Where It's At 2018

WHERE IT’S AT Official 2018 Tourist Guide of the Viking Trail & Labrador Coastal Drive

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Working berry processing facility.

Art & gift boutique.

Historically themed café.

Interpretive nature tour.

Home of The Granchain Exhibit Located 15 minutes from L’Anse aux Meadows

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Café Nymphe bistro

The Granchain Exhibit

The Dark Tickle Co. Route 436, Box 160 St. Lunaire-Griquet, NL, A0K 2X0 Ph. (709) 623-2354 Fax: (709) 623-2405 e-mail: info@darktickle.com N 51º 30.289’, W 55º 28.878’

Engage your

Senses

Are you ready for an experience of a lifetime?

To use all your senses while visiting a place so beautiful and natural? See the pristine beauty.

Smell the fresh, salt water air. Taste Newfoundland and Labrador delicacies. Hear the sounds of the ocean, seagulls, stories of the places and people you visit in our own dialect we hope you can understand. To meet people who are eager to help and share stories?

Then the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and the southern coast of Labrador awaits you.

See for yourself by heading to the Viking Trail and along the Labrador Coastal Drive. If the stages, lobster and crab pots weren’t enough, watch for all the little communities stretched along the roadside, the boats in harbours, the moose and caribou along the highway, and the icebergs and whales in the ocean. In addition to the natural beauty, there’s plenty of things to stop and see to tell you about the history and local culture of the area. There is

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even more to the area than historical attractions and breathtaking scenery. There’s the smiles on the faces of the people who live here. The friendly spirit runs deep here and the people are truly happy to see you and are eager to help.

Though this special publication - Where It’s At - cannot possibly encompass everything to see and do in the Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador, it does give you a taste of life here and a sampling of the things to see and do.

You will run out of time before you run out of places to see. The key is to take your time, don’t rush and take it all in. There really is a place so unspoiled and genuine.

Now that we’ve shed light on the area, the rest is up to you.

Come and enjoy the hospitality Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are known for.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome................................................ 3 For your information......................... 4 B&B Listings.......................................... 5 Things to Do..................................... 5-8 Insectarium........................................... 9 Things to see............................... 10-12

Corner Brook to Eddie’s Cove East....................... 12-32 Walking Trails.....................................25 Map of Region............................ 32-33 Main Brook to St. Anthony.... 36-53 Lower North Shore and Southern Labrador................... 54-62

A guide to people and places on the Great Northern Peninsula and in Southern Labrador.

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For your information...

VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICES • Port aux Basques Visitor Information Centre • Deer Lake Highway Visitor Information Centre • Deer Lake Airport Visitor Information Centre • Gros Morne National Park • Route 430 at Wiltondale • Visitors’ Centre at Rocky Harbour • Hawkes Bay • Visitor Information Centre • Route 430, Viking Trail • St. Anthony • Grenfell Interpretation Centre • L’Anse au Clair – Gateway to Labrador Visitor Centre

AIR SERVICES St. Anthony Airport, located 50km from St. Anthony, is serviced by Provincial Airlines. Blanc Sablon Airport, located on the Quebec-Southern Labrador border, is serviced by Provincial Airlines, Air Labrador and companies offering charter service.

FERRY SERVICES The Strait of Belle Isle ferry, the MV Apollo, is operated between St. Barbe, Newfoundland, and Blanc Sablon, Quebec. Serving the Labrador Straits and Lower North Shore of Quebec with an auto and passenger service, the ferry is operational from May to December. During July and August, the Apollo makes several additional crossings a day.

The Northern Ranger provides passenger and freight services to Goose Bay, Cartwright, Rigolet, Black Tickle and points north to Nain. The Challenge One services the south coast ports of Norman Bay and William’s Harbour from Charlottetown and Port Hope Simpson.

MEDICAL SERVICES VOLUME 23 - MAY 2018 • www.northernpen.ca

Gerry Carew - Provincial Sales Manager Kathy Parsons - Multimedia Sales Consultant Jamie Williams - Layout and Design Cover photograph Photographed near Quirpon Island. A local tour company gives a zodiac ride of whale and Iceberg watchers, out to enjoy a close up look at one of the Gigantic Icebergs that frequent Iceberg Alley.

