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DISCOVERY TRAIL 2017 VISITOR GUIDE NEWFOUNDLAND LABRADOR • CANADA

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Table of Contents A1 AREA 1 • Chapel Arm ~ Chance Cove ......................... 5 Chapel Arm, Norman’s Cove, Long Cove, Thornlea, Bellevue Beach, Chance Cove

A2 AREA 2 • Southern Harbour ~ Goobies ...................... 7 Southern Harbour, Arnold’s Cove, Come By Chance, Sunnyside, Goobies

A3 AREA 3 • Clarenville ~ Random Island ................... 11

South West Arm, HIllview, Hatchet Cove and St. Jones, Adeytown and Deep Bight, Clarenville, Random Island, George’s Brook, Monroe, Harcourt, Gin Cove and Burgoyne’s Cove

A4 AREA 4 • Port Blandford ~ Sweet Bay...................... 17 Port Blandford, Musgravetown, Lethbridge, Winter Brook, Charleston and Sweet Bay

A5 AREA 5 • Trinity & Area (Trinity Bight) ................... 33 Trinity, Goose Cove, Dunfield, Trouty, Old Bonaventure, New Bonaventure, Port Rexton, Trinity East, Champney’s East, Champney’s West, Champney’s Arm, English Harbour

A6 AREA 6 • Port Union ~ Little Catalina ..................... 39 Port Union (National Historic District of Canada), Melrose, Catalina, Little Catalina

A7 AREA 7 • Maberly ~ Elliston ~ Bonavista................ 43 Maberly, Elliston, Spillars Cove, Bonavista, Cape Bonavista

A8 AREA 8 • Birchy Cove ~ Southern Bay ..................... 49 King’s Cove, Duntara, Open Hall, Red Cliff and Tickle Cove, Plate Cove East and Plate Cove West, Summerville, Princeton, Southern Bay

WELCOME TO THE DISCOERY TRAIL .................................. 3-4 NEWFOUNDLAND SLANG (SIDEBAR) .......................................6 WHAT WAS RESETTLEMENT? ................................................. 10 GOLFING ON THE DISCOVERY TRAIL .................................... 19 DISCOVER HIKING ......................................................... 20-21 DISCOVER BIRD WATCHING ........................................... 22-23 ARTS & CULTURE ........................................................... 24-25 AREA MAP ........................................................................ 26-27 ATTRACTIONS & HISTORICAL DESTINATIONS .............. 28-29 FESTIVALS & EVENTS ...................................................... 30-31 DISCOVER WHALES ............................................................... 32 BIGHT, COVE OR BAY? (SIDEBAR) ......................................... 40 DISCOVER CRAFTING ............................................................ 42 DISCOVER GEOLOGY .............................................................. 48 DISCOVER WINTER ................................................................ 52 Published By:

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Welcome to the

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Welcome to the Discovery Trail, on Newfoundland and Labrador’s Eastern shore. Aptly named, the Discovery Trail because this is where John Cabot is reported to have first made landfall in 1497, and where you’ll find endless opportunities for learning and adventure.

The Discovery Trail is easy to find. While John Cabot had to rely on the sun and the night sky to guide him, you need only turn your car West from St. John’s (Take Hwy 1, or the Trans Canada Highway West of the capital city. To come from Port Aux Basques, Corner Brook, or Central Newfoundland, take Hwy 1 East).

You’ll want to have your camera charged and

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at the ready – the Discovery Trail is a veritable photographer’s paradise, from gorgeous scenery to natural wildlife, not to mention the colourful characters and architecture you’ll encounter along the way. If you love to hike, you are coming to the right place. The Discovery Trail offers hundreds of kilometres of trails to experience.

In just about every small town there will be Civic celebrations held during the summer, on top of that, there are numerous festivals and events that run year round, so there’s always something to hold your interest on the Discovery Trail.

All of the photographs you take, will not only commemorate your time here, they will give you years of memories to cherish your trip traveling the Discovery Trail.

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Little Harbour East

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TCH East to St. John’s

Area 1 of the Discovery Trail is perhaps the leasttravelled, but deserves a place on your Must See list.

The TCH (Route 1) will take you over the isthmus – the narrow bridge of land that connects the Avalon Peninsula with the rest of Newfoundland. For a brief moment on the highway you can see both Placentia and Trinity Bays.

Taking an exit either left or right from the TCH will reward you with equally picturesque communities.

On the shores of Trinity Bay, you’ll find Chapel Arm (Route 201), Norman’s Cove-Long Cove, Thornlea, Bellevue, Bellevue Beach and Chance Cove.

The towering headlands above Chapel Arm offer the tiny town protection from wind and waves. Fishing is the mainstay in Norman’s Cove-Long Cove, and it’s here you’ll get your first glimpse of colourful fishing vessels and gear.

Norman’s Cove-Long Cove is also a great place to step out of the car and stretch your legs. Several hikes leave from town and offer vistas and picnic sites.

Find the head of Plumby Cove Trail at Long Rocks Road and follow it to the old Plumby Cove Municipal Park. Lookout Trail leaves from the elementary school and takes you to a viewpoint above town.

Seaview Trail follows the headland of Chapel Head jutting into the bay. Find the trailhead at the two cemeteries. The towering cliffs often host eagles, osprey and cormorants, while the waters below are home to humpback and pothead whales, who feed on the abundant caplin in the spring.

If the weather is fine, (or even if it’s not) you’ll want

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to make a stop at Bellevue Beach. Two kilometers of Sandy Beach in the bottom of Trinity Bay is a popular picnicking spot for visitors and residents alike. The lengthy beach is a nice place to while away an afternoon birdwatching or building sandcastles.

If you’re camping, there are places to pitch and tent or park your RV, though reservations are recommended, especially during the popular summer weekends.

There is an unsupervised swimming area if you want to take a refreshing dip.

Keep driving, and you’ll find yourself in Chance Cove.

This outport will offer fishing vessels and stages – wharves – lined up at the waterline. But what’s the moonscape on the surrounding hills? The Doe Hills are of geological interest. Bare hills dotted with erratics left behind by glaciers are great for exploring on foot, and you’re bound to be rewarded with breathtaking views.

Across the TCH and on the shores of Placentia Bay, Fairhaven and Little Harbour East are small towns with big views. It’s worth branching off the main highway to these rural outports to see what you may find at the end of the road.

NEWFOUNDLAND SLANG Here in Newfoundland we have long been teased about our ‘slang, it has a long history here on the island and stems from our Gaelic, Irish and English descendants. As you travel around the area you may encounter some phrases that you don’t understand. Here is a quick reference guide to some of the common and more probable phrases you might hear.

Common Newfoundland Slang and the meanings: Stay where you’re to ‘til I comes to where yer at.

Meaning: Stay where you are until I come and get you.

Where y’longs to?

Meaning: Where are you from or where do you live?

Me Fadder is some crooked and contrary today!

Meaning: My father is grumpy and hard to get along with today.

Fill yer boots me ol’ trout.

Meaning: Good for it or good to go.

I dies at you.

Meaning: You are funny.

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Havin a time.

Meaning: Having fun or a good time.

Whadda y’at?

Meaning: What’s going on or what are you doing?

Me’ Ducky.

Meaning: Female term of endearment.

B’ys tis some mauzy day.

Meaning: Today is a wet and foggy day.

Gwan b’y.

Meaning: Something is unreal or said in disbelief

Oh me nerves.

Meaning: I am frustrated.

Yes b’y.

Meaning: Yeah right or said in agreement.

Wanna go for a scoff?

Meaning: Do you want to go and get something to eat?

Goin’ for a scuff.

Meaning: Going dancing Long may yer big gib draw.

Meaning: A wish for you to have good fortune

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and surrounding coves moved to Southern Harbour, Arnold’s Cove or Come By Chance.

If the rocks could talk, they’d have many tales to share from that time of houses being floated across the bay and families carrying all their worldly possessions aboard their boats to their new homes.

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Bellevue Beach

Bellevue

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Visit the Paddy Miller House Resettlement Museum in Southern Harbour to learn more about this interesting Long Cove Southern Harbour and controversial73 time in the Province’s history.

201 Fishing is still the mainstay in Southern Harbour, but the active community also has203 walking andNorman’s hiking While cod and lobster and other species of fish are still Cove Fairhaven trails. pursued in Placentia Bay, its waters are also plied by ocean-going oil tankers. Come By Chance is home to Chapel Arm 80 While the resettlement program of the 1950s and a deep-water port and an oil refinery. A transhipment 202 1960s affected the entire Province, perhaps none felt terminal also draws international boating traffic, so the move so acutely as the tiny communities on the the fishers of Placentia Bay now share their waters with islands of Placentia Bay. Many residents of these islands some of the largest TCH East vessels in the world.

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Come Visit Arnold’s Cove Come learn about the resettlement of the Placentia Bay islands in Arnold’s Cove.

Come Visit Arnold’s Cove

You can take part in Heritage Week, visit the resettled Drake House or hike our coastal “Bordeaux Trail.”

Stories to Tell. Songs to Sing.

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Arnold’s Cove

With a population of over 1,200, Arnold’s Cove is the service hub of this area.

Its hiking trails are not to be missed. The Bordeaux trail is a 4-km trek that will lead you in the footsteps of the early French settlers.

Foundations of the early homes remain, as well as a cemetery dating back to the early 1800s. It’s an easy walk with your choice of picnic sites, and well worth the hike.

During the Second World War, Arnold’s Cove hosted American servicemen. The War Path trail, a onekilometer hike overlooking Placentia Bay, traces their footsteps as they patrolled the shoreline on the lookout for enemies in the bay. Both trails are well maintained by the town and are worth your time.

For the more athletic, Arnold’s Cove hosts the Fog Trot, a 10-km run each September.

Arnold’s Cove is also home to a bird sanctuary, where many migrating birds visit each year. Canada geese, pie ducks, mallards, ruddy turnstones, spoked sandpipers, twillicks, mergansers, plomers, gulls and black ducks make regular appearances. You can also see ptarmigans, cormorants, osprey and bald eagles.

