerributton@gov.nl.ca Web: www.seethesites.ca Continued on pg 98

Experience the real Newfoundland! The Island of Newfoundland is truly an island of bays. A coastline of crags, sculptured rock and small islands combine with salt water inlets to create a picture where only the sound of waves and seabirds keep company with the elements.

At the same time, they are refuges for our myriad of seabirds. And many of our islands are storied places such as Carbonear Island and Baccalieu and Ferryland’s Isle aux Bois. Some of our islands still accommodate small communities but most by far know only the presence of plant and animal life. Woody Island at the Woody Island Resort captures the blues and greens of Placentia Bay as the boat from head of Placentia Bay is one which the resort approaches the island with a complement of holiday-makers. combines a get-away destination with the unspoiled attractions placed by Labradorians, it is very likely to be good company and good food. Mother Nature. If anything is known their love of life - their ready incliWoody Island Resort is one place about Newfoundlanders and nation to sing, dance and to enjoy where all of this can be found.

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AUGUST 15 - 19 SUNSPLASH – PADDLE IN PARADISE Paradise The entire family will enjoy this event, complete with dragon boat races! Call: 1-709-782-3570 Email: psilver@townofparadise.ca Web: www.townofparadise.ca

AUGUST 1 - 5 LONG HARBOUR DAYS Long Harbour Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Long Harbour. Call: 1-709-228-2920 Email: towncouncil@longharbour.net Web: www.longharbour.net

AUG 9 - 12 FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS CELEBRATIONS Logy Bay Head out with some friends and enjoy some Irish Newfoundland music, fireworks, and more. Call: 1-709-726-7930 Email: office@lbmcoc.ca Web: www.lbmcoc.ca

AUG 3 - 9 CARBONEAR DAYS Carbonear With plenty to see and do, including the World Cup of Tiddly, you’ll have to be here to enjoy the fun. Call: 1-709-596-3831 Email: kaibath@nf.aibn.com Web: www.carbonear.ca

AUGUST (TBA) ST. JOHN’S TRIATHLON St. John’s Held each year, this event is our province’s oldest continuous triathlon. Different racing options available. Call: 1-709-746-9263 Email: stjohnstri@gmail.com Web: www.stjohnstri.com

AUG 3 - 5 DOWNTOWN BUSKER FESTIVAL St. John’s Featuring local, national and international performers this festival is rich in music, visual displays and acrobatics that will take your breath away. Call: 1-709-726-8244 Email: info@downtownstjohns.com Web: www.downtownstjohns.com

AUGUST (TBA) HANT’S HARBOUR FESTIVAL Hant’s Harbour Featuring local arts and crafts, seafood, music, and games like horseshoes, shuffleboard or washers. Call: 1-709-586-2652 Email: hantsharbourfestival@gmail.com AUGUST 1 ROYAL ST. JOHN’S REGATTA – 200TH ANNIVERSARY St. John’s Join the entire city in celebrating the 200th running of Royal St. John’s Regatta! Cited as being the oldest sporting event in North America, this regatta has been held every year since 1818. Along with the races, take in games of chance, food concessions, music and more. Call: 1-709-576-8921 Email: general@stjohnsregatta.com Web: www.stjohnsregatta.org

AUG 3 - 5 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR FOLK FESTIVAL St. John’s Performers from across the island and around the world perform in this premiere folk festival. Call: 1-866-576-8508 Email: office@nlfold. com Web: www.nlfold. com AUG 3 - 5 CAPE RACE HERITAGE DAYS Portugal Cove South Featuring a kitchen party, adult dance, children’s events and

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OCT 6 - 7 FEAST OF POTTERY & TABLEWARE SHOW St. John’s Showcasing the extraordinary talents of potters and ceramic artists, this unique event is a must see. Call: 1-709-754-2047 Email: alexis@nf.sympatico.ca Web: www.alexistempleton.com

NOV 21 - JAN 6, 2019 BAY ROBERTS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Bay Roberts Enjoy winter while taking in concerts, singalongs, and illuminated parades and displays. Call: 1-709-786-2126 Email: rdelaney@town.bayroberts.nf.ca Web: www.bayroberts.com

OCT 8 OKTOBERFEST CRAFT FAIR Mount Pearl Get a jump start on your Christmas shopping at this craft fair and enjoy a lunch while you’re there. Call: 1-709-748-1008 Email: rstead@mountpearl.ca Web: www.mountpearl.ca