Photo by Wendy Nuttall.

WHERE IT’S AT IS PRODUCED BY The Northern Pen 10 - 12 North Street, P.O. Box 520, St. Anthony, NL A0K 4S0 Forward comments, questions and suggestions by email to info@northernpen.ca

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• Curtis Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony..........709-454-3333 • Bonne Bay Hospital, Norris Point....................709-458-2211 • Rufus Guinchard Health Centre, Port Saunders .........................................................................................709-861-3139 • Strait of Belle Isle Health Centre, Flowers Cove .........................................................................................709-456-2401 • Labrador South Health Centre, Forteau.......709-931-2450 • White Bay Central Health Centre, Roddickton .........................................................................................709-457-2215 • Mary’s Harbour Clinic, Mary’s Harbour.........709-921-6228

TRAVELLING DISTANCES Deer Lake to St. Anthony...................................................433 km Port au Choix to St. Anthony............................................240 km Rocky Harbour to Roddickton.........................................297 km St. Anthony to Roddickton................................................140 km Deer Lake to Roddickton...................................................368 km St. Anthony to Main Brook...................................................77 km St. Barbe to St. Anthony.....................................................125 km Port au Choix to Rocky Harbour.....................................152 km Blanc Sablon to Red Bay........................................................81 km Corner Brook to St. Anthony............................................493 km Roddickton to Corner Brook.............................................428 km Deer Lake to Flowers Cove................................................314 km St. Anthony to Flowers Cove ...........................................103 km Roddickton to Flowers Coave .........................................109 km

Things to do....

JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31 Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre, Corner Brook The Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre houses a 380 seat proscenium theatre, a 25-metre swimming pool and an art exhibition area.

Visit www.artsandculturecentre.com Contact 1 (709) 637-2582, 1 (709) 637-2580 or cbinfo@artsandculturecentre.com MAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 The Great Viking Feast Experience, St. Anthony Enjoy an evening of food, fun and feuds at the Great Viking Feast!

Come to Leifsburdir and be part of a Viking court of law while feasting on an all you can eat buffet of the food that the Vikings may have enjoyed. Listen to the Vikings and customers make their case to the Lawspeaker and then decide on their fate and punishment. They have entertained well over 60,000 satisfied guests. Join our crew and become an honorary Viking and take away a certificate to prove it.

Visit www.lightkeepersvikingfeast.com Contact 1 (709) 454-4900, 1 (709) 649-7784 or lightkeepersinfo@gmail.com MAY 1 - OCT 31 Woody Point Heritage Theatre, Woody Point This former Loyal Orange Lodge, built in 1908, has been lovingly restored and now serves the community as a centre for performances (in the beautiful Shelagh Rogers Auditorium) as well as festivals, art shows, weddings, conferences and more. Home of the Writers at Woody Point Literary Festival since 2004, and the Comedy at Woody Point Festival, which debuted in 2016, it’s the winner of the Southcott Award from the Newfoundland Historic Trust.

For a schedule of events visit www.woodypointheritagetheatre.com Contact 1 (709) 458-3009, 1 (709) 215-0423 or noel.gary@gmail.com MAY 18 - 27 Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival 2018, Norris Point Ten fun-filled days of activities. Great entertainment, tales, concerts, open mics and scuffs with The Scarecroppers, Gayle Tapper, Rob Gillard, Jodie Rice Band, Off the Cuff, Amala, Stephanie and Angie Payne, Kubasonics, Swig Away, Jeff Anderson, Shirley Montaque, Paul Barry, Richard Perso, Rex Brown, Emma Peckford, Bernard and

with us...

JUNE 1 - 10 The Iceberg Festival, St. Anthony Visit the Great Northern Peninsula during the Iceberg Festival and celebrate the coming of spring and the annual arrival of icebergs.

The festival features food, entertainment, music, history, culture, great hospitality and, of course, icebergs. Dip your toes into the North Atlantic, have a dance, eat fresh seafood, see breathtaking landscapes all with great company.