2016 marked 50 years since the beginning of the Resettlement program that was initiated by the Liberal Government of Joseph R. Smallwood.

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The program saw close to 1000 families who lived in outport communities “Resettled”. For some of them, they simply packed up all of their belongings on boats and left the only home they had ever known abandoned.

They chose to settle in homes built in their chosen new locations, for others they packed up their belongings in their boats and floated their homes across the bay, setting up their moved house in a new place.

Some welcomed the move, eager to leave the isolation of the small coves and harbours for larger towns and easier access to jobs and medical services. For others, it was heartbreaking to have to leave and still to this day if you were to ask them they would call “Home” their original communities.

The Drake House is the oldest house standing in Arnold’s Cove, but it wasn’t built there. It’s an example of one of the outport homes that was floated from the community of Haystack to Arnold’s Cove in the 1970s.

It is a Registered Heritage Structure.

Come By Chance

This small town is not dominated by the salt water as most coastal communities are in Newfoundland and Labrador. Come By Chance is built along Come By Chance River, a licenced salmon river. Its biggest claim to fame is the oil refinery, which employs hundreds of people from the region. Come By Chance is also known for being the site of one of the Cottage Hospitals developed by the administration of Premier Joey Smallwood in the years after the 1949 Confederation with Canada. The hospital was built in the late 1930s, servicing many towns in Placentia and Trinity Bays.

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Today it is a town hall and community centre, but the birth certificates of many people in the region say they were born at Come By Chance.

and the views from the top are breathtaking in all directions. If you’re up for the challenge (it’s a 10-km trek in total), it is not to be missed.

The beach in Come By Chance has four fire pits, so it’s a great spot for a picnic or campfire sing-a-long.

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Sunnyside

Don’t overlook Sunnyside. As the name suggests, it’s a welcoming spot.

In 1612, Governor John Guy and English colonists greeted the Beothuks, Newfoundland’s Aboriginal people, at Frenchman’s Island. The two groups exchanged gifts and shared a meal and, in honour of the peaceful meeting, Guy named the area Truce Sound.

That body of water is now called Bull Arm, known for the deep-water construction facility for offshore oil platforms. The area is busy again right now as construction on the mega-project, Hebron, is underway.

There is a telescopic viewer at the Fifty+ Club - about six km from the highway. You can also see it very clearly from shore. Nalcor does also offer tours of the site but you will need to call in advance to book one.

Right off the TCH you’ll find Goobies. The roadside town used to be a busy railroad station, but now serves as a pit stop for many travellers and the gateway to the Burin Peninsula.

The giant moose sculpture at the Irving gas station is a popular photo opportunity for families. (There is a twin statue in Deer Lake on the West Coast of Newfoundland).

The Burin Peninsula’s Heritage Run is another premier tourist destination and you can find more information at the Visitor Information Centre in Goobies.

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The town of Sunnyside itself is beautiful, laid out like a ribbon along the water’s edge.

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Be sure to stop at the Peace Garden, a memorial site to the English and Beothuk meeting over 400 years ago. The Garden and associated Coastal Trail are on Frenchman’s Island, connected to the mainland by a sandspit. While the trail is well maintained, wear footwear that won’t mind getting wet.

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Following the road to the very end of town, you’ll find the Centre Hill trailhead. This spectacular hike will take you through marshland and wooded areas, before completing a 400-meter climb to the top of Centre Hill.

Centre Hill is the highest point in Eastern Newfoundland,

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What was...

Resettlement?

In the 1950s and 1960s the population and economy of Newfoundland and Labrador was changing.

Several communities had been abandoned when residents all moved to larger centres and in 1954 the government began what became known as the Resettlement Program.

The resettlement program saw several modifications over the years and by 1975 some 27,500 people from more than 260 communities had been relocated.

When people did move from the islands of Placentia Bay to places like Arnold’s Cove during the Smallwood Government’s resettlement program of the 1960’s, some of them brought their homes with them, floating them across the water to be set up in their new locations.

To this day the idea of resettlement still conjures a heart-wrenching era for older Newfoundlanders.

The stigma of forced relocation is what spurred the government to adopt a mandatory high-consent policy for any community that wanted to resettle.

However despite this policy there have been many cases where there has been a lot of resistance and disagreements between families and their neighbours.

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Back in the day in order to qualify for the rather modest sum of $150, the entire community had to agree to move. These days, resettlement is still on the minds of residents of tiny towns in other parts of the province. As recently as 2013, two towns with a combined population of 96 were seriously considering a move. Financial assistance for each household offered in 2013 was $270,000, a significant increase over the scant $150 in 1954.

2016 marked the 50th Anniversary of the start of the Resettlement program of the Smallwood Government. There were a lot of other towns around this area who had to deal with issues relating to the Resettlement but Arnold’s Cove was affected the most.

Arnold’s Cove was originally a town of 200 people and that population grew to an overwhelming1200 in only a matter of a couple of years.

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Southwest Arm Communities

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welcomes festivals, trade shows and performing artists throughout the year.

Southport Gooseberry Cove Butter Cove Hodge’s Little Heart’s Ease 204 Long Beach Cove Caplin Cove 205

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Monroe Waterville Harcourt New Burnt Clifton Cove Gin Cove Random Heights Aspen Bk Snooks Hr Petley Lower Lance Cove Elliott’s Cove Britannia Weybridge Robinson’s Bight 231 Hickman’s Harbour

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Clarenville has all you need by way of banks,

shopping, fuel, restaurants, hotels, a police station Placentia Tickle Bayand health care professionals.

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Harbour Cove has an Events Center Chance where you’ll find the home Bellevue Beach hockey team, the Caribous, playing Bellevue throughout the Little East Hockey League circuit. winter on the Harbour Senior 201

Route 204 and 205 are picturesque drives along either side of Southwest Arm. You’ll pass through North West Brook, Queen’s Cove and Long Beach on the southern side of the arm, where in June the caplin runs draw crowds to the beaches.

Hodge’s Cove, Caplin Cove, Little Heart’s Ease, Butter Cove, Gooseberry Cove and Southport are yours to discover as you continue on route 204.

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Fishing in Little Heart’s Ease dates back to the 1600s, when colonists first arrived from Poole, England.

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St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church in Gooseberry Cove has been standing for over 80 years. The wooden structure has a commanding view of the cove, and is the pride of many still living in the community.

At the end of the road, Southport often plays host to icebergs in the spring and early summer. The small town was bustling in summer 2009 when Come Home Year celebrations drew many people and their descendants back to their hometown.

Hillview, Hatchet Cove and St. Jones Within are your rewards for travelling Route 205. There are some

family farms in this area and you can buy fresh produce from roadside stands in season. If you’re itching to swing your clubs, Hatchet Cove is home to Brookside Golf and RV Park, a nine-hole course with plenty of amenities and an RV park, which would require reservations during the busy summer weekends. St. Jones Within is a sheltered cove used as a haven by fishing vessels and pleasure boats. Lore has it that pirates also found safe haven here during the 1700s.

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travelled road that runs parallel to the TCH. Once home to many sawmills, Adeytown and Deep Bight are quiet communities these days. Ask a local for directions to the swimming hole on a warm summer’s day.

Clarenville

Historically this area was actually five small towns in the bottom of Random Sound.

As the railway was built and the forestry industry expanded, the towns grew together into what is now known as Clarenville. Shoal Harbour amalgamated in 1994. Clarenville has also been home to a shipyard since 1942. The Splinter Fleet — a fleet of coastal boats built for the coastal trade — took shape here.

Clarenville has long been an economic hub, and even hosted the very first Trans-Atlantic telephone cable in 1955. A monument to this stands on Cormack Drive.

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Recreation opportunities abound in Clarenville.

There are plenty of well-maintained trails to stretch your legs. Take the family for a hike on Bare Mountain for exceptional views of Random Island, and Smith and Random Sounds. The trailhead is behind the Medical Arts building on Manitoba Drive.

The Shoal Harbour Causeway Trail connects near the summit, and will take you to a viewpoint overlooking Shoal Harbour. Osprey and Eagles are often spotted from the trail.

The Rotary Trail has several access points, from Elizabeth Swan Park and from the Memorial Drive

Bridge. This easy walk follows the Lower Shoal Harbour River before meandering through the treed areas of town.

Aside from the Events Center attractions, New Curtain Theatre offers professional theatrical productions throughout the year.

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Shoal Harbour abuts Milton; a roadside town where William Epps Cormack embarked on the first crossNewfoundland exploration by a European, with his Native guide Sylvester Joe. It’s also here where you can cross the causeway to Random Island.

Random Island (Route 231)

The Hefferton Causeway was built in 1954, connecting Random Island to mainland Newfoundland. Eleven communities are home to the people of Random Island. Plan at least half a day to explore the island, and more if you plan to do some beachcombing and hiking in Britannia.

Random Heights and Elliot’s Cove are the first two communities you’ll pass through. The road forks at Elliot’s Cove to Snook’s Harbour and Aspey Brook, or you can continue on to explore the rest of the island.

George’s Brook, Monroe, Harcourt, Gin Cove and Burgoyne’s Cove

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Look across the water and you’ll see the north side of Random Island, and maybe some seabirds or whales taking advantage of the abundant waters of Smith Sound.

A hike leaves Burgoyne’s Cove near the former slate quarry; the trail will take you to the site of a 1953 airplane crash. An American B36 Peacemaker airplane met its tragic end on the hills above the community. All 23 military personnel on board were killed, including Brigadier General Richard Ellsworth.

The remains of the airplane are still littered over the hills. The trail, built by the local air cadet squadron, is a short but steep hike. You’ll be rewarded with a view of Smith Sound, as well as a striking propeller monument erected in memory of the deceased.

Route 232 branches off the 235 at George’s Brook.

