Burin
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exhibits 19th-century Burin artwork. If you’re visiting during the summer, stick around for some knee-bouncing, head-bobbing musical entertainment.
They mark the boundary between the pre-Cambrian and Cambrian geological eras. Tours begin at the Interpretation Centre.
Now it’s on to one of the most famous communities – St. Lawrence, where fluorspar was mined for several decades and may be again. To truly understand the town’s history and the hardships of mining life, visit the Miner’s Museum. Here you can view a list of miners who perished from their trade, and discover dramatic events like the 1942 rescue of U.S. sailors whose ship ran aground in a horrendous storm.
For some classic Newfoundland and Labrador hospitality, head to Grand Bank – named for the high bank that extends from Admiral’s Cove to the water’s edge. Here, the cool waters from the Labrador Current mix with the warm Gulf Stream, creating the perfect nursery for fish, and thus the perfect location for a friendly fishing community. Stop by the Seamen’s Museum and explore artifacts from land and sea, used by local families from the 1800s to the mid-1900s.
Fancy a trip to France? If so, you can always hop on the passenger ferry at Fortune headed to Saint-Pierre et Miquelon – the only remnant of the former colonial empire of New France. Fortune is also the site of the Fortune Head Ecological Reserve. It’s here that the world’s best examples of 540-millionyear-old marine fossils are preserved.
Next visit Frenchman’s Cove Provincial Park, complete with 51 hectares of luscious habitat, a pebble beach, and a nine-hole golf course. Nearby Garnish has an excellent view over Fortune Bay, with Brunette Island and the Connaigre Peninsula off in the distance. Visit NewfoundlandLabrador.com
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