NOV 26 - DEC 8 MUMMERS FESTIVAL St. John’s A week’s worth of workshops and events prepare you for the Mummers Parade at the end of the week. Call: 1-888-734-1892 Email: info@mummersfestival.ca Web: www.mummersfestival.ca

OCT 13 - 14 CAPE TO CABOT 20K ROAD RUNNING RACE St. John’s This race runs from Cape Spear to Cabot Tower, two of our most famous landmarks. Call: 1-709-579-2342 Email: sdelaney@nfld.com Web: www.athleticsnortheast.com

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SALMONIER NATURE PARK Salmonier Turn right at the end of Route 92 to enter St. Mary’s Bay. The 2.7km trail through the park offers you a chance to see park wildlife, including moose, caribou, owls and eagles. SHIP HARBOUR Ship Harbour, Placentia Bay The trails of Sugar Loaf Hill offer a breathtaking view of the entire region overlooking beautiful Placentia Bay. Ship Harbour boasts a monument near where a conference between U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill was held at sea in 1941, resulting in the Atlantic Charter. D’IBERVILLE COASTAL HIKING TRAIL Winterton to New Perlican This trail in Trinity South retraces the route followed by Pierre Le Moyne D’Iberville from the Sugarloaf in Winterton, through New Perlican and on to Heart’s Content during his attack on the English Shore in the winter of 1697. In New Perlican, the trail can be accessed at either Garlop Point or Jean’s Head. The trail can be accessed from many of the western Baccalieu trail towns from Heart’s Content to Old Perlican, and short hikes (one to two hours) or long hikes (eight hours) are possible. GEORGE W. EARLE PROMENADE Carbonear This trail in Carbonear trail the banks of the Ponds, next to the Trinity Conception Community Centres. The promenade is named for George W. Earle, a former mayor of Carbonear, who is well known for his enthusiastic promotion of the town.

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Take time to smell the flowers By BARBARA DEAN-SIMMONS You don’t really have to be an avid gardener, a horticultural fanatic or even have much of a green thumb to enjoy this spectacular oasis of flowers, trees and shrubs in the middle of St. John’s. All you need, really, is a desire to step away from the hectic pace of everyday to stop and smell the flowers. And plan to spend at least a half a day to wander through this delightful place, if you really want to savour the visit. Located at 306 Mount Scio Road, within Pippy Park, St. John’s, the botanical garden offers up palate full of textures and

colours, featuring trees, shrubs and flowers that are native to, or can be cultivated in, Newfoundland and Labrador. For those who want to get information on how to be a better gardener, the Botanical Garden staff offers up workshops and lectures through the year, covering topics as wide ranging as building a better compost heap, to raising bees in your backyard. Think grapes can’t grow in Newfoundland? Well, check out the greenhouse in the garden where you’ll find a very mature grape vine producing clusters of fruit in summer.

If you’re looking for inspiration to add colour, or texture, to your own garden, you’ll find lots of ideas here — check out the lovely garden arch made of firewoodsized logs. Photographers and painters will also be inspired by this living canvas. So put this one on your bucket list. You’ll be glad you stopped to smell the flowers.

MUN Botanical Garden history Work to create a botanical garden started on May 15, 1971 as part of the Biology department at MUN. It took six years to undertake a massive cleanup of debris, old car wrecks, oil tanks, and leftover stumps from a 1962 fire, not to mention plan various display gardens. The original intent, that still holds true, was to create a display of native and cultivated plants suitable to the local climate and to provide access to a number of habitats through a system of trails. Since officially opening to the public on July 12, 1977, the original Oxen Pond Botanic Garden has grown from four acres to the Memorial University Botanical Garden encompassing 110 acres today. Source: http://www.mun.ca/botgarden

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KELLIGREWS TRAIL Kelligrews, Conception Bay South Learn about shorebirds and seabirds. Rest areas, boardwalk, an outdoor classroom, and storyboards are found along the shore and Kelligrews Pond. Call: 1-709-834-6500 Email: kperry@conceptionbaysouth.ca Web: www.conceptionbaysouth.ca MANUELS RIVER Manuels, Conception Bay South Ancient trilobite fossils, interactive exhibits, stream table, accessible walking trails, geocaching, birdwatching, guided trail tours, gift store, café with Lunch on the Rocks, rainy day activities Call: 1-709-834-2099 Email: info@manuelsriver.com Web: www.manuelsriver.com BOWRING PARK St. John’s Visitors to Bowring Park can enjoy feeding ducks and swans, walking or cycling the trail network, viewing the historical monuments, and a range of outdoor activities and recreational facilities. Call: 1-709-576-8406 Email: DCrowe@stjohns.ca Web: www.stjohns.ca/living-st-johns/ recreation-and-parks/parks-playgroundsand-trails/bowring-park