This road will take you down Smith Sound as far as Burgoyne’s Cove, where a slate quarry used to ship

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• Stellar Bistro & Lounge • Clarenville Inn • 1-877-466-7911 • www.clarenvilleinn.ca Tours • Eastern Edge Boat Tours • 709-466-7636 • www.restlandmotel.ca Places to Shop • Crossroads Crafts & NL Liquor Agency • North West Brook • 709-546-2288 • Mercer’s Marine • 709-466-7430 • Cormack Realty • 709-466-2671/7474 • www.cormackrealty.com • Lakeside at Thorburn • 1-877-330-3319 Places to Stop • Town of Clarenville • 709-466-7937 • www.clarenville.net Golf Resort • Brookside Golf Resort • Hatchet Cove • 1-877-778-2230 / 709-546-2777 • www.brooksidegolf.ca Associations • Clarenville Area Recreation Association • 709-466-7937 • www.clarenville.net/cara/ Trailer Park • Lakeside at Thorburn • 1-877-330-3319 • Brookside RV & Golf Resort • 1-877-778-2230/709-546-2777 • www.brooksidegolf.ca Publications • The Packet Newspaper • Clarenville • 709-466-2243 • www.thepacket.ca Please refer to area map for location reference

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Monroe wanting Milton Waterville Harcourt Shoal Hr New Burnt Summer months bring fly-fishing enthusiasts to the Clifton Cove Gin Cove Random Heights area, as there are three registered salmon rivers to Aspen Bk Clarenville Snooks Hr Petley Lower Lance Cove choose from. You do however need a license to fish for Elliott’s Cove Britannia Weybridge Robinson’s Random Island Here you’ll find more agriculture salmon.

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Tour Cannings Cove, Musgravetown and Bloomfield, as well as Lethbridge, and Morley’s Siding. Route 234 will reward you with Brooklyn, Portland, Jamestown and Winter Brook.

Brooklyn is home to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, standing since 1879. The William Pye House in Brooklyn and the John Hancock House in Portland are authentic examples of late 19th century and early 20th century architecture in the area.

Back on Route 230 heading East, you’ll come to Charleston, a small, picturesque community just off the main route. In 2010, the Barbour Bridge at Charleston was damaged by Hurricane Igor, severing road access to the rest of the Bonavista Peninsula.

Take a side trip to Sweet Bay, where the road is built right at the water’s edge. There will be sure to be photographic opportunities along the way, so keep your camera at the ready.

ADVERTISER’S LOCATOR LEGEND Places to Stay • Aspen by the Sea Cottages • 709-467-5219 • By D’Bay Cabins • 709-543-2637 Trailer Park and Fun Park • Malcolm Brown Memorial Park • 709-467-2726 • Terra Nova Park • parkscanada.gc.ca • 1-877-654-2737 Service Stations • Corner Stop Irving & Kwik Way • Port Blandford • 709-543-2341 Places to Stop • Town of Musgravetown • 709-467-2726 • Terra Nova Park • parkscanada.gc.ca • 1-877-654-2737 Please refer to area map for location reference

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There are three very picturesque spots to hit the Links on the Discovery Trail. Remember to bring your camera, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to capture a photo of the beautiful scenery while you golf.

Brookside Golf Course and RV Park located at Hatchet Cove (Area 3). This nine-hole course invites people to stay and play at their new adjacent RV Park. The hilly course is just 11 kilometers off the Trans Canada Highway, overlooking Trinity Bay.

The View Golf Resort is a full-service resort in Princeton on Route 235 (Area 8). Accommodations, lounge and restaurant are on site. The 9-hole course offers breathtaking views of Bonavista Bay. You’ll want to play two rounds in order to take in all the views.

Terra Nova Golf Resort at Port Blandford (Area 4) boasts two courses. Twin Rivers is an18-hole course, while Eagle Creek offers a 9-hole challenge.

The resort has accommodation, dining, and everything you’ll need for a golfing retreat during your travels.

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Discover HIKING

Bordeaux Trail – During your hike along our famous Bordeaux Trail you can catch a glimpse of the magnificent coastal scenery and historical landmarks.

You may also view one of the numerous oil tankers that travel to and from the nearby Transshipment Terminal and Oil Refinery. This trail is 4.5 km (12 km return including loops) and is an easy to moderate hike.

War Path/ Otter Rub Trail – During the Second World War Arnold’s Cove became part of the huge defense system in Newfoundland. The American Military arrived in 1941 and set up anti-aircraft units and watch towers at this point and this is where the trail got its name. This trail is 1.0 km (2 km return) and is a moderate hike.

Old Cabot Highway to Arthur’s Hill - This Trail provides walkers and hikers with a special blend of wilderness adventure, outstanding natural beauty, wildlife and history. The view from the top of the hill is worth the climb. This trail is 2.0 km (4 km return) and is a moderate hike.

Centre Hill Hiking Trail – With an elevation of 384 metres, Centre Hill is the highest point in eastern Newfoundland and a great hike.

The trail starts with a moderate climb, crosses a river, winds through forest, marsh and bog, then ends with a steep 400-metre climb to the top where you will be rewarded a panoramic view that (on a sunny day) includes a glimpse of five bays. . This trail is 5.0 km (10 km return) and is a moderate hike. The trailhead is near the end of the main road in Sunnyside and is well marked.

Truce Sound Coastal Hiking Trail – The trail begins with an uphill climb but soon descends to the shoreline and follows the coast to Frenchman’s Island. A Peace Garden Memorial on the island is dedicated to the Ancients Peoples that once roamed our shores. In 1612, English and Beothuk (an extinct group) met here, laughed, danced and shared a meal. This trail is 1.5 km (3 km return) and is an easy to moderate hike.

Cleary Walking Trail - The trail is located in the town of Come By Chance, please follow the markers for directions. A spectacular view of our salmon river can be seen throughout the first section. The second and third sections are equally as picturesque as the first boasting views of Placentia Bay and our marina. This trail is 3.7 km (7.4 km return) and is a medium impact hike. Exit route 268 to Come By Chance from TCH and continue for 3 km 20 Discovery Trail 2017

along the main road. The Trailhead is located at the end of the community.

Rotary Trail – The Rotary Trail is unique as urban trails go in Clarenville. It starts in commercial surroundings at the Memorial Drive Bridge over the mouth of the Lower Shoal Harbour River where it tumbles over its last fall before reaching the sea. The successive links offer hikers a variety of routes without having to retrace their steps. The last link spans the brook where it has cut an impressive little gorge in the bedrock. The degree of difficulty is low along both the Lower Shoal Harbour River and Dark Hole Brook.

Bare Mountain Trail – This 3 km loop through lush forests punctuated by rocky promontories is located in Clarenville. It starts and ends at the Manitoba Professional Building on Manitoba Drive. As its name implies, it is hill walking at its best but it is not hill climbing. The route follows contour lines wherever it can to make the ascent as easy as possible. The best view of all is at the summit that is 157.2 metres above sea level.

Shoal Harbour Causeway Trail – This Clarenville trail saw construction start in the summer of 2006 with the development of the trail and pedestrian bridge parallel to the causeway in Shoal Harbour.

A set of steps leading to two viewing decks overlooking beautiful Random Sound were built. These decks have story boards depicting the heritage and nature of the area.

Wellness Trail – As if it were a metaphor for a healthy lifestyle, the Wellness Trail in Clarenville has no designated beginning or end.

You can start at the high school or the town hall or even use it as a bridge between the Rotary Trail and the Bare Mountain Trail. It basically forms a cross pattern tending roughly towards four major compass points.

Nut Cove Trail – This trail was constructed by the Clarenville Air Cadet squadron and leads you up to the remains of an American B36 Peacemaker plane that crashed in 1953. Many people from Burgoyne’s Cove attempted to rescue anyone that may have survived the crash on that stormy winter night but there were no survivors. All 23 airmen died in the crash. There is a monument at the top of Nut Cove Hill in memory of all of the men that died including Brigadier General Richard Ellsworth. In South Dakota the Air Force base was named after him now being called Ellsworth Air Force Base. There are many parts still littered all over the area.

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Skerwink Trail – This hiking jewel of the region, is internationally recognized and was ranked amongst the top 35 trails in North America and Europe by Travel & Leisure magazine (2003). The 5.3 km coastal loop begins near St. Andrew’s Church in Trinity East and provides an opportunity to view and photograph seabirds, eagles, sea stacks, icebergs and whales (in season) as well as surrounding communities. Difficulty level is moderate to difficult.

Gun Hill Trail – This hiking trail consist of two short trails (Upper and Lower) both provide you with breathe taking view of the historic Town of Trinity and surrounding area. The upper trail (1 km) takes you to the top of the central point of the Town of Trinity, Gun Hill. The lower trail (2 km) gives you a different view of Trinity. Parts of the trail are a little difficult but well worth the hike.

Upper Gun Hill is moderate to difficult and Lower Gun Hill is easy to moderate.

Murphy’s Cove-Lodge’s Pond Trail – This entrance to this trail is located next to St. Catherine’s Haven in Port Union. The 7.7 km coastal loop trail will take you through the abandoned community of Murphy’s Cove and overlooks the Green Island Lighthouse. There are viewing platforms where you can photograph whales, seabirds and fishing vessels. At the halfway point you can use the lookout to view the Green Island Lighthouse which is one of the last remaining manned lighthouses in the province. It is a moderate hike.

Klondike Trail – Is located on the northern section of Elliston. Years ago the trail was used regularly as a horse and cart trail. The hike of 3 km takes you from forest to wetlands, heath lands to sea. Watch for our provincial bird, the Puffin. You may also see whales, kittiwakes and other sea life as well as spectacular coastal scenery. This in an easy to moderate hike.

Cape Shore Trail – This trail is a 3.5 km hike along the coastline the runs parallel to the main road from the Town of Bonavista to the Cape. You will enjoy a leisurely walk on a marked trail to the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse. Stop for a picnic along the way at the John Cabot municipal Park. This is an easy hike where you will enjoy the rugged coastline, keeping your eyes open for birds and whales (in season).

HIKE LOCATIONS

Do you have a love and passion for the outdoors?

Well you have certainly come to the right place! The Discovery Trail offers some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Province. The trails vary in difficulty and in length from an easy 1km jaunt to an advanced 15 km return hike. Check out the websites for each town in each area for a more detailed description of each trail and where you will find the trail head for each of the trails listed below. Use the center Map in the guide to view all of the towns located in each area! Have fun exploring!

