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
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Returning to LaManche Suspension Bridge
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
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Nearly 200 Year Old Root Cellar at Bradley’s Cove
Gussets to Western Bay is a 12 KM return trail that takes you from Wharf Loop road in the Town of Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam’s Cove
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Mudder Wet Path – A Route Along the Aquaforte River
Another section of the East Coast Trail is a segment of the Spurwink Island Trail that goes from Route 10 near the Welcome to Aquaforte
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Spectacular Views of the Tablelands at Trout River Pond
Early this year, my mom and I had a fabulous weekend in Trout River! It is a paradise for hiking and walking adventures. One of
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Trailblazing with a Caribou On Top of the Tablelands
Gros Morne National Park is the number one destination for tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador and is home to a network of more than 100
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Completing The East Coast Trail – Put it on Your Bucket List!
The East Coast Trail is one of our province’s greatest gems for residents and tourists, spanning more than 336 KM on the Eastern edge of
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Visiting Salmonier Nature Park
The Salmonier Nature Park is located on the Salmonier Line (Route 90) and is 12 km south of the Trans Canada Highway (Route 1) on
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A U.S.A.F. RB-36 Peacekeeper crashed in Burgoyne’s Cove in 1953
I opted to detour from a recent return trip from St. John’s when I got to Clarenville and decided to return to Burgoyne’s Cove for
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Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse
Rocky Harbour has always been a fishing town, but in recent decades with the creation of Gros Morne National Park both have been vital industries
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Blow Me Down Brook Trail & Swimming Hole
A sign at the entry warns this is avalanche territory. The distant hills certainly are towering and dramatic. A little further down the road is
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I Found a Little Heart in Stanleyville
The Stanleyville Trail in Gros Morne National Park begins at the day-use area of the Lomond Campground. This trail is about 5 KM return. There
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Just Minutes to Copper Mine Falls Trail
The Copper Mine Falls Trail is a short 0.5 KM to the falls with a great view of a waterfall at the end. There’s a
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Another Look at Daredevil Trail
The Daredevil Trail may have 476 steps, but to me it is certainly not as challenging as it appears. The views are definitely worth it.
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Southhead Lighthouse Hiking Trail
Hiking the Southhead Lighthouse Trail ascends to the mountain range behind Lark Harbour. It’s an elevation gain of 370 metres and not one to be
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Little Port Head Lighthouse Trail
This is one of the most challenging hiking trails in the Outer Bay of Islands that is rated as extreme. We opted to save this
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Witnessing the Wonders of Wild Cove
The sandy beach, the rounded rocks, the driftwood creations and the colours of the ocean waves were quite the draw on a visit to Wild
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Take in a Show at Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts
Cow Head has been transformed to a town focused on theatre. A new multi-million dollar performance centre has been built with lots of hard work
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Descending the Governor’s Stairway after climbing Tortoise Mountain
Recent hiking groups have certainly created additional awareness of the pure beauty that exists surrounding these communities and they were indeed added to my hiking
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Spending an afternoon in Conche
The Beauty Spot of the North is getting its last section of road paved as we speak and am I ever excited because this vibrant
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A walk around Stuckless Pond in Gros Morne National Park
Stuckless Pond Trail is about a 10.3 KM hike that follows the old logging road and skirts the shores of secluded Stuckless Pond. The trail
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Make 100 days count in 2021!
It is very satisfying when you set a goal and you work hard to achieve it! So Make #100Days Count in 2021! In July 2019,
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On Top of Tea House Hill Walking Trail – St. Anthony, NL
Decades ago, Sir Dr. Wilfred Grenfell & many local residents used to walk to the scenic tea house after a long day of work. The
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Begin the Iceberg Trail at Leif the Lucky
A towering ten foot bronze statue of Leif Ericson facing north-west is located on the wharf harbour front L’Anse aux Meadows, 50 meters from the
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Fabulous Memories at Flat Point Look-Out in Great Brehat
Local residents certainly have stories to share about the look-out on the point. With views like the one above, I can see why many would
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Beginning at St. Brendan’s Trail
The St. Brendan’s Trailhead begins near the playground in St. Lunaire-Griquet which is just past the Daily Catch Restaurant. You can park your vehicle at
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Breathtaking Beauty Along Lamage Point Trail
Breathtaking beauty on Lamage Point Trail, Town of St Anthony. This is a 1 KM trail on the Eastside of Town that won’t disappoint! When
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A Perfect Trifecta at Triple Falls Trail
Triple Falls trail is located just North and opposite of Triple Falls RV Park on Route 430 about 10 minutes south of St. Anthony. The
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Spectacular Snaps Along Squid Jigging Point Trail, Noddy Bay
Squid Jigging Point Trail, Noddy Bay on the Great Northern Peninsula is a 2.1 KM loop that takes you to a viewing area. It is
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Early Indigenous People Settled in Port au Choix Thousands of Years Ago
Parks Canada are the caretakers of the archaeological site, Phillip’s Garden in Port au Choix. The site provides insight to our indigenous early people who
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