Burgeo, Route 480 (T8) ROCKY ISLAND TOURS Kayak rentals, guided tours, boat tours, and cod, trout, and mackerel fishing around the secluded islands and bays of the area. Season: Jun 25–Sep 10; Sep 10–May 15 by appointment only Loc: 111 Reach Road T/F: (709) 886 2544 TF: (888) 603 0273 E: burgeohaven@yahoo.com W: burgeohaven.com $$: Kayak (single): half day $40, full day $80; kayak (double): half day $50, full day $100. Boat tour (double): 1 hour $50. CC: AE, V. Marble Mountain
MAN-O-WAR HILL / RAMEA WALKING TRAIL The walking trail takes you to the Northwest Head lighthouse, located at the back of Ramea Island. Climb the steps for a spectacular view of the island. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Ramea T: (709) 625 2280 F: (709) 625 2010 E: rameatowncouncil@gmail.com W: ramea.ca RAMEA HERITAGE CENTRE/ SENIOR PUFFINS MUSEUM 9 The Ramea Heritage Centre/Senior Puffins Museum maintains a vast and diverse number of articles exhibiting our culture and legacy to visitors. Season: Jul 1–Aug 31, 10am–8pm Loc: 5 Church Street T: (709) 625 2280 F: (709) 625 2010 E: rameatowncouncil@gmail.com W: ramea.ca $$: $2. Stephenville, Route 460 (O5) ANCIENT CARBONIFEROUS FOSSIL TREES FY Just a few hundred feet from the highway are petrified trees, samples of the first seedproducing trees that grew on mountain slopes more than 305 million years ago. Season: Apr 1–Nov 30 Loc: Hansen Highway at Fossil Forest Footpath trail sign T: (709) 649 2038 F: (709) 643 2770 E: ddccoughlin@hotmail.com
SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL PARK The park’s undulating sand dunes and long expanses of flat, sandy beaches are some of the best on the island. Spruce-fir forest and barrens, typical of the south coast, are found further inland. Cow Hill Trail A short trail from the beach through woods and boglands to a lookout. Beach Trail A 7-km stroll along a sandy beach. Keep an eye out for shorebirds here. Season: Late May–Mid Sep Loc: Route 480 T: (709) 886 2331 / 637 2040 F: (709) 637 8060 E: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca W: env.gov.nl.ca/parks CC: MC, V. Ramea (T8), via ferry from Burgeo, Route 480 (T8) EASTERN OUTDOORS FY Paddle pristine waters, fjord-like bays, and walk along white sand beaches. See puffins, bald eagles, and more! Join us for the adventure of a lifetime. Sea kayaking, hiking, and photo tours. Cap: 45 Season: May 1–Oct 31; summer: 8am–9pm; winter: 10am–4pm Loc: 2 Main Street T: (709) 625 2522 / (506) 659 2769 F: (506) 659 2769 TF: (800) 565 2925 E: info@ easternoutdoors.com W: easternoutdoors.com $$: Contact. CC: MC, V.
HARMON SEASIDE LINKS FT An 18-hole links-style course with prevailing westerly winds off Bay St. George, our course offers varying conditions for golfers of all levels. Season: May–Oct, 8am–9pm Loc: Marine Drive T: (709) 643 4322 / 6950 F: (709) 643 3269 Off-Season T: (709) 643 3377 E: harmonseasidelinks@nf.aibn.com W: harmonseasidelinks.com $$: 18 holes $40, 9 holes $30, reciprocal to other golf clubs on the island. CC: MC, V, AE. INDIAN HEAD RANGE TRAIL FY A moderate, half-day, 7-km walking/hiking trail with beautiful views of Stephenville and Bay St. George. Season: May 1–Nov 30 Loc: Route 460, between Noel’s Pond and Stephenville Crossing T: (709) 634 7407 E: iatnl.org@gmail.com W: iatnl.org $$: Annual membership: individual $15, family $40, corporate $50. Donations welcome. LEWIS HILLS TRAIL FY A challenging, 2- to 3-day, 32-km (19-mile) wilderness trail and route. Season: May 1–Nov 30 Loc: Lewis Hills, off Route 460 T: (709) 634 7407 E: iatnl.org@gmail.com W: iatnl.org
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