C.A. PIPPY PARK St. John’s A public park in the heart of St. John’s. Attractions include camping, walking trails, botanical garden, golf, and the Fluvarium. Toll Free: 1-877-477-3655 Email: campground@pippypark.com Web: www.pippypark.com GEO VISTA PARK St. John’s Park surrounds the Johnson GEO CENTRE on Signal Hill Road. It features 8 looped walking trails covering 1.6 km, views of the city, and storyboards that cover geology and botany. Toll Free: 1-866-868-7625 Email: ashley.wright@geocentre.ca Web: www.geocentre.ca

birdwatching. Call: 1-709-737-10177 Email: info@grandconcourse.ca Web: www.grandconcourse.ca THE GRAND CONCOURSE: RENNIE’S RIVER TRAIL St. John’s Meandering along Rennie’s River, this 2.9-km trail connects Quidi Vidi Lake with Long Pond. Pass through a wooded valley and see historic places, including the site of Rennie’s Mill. Call: 1-709-737-10177 Email: info@grandconcourse.ca Web: www.grandconcourse.ca

THE GRAND CONCOURSE: OCTAGON POND WALK Paradise This 4.2-km trail loops around the entire perimeter of Octagon Pond. Call: 1-709-737-10177 Email: info@grandconcourse.ca Web: www.grandconcourse.ca

THE GRAND CONCOURSE: VIRGINA RIVER WALK St. John’s This enchanting 9.2-km trail meanders along one of the world’s most productive trout streams, connecting Windsor Lake to Quidi Vidi Lake. Call: 1-709-737-10177 Email: info@grandconcourse.ca Web: www.grandconcourse.ca

THE GRAND CONCOURSE: QUIDI VIDI LAKE TRAIL St. John’s This easy, 45-minute, 3.8-km looped trail offers level walking in the east end of Quidi Vidi Lake and is good for year-round

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SIGNAL HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE St. John’s Commemorated for its military and communications history. Discover the history of Signal Hill with our new Explora GPS tour. Toll Free: 1-888-773-8888 Email: lauren.saunders@pc.gc.ca Web: www.pc.gc.ca/signalhill EAST COAST TRAIL Avalon Peninsula A 540-km wilderness and coastal trail system from Topsail Beach to Trepassey. Entry points in all communities along the trail, with 300 km developed. Guidebooks and maps available for purchase. Call: 1-709-738-4453 Email: information@eastcoasttrail.com Web: www.eastcoasttrail.com GEORGE W. EARLE PROMENADE Carbonear This scenic boardwalk follows the banks of The Ponds, adjacent to the Trinity Conception Community Centre, and the Carbonear campus of the College of the North Atlantic. Named for George W. Earle, a former mayor of Carbonear who is well known for his enthusiastic promotion of the town.

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Satisfy your inner ‘explorer’ in Torngat National Park It’s easy to forget, in the maddening race that seems to be everyday life for most, there are still places on this earth where you really can get away from it all. But look no further than Labrador if you want an adventure that puts you in touch with unspoiled geography and give you a place all to yourself. Torngat National Park, located in Northern Labrador, is one of the most difficult to reach national parks in Canada. But for those with a taste for adventure, and a desire to satisfy their inner explorer, this is the place to aim for. While it is one of the country’s newest national parks, the Torngat Mountains were home to Labrador and Quebec Inuit for thousands of years. Torngat Mountain Base Camp and Research Station are open from late July to August. From there you can explore stunning vistas, a unique history and abundant wildlife, the Torngat Mountains National Park is a place worthy of anyone’s bucket list. Check out the Parks Canada website for more information: www.pc.gc.ca

Getting there Inaccessible by road. From mid-July to early September there are packages available through the Base Camp that include chartered flights leaving Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Saglak and boat travel to the camp, as well as meals and tent accommodations. Visitors can also take the ferry to Nain and fly in from there.

CULTURE Learn about the history of the land and the people stretching back thousands of years from Parks Canada staff accompany every group of visitors into the park.

Reasons to go

GEOLOGY Featuring some of the oldest rocks in the world, the Torngats offer a unique geological history. Inside the park is the Ramah Chert Quarries National Historic Site, where visitors can see an archeological site dating back thousands of years.

HISTORY The Base Camp offers trips to nearby historical sites such as Hebron, Sallikuluk and Ramah. Within the park there are hundreds of archeological sites, featuring tents, stone caribou fences and ancient graves.

