stone tower and see the same seal oil fuelled catoptric light apparatus that was used in the 19th century. DAY 3 Take a morning drive down Route 235 and keep an eye out for small villages where residents still pursue traditional lifestyles. For lunch, make reservations at the Bonavista Social Club Restaurant in Upper Amherst Cove, and then unwind on the stunning golf course near Princeton. Or, spend the afternoon hiking the impressive trails of the Tickle Cove-Red Head region.
Coastal Heritage DAY 4 The Burin Peninsula – affectionately referred to as “the boot” – comprises 39 communities, of which 38 are located directly on the coast. The area is rich in history, culture, and tradition – thriving on the gifts from the sea. Start exploring by following Route 212 to Bay L’Argent, where you can take a daytrip
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by ferry to the remote communities of Rencontre East and Pool’s Cove on the western side of Fortune Bay. Here you’ll witness not only the isolated beauty of a land untouched, but also two tight-knit communities that rely on the sea and each other to maintain their way of life. Then it’s on to Marystown, the largest community on the peninsula, and its commercial hub. Check out the museums and learn about the town’s proud fishing heritage. DAY 5 Route 221 winds on to Burin, which is built along a series of high cliffs and sheltered coves – once a haven for pirates and privateers because of the many narrow channels and dead-end passages. In the 1760s, Captain James Cook charted these shorelines and kept a lookout for rum-runners from a perch that still bears his name – Cook’s Lookout. If you’re in an educational mood, visit the museums and heritage houses in town. The Oldest Colony Trust building was once a cold storage facility and now