southwest coast summer 2013 wayfinder
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Find coastal and mountain experiences galore on the Southwest Coast. Governed by the land and the sea, this region is home to fishers and farmers, shipwrecks and sandy beaches, lighthouses and Wreckhouse winds, not to mention over 300 species of birds. This map is your guide to summer adventure on the Southwest Coast. Numbers on the map coincide with a brief description below and extra information that will allow you to get the most out of your Southwest Coast experience.TRANSCRIPT
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Things to see & do on the
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• Robinson’s Head Ramble. Ramble your way to the only end morain in Newfoundland. 10-km loop. Moderate. Route 404.
• International Appalachian NL. In Western Newfoundland this long-distance hiking trail extends from Port-aux-Basques to the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. www.iatnl.com
• Harvey Trail. Return; Length: 3 km; Difficulty: Easy. Route 470, Isle aux Morts. • Grand Bay West Walking Trail. Length: 10 km (various exit points); Duration: 2 hr; Difficulty: Easy. Route 1,
Channel-Port aux Basques.• Mark Rock Trail - Monument to Sgt. Craig Gillam. Return; Length: 4.5 km; Duration: 3-4 hrs; Difficulty: Strenuous.
Route 1, South Branch.• Boat Cove Pond Trail. Return; Length: 1.1 km; Duration: 0.5 hrs; Difficulty: Easy. Route 470, Isle aux Morts.• The Sea Stacks of Ship Cove, (Highlands Hike). As you walk along the Highlands hike trail you will see the Ship
Cove Sea Stacks. Route 460.• Appalachian Trail Indian Head Range Trail. Length: 7 km; Duration: 1/2 day; Difficulty: Moderate. Trailhead at
Noel’s Pond, Route 460.• Petrified Trees - Blanche Brook Trail. Stroll the shores of Blanche Brook and search out the remains of a 300
million year old tropical forest. Route 460.• Walk-A-Ways Trail Network. 14.5 km of signed gravel and sidewalk interconnected trails throughout Stephenville.
Normal footwear. Duration: 2-3 hrs. Start at Kindale Library, 35 Carolina Avenue.• Sunset Walking Trail. Enjoy a sunset stroll along the shore of Bay St. George - Easy. Route 461, St. George’s.• Smokey Cape Trail. J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park. Length: 2 km; Difficulty: Moderate. Route 1, 15 km from
Port aux Basques.• Table Mountain Hiking Trail. Return; Length: 10 km; Duration: 3-4 hrs; Difficulty: Strenuous. Route 408, Cape Ray.• Starlite Trail. Return; Length: 4.5 km; Duration: 3-4 hrs; Difficulty: Strenuous. Trailhead at gazebo on Route 1,
about 1 km south of Route 407.• Wetlands Trail. Return; Length: 3.8 km; Difficulty: Easy. Route 406, Codroy Valley.• Gravels Walking Trail. 3.5 km seaside stroll Difficulty: Easy. Route 460, Port au Port West.• Cow Hill & Beach Trail. Sand Banks Provincial Park. 7km stroll along the beach. Route 480, Burgeo.• Maiden Tea Hill Lookout. High point to view Burgeo and the archipelago islands. Route 480, Burgeo.• Man O War Hill Climb. Climb the steps to the top of Man-O-War hill for spectacular scenery. From the top of the
hill, you can see all of Ramea Islands, White Bear Bay, and miles of surrounding coastline. Ramea.• Northwest Head Walk to Lighthouse. Circular route of the island that takes you to the lighthouse, around the
windmills and back to the wharf. Ramea.• Erin Mountain Trail. Barachois Pond Provincial Park. Route 480.• T’Railway Trans Canada Trail. T’Railway Provincial Park, a 900 km jaunt through the wilderness and rural
communities that follows the abandoned Newfoundland Railway line that starts in Port aux Basques and ends in St. John’s. It’s part of the Trans-Canada Trail. Adjacent to the Port aux Basques Ferry Terminal.
Barachois Falls Trail. Just before you reach Rose Blanche this 1.6 km (return) boardwalk provides a comfortable walk to a scenic waterfall. Route 470.
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• Rose Blanche Lighthouse. The only completely restored granite lighthouse in Atlantic Canada. www.roseblanchelighthouse.ca; Rose Blanche. T: (709) 956-2052 Off Season T: (709) 956-2903 E: [email protected]
• Precious Blood Church and Bell House. This Roman Catholic church was built in 1912 and is now a registered Heritage structure. Route 407, St. Andrew’s T: (709) 955-3150
• Scott’s Cove/ Harbour Boardwalk. A great way to spend an evening where locals and tourists gather to enjoy the local entertainment at the waterfront park. www.portauxbasques.ca; Port aux Basques T: (709) 695-3592 / 2214 Off Season T: (709) 695-9852 E: [email protected]
• French Bread Ovens. Open Friday and Saturday (weather permitting), between noon and 2 pm, baking bread and pizza. Route 460 Cape St. George. T: (709) 644-2290.