WILDLIFE Caribou and polar bears are aplenty in the Torngats, but don’t worry. Inuit Bear Guards are available to help keep travellers safe. Foxes, wolves and abundant birdlife are also part of the scenery in the park.

HIKING With trails for everyone from beginners to experts, visitors are sure to find what they’re looking for.

ADVENTURE A trip of a lifetime, weather, terrain and remoteness make the Torngats unlike any other place on the planet.

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See Lakeland, Labrador

GATEWAY LABRADOR AND EDMUND MONTAGUE EXHIBIT HALL, Labrador City The Gateway Labrador complex is home to the Edmund Montague Exhibit Hall, with artifacts representing the Labrador region’s history, culture and people. The hall showcases the stellar fur trading and mining history of Labrador with interactive displays. The Heritage Shop features Innu and Inuit art, soapstone and serpentine carvings, labradorite jewelry, and many other handmade crafts. Call: 1-709-944-5399 Email: gatewaylab@crrstv.net Web: www.gatewaylabrador.ca

ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE Labrador City 300 Hudson Drive, Labrador City. For a listing of entertainment and events. Call: 1-709-944-5412 Web: www.artsandculturecentre.com PEACE PARK Labrador City A town focal point, featuring landscaped grounds, lighting, park benches and a brick courtyard Call: 1-709-944-3204 IRON ORE COMPANY TOUR Labrador City Explore one of Canada’s largest iron ore mines, IOC’s Labrador City facility. The public tours for individuals and groups

are organized through Gateway Labrador, offered June to September. Call: 1-709-944-5399 Email: gatewaylab@crrstv.net Web: www.gatewaylabrador.ca BEACHES Labrador West Duley Lake, Jean Lake, Quartzite Lake and Tanya Lake in Labrador West, offer a great place to relax and spend some down time with family and friends. TAMARACK GOLF COURSE Labrador West Off Highway 500. Labrador West boasts the only 18-hole golf course in Labrador. Each year the club hosts several tournaments. Web: www.tamarackgolfclub.ca Continued on pg 111

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MIKE ADAM RECREATION COMPLEX Wabush Includes a 25-yard heated swimming pool; 10 pin/six-lane bowling alley; weight room; gymnasium and the Wabush Teen Centre. Call: 1-709-282-3142 Email: recreation@wabush.ca

L’ANSE AMOUR BURIAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE L’Anse Amour About 7,500 years ago a Maritime Archaic adolescent died and was buried with reverence and ceremony at this site near the presentday community of L’Anse Amour. Learn more about the Maritime Archaic Burial Mound from the interpretation panels and the commemorative plate at the site. Call: 1-709-920-2142 Web: www.pc.gc.ca/redbay POINT AMOUR LIGHTHOUSE PROVINCIAL HISTORIC SITE Point Amour One of the oldest working lighthouses in Canada is a provincial historic site. walk the spiral stairs to the lighthouse tower - the tallest in Atlantic Canada. Point Amour is located just off Route 510, between the communities of Forteau and L’Anse au Loup. Call: 1-709-729-0592 Web: www.seethesites.ca Continued on pg 112

On behalf of all our Members and Employees we welcome all visitors to the Labrador Coastal Drive. We urge you to enjoy the beauty of our lands, the warmth and hospitality of our people and our rich culture and heritage. Each region you visit has something unique and interesting to offer. If this is your first visit to Labrador we’re sure it won’t be your last. Enjoy your visit... And come again!

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GATEWAY TO LABRADOR VISITOR CENTRE L’Anse au Clair Located on the main highway in L’Anse au Clair, the building was the community’s first church and was totally restored in 1992. Interior and exterior exhibits display the historical, cultural and natural heritage of Labrador Coastal Drive. Call: 1-877-931-2013 or 1-709-931-2013 Email: LSHD@labrador straits.net Web: www.labradorcoastaldrive.com

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WRECK OF THE HMS RALEIGH Point Amour One of the most famous wrecks of the Strait of Belle Isle. Just three years after her launching, this British light cruiser went ashore near Point Amour on August 8, 1922. A marked hiking trail at Point Amour will lead you to scattered rusting fragments that still litter the beach. LABRADOR STRAITS MUSEUM West St. Modeste The Museum explores the recent history of the Labrador coast. Exhibits focus on settlement over the past 150 years with special emphasis on the role of women in our history. Call: 1-709-927-5077 Web: www.labradorstraitsmuseum.ca RED BAY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA Red Bay At this site you’ll find stories and artifacts that tell the story of hardship, exploitation and profit associated with 16th century Basque whaling in Labrador. You can also take a self-guided walking tour of the archaeological sites on Saddle Island or see the fascinating whalers’ cemetery. Call: 1-709-920-2142 Email: redbay.info@pc.gc.ca