Visit www.theicebergfestival.ca

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Robert Felix, Rube and Rake, The Misfits, LoveQueen, Kacie Callahan, Joanna Barker, Mike McDonald, STEP Fiddlers, Bud Davidge, The Charmers, The Mixed Tapes, Charlie Payne, Mena Lodge, Folk and the Bay, Burgeo Turnoff, The Catch, Mark Bragg Band, John Grant and Brian Burton, Roland Reid and guest Lorna Lovell, Barbara Bellows with guest Angus Stewart, Fred Jorgensen and Arthur O’Brien (The Navigators) and more, plus a young performers showcase, LAWN art exhibit, waterfront activities, local guides and lore of nature trails such as Burnt Hill and, Lobster Head Cove, Baker Brook Falls, James Humber Trail, Cow Head Lighthouse, a Mattie Mitchell tribute hike to the base of Gros Morne mountain, a coastal walk at Green Point, wine pairings as well as guest chefs and culinary experiences, bike rides around Bonne Bay Loop and Lighthouse Loop, sports day, photo hunt, yoga, and more.

Visit www.trailstalestunes.ca Contact 1 (709) 458-3410

French Island Bed & Breakfast 2 Carnell’s Lane, Flowers Cove (Just 20 kms north of the Labrador ferry) PH: (709) 456-2712 • E-MAIL: maggiec@nf.sympatico.ca Home of the White Rocks & Thrombolites • Wireless Internet Access Laundry Facilities • Full Breakfast • Pet Friendly Canada Select 3 1/2 stars

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Things to do....

JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 21 Soirees and Times - Anchors Aweigh, Rocky Harbour Join Anchors Aweigh for live entertainment at the pub night at the Anchor Pub in the Ocean View Hotel. Take in a night of live traditional Newfoundland and Labrador music and learn about our diverse and colorful culture through stories and songs, mixed with a healthy sprinkling of humor.

Visit www.bontours.ca/anchorsaweigh Contact 709-458-2016 or email info@bontours.ca JUNE 21 - 22 National Aboriginal Day Celebration, Corner Brook Learn about the cultural diversity of the Inuit, Metis and First Nations peoples and their accomplishments by participating in this two-day event.

Visit http://qalipuculturalfoundation.ca Contact 1 (709) 634-0996 or awight@gakiqu.ca JULY 1 - AUGUST 31 Passing The Time in Trout River, Trout River A 10-week set of weekly performances at the Trout River Interpretation Center hosted by traditional singer and storyteller Anita Best, with performers including The Sharecroppers, Daniel Payne, May Hemmingway, Quincy, Dave Penting and Greg Simmons, Figgy Duff and more. Other local musicians and storytellers join every week to make the atmosphere an enjoyable and comfortable kitchen party.

Visit www.townoftroutriver.com Contact (709) 451-5376 or townclerk@townoftroutriver.com

JULY 1 - 31 Comedy at Woody Point, Woody Point Every July the best of stand-up comedy comes to the Woody Point Heritage Theatre. For full details on this year’s comedy fest.

Visit: www.writersatwoodypoint.com Contact 1 (709) 458-3009, 1 (709) 215-0423 or noel.gary@gmail.com JULY 1 Memorial Day Service, War memorial in St. Anthony To honour the members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment who were killed at Beaumont Hamel, July 1, 1916, during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Ceremonies usually begin at 11 a.m.

JULY 1 Canada Day celebrations in various communities Canada Day celebrations throughout the Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador communities.

Contact local Town Halls to inquire about further information.

JULY 3 - AUGUST 30 Sagas and Shadows Parks Canada, L’Anse aux Meadows Gather around the skáli (“kitchen”) in a reconstructed sod building and listen to Viking Sagas. Let the fire warm you as you raise your glass of spiced partridgeberry juice with a Viking. Hear a retelling of the Vinland Sagas and intriguing Norse myths such as how Eirik the Red founded the first Norse settlement in Greenland. Or discover how Thor got his hammer and how Thor and Loki got it back the tale of Gilitrutt - similar to Rumpelstiltskin, but with a troll witch weaving wool cloth.

Visit www.pc.gc.ca/lanseauxmeadows Contact 1 (709) 623-2608 or viking.lam@pc.gc.ca

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Things to do....