• Our Lady of Mercy Church. Visit the largest wooden church in Newfoundland. 101 Main Street, Port au Port West T: (709) 648-2745 E: [email protected]
• Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. Built in 1987 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Our Lady of Lourdes parish. www.ourladyoflourdes.biz; Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Grounds, Lourdes T: (709) 642-5920
• Alpacas of Newfoundland. Several thousand kilometres from their natural habitat in scenic Bay St. George is the home of the only Newfoundland alpaca farm. www.alpacasofnfld.ca; 11 Felix Cove Road, Port au Port West T: (709) 648-9414 E: [email protected]
• Grand Codroy Estuary/Wetlands Interpretation Centre. A wetlands site of international importance and an important bird area with high concentrations and a large variety of waterfowl species spanning over 925 hectares. Route 406, Upper Ferry T: (709) 955-2109 E: [email protected]
• Cape Anguille Lighthouse. Built in 1905, this lighthouse marks the most westerly point in NL. Route 406, Cape Anguille T: (709) 955-2109 E: [email protected]
• Holy Trinity Anglican Church. A Registered Heritage Structure built in 1913. Route 407, Codroy T: (709) 955-2047• Wave-cut Terraces. Spectacular wave-cut terraces around the shoreline. Trail and picnic area available. Route 460,
Sheaves Cove Beach Trail.• Hidden Falls. April - June (or after heavy rain) see a spectacular water falls. Route 460, Sheaves Cove.• Acadian Monument. A granite monument honouring Acadian heritage in Newfoundland at Boutte du Cap Park in Cape
St. George. Route 460, Cape St. George.• Faults and Folds. Marvel at the faults, folds and overturned rock beds. See for yourself the resulting rock formations
caused by large slices of older rocks thrust over mixed sandstone, shale and limestone. Route 463, West Bay Beach, Piccadilly.
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Find coastal and mountain experiences galore on the Southwest Coast. Governed by the land and the sea, this region is home to fishers and farmers, shipwrecks and sandy beaches, lighthouses and Wreckhouse winds, not to mention over 300 species of birds.
This map is your guide to summer adventure on the Southwest Coast. Numbers on the map coincide with a brief description below and extra information that will allow you to get the most out of your Southwest Coast experience.
Thingsto see & do on theSouthwest Coast
• Sand Banks Provincial Park. Named for its undulating sand dunes and long expanses of flat, sandy beaches. www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks; Route 480, Burgeo T: (709) 886-2331 / 635-4520
• Boutte Du Cap Park. Breathtaking view of cliffs, whales & seabirds. Traditional French bread oven on site. Location of the only Acadian Monument in NL. Route 460, Cape St. George T: (709) 642-5254 E: [email protected]
• T’Railway Provincial Park. This park stretches almost 900 km from Port aux Basques to St. John’s. www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks; Adjacent to ferry terminal, Port aux Basques T: (709) 635-4520 E: [email protected]
• J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park. This natural enviornmental park on the Cape Ray barrens features bogs, rolling forested hills and many floral species. Smokey Cape Trail. www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks; Route 1, 15 km from Port aux Basques T: (709) 695-7222 E: [email protected]
• Codroy Valley Provincial Park. Scenic beach located at the mouth of the Grand Codroy River. Day use only. www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks; Route 407, Searston T: (709) 695-7222 E: [email protected]
• Zenzville Park. RV Park Campground. Route 460, www.zenzville.info; Kippens T: (709) 648-9232 E: [email protected]
• Picadilly Head Regional Park. The Park offers fossil hunting, shellfish digging, ocean swimming, clean showers and camp firewood. Route 463. T: (709) 642-5067 / 5831
• Pirate’s Haven Fully Serviced RV Park and Campground. ATV friendly. www.pirateshavenadventures.com; Route 404, Main Road, Robinsons. T: (709) 649-0601 E: [email protected]
• Wishingwell Campgrounds. RV Park Campground. Route 1 (TCH); T: (709) 645-2501• Crabbes River Park. RV Park & Campground. Route 1 (TCH); T: (709) 645-2788• Barachois Pond Provincial Park. The largest Provincial Park in Western NL. www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks; Route 1,
20 km from Stephenville T: (709) 649-0048 E: [email protected]• Grand Codroy RV/Tent Camping Park. Route 406, Doyles. www3.nf.sympatico.ca/dennis.keeping; T: (709) 955-2520• Little Paradise RV Park. Codroy Valley. Route 1. T: (709) 955-2682; E: [email protected]
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• French Ancestors Route. Settled by ancestors of French and Basques fisherman, this scenic drive is home to three distinct french communities. Route 460.
• Three Rivers Scenic Loop. Meander through 9 communities where the IATNL and T’Railway converge. The area is rich in agriculture and fishing. Visit 2 farmers markets for your farm fresh produce. Route 404.
• Granite Coast Drive. Visit the communities of Rose Blanche, Harbour Le Cou, Burnt Islands, Isle aux Morts and Margaree. Route 470.