AREA 1 – Chapel Arm – Chance Cove • Plumby Cove Trail • Lookout Trail • Sea View Trail AREA 2 – Southern Harbour - Goobies • Centre Hill Trail • War Path/Otter rub Trail • Old Cabot Highway to Arthur’s Hill • Truce Sound Coastal Hiking Trail • Cleary Hiking Trail • Bordeaux Hiking Trail AREA 3 – Southwest Arm – Burgoyne’s Cove • Bare Mountain Trail • Rotary Trail • Wellness Trail • Shoal Harbour Causeway Trail • Nut Cove Trail

Lighthouse Trail – This trail was once a country road. It is now restored, the path consists of a 1.7 km inner loop and a 3.5 km outer loop. The trails provide a stunning views of Bonavista Bay. The hike for the inside loop is easy and the outside loop is a moderate level of difficulty.

AREA 4 – Port Blandford – Sweet Bay • Terra Nova National Park-14 hiking/biking trails • Eagle Creek Trail

Fox Island Trail – This hiking trail is a 5.5 km hike. The trail has beautiful coastal scenery and surrounding communities. Take the time to walk down and view the fishing stages and maybe get your opportunity to chat with a local resident. It is and easy to moderate hike.

AREA 5 – New Bonaventure – English Harbour • Skerwink Trail • Gun Hill Trail • Fox Island Trail AREA 6 – Melrose – Little Catalina • Murphy’s Cove-Lodge’s Pond Trail AREA 7 – Maberly - Bonavista • The Klondike Trail • Cape Shore Trail AREA 8 – Southern Bay – Birchy Cove • King’s Cove Lighthouse Trail • Tickle Cove Pond Trail

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Discover BIRD WATCHING In Newfoundland we have more than 225 species of nesting birds.

The North Atlantic Ocean provides an ample supply of food while our rugged and rocky coastline provides lots of rocky crooks and crannies for the birds to nest. Take a stroll along any of our many hiking trails in the area and you will have prime viewing for many of these nesting sites. Why not take a boat, zodiac or kayaking tour and get to see many of these sea birds right in their own environments. Sea Birds like Common Tern, Gannets, Guillemots and Murres will amaze you with their diving abilities.

Atlantic Puffin

Our Provincial bird, the Atlantic Puffin, nests on the islands and coast near Maberly and Elliston each spring. The puffin site, as it is known locally, is one of the premier places in the world to see these colourfullybeaked birds.

First-time visitors are often surprised by how small the birds really are. Less than 30 cm long, these members of the auk family are better suited to swimming than flying. They find their food underwater, and feast on the plentiful caplin that inhabit our waters each year.

Adult puffins are burrowers, digging as much as two meters into the earth to lay their egg. When the chicks emerge, they are easy prey for gulls and other birds. The chicks that do survive take their first flight from the cliff tops down to the sea. The young will spend as many as five years offshore before returning to land to nest.

Their iconic colourful, striped beak is only seen in breeding season. When the birds return to the open water, they will shed their colours for more muted shades.

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Northern Gannets

Northern Gannets are one of the largest of the seabird family. It feeds mostly on small type fish such as caplin and herring. They dive headfirst into the sea from heights sometimes more than 90 feet. They have a wing span of aprox 60- 70 inches. You will find these birds on rocky cliffs by the sea.

Gray Jay “Whiskey Jack�

The Gray Jay has such a sweet, irresistible face. Which is why it has been recently been named as the National bird of Canada. It is a friendly bird that can rarely been found outside of Canada. They have been known to feed right out of your hand. It is smaller than its cousin the Blue Jay. The colouring is gray and black and white. These birds can be seen in the forest and love the evergreen trees for nesting.

Osprey

Bellevue Beach and Shoal Harbour are both home to a large population of Osprey. This bird of prey feed mainly on fish, and are known locally as fish hawks. Their sharp eyesight affords them a clear view of underwater prey. They can be observed hovering over estuaries and shallow waters, sizing up their meal, before plunging feet-first to snatch a fish with their sharp talons.

Canada Geese

Canada Geese are frequent visitors at sanctuaries located in Port Blandford and Clarenville. They have an average life span of approximately 24 years and can weigh as much as 20 pounds when fully grown. They are a large bird with black heads and necks with white areas on their face.

Their bodies are brown. After the goslings hatch like most babies they basically only eat and sleep. They stay with their parents for their first year of life.

Feathered Friends Common Tern

This bird is a medium sized waterbird. The wings are white with dark tips and they have a long tail with many feathers their bill and feet are bright orange.

They are great fishers and can often be seen plunging from high above the sea into the water to catch little fish like caplin.

Common Murre/Guillemot

These birds live in very large colonies. The Murre/ Guillemot dives sometimes more than 550 feet for food and can swim underwater for long distances of up to 100 feet. They are however not great fliers. They are not as agile as some of the other sea birds around this area. When the female lays her eggs, they are not laid in nests like most other birds. The eggs laid and incubated directly on the rocky cliffs that they live on.

Bald Eagles and other species

There are also plenty of bald eagles in the region, and you’ll be fortunate to catch a glimpse of one soaring over the waves, or perched atop a tree.

Canada Geese frequent the sanctuaries at Port Blandford and Clarenville. Common Goldeneyes, Greater Scaups, Sanderlings and Mergansers frequent the shoreline, while a stroll on any of our forested trails may reward you with sightings of Gray Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Pine Grosbeak and warblers.

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Taking a cultural tour of Newfoundland’s East Coast is easy. Just set your sights on The Discovery Trail, where arts and cultural experiences abound.

On the Discovery Trail there are many little artisan shops, featuring arts and crafts, jewelry and rug hooking.

In Clarenville, the Annual Arts Under the Stars concert series is known for attracting high-caliber performers from across the province. The Thursday night shows are held under open skies in Elizabeth Swan Park, and are attended by entire families.

Keep an eye out for the posted schedule, and plan to attend. Also in Clarenville, the Eastlink Events Centre hosts sporting and cultural events in their stadium and adjacent theatre.

The New Curtain Theatre offers a variety of productions throughout the year. Their home is at the former MiltonGeorge’s Brook United Church in Milton it is a unique performing space, and worth a visit. The Second Saturday of each Month the Milton-George’s Brook Community Cultural Centre also has a Community Market and while you are there stop by the Curtain Call Market Café for a quick bite to eat.

For more information please contact communitylegacyfoundation@ gmail.com or 709-466-7490.

Meanwhile, community and church groups in almost every small town host annual variety shows. You may not catch all the jokes, but you’ll appreciate the humour and enjoy the opportunity to see local undiscovered talent.

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Rising Tide Theatre is a professional theatre company based in Trinity. The Theatre offers a full catalogue of productions each year. Some of the productions carry on into September. Naturally, the Trinity Pageant offers many tableaus of life in outport Newfoundland before modern conveniences came to our shores and will give you the broadest idea of Newfoundland of yesteryear, but any play by this award-winning company will leave you feeling full of love and emotion for this place.

In Trinity and area, for movie buffs, Newfoundland’s stark landscape has served as the backdrop to many silver screen productions. Kevin Spacey and Jullianne Moore starred in The Shipping News, which was filmed in and around Trinity.

You can visit the set of the film adaptation of Random Passage

by Bernice Morgan at New Bonaventure.

In 2013, an English remake of The Grand Seduction was filmed in Champney’s. The Grand Seduction featured actors Gordon Pinsent, Taylor Kitsch and Brendan Gleeson and also many locals.

As for home-grown culture, people who call the Bonavista Peninsula their home are living it every day.

Salt air and hard work are as much a part of life here as you may expect. That is, ever-present and all-encompassing. Bonavista has hosted film crews for everything from documentaries to music videos. Don’t forget your camera!

ARTS & CULTURE Also in Bonavista, the newly-restored Garrick Theatre is a multi-purpose performance space for theatrical productions, as well as hosting dance and speaking tours, and even the latest cinematic blockbuster.

Route 235 from Bonavista to Southern Bay is less trodden by tourists, but the arts are thriving here just as well.

In Duntara, visit the 2 Rooms Contemporary Art Projects historical saltbox house which was hand built in 1881, it was used originally as a fisherman’s house. The home is now renovated and used as a gallery and museum.

To celebrate the occasion of Canada’s 150 Anniversary, 2 Rooms Contemporary Art Project presents, Bonavista Biennale. Bonavista Biennale 2017 is a contemporary visual art exhibition launching this summer on the Bonavista Peninsula.

Curators Catherine Beaudette and Patricia Grattan are bringing together creative artists from Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as other Canadian artists. Their works will be presented in a variety of non-gallery sites and spaces.

The Biennale promises an experience that you will not forget. This spectacular area of Newfoundland is a place where history and traditional culture combine. The art featured will be by both newer and established artists,

including Catherine Blackburn, Marlene Creates, John Hartman, Iris Hauessler, Dil Hildebrand, Ned Pratt, Reinhard Reitzenstein and more.

Visitors will be able to explore a 50-kilometer loop through historic towns, tiny outports and coastal landscapes to see painting, photography, sculpture, video and other digital art in a micro-brewery, an abandoned fish store, an old schoolhouse, an unused seal plant, a beach and more.

The Bonavista Biennale 2017 was selected as one of Canadian Art’s “20 Shows we want to see in 2017”.

Many more local artists and craftspeople make their homes and art with vistas of the Atlantic Ocean for inspiration.

Try a cup of culture for yourself. A ‘boil up’ is the local term for a picnic. Boil the kettle over a small fire in the woods or down on the landwash, and enjoy your cup of tea with only the sound of waves and gulls to keep you company.

While you take in the cultural attractions and hike spectacular trails, take the time to read the storyboards to learn about local legends and lore. But best of all, take the time to engage in conversation with the shopkeepers and hikers you meet along the way. You never know when your next inspiration will strike.

