T’RAILWAY PROVINCIAL PARK– EXPLOITS VALLEY TRAIL A 2-leg trail. Leg 1: a 6-hour, 26-km trail between Badger and Grand Falls-Windsor. Leg 2: an 8-hour, 38-km trail from Grand FallsWindsor through Bishop’s Falls to Norris Arm. Season: Apr 1–Nov 30 Loc: Grand Falls-Windsor T: (709) 637 2040 F: (709) 637 8060 E: parksinfo@ gov.nl.ca W: env.gov.nl.ca/parks THE GWENOLYN COOPER ART GALLERY FT Visit our permanent collection of Newfoundland and Labrador art featuring works by David Blackwood, Christopher and Mary Pratt, as well as other artifacts. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31, call box office for hours Loc: 3 Cromer Avenue T: (709) 292 4518 / 4520 F: (709) 292 4521 E: njeans@artsandculturecentre.com W: artsandculturecentre.com CC: MC, V. Harbour Breton
7377 / 5500 F: (709) 258 7378 TF: (888) 502 7665 E: brookdale@email.com W: brookdaleinn.com CC: AE, MC, V. T’RAILWAY PROVINCIAL PARK– EXPLOITS VALLEY TRAIL A 2-leg trail with entry points at Bishop’s Falls, Norris Arm, Badger, and Grand Falls-Windsor. Season: Apr 1–Nov 30. See contact information on page 186. Route 360 (PQRS 15-18) BAY DU NORD WILDERNESS RESERVE Roadless 2,895-km2 wilderness in southeastern Newfoundland. Wildlife populations and plant communities thrive with little or no disturbance from humans. Access via hiking trails and canoe. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Between Route 360, Route 1, and Route 210, Bay du Nord T: (709) 637 2040 F: (709) 637 8060 E: parksinfo@gov. nl.ca W: env.gov.nl.ca/env/parks $$: Wilderness Reserve permit required. Jct. Routes 360, 361, Route 360 (R14) MI’KMAQ DISCOVERY CENTRE Built to honour and promote the region, depicting the stories of persons who lived and travelled here, including the Mi’kmaq of Conne River. Season: May 30–Sep 9, 9am–6pm Loc: Junction Route 360-361 T: (709) 538 8776 / 882 2470 F: (709) 882 2292 TF: (866) 882 2401 E: tcr@mfngov.ca W: miawpukektourism.ca $$: Donations welcome. CC: MC, V.
Bishop’s Falls, Route 1 (M14) BISHOP’S FALLS HERITAGE CENTRE 9 Heritage museum exhibiting railway, logging, community, and sports artifacts. Crafts and gift shop on-site. Season: Jul 3–Sep 1, daily 10am–7pm Loc: 5 Station Road T: (709) 258 7245 Off-Season T: (709) 486 4442 E: bishopsfallsheritage@gmail.com W: bit.ly/2apkTh8 $$: $2.
Conne River, Route 365 (S14) MIAWPUKEK CULTURE AND FAMILY RECREATION PARK We provide a number of activities that are sure to attract a wide range of people who are interested in Aboriginal culture in Newfoundland and Labrador. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Route 365 T: (709) 882 2470 F: (709) 882 2292 E: tcr@mfngov.ca W: miawpukektourism.ca $$: No fees.
BISHOP’S FALLS TRESTLE Former railway trestle, now a boardwalk. Spanning 927 feet across the Exploits River, it is the longest trestle in Newfoundland. Longer than the RMS Titanic. Built in 1901. Illuminated each night. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Riverside Drive T: (709) 258 6581 F: (709) 258 6346 E: info@bishopsfalls.ca W: bishopsfalls.ca
St. Alban’s, Route 361 (S13) CAPTAIN COOK’S LANDING F Captain Cook’s Landing will provide you with an historical account of Cook’s experiences as he visited Ship Cove (now St. Alban’s). Beautiful view of the community. Season: Jul 3–Aug 11 Loc: Off Route 361 T: (709) 538 3132 F: (709) 538 3683 E: st.albans@nf.aibn.com W: stalbans.ca
BROOKDALE ADVENTURES 2 Located in the heart of the Exploits Valley. Seasonal adventure snowmobiling and sightseeing tours and packages arranged through local tour operators. Season: Jan 1– Dec 31 Loc: Exit 21 from Route 1 T: (709) 258
Rencontre East (T15) via coastal boat from Pool’s Cove, Route 362-10 (S15) RENCONTRE EAST TOURS “OFF THE GRID” Remote community experience! Fortune Bay boat trip from catching to eating your catch.
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