Sunnyside, Trinity Bay, Route 1 (R20) BADGER BROOK WALKING TRAIL AND GAZEBO This fitness trail starts behind Lions Community Centre, about 4 km from Route 1. It crosses Badger Brook to a quiet picnic area. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Main Road T: (709) 472 4506 / 4994 F: (709) 472 4182 E: susan.khaladkar@ gmail.com W: sunnysidenl.ca St. Mary’s
TRUCE SOUND PEACE GARDEN Dedicated to ancient peoples. Season: Jan 1– Dec 31 Loc: Frenchman’s Island, 1.5 km from end of Parsons Road T: (709) 472 4506 / 4994 F: (709) 472 4182 E: susan.khaladkar@gmail.com W: sunnysidenl.ca Arnold’s Cove, Route 1 (S19) BIG POND BIRD SANCTUARY FT Barrisway within the community that is a designated bird sanctuary and provides easy viewing of a variety of birds. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Main Road T: (709) 463 2323 F: (709) 463 2326 E: townofarnoldscove@nf.aibn.com W: townofarnoldscove.com BORDEAUX WALKING TRAIL FT View the magnificent rugged coastline and breathtaking scenery along this 4-km return trail. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Trailhead at the end of Monkstown Road T: (709) 463 2323 F: (709) 463 2326 E: townofarnoldscove@nf.aibn. com W: townofarnoldscove.com
CENTRE HILL WILDERNESS TRAIL A moderate to strenuous, half-day, 5-km hike each way to the top of the highest peak in eastern Newfoundland (384 metres), where you can enjoy a spectacular, panoramic view. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Main Road, Centre Cove near end of road–8 km from Route 1 T: (709) 472 4506 / 4994 F: (709) 472 4182 E: susan. khaladkar@gmail.com W: sunnysidenl.ca TRUCE SOUND COASTAL TRAIL A 1.5-km hike each way to Frenchmen’s Island. The island is joined to shore by a sandspit that can be under water at high tide. The English and Beothuk met on or near the island in 1612. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Main Road, 1 km from Route 1 T: (709) 472 4506 / 4994 F: (709) 472 4182 E: susan.khaladkar@gmail.com W: sunnysidenl.ca TRUCE SOUND LOOKOUT Our location on the isthmus defined our history. Ancient peoples have lived here for thousands of years. We were the site of a meeting between English and Beothuk, and an early prison and winter house. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Main Road, 1 km from Route 1 T: (709) 472 4506 / 4994 F: (709) 472 4182 E: susan.khaladkar@ gmail.com W: sunnysidenl.ca
DRAKE HERITAGE HOUSE 57FT The oldest house in Arnold’s Cove was built in Haystack, Placentia Bay, and floated to its present location in the 1970s. It is now a community museum. Season: Jul–Sep Loc: 319 Main Road T: (709) 463 2323 F: (709) 463 2326 E: townofarnoldscove@nf.aibn.com W: townofarnoldscove.com PLACENTIA BAY LOOKOUT FT Experience the breathtaking beauty of Placentia Bay. Panoramic view of the resettled islands. Wildlife viewing is possible. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Whiffin Head Road T: (709) 463 2323 F: (709) 463 2326 E: townofarnoldscove@nf.aibn. com W: townofarnoldscove.com THE WARPATH/OTTER RUB TRAIL FT The trail is 1 km each way with outstanding views of Placentia Bay and the Islands. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Peach Street T: (709) 463 2323 F: (709) 463 2326 E: townofarnoldscove@ nf.aibn.com W: townofarnoldscove.com Norman’s Cove, Route 202 (T20) SEAVIEW TRAIL F Walking/hiking trail along the edge of the Atlantic. Hike to the top of the hill to get a great view of Trinity Bay. See humpback whales in season. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Cemetery Road T: (709) 592 2490 F: (709) 592 2106 E: townofnclc@eastlink.ca
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