When in Woody Point enjoy a walk down by the lighthouse and enjoy the views across Bonne Bay and see a little of Norris Point.
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The Old Man and the Lighthouse…
Trout River has an abundance of walking and hiking trails. A local favourite is the steps up the hill to a rock known as the
Harbour Main Lighthouse Trail
Explore the Goat Shore in Harbour Main. Another amazing trail is to the lighthouse. A 4 KM return awaits you from the parking area off
Green Point Lighthouse in Port de Grave
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,
A Bright Light Shines on Hants Harbour
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,
Western Bay Painted Boardwalk
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
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
Finding the Kid’s Driftwood Fort
I’ve been to Lobster Head Lighthouse before, but didn’t realize that this driftwood structure existed. From the parking lot walk toward the lighthouse and then
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
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
Explore the Limestone Barrens at Cape Norman
Cape Norman first appeared on French maps as Cape Dordois dating back to 1713, and then as Cape Normand in 1744. In 1870, the Canadian
Flower’s Island Forever
Flower’s Island is a very dear place for me. Nearly two decades ago I founded and operated Flower’s Island Museum. It was my first foray
Have You Explored New Ferolle Lighthouse?
Nestled midway between Point Riche Lighthouse in Port au Choix and Flower’s Island Lighthouse, Flower’s Cove rests the New Ferolle Lighthouse, a station that began
Unique Rock Formations and Marine Life are on Display at Whale Point Trail, Wild Bight
Whale Point Trail, Wild Bight is an easy 8 km walking trail (return) from the base of the parking area. I’ve enjoyed the walk by
At least 80 reasons to visit our Great Northern Peninsula!
I’ve put together a list of walking/hiking trails and lookouts on the Great Northern Peninsula from Bellburns and all communities to the North. I’ll be
What’s in a Name?….Nameless Cove, NL
I think it was Shakespeare’s Juliet in a soliloquy, who asked “What’s in a Name?” We’ll let me tell you… As you leave the paved
Anchor Cafe, Port au Choix serves savouring seafood dishes!
I’ve been to Anchor Cafe a couple of times this season and have continued to enjoy favourites like their seafood chowder, mussels a la Byron
Quirpon will see population above 70 people for first time in years
Quirpon was a prominent fishing community on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula that has historic ties dating back to the 16th century migratory
Delectable Seafood Dishes served at Lightkeeper’s Cafe, St. Anthony, NL
The Lightkeeper’s Cafe is perched on the edge of Fishing Point, St. Anthony, NL overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is a whale watchers and iceberg
Local Culture Depicted at Pebble Beach Studio
Marjorie Dempster is the artist behind the Pebble Beach Studio at Plum Point, NL on Great Northern Peninsula. We are lucky to have such talent
Bell Island has many stories to tell…
Bell Island has murals that tell stories around the communities. I am always impressed by those that have murals or art on their buildings. I