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LODER’S POINT PREMISES St. Lewis A fishing stage and a general store which are part of a restoration project of the St. Lewis Heritage Society. It is a part of the fish trading business established by the Loder family from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. Call: 1-709-939-2294 1-709-939-2325 Email: calpol@nf.sympatico.ca

LAWRENCE O’BRIEN ARTS CENTRE Happy Valley-Goose Bay This modern facility features a variety of entertainment throughout the year. Call: 1-709-896-4027 Email: elaa.manager@bellaliant.com Web: www.obrienartscentre.ca NORTH WEST RIVER BEACH North West River A mile-long white sandy beach located on the beautiful shores of Lake Melville in the picturesque community of North West River. 112 Newfoundland & Labrador Vacation Guide | 2018

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BATTLE HARBOUR NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT Battle Harbour Step back in time at Battle Harbour, a restored fishing village on a tiny island in the Labrador Sea, one of North America’s oldest northern communities. Visitors to Battle Harbour can actually live on site with accommodations provided in refurbished residences. Call: 1-709-921-6325 Email: answers@battleharbour.com

5-WING MUSEUM Happy Valley-Goose Bay There are two museums at 5-Wing military base in Happy Valley-Goose Bay - the airplane museum and the military museum. Call: 1-709-896-6900 (ext. 2177) Web: www.airforce.forces.gc.ca AMARUK GOLF CLUB Happy Valley-Goose Bay A nine-hole golf course in the community of Happy Valley-Goose Bay operated by Amaruk Golf Club. Call: 1-709-896-2112 LABRADOR HERITAGE MUSEUM North West River Located in the former Hudson Bay Company where trappers did their trading years ago. Here you can find artifacts of interest from the days of the early explorers, as well as wartime and surgical memorabilia. Call:1-709-497-8282 Web: www.destinationlabrador.com LABRADOR INTERPRETATION CENTRE North West River This modern cultural centre hosts special events and art exhibits throughout the year. Call: 1-709-497-8566 Web: www. explorenewfoundlandandlabrador.com

HEBRON This resettled community was formerly the most northern settlement in Labrador. It was formerly the site of a Moravian Mission, the building of which still stands today. In 2009, the provincial government erected a monument in Hebron and apologized for the site closure. The former community is reachable by boat from the nearby community of Nain and is frequented by cruise ships. TORNGAT MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Although it is the province’s newest national park, the Torngat Mountains National Park was home to Labrador and Quebec Inuit for thousands of years. The park is reachable by boat from Nain. Web: www.pc.gc.ca MORAVIAN MISSION Hopedale A National Historic site, the Hopedale site consists of a Moravian church, an interpretation centre, an ammunitions building and a morgue. Open: year-round Call: 1-709-922-2942 and (709) 896-8582 Email: tourism@nunatsiavut.com Web: www.tourismnunatsiavut.com/home/ national_historic_sites.htm

WHITE ELEPHANT MUSEUM Makkovik This 100-year-old Moravian mission building now houses the community museum. Call: 1-709-923-2221 MORAVIAN WOODS Makkovik A protected parkland with a walking trail and lookout. MEALEY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK RESERVE Rigolet With 10,700 square kilometers — roughly the size of Jamaica — this park is the second largest national park in Labrador. Here you will find pristine landscapes, vegetation and wildlife; watersheds and wild rivers undisturbed by man. The park is home to caribou, wolves, black bears, fox and pine marten, as well as trout and Atlantic salmon. An extensive 50-kilometre stretch of unbroken sandy beaches can also be found at the edge of the park. Known as the Wunderstrand, these beaches were recorded in ancient Viking sagas as Viking explorers recounted their voyages of exploration along the Labrador Coast. Telephone: 1-709-922-2942 and (709) 8968582 Email: tourism@nunatsiavut.com