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Attractions and Historical Destinations ARNOLD’S COVE Drake Heritage House Located on the Main Road in Arnold’s Cove, is open for the summer tourist season from June 24 until Sept. 4. The Drake House was built in the 1890s in Haystack, Placentia Bay. This house was one of those that was floated from the Merasheen Islands to new locations during the Resettlement program of the 1960s, that saw entire communities in isolated areas uprooted and moved to larger centres on the island of Newfoundland.

SUNNYSIDE Truce Sound Lookout About one km off the Trans Canada Highway you will find Truce Sound Lookout, a viewing platform, with storyboards, they tell the history of this area.

Peace Garden Memorial Unveiled in 2012, the Peace Garden Memorial commemorates the meeting of John Guy and the Beothuk on Nov. 6, 1612.

Centre Hill Trail A five-km hike to the highest point of land in Eastern Newfoundland. From the top you can see Trinity, Placentia and Bonavista Bays and part of the Burin Peninsula.

COME BY CHANCE War Memorial In honour of Private Alexander Gilbert, killed during the First World War, a memorial was constructed on Jimmy Gilbert’s meadow. In 2009 the memorial was moved and placed next to the Come

By Chance Anglican/United Church, where it still stands today.

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Bird Estuary The estuary is listed as one of the top 10 bird watching sites in the province.

Salmon River The Come By Chance River is a prime spot for Atlantic salmon. Easily accessible via the Come By chance beach, it is a fast and efficient way to enjoy the art of fly-fishing as well as the enjoyment of the outdoors.

CLARENVILLE Marina Sail into beautiful Random Sound and dock at our Marina, located on Marine Drive. The Marina was created thanks to the efforts of the Clarenville Rotary Club.

Transatlantic Cable Monument The Transatlantic Cable Monument on Cormack Drive was erected in the summer of 2005 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the landing of the first Transatlantic Telephone Cable connecting North America to Europe. Next to the cable monument are two interpretive signs containing information about early communications history.

War Memorial Located on Pleasant Street across from the Town Hall is the War Memorial that honours people from the area who lost their lives in World Wars I, II and the Korean War. Clarenville Heritage Society Museum The museum on Masonic Terraace off Marine Drive is housed in a building that was the former train station.

The museum includes a number of collections about Clarenville’s history. Call 709-466-7489 or visit www.clarenvilleheritage.ca for details.

Canada Goose Sanctuary At the Lower Shoal Harbour River, near Cormack Drive, or near the United Church in Shoal Harbour, just past the Clarenville-Shoal Harbour causeway are great spots to watch or get photos of Canada Geese, ducks and other waterfowl.

Wiseman’s Mill Wiseman’s Mill located on Balbo Drive is the site in which four brothers, Gordon, George, Ernest and Alison Wiseman, operated a Saw Log Mill between 1918 and 1949.

TRINITY For more information on the historic sites in Trinity that are under the Trinity Historical Society all open mid-May and are open until mid-October. Admission fee is charged and hours of operation are seven days-a-week from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information please email: info@trinityhistoricalsociety.com or visit our website: www.trinityhistoricalsociety. com Green Family Forge This site is fully operational as a living history museum. Drop in to see what our blacksmith may be making today and purchase some of his wares.

The Cooperage Transportation and storage of fish and other goods was a crucial part of living in outports during the early years.

It would be the local cooper’s skilled hands to make casks and tubs for this essential task.

Trinity Museum Built in the 1880s in saltbox style by the DeGrish family, the building was acquired by the Trinity Historical Society and used as a museum since 1967.

on the Discovery Trail Lester-Garland House Reconstructed in 1996-97 to the design, structure and architectural details of the house first built in the 1760s and refurbished in 1819, this Georgian style house was the first structure of its kind in the province. Used today as a museum, learning centre and home of the archival collection of the Trinity Historical Society.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Neo-Gothic wooden church built in 1894, featuring arched windows and a tower with a spire in the Gothic Revival architectural style. Self- guided tours.

Trinity Mortuary Chapel A wooden, Gothic Revival church built in the 1880s. Deeply pitched gable roof, arched windows, and stained glass memorials in honour of local men who fell in the First World War. Hiscock House Provincial Historic Site The home of Emma Hiscock (circa 1910). Guides in period costumes performing everyday chores. Open daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from late spring to early fall. Call (709) 464-2042.

Roman Catholic Church of the Most Holy Trinity Self guided tours of this Wooden, Gothic Revival Style church built in 1833, with tower being added in 1880.

Rising Tide Theatre A full season of plays, dinner theatres, and special events produced by Trinity’s professional theatre company. The New Founde Land Historical Pageant and guided walk. Call (709) 464-3232 for show schedules.

PORT UNION The Factory Guided tours offered daily at the Factory, on the Port Union waterfront. Factory open 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., May to September.

Call (709) 469-2207.

The Garrick Theatre Located on Church Street, Bonavista.

For information on upcoming events at the Garrick, visit their website at garrickboxoffice@aibn.com or call 709468-5777.

The Bungalow The home of Sir William Coaker sits on a hill opposite the Factory. Guided tours of the Bungalow are offered weekdays.

Mockbeggar Plantation Provincial Historic Site 19th century house and grounds which served as a salt fish store, salmon packing house, barter shop, temporary Methodist Church, Salvation Army Corps headquarters, and of course, home residence of Frederick Gordon Bradley. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. from late spring to early fall. Call (709) 468-7300.

ELLISTON Sealers Interpretation Centre Home from the Sea: Through interpretation including artifacts, art and multimedia you will experience a sealers world. Call (709) 476-3003 or email info@homefrom thesea.ca or visit the web site homefromthesea.ca.

Root Cellars 135 traditional root cellars built into the grassy hills of Elliston. The Bird Island Puffin Festival takes place in this “root cellar capital of the world” in mid-July.

James Ryan Shop: A restored shop designed by prominent merchant James Ryan that operated as a mercantile premises from circa 1900 to 1978.

BONAVISTA Ryan Premises National Historic of Canada Site This site commemorates the 500 year history of the fishery along the East Coast of Canada. For details, please call (709) 468-1600.

Ye Matthew Legacy A magnificent full-scale 65-foot replica of John Cabot’s Matthew. Call (709) 468-1493.

Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site A guided tour of a restored late mid-19th century lighthouse with living quarters furnished and decorated as they would have been in the 1870 period. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. from May to October. Call (709) 468-7444.

Memorial United Church The largest wooden church in Eastern Canada, constructed in 1918 in the Classical Revival style.

The Dungeon On the road between Lance Cove and Bonavista you’ll find one of nature’s carvings - the Dungeon. It is a circular opening in the cliff with two seawardside channels where the sea roars through. It is approximately 300 feet across and 15 metres deep. Tidal action has created a natural beach. You can swim or go through the channels in a small punt.

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Festivals and Events APRIL TO OCTOBER

The New Curtain Theatre offers a variety of productions throughout the year. Their home is at the former Milton-George’s Brook United Church in Milton; it is a unique performing space and worth a visit. On the first Saturday of each month the MiltonGeorge’s Brook Community Cultural Centre also has Community Market, featuring local and visiting vendors who sell their wares.

While you are at the Market stop by the Curtain Call Market Café for a quick bite to eat. For more information please contact – communitylegacyfoundation@gmail.com or call 709-466-7490.

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• Bonavista - Visit www.townofbonavista. com or call 468-7747.

JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 18

Clarenville Days Celebrations Town of Clarenville celebrations will coincide with Canada Day celebrations starting on July 1st Canada Day.

Drake Heritage House in Arnold’s Cove opens for the tourist season June 24 to September 4. The craft shop will also be open.

Honouring Our Own – WWI exhibit featuring local people who served. Exhibit is in Trinity at the Lester Garland House on the second floor.

MAY TO OCTOBER

Music lovers get ready! The Garrick Theatre in Bonavista hosts a music festival each summer called the Saturday Summer Music Series. On Saturday nights, from May to October, the Garrick will stage some of Newfoundland’s finest musicians. It will be a multi-genre festival with music of all types and something for everyone. For more information, call or visit online on Facebook and Twitter. Tickets can be purchased online at www.garricktheatre.ca or contact the box office.

JUNE TO AUGUST

Thursday Nights Clarenville Arts Under the Stars offers free series of entertainment performances on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at the Elizabeth Swan Park throughout the summer. In case of rain, events are held in the Eastlink Events Centre. Contact Clarenville Town Hall at 709466-7937.

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The Seasons in the Bight Theatre Festival features Rising Tide’s award-winning blend of history, drama, and culture, set amidst the magnificent backdrop of historic Trinity with some of the province’s finest professional artists offstage and on. Box office opens midApril. T: (709) 464 3232 TF: (888) 464 3377 Email risingtide@nf.aibn.com Website: www. risingtidetheatre.com

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Activities will include folk festival, pancake breakfast, fish and brewis, community barbeque, kiddy bike parade, pet show, fireworks, boat parade, dances, games and fun. Activities will be held at various locations in the community along with Fun Day at the Elizabeth Swan Park on Wednesday, Contact the Town of Clarenville at 709-466-7937 or info@clarenville.net.

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Memorial Day Memorial Day (Beaumont Hamel) ceremonies at War Memorials in Clarenville and Bonavista and elsewhere in the region. In remembrance of the First Newfoundland Regiment soldiers who fell at the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, France, on July 1, 1916.

Services begin at noon in most locations.

Check with local Town Halls for details.

Canada Commemorates 150 years with huge Celebrations • Town of Arnold’s Cove – Visit www. townofarnoldscove.com or call 463-2323.

• Town of Sunnyside - Visit www.sunnysidenl.ca or call 472-4506.

• Town of Come By Chance - Visit www. townofcomebychance.ca or call 542-3240.

• Town of Clarenville - Visit www.clarenville.net or call 466-7937.

• Town of Port Blandford - Visit www.portblandford.com or call 543-2170.

• Musgravetown - Contact 467-2726 • Trinity Bay North - Visit www.trinitybaynorth.com or call 469-2571.

• Trinity – Visit www.townoftrinity.com or call 464-3836.