JULY 11 - 13 Grenfell Days, St. Anthony Grenfell days are three days of activities surrounding July 11 - Grenfell Heritage Day. Highlights include family games, live entertainment and traditional food, to take place at the St. Anthony Polar Centre in support of the Grenfell Foundation. Money raised by the Foundation is used to purchase priority medical equipment for Curtis Memorial Hospital and other health care facilities operated by the Foundation’s South Chapter.

Contact Agnes Patey at 1 (709) 454-0244 JULY 12 - 15 50 Centuries Heritage Festival, Bird Cove Enjoy three days of fun-for-all-ages family activities celebrating local heritage and culture including traditional music, local talent, family activities, museum tours, outdoor activities, hikes, camp fire and other fun activities.

Visit www.50centuries.ca Contact 1(877) 247-2011 or info@50centuries.ca JULY 21 - 23 Deer Lake Strawberry Festival, Deer Lake Western Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest three-day festival has activities for all ages which includes more than strawberries (but of course it includes strawberries). There will be a variety of music, dancing, children’s rides, slides, games of chance, kiddies parade, market place, concession stands, a beer tent, demonstrations, challenges, a spectacular fireworks display, and of course strawberries.

Visit www.deerlake.ca Contact 1 (709) 635-0165, 1(709) 635-2451, or deerlakeedo@nf.aibn.com JULY 22 - 29 Bonne Bay Annual Regatta, Woody Point One of the oldest Regattas in Newfoundland and Labrador which has fun-filled events such as dory racing, games of chance, Jiggs dinner with traditional Newfoundland music, bingo, adult dance, pre-teen dance, Regatta breakfast, family fun day, Newfie night and kid’s bike parade.

Visit www.woodypoint.ca Contact the Town of Woody Point at 1 (709) 453-2273 or townofwoodypoint@live.com AUGUST (TBA) Goose Cove Garden Party A teenage dance, adult dance, karaoke, and food over three days to raise money for the church.

Contact Evangeline Drudge 1-709-454-3732 AUGUST 1 – 5 Green Island Brook/Lower Cove Come Home Year Join us for live entertainment, food, games, and much more.

Contact Angela Coles at 1 (709) 456-2772

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AUGUST 3 - 5 Conche Garden Party, Conche Highlights will consist of a social Saturday night with Danny Carroll playing at the Parish Hall, hot roast beef and turkey dinners on Sunday at noon, and a kitchen party Sunday afternoon starting at 3 p.m.

Contact Alice Flynn 1 (709) 622-4531 AUGUST 3 - 5 Bang Belly Festival, Trout River A three-day schedule of events including food, games, music and dance, as well as a “Bang Belly” competition.

Visit www.townoftroutriver.com. Contact the Town of Trout River at 709-451-5376 or townoftroutriver.com.

AUGUST 8 Remembering HMS Raleigh, L’Anse Amour Events to commemorate the wreck of the HMS Raleigh, a British light cruiser that went ashore at L’Anse Amour in 1922.

Visit www.seethesites.ca Contact 1 (709) 927-5825, 1 (709) 729-0592, 1 (709) 729-0592 (off season) or info@seethesites.ca.

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AUGUST 1 – 5 St. Lunaire-Griquet Mussel Festival, St. Lunaire-Griquet Join residents for a Mussel Feast and take in the many festivities including games of chance, teddy bear picnic, and much more.

Contact Dale Colbourne at 1 (709) 623-2284, or the Town Hall at 1 (709) 623-2323.

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AUGUST 12 - 19 Englee Come Home Year, Englee Opening ceremonies will take place on Aug. 12. Activities throughout the week include old fashion Englee day with games and prizes, open mic night, screech-ins for newcomers, dances, a gospel fest, talent/ variety show, community bonfire, food sales and more.

Contact 1 (709) 866-2711 AUGUST 14 - 19 Writers at Woody Point, Woody Point The annual Writers at Woody Point Literary Festival takes place at Woody Point Heritage theatre and other venues in the heart of Gros Morne National Park and inludes readings, musical performances, and other arts events. It will open with two nights of performances by acclaimed musicians, and continue with a mix of author readings and musical performances.

Visit www.writersatwoodypoint.com.

