Walking & Hiking Trails – Page 2 – Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador

Take a Walk on the Placentia Boardwalk…

February 12, 2022 Live Rural NL

The iconic Placentia lift bridge was recently replaced and has become part of the fabric of the community. The community though dates back several hundred

St. Mary’s Queen’s Battery Park to Gaskiers Trail (Part 2)

February 9, 2022 Live Rural NL

The trail begins at St. Mary’s Battery and you will walk to Gulch Beach and the Lighthouse. If you wish to start in Point La

St. Mary’s Queen’s Battery Park to Gaskiers Trail (Part 1)

February 7, 2022 Live Rural NL

The 16.1 KM trail return begins at St. Mary’s Battery Park and goes all the way to Gaskiers. This designated site of historical significance was

Feather Point, Harbour Grace

February 2, 2022 Live Rural NL

It was a foggy afternoon in April at Harbour Grace when my mother and I took a hike to Feather Point. The area is used

Quinn’s Memorial Wall in Harbour Grace

January 31, 2022 Live Rural NL

Sonya Williams, Elena Parsons, Meghan Mills and Kelly Peddle came together to remember 5 year old Quinn. Her memory will always live on in the

Green Point Lighthouse in Port de Grave

January 26, 2022 Live Rural NL

Port de Grave Peninsula is a thriving fishing area in Newfoundland and Labrador comprising of Bareneed, Black Duck Cove Hibb’s Cove, Blow Me Down, Otterbury,

Peter Easton and a Path for the Pirates

January 24, 2022 Live Rural NL

Harbour Grace is one of Newfoundland’s oldest English settlements, the place where Amelia Earhart departed for her solo Trans Atlantic flight and was home to

Colours in New Perlican

January 22, 2022 Live Rural NL

New Perlican is nestled in Trinity Bay and just filled with a splash of colour. The fishing sheds and rooms are proudly decorated in bright

Sightseeing from Sugarloaf Hill in Winterton

January 19, 2022 Live Rural NL

Sugarloaf Trail of Winterton is 3.7 KM and begins just across from Outside Pond Trail. You can park in the area of the trailhead. The

Winterton’s Outside Pond

January 15, 2022 Live Rural NL

Winterton is famous for their Wooden Boat Museum. You can speak with Master Boat Builder Jerome Canning in the workshop and enjoy our rich history

A Bright Light Shines on Hants Harbour

January 12, 2022 Live Rural NL

As you enter the community of Hant’s Harbour, you pass brightly painted fishing sheds. The end of the road brings you to a short trail,

Historic Bay De Verde

January 8, 2022 Live Rural NL

Bay de Verde is a prominent fishing town in Newfoundland and Labrador. The view of the harbour showcases many fishing boats, wharf infrastructure and rebuilt

Fairy Tales in Red Head Cove

January 5, 2022 Live Rural NL

Earlier this Spring, I took the trail in Red Head Cove. It begins just across from the Recreation Centre. You can’t miss the Big Red

Historic Rock Walls of Grate’s Cove

January 3, 2022 Live Rural NL

The rock walls along Grate’s Cove date back to the 1700s as early settlers from Europe staked off pasture lands and to keep livestock out.

Grate’s Cove Boardwalk & The Legend of Cabot Rock

January 1, 2022 Live Rural NL

The one kilometre boardwalk in Grate’s Cove begins just across from Grate’s Cove Studio and Restaurant. Unfortunately for me, they weren’t yet open for the

Western Bay Painted Boardwalk

December 29, 2021 Live Rural NL

I get the feeling there is a strong sense of community in Western Bay. A place where residents come together to create and share their

Colours in Cavendish, Newfoundland

December 27, 2021 Live Rural NL

Take a walk along Cavendish Point Trail on Route 80, nestled between Whiteway and Heart’s Delight. These sheds captured fame in 2016 as they were

Finding Yourself on Flamber Head Path

December 20, 2021 Live Rural NL

The East Coast Trail is 25 footpaths that span more than 270 KMs of trails and more than 330 KM when you count communities routes

Returning to LaManche Suspension Bridge

December 18, 2021 Live Rural NL

LaManche Village is another re-settled fishing community on the Avalon Peninsula and is a part of the East Coast Trail. The easiest route to LaManche

Trekking from Renews to Fermeuse along the Bear Cove Path

December 15, 2021 Live Rural NL

After trekking the Island Path from Cappahayden to Renews in some mist and foggy weather, mom and I lucked out going from Renews to Fermeuse

Island Meadows Path – Cappahayden to Renews

December 13, 2021 Live Rural NL

It was a foggy morning but a lovely walk to complete Island Path from Cappahayden to Renews and return for about 20 KM on the

Don’t Take the Sea Glass at Glassy Beach

December 11, 2021 Live Rural NL

Sea Glass is a treasured commodity among beach combers and craftspeople. I’ve seen Christmas trees and many wonderful products produced from the weather beaten shards