Elliston Bird Island Puffin Festival An event featuring live local entertainment and traditional meals including a Jiggs Dinner cooked with vegetables stored over the winter in a root cellar. The festival also promotes up and coming talent through the Peninsula Idol. Other events include beach barbecue, motorcade and a hike.

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Fog Festival Arnolds Cove Annual Fog Festival has many activities that the whole family will enjoy!

Activities are for all ages and will take place at the Recreation Complex. There is also an 19+ outdoor concert, featuring Newfoundland’s own party band, Jolly Roger! For more details contact www.townofarnoldscove.com or call 463-2323.

JULY 23

Port Rexton Festival.

For details, please contact the town hall at 464-2006.

JULY 28-30

Bonavista Day Celebrations The schedule is jam-packed! With events for children, seniors and everyone in between, there is something for all ages. The town celebrate this multiple-day event with food,

fun, games of chance, a garden party, live entertainment and of course fireworks. Come out and enjoy the celebrations. You will have a chance to visit old friends and to meet new ones. For more information, visit www. townofbonavista.com or call the Town Office at 468-7747.

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Arnold’s Cove Heritage Festival Arnolds Cove Annual Heritage Festival has many activities that the whole family will enjoy! For more details contact www. townofarnoldscove.com or call 463-2323.

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Bonavista, Church Street Festival The Church Street Festival is a cultural event designed to revitalize the main street in Bonavista from Ryan Premises to Swyers Store. Few old main streets have survived in Newfoundland, especially in the outports where they have been left to decay in favor of suburban style development out on the highroads. Watch for daily activities along Church Street during the festival. For more information, call 468-5777 or 468-2880.

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2017 Vista Regional Summer Games Young athletes from Clarenville and surrounding areas will take part in a variety of different sporting events. Possible events are ball hockey, basketball, bowling, track and field and more. Contact the Town of Clarenville at 466-7937 for more information.

AUGUST 11-13

Fish and Berry Festival Trinity Bay North hosts their annual community festival. Featuring plenty of things to keep your family entertained! For more information please contact the town at 709469-2571.

Sunnyside Soiree Activities include a traditional dinner and kitchen party, kids events and activities, a dance and a folk festival. To be held at Badger Brook walking track and/or Sunnyside Lions Club.

AUGUST 17 - SEPTEMBER 17

Bonavista Biennale Contemporary Canadian Art on the Bonavista Peninsula, mapping a 50 km loop through historic outports. Stimulating exploration, imagination and creativity. Visit bonavistabiennale.com

AUGUST 18

The 16th Annual Trinity Historical Society Auction and Garden Party Starts at 3 p.m. at the Trinity Museum Garden, Church Road. A wide variety of items will be up for bids – antiques, books, furniture, gift certificates, hand crafted items. For more information contact Jim Miller at 709-4643599 or ttci@nf.sympatico.ca or visit our website www.trinityhistoricalsociety.com or check us out on Facebook under Trinity Historical Society.

AUGUST 19-20

Trinity Festival Come and join us in Trinity for two days of fun filled activities. Games of chance, barbeque, music and volleyball, dance on Saturday night.

Fireworks at dusk at the waterfront in Trinity on Sunday. For more information contact the Town of Trinity at 709-464-3836.

SEPTEMBER 15-17

Elliston Roots, Rants and Roars Festival A regional celebration of the natural gifts of Newfoundland & Labrador Food, Culture, Land and Sea.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME OF THESE DATES AT THE TIME OF PRINT WERE TENTITIVE. For more information please contact the communities for confirmation of dates.

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WHALE WATCHING ON THE DISCOVERY TRAIL If seeing Whales is in your travel plans, there are several Tour Operators in the Area that can help you cross seeing them up close and personal off your “Bucket List”.

HUMPBACK WHALES is perhaps the region’s most visible whale. These immense mammals return from their breeding and calving grounds in the Caribbean. They are identified by their humped dorsal fin and huge tail, which they display only on deep dives. Did you know the white markings on the humpback whale’s tail are similar to your fingerprint? Each one is unique to that whale, and serves to identify each animal for whale researchers and scientists alike. Their blow, or spray, is balloon-shaped.

Scan the horizon for these tell-tale mists to see a humpback at play.

FIN WHALES are the largest of the whales you’ll spy in Newfoundland waters.

These can measure up to 20 meters in length! They are less demonstrating than the humpback, but you’ll still be most impressed with their sheer size if you are lucky enough to see one.

SPERM WHALES have only recently been recorded in the area. Shawna and Kris Prince of Sea of Whales Adventures have identified several retuning to the area each year. These are not normally seen from land, as they prefer much deeper waters typically found offshore. However, Bonavista Bay has some deep channels that have made a few Sperm Whales accessible to whale-watching tours.

MINKE WHALES are shy creatures. They will normally steer clear of fishing vessels and tour boats, but these have been spotted in Summerville Arm. And Southern Bay, Just don’t blink! These whales move quite quickly, and only surface for a moment at a time.

PILOT or POTHEAD WHALES are toothed whales that travel in large groups. It is not unheard of to see 100 or more at once! These used to be very a common sight in Trinity and Bonavista Bays.

ORCAS or KILLER WHALES - Better known on Canada’s West coast, Orcas do live in the North Atlantic as well. It is rare to see a pod of these black and white creatures, but there are generally a few sightings every year by fishermen or tour boats. Maybe you’ll be one of the lucky ones this year!

DOLPHINS, WHITE-SIDED DOLPHINS, and HARBOUR WHITE BEAKED DOLPHINS PORPOISES. Visitors are often surprised to hear there are dolphins in these cold PORPOISES northern waters, but there are – and many of them at that! It is not unusual to see a superpod of hundreds of dolphins congregate in the fall of the year. White sided dolphins are known locally as squid-hounds for their appetite for squid. Bob from Trinity Eco Tours has had many great encounters with these amazing creatures.

BELUGA WHALES are not habitual inhabitants on Newfoundland’s east coast, but the odd young white whale has been known to wander from their pod and end up around the bays and wharves of the Discovery Trail.

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Equally visible in town is the Rising Tide Theatre Company. This professional troupe offers dozens of productions each summer and fall, including the longrunning New Founde Lande Pageant, a historical jaunt around town with jovial actors and somber scenes highlighting the highs and lows of the early years in Trinity. It, and Rising Tide’s other impressive offerings, are not to be missed.

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Route 239 continues through the communities of Goose Cove, Dunfield, Trouty, Old Bonaventure and New Bonaventure.

This area was hit hard by Hurricane Igor in 2010, and debris and rock that were carried downstream by rushing floodwaters are still visible in the area, particularly in Trouty.

Dunfield’s Admiral’s Fort Point was integral to the defense of Trinity in the 1700s. The gravel road to the point has some sharp turns and steep inclines, but is worth it for a step back in time to early military operations in Newfoundland.

Filming of the movie “The Grand Seduction,” took place in this area in the summer of 2012. Scenes were shot in a number of small communities in the area of Trinity Bight such as Champney’s, Bonaventure and English Harbour. One of the many scenes from the movie took place at “Joes Place” which is bar that was constructed for the film and then gifted to the community. “Joes Place” is located in the community of New Bonaventure, stop

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by for a great photo opportunity! The Grand Seduction cast included renowned Newfoundland actors Gordon Pinsent, Cathy Jones, and Mark Critch. Taylor Kitsch (star of the Hollywood film Battleship) and Irish actor Brendan Gleeson were also big names on the cast as well as a number of locally talented actors. The film is a remake of the successful 2003 Quebec film “Seducing Doctor Lewis” better known by the original French title “La Grande Séduction”. This movie sees Pinsent playing the role of an old timer in a dying small town.

Together with the mayor, played by Brendan Gleeson, and the bank manager, played by Mark Critch, the trio, with the assistance of the town’s people, hatch a plan to seduce a young doctor into living there permanently.

The kicker? If they fail to secure a resident doctor, an oil and gas corporation will choose another town to set up shop, all but eliminating any hope the town has of salvation and economic independence. In total Fiftyone crewmembers were hired from the Province, with 70 local extras also being called on to fill background roles. The film made its debut at the Toronto Film Festival in 2013.

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A six-kilometer hike leaves from the Random Passage site to British Harbour, another community that was resettled in the 1960s. The first two kilometers are relatively easy, and bring you to Kerley’s Harbour. The next four kilometers to British Harbour are a little more difficult. Be sure to come prepared and bring extra bug repellant as the trail passes through thick forest at times.

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New Bonaventure also boasts the Random Passage Film Site. Constructed in 2000 for the mini-series based on Bernice Morgan’s book of the same name, the site is now a tourist attraction for visitors to learn what life was like on these shores in the early 1800s. The Admission area for the site is housed in the original school building that would have been built to serve New Bonaventure and the now abandoned communities of Kerley’s Harbour, White Point and George’s Cove. There is also a Tea Room offering homemade delicacies.

Take a three hour journey back in time by sea to the enchanting and long abandoned communities of Kerley’s Harbour, Ireland’s Eye and British Harbour. Hear stories of the past and see old photos. Possible sightings of eagles, seabirds, whales, waterfalls, wild flowers & icebergs.

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Port Rexton and Trinity East

From Trinity, you certainly noticed the community across the water. That’s Trinity East, and it’s here you’ll find the trailhead for the world-renowned Skerwink Trail.

The five-km trail loops around the headland between Trinity East and Port Rexton. You could see seabirds, eagles, whales, sea stacks and icebergs, depending on the season. You’re sure to meet like-minded visitors and locals alike on this well-maintained and well-marked trail.

Trinity East and Port Rexton are welcoming towns that enjoy many visitors thanks to the nearby draw of Trinity.

Fox Island Trail is less popular than the Skerwink trail, but equally rewarding. It hugs the shoreline in Champney’s West, where you’ll see the same jawdropping beauty you’ve become accustomed to but never grown tired of.

At Fox Island (not really an island, but a large headland attached to the mainland by a rocky isthmus) you can scramble up a steep incline and enjoy the view of Trinity Bight from above.

The pond at the base of the climb is home to otters, and you may spy other wildlife such as foxes and birds along the trail.