Contact 1 (709) 458-3009, 1 (709) 215-0423 or noel.gary@gmail.com AUGUST 19 - 25 Vinland Music Camp Killdevil Camp and Conference Centre, Lomond Here’s a chance to experience Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich music, dance and storytelling traditions for a week in Gros Morne National Park. Bring an instrument, or just your voice, and learn the ballads, stories and dances that have kept this place entertained for centuries. Some of the province’s top artists attend this event every year to perform and pass on their knowledge to others. All ages welcome!

Visit www.soundbone.ca Contact Information 1 (709) 670-3377 or info@soundbone.ca

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The fascinating world of insects... watch these fascinating creatures as they work, revealing the mysteries behind the creation of honey.

In addition to these major displays there are also more than thirty distinctive live exhibits along with hundreds of mounted species to accompany them. The knowledgeable and friendly staff are always readily available to answer questions, interpret exhibits and even let visitors handle and get up close and personal with stick insects or other harmless bugs!

The newly renovated, 1000 square foot themed gift shop is known as one of the largest and most reasonably priced gift shops in Western Newfoundland. The store features a variety of insect, nature and Newfoundland related items including “Real Bug” insect jewellery, unique souvenirs and edible insect candy.

The Newfoundland Insectarium is located on Route 430, The Viking Trail, just north of Deer Lake. Open every day from mid- May to mid-October, it’s considered a “must see” destination for all visitors to Western Newfoundland.

The Insectarium is also fully wheelchair accessible and offers an ice cream shop, walking trails, complimentary dog kennels during your visit, and has plenty of parking for RV’s, campers, and buses.

Drop by for a MAGICAL EXPERIENCE!

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The Newfoundland Insectarium and Butterfly Garden is celebrating their 20th Anniversary in 2018. For 20 spectacular seasons, this unique attraction has fascinated and awed visitors from around the globe. With a variety of captivating live and mounted exhibits including butterflies, beetles, and other insects from around the world, this remarkable display of arthropods is second to none in Eastern Canada.

Perfect for all ages, the Newfoundland Insectarium is without question one of the province’s premier attractions.

The Insectarium has updated and gained popularity each year, welcoming over 420,000 visitors since opening in 1998. In 2014, as a result of spectacular visitor reviews on Trip Advisor, the Newfoundland Insectarium earned the distinction of being named the number one indoor attraction in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The butterfly garden, which was expanded in 2011, is undeniably the most popular feature of this unique and interactive museum. The garden showcases hundreds of colorful and fluttering “jewels of nature” native to Costa Rica and the Philippines. These beautiful creatures will often land on and even pose for photos with their captivated guests (especially those wearing bright colored clothing and hats).

The amazing glass beehive, with upwards of 15,000 honey bees, is also a big hit for adults and children alike. The uniquely structured exhibits allow guests to

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Things to see....

NEWFOUNDLAND INSECTARIUM What you’ll experience: A collection of live and mounted insects and arthropods from all around the world, including a newly expanded butterfly garden, live tarantulas, scorpions, and giant cockroaches, and a beehive with more than 15,000 bees. Located on Route 430 in Reidville, the Insectarium is open seven days a week from May through to October.

GROS MORNE DISCOVERY CENTRE What you’ll experience: Educational exhibits, a fossil room and mini theatre, native plant gardens and three-dimensional models of the park that will open your eyes to the geography, geology, history and culture of Western Newfoundland. Located on the south side of Bonne Bay, the Discovery Centre from May 18 to October 8.

LOBSTER COVE HEAD LIGHTHOUSE What you’ll experience: Original artifacts, historical documents and photographs which bring to life the story of how people have lived along the coast and harvested the sea for more than 4,000 years. Located on the northern approach road to Rocky Harbour, the lighthouse exhibit is open from May 18 to October 8.

ST. MARY’S BOTANICAL WALK What you’ll experience: A heavenly and enchanting flower garden which blooms all year round. Located by the church in Cow Head you can visit the garden at any time but if you’d like an interpreter to talk you through it.