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MARCH (TBA) CAIN’S QUEST SNOWMOBILE ENDURANCE RACE Labrador City One of the most extreme winter endurance races on the planet, contestants come from all over the world to take on this challenge. Held every two years. Next race is 2020. Call: 1-709-944-5011 Email: racecoordinator@cainsquest.com Web: www.cainsquest.com MARCH 1 - APRIL 30 GREAT LABRADOR LOPPET Labrador City A great ski adventure hosted by the Menihek Nordic Ski Club. Enjoy three course options all ending with evening banquets and medal presentations. Call: 1-709-994-5842 Email: menihek@nf.aibn.com Web: www.meniheknordicski.ca JULY 1 CANADA DAY Various activities and events to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Happy Valley-Goose Bay Call: 709-896-8542 Email: tourpkrec@happyvalley-goosebay. com Web: www.happyvalley-goosebay.com

JULY 1 - AUGUST 31 LIGHTHOUSE DINNERS Point Amour Local cuisine served every Friday at the Point Amour lighthouse. Reservations required by Tuesday. Call: 1-709-931-2840 Email: tbarney@tourlabrador.ca Web: www.tourlabrador.ca JUY (TBA) LABRADOR WEST REGATTA Wabush The second largest rowing Regatta in Newfoundland and Labrador is a fun-filled day of entertainment from concession stands to ticket booths. Call: 709-944-5780 Email: clarkep@crrstv.net Web: www.destinationlabrador.com AUGUST (TBA) MAKKOVIK TROUT FESTIVAL Makkovik With music, games, parade, dances, tournaments and a trout supper. Call: 709-923-2123 Email: john.andersen@makkovik.ca Web: www.makkovik.ca AUGUST (TBA) MARY’S HARBOUR CRAB FESTIVAL Mary’s Harbour An entire fun-filled weekend celebrating the crab fishery.

Call: 1-709-921-6281 Email: maryshbr@nf.aibn.com AUGUST 8 REMEMBERING HMS RALEIGH L’Anse-Amour Events to remember the British light cruiser that went ashore in 1922. Call: 1-709-927-5825 Email: info@seethesites.ca Web: www.seethesites.ca

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As Labrador’s Member of Parliament, I invite you to explore our vast, beautiful and diverse land. Labrador is a land of bounty, a land that keeps giving to its people from the trapline to the ocean. The rocks gleam with mineral, the forest is thriving and healthy, the air and water are clean, and the people are diverse in culture, history, talent and skill. Come experience our fantastic hunting and fishing, camping, hiking, skiing, whale and iceberg watching surrounded by the most beautiful backdrops the Big Land has to offer!

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Northwest River Beach Festival

AUGUST 18 GREAT LABRADOR CANOE RACE Happy Valley-Goose Bay An exciting one-day or two-day race down the Churchill River, complete with portages. Call: 1-709-896-7777 Email: perry.trimper@gmail.com Web: www.labradorcanoerace.com

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AUGUST 9-11 RIGOLET SALMON FESTIVAL Rigolet Featuring live entertainment, games, and a delicious community salmon supper. Call: 1-709-947-3382 Email: kberthiaume@rigolet.ca Web: www.townofrigolet.com

SEPTEMBER 10 POINT AMOUR LIGHTHOUSE AT NIGHT Point Amour Explore the sights and sounds of the lighthouse at night. Call: 1-709-927-5825 Email: info@seethesites.ca Web: www.seethesites.ca

OCTOBER 5-7 TRAPLINE MARATHON Happy Valley-Goose Bay A unique, heritage oriented, Boston qualifying marathon run. Call: 709-896-8542 Email: info@traplinemarathon.ca Web: www.traolinemarathon.ca NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 3 LABRADOR OPEN CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACES Labrador City Test your endurance in these 10 km races, which are officially sanctioned by Cross Country Canada. Call: 709-944-5842 Email: menihek@nf.aibn.com Web: www.meniheknordicski.ca

THE FLORIAN HOTEL A FLOWER IN THE STRAITS 4 Buckles Point Road, P.O. Box 23 | Forteau, Labrador A0K 2P0 709-931-0077 | info@theflorianhotel.com | www.theflorianhotel.com Located just 20 minutes east of the ferry terminal in Blanc Sablon on the South Coast of Labrador & accessible by the Labrador Highway Route 510, which is a direct link to Quebec.

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Makkovik POETS PATH Located in Makkovik, this hiking trail runs through the Moravian Woods. Along the trail you’ll find poetry on plaques attached to the trees.

Forteau OVERFALLS BROOK Located in Forteau, Southern Labrador, this 3.4-kilometre trail leads to “the battery,” which is a huge, sheer-faced rack outcropping that is well known by locals. Look for marmots that live in the rockfalls as you work your way to a stunning waterfall. Visit: www.vikingtrail.org/southlab_extra.pdf for maps. POINT AMOUR Visit the Point Amour Lighthouse, the second tallest in Canada, and now a heritage centre with displays of local plants.