English Harbour is home to the English Harbour Arts Association, housed in the historic All Saints Anglican Church. The wooden structure built in 1889 casts an impressive eye over the town and bay. You can also leave town on foot and walk the five-km old road to the Horse Chops, a dominate headline in Trinity Bay.

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The other attraction is Lockston Path Provincial Park, just a short distance on the graveled Route 236. The Provincial park day use area is nice for swimming and picnicking, and also offers a 2-km trail well suited for families.

Champney’s West, Champney’s East, and English Harbour

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Winter storms here are spectacular, with ocean spray flying over the roads. It’s a picturesque community on fine summer days.

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Little Catalina joined several years later. The region field has struggled under difficult economic times in recent years, with the decline of the commercial cod and seal fisheries. A shrimp plant, operated by Ocean Choice International, was heavily damaged by Hurricane Igor in 2010 and the company decided to shut down that location for good less than a year later. nture

Port Union’s claim to fame is being North America’s only Union-Built town.

All the same, the area has a thriving community spirit and several claims to fame.

The Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation has been steadily working to restore the original site of the plant and company houses, as well as Coaker’s residence, The Bungalow.

Canada’s only union built town. Visit the restored Factory Building, once home of “The Fisherman’s Advocate” newspaper.

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Enjoy the sea air as you take a picnic lunch and stroll leisurely around the Shipyard Park boardwalk.

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The town was founded in 1916, where the union’s trading company, salt fish plant and electric company were headquartered.

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Sir William Coaker was the driving force behind the Fisherman’s Protective Union (FPU). He spearheaded the union, garnering support for the FPU up and down Newfoundland’s east coast in the early 1900s.

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Tour the historic street as well as the Factory for more on the fascinating history of this unique town and its founder. The Factory building was also home to the Fisherman’s Advocate newspaper and printing press.

During its peak in 1913, the Fisherman’s Advocate had a daily circulation of 11,000!

The old town site of Port Union holds the distinction of being both a National Historic District and Provincial Heritage District.

Not far from the site, you’ll find the Murphy’s Cove – Lodge’s Pond trail. This eight-km loop is a fairly easy hike and offers typical scenery from the area.

Along the way you will pass through the abandoned settlement of Murphy’s Cove.

The Port Union Women’s Institute has a craft store in a small log-building when you first enter town. You’ll find locally-stitched quilts and other textile goods here.

The sheltered harbour at Catalina has been a port for vessels travelling the east coast for centuries. The first public library outside of St. John’s opened here in 1937. You can learn more about the history of the area and early settlers’ life with a visit to Arch’s Dream Museum, housed in the original two-room school.

A short jaunt to Little Catalina and you’ll find yourself in another picturesque fishing village. The 17-km Little Catalina to Maberly coastal trail begins at the end of the road. The trail was formerly well travelled by locals who would go berry-picking and hunting along the coast. It is a lengthy hike so be sure to pack sufficient supplies for a day on the trail, and arrange transportation to or from the trailhead as this trail does not loop.

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Sir William F. Coaker Heritage Foundation • The Factory Port Union National Historic District of Canada • 709-469-2207 • www.historicportunion.com

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709-469-2571 • www.trinitybaynorth.com

Please refer to area map for location reference

IS THAT A BIGHT, A COVE, OR A BAY? And what’s a Tickle anyway? Shoreline terms explained.

You’ll see them in town names and on road signs all over the area. Chapel Arm, Norman’s Cove, Deep Bight and Tickle Cove, to name a few. But how did these places get their names? Often, their geography played a role.

A BIGHT is an indent in the coastline. Like a bight mark, it is wider at the opening than the bottom. See for yourself at Deep Bight (Area 3) A COVE is curved like a bight, but the entrance is narrower than the sheltered waters within. There are plenty of examples, but the Five Coves (Knight’s Cove, Stock Cove, Amherst Coves, Newman’s Cove and Birchy Cove.) of Route 235 in Area 8 are ones to watch for.

An ARM is a finger of water protected by land on both sides, reaching in from the ocean. Bull Arm (Area 1, where Sunnyside is located) and Southwest Arm (Area 2) are perfect examples.

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A SOUND is similar, but while an arm reaches in from the sea, a sound is usually the name given to the stretch of water between the mainland and an island. Random Sound and Smith Sound are examples nearby. Just north of the Discovery Trail, Clode Sound and Newman Sound are found in Terra Nova National Park.

A TICKLE is a short, narrow channel between islands. It could also be used to describe the narrow entrance to a harbour that is particularly tricky to navigate. A tickle may have submerged rocks shallow enough to ‘tickle’ the keel of your boat as you pass.

Tickle Cove is in Area 8, and the short trail to the Sea Arch is not to be missed.

A BAY is any indent in coastline sheltered from the wind and waves of the ocean – A cove or a bight can also be called a bay.

You’ll see three of Newfoundland’s most famous during your tour of the Discovery Trail: Placentia Bay, Trinity Bay and Bonavista Bay surround you.

Where we are Located Centrally located on the Discovery Trail between Bonavista and Trinity in the historic town of Port Union. We are just minutes away from hiking trails, whale watching on the beautiful rugged coast, along with puffins, icebergs and historic land sights.

What we Offer Enjoy a homestyle cooked meal at our Fireside Dining Room and be sure to indulge in a serving of our Famous Cheesecake topped with fresh local berries. At the end of your day you’ll find a place to wind down and relax in our Anchor Lounge.

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Crafting

A part of our History Crafting is part of the history and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador, and as you travel along The Discovery Trail you will find many talented artisans from a variety crafting skills and genres.

This province is known particularly for many varied types of arts and crafts. The artists who create these items may use different mediums for their crafts, but they all have one thing in common, passion.

Depending on which community, craft shop or museum you visit on your travels, you could meet a rug hooker, a cooper, painter, spinner, sculptor, blacksmith, quilter, soaper or a jewellery designer. The many talented artists in this area, use a variety of mediums for their craft, ranging from: wood, seal skin, beach glass, iceberg water, locally grown plants to hand dyed wool. Some artisans even offer art & craft workshops that you could take part in during your travels. Don’t be afraid to engage them in a conversation about their life’s passion. You never know you just might learn a few new tricks or skills.

After all there’s more to a craft than just a simple knickknack to be taken home and forgotten about. These items are unique and are crafted as a labour of love by a talented local artist just for you. You will bring these lovingly created items of beauty back home to cherish for years to come. Looking at them will remind you of your wonderful vacation on the Discovery Trail.

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Sandy Cove Beach is not far from the puffin site. As the name suggests, the sandy beach is a welcome spot for a picnic lunch, or a bit of beachcombing. The Elliston Municipal Park is a stone’s throw away. Each July the park is the setting for the annual Bird Island Puffin Festival. The music and entertainment is top notch, and the crowd is out for a good time. Be sure to get a taste of a Jiggs Dinner, served up each day during the festival.

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Some of cellars are nearing 200 years old. They are a great example of early engineering and food security, as this was where families would store their garden goods like potatoes, carrots and beets for the winter.

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This region of the Discovery Trail is packed with sights and activities. Let’s begin in Maberly and Elliston, home to the world’s most accessible Atlantic Puffin breeding site.

These 230 birds nest on the islands just offshore, but they are so close the birds and their young are easily seen Champney’s with the naked eye. Bring a pair of binoculars or a English camera equipped with a zoom lens for optimal viewing.

If theHarbour site is quiet, you may be fortunate enough to have

Elliston is also the Root Cellar Capital of the World.

There are hundreds of cellars around town, many of which are still in use today.

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Roots, Rants and Roars Fall Festival

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Elliston Ridge is thought to have been ice-free during the most recent ice age. The result is Felsenmeer, or sea of rocks – a massive jumble of shattered boulders created by the freezing temperatures. The ridge is accessible via Mark’s Path Trail or the Elliston Ridge Trail, two trails remnant of the US Military presence here during the Cold War. Elliston is home to the Sealing Disaster memorial.

The 1914 sealing disaster claimed the lives of 78 men stranded on the ice during a vicious winter blizzard.

Another 173 men went down with their sealing ship, the SS Southern Crossing that same season. It was a tragic loss of life for many Newfoundland communities.

Elliston has been working for many years to build a monument to these lost lives. Eight of the men who perished were from this community, though many other towns in Newfoundland felt the loss acutely. The interpretation centre opened and the monument was unveiled in 2014.

The fall features a very unique festival to the area “Root’s Rant’s and Roars”. If you are a foodie then you won’t want to miss this stop. The weekend long event sees hundreds of visitors each year. You will Hike, Eat and party like a true Newfoundlander! Due to the overwhelming demand you will want to purchase your tickets and accommodations early!

Lancaster Inn B&B

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It’s here where John Cabot is thought to have first spied land in the New World during his 1497 voyage from Britain. His account of abundant cod stocks enticed centuries of settlers from England and Ireland to come fish in the summer.

Bonavista is the best place in Newfoundland to see the evolution of this international industry. The Ryan Premises National Historic Site of Canada is the place to learn about the salt fish trade and the merchants who dominated the landscape in Bonavista and surrounding areas for centuries.

The Mockbeggar Plantation is another opportunity to immerse yourself in history. The original fish store (a place for storing salt fish) was built around 1733. If walls could talk, that building, standing now for almost 300 years, would surely have stories to tell.

It was home to John Bradley, one of the people who worked alongside Joey Smallwood to bring this Province into the Canadian Federation.

The Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation has done good work encouraging and maintaining restoration in town. Church Street is lined with period structures, restored to their former residential or mercantile glory.

Enjoy Bonavista’s newest and most modern B&B. Five bedrooms, all with ensuite, one with Jacuzzi and fireplace, queen size beds, luxury linens, cable tv/dvd players, iron & ironing board and sitting area in all rooms. Wireless internet services available.

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The Garrick Theatre is a relatively modern addition, built in 1945. Home to a cinema and multi-purpose theatre, The Garrick has many entertainment offerings throughout the year. It is now owned and operated by the Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation.