DR. HENRY N. PAYNE COMMUNITY MUSEUM What you’ll experience: A brilliant display of traditional hooked mats, a 700-year-old walrus skull, and ancient archaeological artefacts as well as the grisly story behind a 200-year-old murder weapon are all on display at this, the longest-running museum on the west coast. Guided tours available. Located in Cow Head, off Route 430.

WESTERN BROOK POND What you’ll experience: Surrounded by steep rock walls 2,000 feet high, Western Brook Pond in an inland lake, carved from the surrounding plateau by glaciers over millions of years. Located at the northern end of Gros Morne near St. Pauls, boats cruise the lake from mid-May to mid-October taking you right in to see the magnificent billion-year-old cliffs.

THE ARCHES What you’ll experience: The Arches are the result of years of surf pounding and carving away at ancient limestone. Walk down to the site and feel the smooth pebbles that make up the beach as you marvel at this awesome natural rock formation. The Arches are just north of Parsons Pond.

BENNETT HOUSE What you’ll experience: The former home of nurse Myra Bennett, who for more than 50 years was the only medical aid along the 320 kilometres of rugged coastline on the Northern Peninsula. It is now a museum paying tribute to nurse Bennett, who was poetically known as Florence Nightingale of the north. Located in Daniel’s Harbour, Bennett House is open from June to September. For more information call 1 (709) 898-2282.

THE TORRENT RIVER SALMON INTERPRETATION CENTRE AND FISHWAY What you’ll experience: Exhibits that uncover the history of Hawkes Bay and the evolving relationship forged between the town and the river that runs through it. Discover the story of the Atlantic salmon and descend into the underwater viewing chamber for a chance to stare a wild Atlantic salmon in the eye. Located in the town of Hawkes Bay, the centre is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from June 1 to September 30.

Visit www.torrentriver.ca.

PORT AU CHOIX NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE What you’ll experience: Exhibits and original artifacts of the four prehistoric cultures found in the area, a reconstructed archaeological site of a Dorset House, topographical maps and knowledgeable guides who provide tours through the exhibits and information about the many years of archaeology at the site. You’ll also see the Point Riche Lighthouse and can walk among the rare limestone barrens. Located in Port au Choix, off Route 430. The visitor centre is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 4 to September 14.

LOMOND RIVER LODGE

Nestled in the birch trees adjacent to the famous Lomond River and bordering on Gros Morne National Park, Lomond River Lodge campground and cabins is the ideal vacation spot offering excellent salmon fishing.

• Six two-bedroom cabins • Three motel units • Twenty-eight fully serviced sites • Twelve unserviced tent sites • Convenience store and take-out • Laundromat • Showers/washroom facilities • Wi-Fi & Satellite TV

Route 431 off the Viking Trail P.O. Box 92, Lomond River, NL A0K 3V0

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OPEN DAILY - Check our website for summer entertainment lineup Great place to host small conferences, weddings, community or family events Pub ‘n Grub menu • Wide selection of wines and beers 16 Water St., Woody Point • Gros Morne National Park • NL • A0K 1P0

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Things to see....

BIG DROKE INTERPRETATION CENTRE What you’ll experience: A former school house with engaging displays devoted to helping you explore the history of 5,000 years of human occupation at the site, the Newfoundland cod fishery, and knowledgeable and friendly local staff to share stories of rural island life. Follow in the footsteps of ancient peoples by taking a hike along the historic Dog Peninsula from the centre and see the cairn erected by cartographer Captain James Cook in the 1760s. Located in Bird Cove, off Route 430 near Plum Point.

WHITE ROCKS WALKING TRAIL What you’ll experience: A walking trail out towards the barrens, along with interpretive boards that give a history of the peculiar habitat and plants found at the site. Of the almost 300 species of rare plants known on the island of Newfoundland, 114 live on the limestone barrens, and 29 are found nowhere else on the island. Located in the community of Flowers Cove on Route 430.

PISTOLET BAY PROVINCIAL PARK What you’ll experience: An amazing array of plants, birds, animals as well as a rich geological history. The site is part of the lowlands of the Long Range Mountains. Located on route 437, 12 kilometres off route 430. The park is available for camping, swimming, canoeing and day use.

