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A go-guide for travelers to 'The Rock'

  • Western NewfoundlandRugged coastlines and rural charm
  • Central NewfoundlandPine clad heart of the province
  • Eastern NewfoundlandWhere history and heritage thrive
  • Avalon PeninsulaNewfoundland’s eclectic far east
  • Customs and CultureTimeless traditions live here
  • Natural WondersThings ancient and wild
  • History and HeritageA rich and colorful past
  • Unique ExperiencesDelight in the uncommon
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Drive, Bike and Hike

Exploring the Viking Trail, Part Two: Parson’s Pond to Eddie’s Cove East
3 Jun 2016

Exploring the Viking Trail, Part Two: Parson’s Pond to Eddie’s Cove East

by M. Williams | posted in: Western Newfoundland, Scenic Routes | 0

Time has a way of passing gently on the Great Northern Peninsula, inviting the luxury of ambling along your way. Whales, icebergs and timeless fishing villages capture the imagination, as both ancient history and breath-catching beauty unfold around you in astonishing 3D.

Outdoors, Nature, History, Seacoast, Geology, Trails, Archaeology
A Trip Down Port au Choix Lane
3 Jun 2016

A Trip Down Port au Choix Lane

by M. Williams | posted in: Western Newfoundland, Scenic Routes | 0

The Port aux Choix Peninsula juts into the Gulf of St. Lawrence from the Great Northern Peninsula on Newfoundland’s northwest coast. It’s an area steeped in ancient human history, and though the route is short, a trip down Port aux Choix Lane is long on unique sights and memorable experiences.

Outdoors, Nature, History, Archaeology, Port au Choix, Great Northern Peninsula
Exploring the Viking Trail, Part One: Deer Lake to Gros Morne National Park
12 Jul 2015

Exploring the Viking Trail, Part One: Deer Lake to Gros Morne National Park

by M. Williams | posted in: Western Newfoundland, Scenic Routes | 0

The Viking Trail is named for its end point, the spot where Vikings once settled on the island. It snakes its way between mountains and ocean to the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula, and the people and places along the route will leave you in awe of their beauty.

Outdoors, Landmarks, Nature, History, Seacoast, Geology, Trails

  • Western Newfoundland
  • Central Newfoundland
  • Eastern Newfoundland
  • Avalon Peninsula
  • Unique Experiences
  • Customs and Culture
  • Natural Wonders
  • History and Heritage
  • Scenic Routes

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