A short walk from the Garrick you’ll find the Matthew Legacy site, which houses a full scale replica of The Matthew, the vessel that first brought John Cabot and his crew to Bonavista.

Cape Bonavista

Follow Route 230 all the way to the end, and you’ll find yourself at Cape Bonavista, home to the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse. The Provincial Historic Site is a must-see.

The original lamp, first lit in 1843, used seal oil as fuel.

Learn about lightkeepers’ lives and the important and difficult job they had. Guided tours are available. You may also see puffins, whales and icebergs, in season. It truly is not to be missed.

Branch off the main road and follow the signs to The Dungeon, a massive collapsed sea cave formed by relentless wave action of the North Atlantic. There are information panels and a viewing deck. The geology here has to be seen to be believed.

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Harbour Quarters Inn • Campbell St, Bonavista • 1-866-468-7982 • 709-468-7982 • www.harbourquarters.com • info@harbourquarters.com Lancaster Inn • 219 Confederation Dr, Bonavista • 709-468-5656 • www.lancasterinn.ca • lancasterinn@bellaliant.com Harts Haven • 709-468-6776 • hartshaven@live.ca

• Places to Shop • Elliston Adventure Craft Store • Elliston • 709-468-7080• www.rootcellars.ca • Sweet Rock Ice Cream • 709-436-2015 • www.auntsarahschocolate.ca Places to Eat • • •

Skipper’s Restaurant • Harbour Quarters Inn • Bonavista • 1-866-468-7982 • 709-468-7982 • www.harbourquarters.com Baie Vista Restaurant • 11 Campbell St, Bonavista • 709-468-5600 • www.lancasterinn.ca • lancasterinn@bellaliant.com Nanny’s Root Cellar Kitchen • 709-468-5050

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Garrick Theatre • Church St, Bonavista • 709-468-5577 • www.garricktheatre.ca • garrickboxoffice@aibn.com Home from the Sea Sealers Interpretation Centre • 709-476-3003 • info@homefromthesea.ca • www.homefromthesea.ca

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Town of Elliston • 709-468-2649 • www.rootcellars.ca Town of Bonavista • 709-468-7747 • www.townofbonavista.com

Please refer to area map for location reference

Nanny’s Root Cellar Kitchen Traditional Newfoundland Cuisine

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1 Temperance Street, Bonavista, NL

(709) 468-6776 / 470-0335 • hartshaven@live.ca

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Discover GEOLOGY

A trip around the Discovery Trail provides you with a unique opportunity to learn about the history of planet Earth. The sea cliffs and barrens around Bonavista Bay expose bedrock formed more than half a billion years ago. Hiking along the coastal trails allows you a glimpse of nature’s earliest fossil organisms. See relics of ancient volcanoes and witness the results of recent ice ages and the erosive power of the North Atlantic.

The bedrock of the Bonavista Peninsula and the adjoining Avalon Isthmus is a truly remarkable, natural phenomenon. Geological events that formed the land began more than 750 million years ago, the result of processes much like those active on Earth today.

The rocky hills and spectacular coastal cliffs hold the key to unlocking more than 400 million years of Earth history. A number of unique geological phenomena can be seen around the Discovery Region.

Fossilized examples of Earth’s oldest multicellular organisms may be seen in coastal cliffs on the east side of the Bonavista Peninsula. These ancient fossils (protected by provincial laws) are flattened, low-relief impressions in bedrock surfaces. The unique forms were soft-bodied marine organisms that lived 565 million years ago and were buried by volcanic ash as it slowly settled.

The ancient beds that formed hardened into rocks that today cover much of the eastern Bonavista Peninsula between Port Rexton and Spillars Cove.

The low, rocky cliffs along the coastline between Bonavista and King’s Cove are made of layers of sandstone, more than 550 million years old, in which are large, exceptionally well-preserved fossilized ripples, like those forming on the sea bottom toady.

Layer upon layer of red sedimentary rocks of similar ago are exposed in spectacular coastal cliffs between King’s Cove and Keels, west to Tickle Cove and from there to Plate Cove. Visitors to Keels will find white, quartz-rich sandstones that are fossilized remnants of well-washed sandy beaches formed 540 million years ago.

The coastline from Plate Cove to Summerville contains layers of sediment that formed more than 600 million years ago in a deep ocean basin. Ancient layers or beds of red sand and conglomerates are prominent around Musgravetown and Port Blandford, formed in rivers and on the slopes of ancient volcanoes that were active at the time.

Striking examples of the modern ocean’s erosive power can be seen along the coastline and many hiking trails in the region. In many places, steep coastal inlets, sea stacks and rock arches have been developed along fractures in the rocks.

A unique undercutting effect of ocean waves in seen at the Dungeon, a spectacular coastal landform near Bonavista. Over the past 10,000 years, coastal erosion has produced sea caves in ancient bedrock. At the Dungeon, continued erosion has collapsed the cave’s roof.

Stop and explore today! Make sure you have your camera ready!

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The lighthouse Trail is not to be missed. The short hike is an easy walk, departing from either the government wharf or behind the church. The path has several vistas along the way, including Pat Murphy’s Meadow (made famous by the song of the same name, originally a poem written in the 1930s by a son of King’s Cove).

The lighthouse itself was assembled in 1893, having been constructed in Birmingham, England, of precast iron. Information panels at the site explain the early years of lighthouse keepers.

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Route 235-20 will take you to Duntara and Keels.

Not to be missed, the two remain active fishing communities. The wharves and stages you see at water’s edge are used by local fishermen as staging ground for independent fishing enterprises.

When you drive through Duntara stop by to visit the 2 Rooms Contemporary Art Projects historical saltbox house which was hand built in 1881, it was used originally as a fisherman’s house. The home is now renovated and used as a gallery and museum.

This local landmark with its distinctly painted exterior stands out against the beautiful landscape of Bonavista Bay. 2 Rooms Contemporary Art Projects presents curated exhibitions of regional and international contemporary art in the first floor galleries. A continuing series of displays featuring collections of local historical artifacts and natural specimens are presented on the second floor. The 2 Rooms program reflects the historical, natural and cultural conditions that exist interdependently in Newfoundland’s outport communities.

Keels has a couple of attractions. Local lore says the town got its name after John Cabot intentionally ran his boat ashore here to repair the keel. The rocks near town also house The Devil’s Footprints, naturallyoccurring cavities in the rock. The landscape is striking here, and the Footprints are an excellent excuse to stretch your legs and enjoy the view.

Open Hall, Red Cliff and Tickle Cove

Route 235-19 is one of the best-kept secrets of the Discovery Trail. The three communities date back to the 1700s.

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The Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Open Hall, built in 1908, is one of the largest wooden churches from that time.

Red Cliff comes alive with wildflowers in summer, a striking contrast to the brick-red rock which gives the town its name.

At Tickle Cove, take in the Sea Arch trail. A brief trail (with wooden stairs built over the steep sections) brings you to a well-built viewing platform where you have an unobstructed view of a large sea arch.

The geology here is spectacular.

Plate Cove East and Plate Cove West, Summerville, Princeton, Southern Bay

Plate Cove West and Plate Cove East were named for the sloping land, shaped like a plate.

Summerville awaits just a little further along Route 235. This quiet town has some of the best blueberry picking in the area. Just follow the footpath at the very end of the road.

Princeton is home to The View Golf Resort, where you can golf, dine, and stay at the full-service resort.

Princeton Pond, The old Railway bed, is accessible at Princeton, and is well travelled by all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles, depending on the season.

At Southern Bay, Route 235 meets Route 235.

ADVERTISER’S LOCATOR LEGEND Places to Stay • The View • 1-888-846-VIEW (8439) • Round Da Bay Inn • 709-544-2008 • www.rounddabayinn.com

Places to Eat • Bella’s Restaurant • 709-544-2008 • The View Club House • 709-462-8439 • info@ theviewgolfresort.com

Places to Shop • Round Da Bay Inn-Gallery and Gift Shop • 709-544-2008

Golf Resort • Tee Times • 709-462-8439 Attractions • Two Rooms Contemporary Art Projects • Duntara • www.2roomscontemporaryartprojects.com

Please refer to area map for location reference

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A second trail hugs Tickle Cove Pond on the east side.

Early August, the town (and pond) are inundated with people for the annual Dory Days community festival and dory races on the pond.

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Discover WINTER Year-round recreation on the Discovery Trail

You won’t find us hibernating during the winter here on the Discovery Trail!

Our communities come alive during the colder season, making the most of the winter wonderland in our backyard.

Clarenville is the hub of outdoor winter adventure on the Discovery Trail. It’s where you’ll find White Hills Resort, a downhill ski and snowboard destination, and the home base of the Clarenville Nordic Ski Club. Snowshoers are also welcome on the purpose-built trail, located at the base of the White Hills.

If motorsports are your thing, you’re in luck. The East Coast Snowmobile Association is also based here, and members and visitors alike can access the provincially groomed snowmobile trail system. There’s plenty of backcountry to explore as well.

Don’t forget the ice fishing! With lakes and ponds a plenty in the region they offer superb opportunities to hook a trout for a pan fry at the cabin or better yet a backwoods grub job right there by the water. What could be fresher? Nothing!

However if your plans do include travel on any of the ponds via snowmobile or foot, make sure to ensure the safety of ice conditions before you ever plan on venturing out. Also very important if you are planning on going it alone that you make someone aware of where you plan to travel, and how long you plan to be gone.

Community events also abound — from winter carnivals to variety concerts staged by local people to sporting events in the arenas at Clarenville and Bonavista.

Whether you want to just sit back and watch, or join in the fun, there’s lot to do to keep you busy after the sun has slipped beneath the 49th parallel.

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Garrick Theatre

Look for the Saturday Summer Music Series.

For a complete schedule see www.garricktheatre.ca 709-468-5777/2880

Orange Hall

The Lodge Building, the largest fraternal hall of wooden construction in North America, was built in 1907.

Visit the lovely public garden.

Chapel of All Souls

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It is one of the few mortuary chapels still standing in Newfoundland. The entrance to the cemetery features a restored replica of the lych gate, a roofed gateway formerly used for shelter before burial.