• Codroy Valley International Wetlands Scenic Drive. Route 406 and 407.
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• St. Andrews Na Creige Golf Course. 9-hole course in Codroy Valley 20 minutes from the Port aux Basques ferry. Route 407. T: (709) 955-3322
• Harmon Seaside Links. Link-style, level course. www.harmonseasidelinks.com; Marine Drive, Stephenville T: (709) 643-4322 E: [email protected]
• Dhoon Lodge Golfing. 9-hole, par 3 golf course. www.dhoonlodge.ca; Route 460, Black Duck Siding T: (709) 646-5177 E: [email protected]
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• K’Taqmkuk Mi’Kmaq Museum. The official provincial Mi’Kmaw Museum for the Mi’Kmaq People of NL and provides visitors an insight into how the Mi’Kmaq people lived in the past. www.sgib.ca; St George’s Indian Band. E: [email protected]
• Our Lady of Mercy Museum, Craft Shop & Tea Room. Cultural, Religious and educational artifacts. 103 Main Street, Port au Port West T: (709) 648-2745 E: [email protected]
• Railway Heritage Centre. Displayed artifacts in the station house and train cars recall the history of the Newfoundland Railway. There are also two rare 17th-century astrolabes that were used for navigation. www.portauxbasques.ca; Port aux Basques T: (709) 695-2214, (709) 695-5775
• Indoor Wildlife Exhibit & Nature Park. This attraction boasts the largest animal display in the province. View 100’s of species of animals. 3 km from Route 1 on Route 406, Doyles T: (709) 955-2555 / 2843 Off season: (709) 645-2244
• Cercle des Mémoires Musée. Hear the story of French Newfoundland told by descendants of Acadians and French fisherman. Centre Scolaire et Communautaire, Mainland T: (709) 642-5254 E: [email protected]
• Walter House. First this was a church and school for the town and later became a family home and business. Today it serves as a community museum. Route 470, Isle aux Morts T: (709) 698-3209 E: [email protected]
• Hook and Line Interpretation Centre. Live and static displays that document and interpret the hook and line fishing industry. Route 470, Burnt Islands T: (709) 698-3100 E: [email protected]
• Misery Point. This site reflects the way of life of fishermen and their families in the late 1800’s. Site features a fisherman’s store, fish flakes, root cellar, kitchen garden - all amenities of early settlement. Off Route 470, Margaree T: (709) 698-3410
• Cape Ray Lighthouse. The lightkeepers museum presents the story of the Dorset Paleoeskimo who lived at the site more than 1,800 years ago. Route 408, Cape Ray T: (709) 695-3072
• Our Sister’s Dream School Museum and Tea Room. A pop-up book of life in the past. mainlandheritagecommittee.webs.com; Mainland/La Grand’Terre T: (709) 642-5781
• Ramea Heritage Centre/ Senior Puffins Museum. A collection reflecting Ramea’s long history. 5 Church Street, Ramea T: (709) 625-2235 E: [email protected] Regional Museum of Art and History. Unique display of cultural and historical artifacts. Royal Canadian Legion Building, 208 Oregon Street, Stephenville. (709) 643-9757.
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• Cape Ray Beach. The beach at Cape Ray is one of the best in the province. The sand is soft and light. Protected grass covered dunes shelter the barachois from the ocean winds. Accesible from JT Cheesman Provincial Park
• Sandbanks Provincial Park. Some of the most magnificent sandy beaches in the province. Route 480, Burgeo T: (709) 886-2331 / 635-4520
Grand Bay West Beach. A beautiful sandy beach and home to the endangered Piping Plover. Route 1. Port aux Basques Millville/Searston Beach. Beautiful white sandy beach. Route 407.
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• Stephenville Arts & Culture Centre. Performing arts facility housing two theatres and an art gallery. www.artsandculturecentre.com; 380 Massachusetts Dr., Stephenville T: (709) 643-4571; E: [email protected]
• Stephenville Theatre Festival. Committed to the production of diverse, innovative and courageous professional theatre that entertains, engages and enlightens audiences and stretches creative and artistic boundaries. www.stephenvilletheatrefestival.com; T: (709) 643-4982 Arts & Culture Centre: 380 Massachusetts Drive
• Pig Roast. Annual event at Pirates Haven RV Park. Route 404, www.pirateshavenadventures.com; T: (709) 649-0601• Christmas in July. Annual event at Wishingwell Park. Route 1 (TCH) close to west side of route 404 turn-off
T: (709) 645-2501• Mi’Kmaq Powwow. 2nd weekend of July. Route 403, Flat Bay. • Feather & Folk Nature Festival. Celebrate the annual arrival of migratory birds each spring in Newfoundland and
Labrador’s premier birding destination, the Southwest Coast. www.featherandfolk.ca Codroy Valley Folk Festival. Variety of local musicians promoting Scottish, French and Irish music in the area. July 26-28. T (709) 955-2061; E: [email protected]
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