BURNT CAPE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE What you’ll experience: Some of the world’s most cherished botanical and geological wonders. Rare plants can be found nestled among the rugged stone, mossy mounds and low shrubbery that cover the natural landmass near Raleigh. Located about 1km from Raleigh.

THE GRANCHAIN EXHIBIT What you’ll experience: A small museum and audio tour featuring letters, maps and images documenting French naval officer Guillaume Jacques Constant de Liberge de Granchain’s impact on the Northern Peninsula and in world history. Co-located with Dark Tickle in St. Lunaire.

the chief’s sod house. Relax by his fire and listen to Viking sagas and, as evening shadows lengthen, lie in the meadows overlooking the ocean and watch the stars that guided these great navigators in their quest for adventure and new worlds. Located on Route 436, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 28 to June 10, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 11- September 21, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 22 to October 5.

NORSTEAD What you’ll experience: A Viking village and port of trade on L’Anse aux Meadows. See a blacksmith forging iron, step aboard the full-scale replica of the Viking ship ‘Snorri’ and get your Runes read by the wise women. Shape clay into pottery the way the Vikings did and spin sheep fleece into yarn using the ancient drop spindle. Located about 2km from the Parks Canada site, Norstead is open in L’Anse aux Meadows June 4-September 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

GRENFELL INTERPRETATION CENTRE AND HANDICRAFTS What you’ll experience: The history and story of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, the man who shaped the region. He was the area’s first ever doctor and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the people. There you can also visit Grenfell Handicrafts that, in the tradition of Dr. Grenfell, continues to produce quality merchandise as a cottage industry. Located at 1 Maraval Rd in St. Anthony. Open June 1 to September 30, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and October 1-May 31, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Heartwarming haven for families and couples.

Perfectly located in Gros Morne National Park

RALEIGH TRADITIONAL FISHING VILLAGE What you’ll experience: Discover the heart of Newfoundland and Labrador with a visit to the fishing village. You can stop in or stay a few days for the chance to go back in time as you sleep in the bunkhouses, eat at the cookhouse and “read” at the outhouse. Eat Newfoundland style meals, set and haul a cod trap, hook mats, build a boat and bake bread – just like old times. Located in the community of Raleigh on Route 437.

Gros Morne National Park Glenburnie, Bonne Bay

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Things to see....

GRENFELL HOUSE AND MUSEUM What you’ll experience: The former home of Dr. Grenfell, his wife and children. Built between 1909 and 1910, the Grenfell House Museum in St. Anthony showcases many of the family’s old belongings. The museum is the large green house behind the hospital. Open June 1 to September 30, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and October 1-May 31, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

JORDI BONET MURALS What you’ll experience: The Jordi Bonet Murals, accentuated by a large column in the centre of a cavernous room, are a celebration of the cultures of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the importance of the Grenfell Mission in the development of the region. They are made of hundreds of ceramic tiles. The murals are located inside the entrance of Charles S. Curtis Hospital in St. Anthony.

EPINE CADORET HERITAGE SITE What you’ll experience: A short boardwalk trail off of Route 438 that leads to intriguing carvings left by 19th century French sailors. Located just past the community of Croque on the road to St. Julien’s.

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FISHING POINT What you’ll experience: The Fishing Point Lighthouse, Leifsburdir (home of the Great Viking Feast), the Lightkeepers Café, and Fishing Point Emporium, which has a unique polar bear display, a large assortment of crafts and souvenirs as well as Newfoundland and Labrador books and music. Learn about the history of the area and walk some of the most picturesque trails and lookouts in the region.

Watch icebergs float by and see whales from the point. Located at Fishing Point Road in St. Anthony.

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CROQUE VISITORS’ CENTRE What you’ll experience: Learn about the history of Croque, wander through the waterfront properties -- a charming row of wharves and storehouses representing the traditional architecture of the early 20th century inshore fishery – and visit the French Naval Cemetery, a French and English naval graveyard dating from the 1700s which overlooks the waterfront. Located in the community of Croque, the visitors’ centre and stores are open seasonally but you can visit the graveyard year-round.