Straits BATTERY TRAIL The trail winds through stunted tuckamore forest and across barren grounds to the summit of the Battery - the highest land in the region, offering a panorama of the Strait of Belle Isle. The trail is easy, but exercise caution as steep cliffs drop sharply to the ocean.

BONEY SHORE TRAIL On this trail you’ll find the huge bones of whales, from carcasses discarded by 16th century Basque whalers. The trail beings at the end of the branch road to Tracey Hill, and provides an excellent view of the harbour and Saddle Island. BOUQUET’S HILL TRAIL In Lanse au Loup, this hillside climb brings you to the top of Bouquet’s Hill with a fantastic view of the community of Capstan Island and the Strait of Belle Isle.

Fox Harbour DEEP WATER CREEK This moderate walk will take you to the abandoned community of Deep Water Creek and beyond to Cape St. Lewis. The trail starts at the top of Fox Harbour Hill.

Cartwright FLAGSTAFF HILL The hill where George Cartwright established a lookout for the entrance to Cartwright Harbour. The original canon is still in place on the hill. The trail starts at the end of Paradise Extension Road.

Mary’s Harbour GIN COVE WALKING TRAIL A 2,000-foot trail that leads to Gin Cove where residents lived before moving to Mary’s Harbour. The trail begins in the area of Mary’s Harbour known as the Northeast Bottom.

WHITE WATER FALLS TRAIL An easy walk on gravel, this trail leads to beautiful waterfalls. The trail begins at the airport road in Mary’s Harbour. JERSEY TRAIL A crushed stone trail along the shoreline of L’Anse Au Clair Bay. There is interpretative signage along the way and at the end you’ll find the Jersey Rooms – the foundations of buildings and stone walkways that were part of a 19th century fishing enterprise. Dr. Moret’s Walking Trail This 1,000-foot trail leads to the site where Dr. Moret’s house was located. The house was built to house doctors who worked for the IGA hospital in Mary’s Harbour. Located in Mary’s Harbour behind Harbourview Manor.

Black Tickle LAWRENCE O’BRIEN MEMORIAL TRAIL Discover a popular local fishing hole at the end of this easy, 15-minute boardwalk and natural trail in Black Tickle. Continued on pg 118

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West St. Modeste OCEANVIEW TRAIL This one-km trail, near Oceanview Resort in West St. Modeste, travels over the barrens leading to an excellent lookout over Pinware Bay. FRENCH FORT TRAIL The end of the trail is reputed to be the site of an 18th century French Fort built by Pierre Constantine to oversee his concession at ‘St. Modet’. Located in West St. Modeste, this 600-metre trail starts at the town centre.

Forteau Bay OVERFALL BROOK TRAIL A lowland route along the beach at Forteau Bay and under the cliffs to the base of the Overfall Brook Falls – a stream cascading 100 feet over rocky cliffs on its way to the ocean. An uphill route provided a lookout over Forteau Bay with Point Amour Lighthouse visible in the distance.

Pinware PINWARE RIVER PARK TRAIL A beautiful and easy trail in Pinware River Provincial Park, leading you to a viewpoint overlooking the community of Pinware.

Red Bay

TANYA WALKING TRAILS Located along Tanya Beach in Labrador City, this four-km trail system integrates boardwalks and natural trails with picturesque lookouts, rest areas, and signage depicting the many different species of birds and vegetation enhance the beauty of this natural setting. For more information, contact Labrador Recreation at recreation@ labcity.nf.ca, or call 944-3602. WARBLERS WALK Situated in Labrador City, this is a 1.6-kilometre natural trail along the shoreline of Harrie Lake. Phone: 1-709-944-3602. Email: Labrador Recreation at recreation@ labcity.nf.ca CRYSTAL FALLS Located near Labrador City, off the NicholsAdam Highway on route to Quebec, an allnatural trail offers picturesque views of this beautiful spring-fed waterfall. Phone: 1-709-944-3602. Email: Labrador Recreation at recreation@ labcity.nf.ca

Wabush JEAN LAKE WALKING TRAIL Constructed around the beautiful Jean Lake in Wabush, this five-km trail includes boardwalks in wet areas, breathtaking views

from two bridges, and rest stops. Phone: 1-709-282-6685 Email: Wabush Recreation at recreation@ wabush.ca or

