The Great Northern Peninsula has many natural wonders from fjords to forests, rivers to seascapes and wondrous wildlife. For the nature lover, it is a place to explore.
This past Monday (November 12) when driving the Viking Trail (Route 430) en route to Englee I had to make an unexpected stop for the mighty caribou.
A total of four caribou had crossed the highway and not a hunter in sight. I had taken my professional camera and quickly grabbed it, only to find it was missing its memory card. Despite loss of time, I did manage a few photos with the camera on a Blackberry Torch. It was a wonderful sight! I drive the Viking Trail and Route 432 on a regular basis and on occasion get the pleasure of spotting these animals.
It is evident there has been a population decline of the caribou. As a child one would quickly regularly spot herds of caribou in the St. Paul‘s region or around the St. Anthony airport. A significant decline in population has local impacts on other animal populations, local food supplies, outfitting, eco-tourism and other economic and cultural opportunities.
When visiting the Great Northern Peninsula, you too may catch a glimpse of the mighty caribou, moose, array of birds or other wildlife on your journey. Keep your eyes peeled and safe travels!
Live Rural NL –
Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA The Straits-White Bay North
This was wonderful, yes, we have large herds of caribou again, I can’t believe it. It is great to see them everywhere.
It truly amazing to see herds of caribou. They are magnificant animals and another wonder reason to visit the Great Northern Peninsula.
Thanks for your update. have a safe travel and back home too Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:27:53 +0000 To: xmasflower34@hotmail.com
Thanks Alm. I have since seen many caribou crossing Route 430. They are beautify animals.