Central Happy Valley-Goose Bay BIRCH BROOK TRAILS This system of trails is located halfway between the communities of Happy ValleyGoose Bay and North West River. The trails range from short and easy to long and difficult and are open year-round. Trail maps available from the visitor centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Phone: 1-709-896-3489. Web: llmtatourismlabrador.com SCENIC FALLS/ PEACE ROCK Located just past the town limits on the road to North West River, Simeon Falls is a short gentle slope that leads to a breathtaking falls surrounded by trees. Continue on the path further uphill to reach Peace Rock. Here the trail is more overgrown and much steeper but the view of Lake Melville makes the effort worthwhile. HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY There are approximately 15 kilometers of walking trails throughout the town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

SADDLE ISLAND TRAIL Along this trail, on Saddle Island in Red Bay, you’ll stroll past the sites which were the base for the 15 years of archaeological research that led to a huge increase in understanding of 16th century Basque whaling in Labrador. In summer a boat leaves every hour to the island (inquire at the Visitor Centre). TRACEY HILL TRAIL Located on the western side of Red Bay, there’s a stunning view from the platform at the top of this 1.5-kilometre boardwalk trail of 689 steps. At the end you’ll find telescopes for a close up view of Red Bay Harbour.

West Labrador City MENIHEK INTERPRETIVE TRAIL Located along Smokey Mountain Road in Labrador City, this trail encompasses four biomes of environment including deciduous trees, old growth forest, waterfall and marsh area. The trail incorporates the first five kilometers of the Menihek Nordic ski trails designed by world-renowned ski racer Bill Koch. Phone: 1-709-944-5842 Fax: 1-709-944-5975 Email: menihek@crrstv.net. 118 118 Newfoundland Newfoundland & & Labrador Labrador Vacation Vacation Guide Guide || 2018 2018

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MUD LAKE ROAD WALKING TRAIL This newly created trail takes walkers from a monument on Mud Lake Road along the bank of the Churchill River. Contact the Labrador - Lake Melville Tourism Association Phone: 1-709-896-3489 Web: www.tourismlabrador.com

MUSKRAT FALLS This trail is located approximately 27 kilometers from the community of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The trail is reached by a gravel road ending at the pathway to the falls. It is unmarked and descends 800 meters downhill to a rock face beside the falls. Caution is recommended, as the rocks can be slippery.

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• Newly Renovated • Fully licensed Jungle Jim’s Restaurant • Housekeeping Units Available • Fully Air-Conditioned Rooms • Wheelchair accessible • Wireless High Speed and Satellite TV • All Pillow Top Mattresses and Flat Screen TVs • Refrigerators in all Rooms • Whirlpool Bathtubs & Fireplaces in all Suites • Laundry Facilities

44 Maple Valley Road • Corner Brook • 709-634-3872 Sun 12:00 - 5:00 • Mon, Tues & Sat 9:30 - 6:00 • Wed, Thur, Fri 9:30-9:00

• Ardene • Bell Aliant • Bentley Leathers • Bizou • Bluenotes • Boathouse • Bogart’s Jewellers • Bootlegger • Boston Pizza • Carlton Cards • Carter’s OshKosh • Charm Diamond Centres • Clair du Lune • Cleo • Coles Bookstore • David’s Tea • Dollarama • Eclipse • First Choice Haircutters Ltd • First Choice Vision Centre • Garage Clothing • H & R Block • Island Treasures • J.R.’s Lottery • Koodo • La Senza • Lids • McDonald’s Restaurant • Naturalizer • Newfoundland Liquor Corporation • Northern Reflections • P. S. You Design Ltd • Payless Shoes • Pennington’s • Personally Yours • Pseudio • Reitmans • Ricki’s • Robin’s Donuts • Samuel & Co. • Scotiabank • Sportchek • Stokes Inc. • Telus Mobility • The Body Shop • The Source • Tip Top Tailors • Urban Planet • Virgin Mobile • Warehouse One

www.cornerbrookplaza.com 7626393

June 2 – September 22, 2018

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23rd Season

The 2018 Gros Morne Festival Line-up: S.S. ETHIE by Shane Ellis Coates DINNER THEATRE Neddy Norris Night TRADITIONAL MUSIC & STORIES Newfoundland Vinyl MUSIC/COMEDY Ed & Ed—Trapped by Jeff Pitcher COMEDY Outside Mullingar by John Patrick Shanley ROMANTIC COMEDY 17 Men by Jeff Pitcher DOCU-DRAMA Our Frances by Berni Stapleton DRAMA

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Theatre Newfoundland Labrador is an active member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and Association of Professional Theatres of Newfoundland & Labrador (APTNL)