FRENCH SHORE INTERPRETATION CENTRE What you’ll experience: Housed in a former Grenfell nursing station in the picturesque fishing village of Conche, the French Shore Interpretation Centre highlights authentic French sites scattered throughout the French Shore communities of Conche, Croque and Grandois/St. Julien’s. The exhibition takes visitors through the history of the French cod fishery on the northeast coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. The French Shore Tapestry also housed in the Interpretation Centre. Located in Conche at the end of Route 434, the centre is open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. year round, and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. from June to August.

GREEN MOOSE INTERPRETATION CENTRE What you’ll experience: The Green Moose showcases the proud heritage of the area with a variety of displays, ranging from the town’s beginning, the logging and fishing industries, underground salmon hole, and its moose population – not to mention a full-size stuffed moose. Located at 81 Major’s Street, Roddickton. Contact 1 (709) 4572413, 1 (709) 457-2415 or email roddickton@nf.aibn.com.

ASHTON HOUSE What you’ll experience: A house built by Elias Cassell for his parents.

The home itself was floated first from Little Harbour Deep to Hooping Harbour, then to Bide Arm, and has been turned into living museum where visitors can spend the night, eat a traditional Newfoundland meal and learn about life as it was. Located in the community of Bide Arm off Route 433. Contact the town of Roddickton-Bide Arm on 1(709) 457-2413 for more information.

NELLIE REEVES REPLICA What you’ll experience: A handcrafted, minutely detailed replica of the Nellie Reeves, a 100-foot schooner, which was destined as a freighter for John Reeves’ merchant company in Englee before it sank on its maiden voyage. The model ship is located at the town building in Englee.

BARNES HERITAGE HOME What you’ll experience: Built by William Reid in 1937, the museum is a recreation of a period home. It includes rooms full of artifacts and locally made hooked rugs. Located across from the playground in Englee.

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Gros Morne National Park is a preferred destination for geologists, photographers, hikers, nature lovers and travellers.

People visit here for a variety of reasons but it has the same spell-binding effect on everyone.

From the scars and rocky rubble left on the earth’s surface by tectonic forces, to the natural beauty of seascapes, mountaintops and tracts of forests – the park is a tourist’s haven.

The only shortcoming is that the park is too big to see in one trip, which leaves the majority of visitors making plans to come back again and again.

Located just north of Deer Lake as you embark upon your journey of the Viking Trail, the national park gives visitors access to some of the most interesting geological features they’re ever likely to see. They include an inland fjord at Western Brook Pond, the fascinating geology of Trout River Pond, and majestic Tablelands which hover over beautiful Bonne Bay. There are also numerous scenic attractions, a variety of wildlife, and a wealth of history waiting to be explored. The 1,805 square km park, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 because of its outstanding natural significance, is well-suited for the curious and the active person.

The best places to get an overview of the park and to receive a copy of Gros Morne National Park visitor guide are at the Visitor Centre and the Discovery Centre. There are exhibits on many of these features, as well as the history and culture of the area. A theatre for viewing films or hearing lectures is available, and there are detailed maps to guide you through the park. The Visitor Centre is located just south of Rocky Harbour and the Discovery Centre in Woody Point.

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A discovery in learning There are few places in the province that hold more aweinspiring beauty than Bonne Bay, and the Discovery Centre in Woody Point is rightly named as a place to measure that beauty.

Overlooking beautiful Bonne Bay from atop a hill, the displays and exhibits here will open your eyes to the geography, geology, history and culture of Western Newfoundland.

One of the newer additions to Gros Morne National Park, the Discovery Centre is an experience in adventure and learning.

The centre features educational exhibits, a fossil room and mini-theatre, native plant gardens and three-dimensional models of the park.

Several exhibits help visitors understand the region’s spectacular landscapes, its flora and fauna, the geological forces which shaped the mountains and fjords, the changing climate, and wildlife that live in the park.

Visitors can use the Discovery Centre to obtain information on boat tours, dinner theatres and many other special events that take place throughout the park.

From there you can find out about interpretive walks through the park, learn about history, native flora and fauna and the region’s unique geology.

The Discovery Centre is situated on the south side of Bonne Bay.

The Town of Rocky Harbour Welcomes Visitors to our community

Rocky Harbour is nestled in the centre of Gros Morne National Park and hosts a variety of accommodations, restaurants, stores and hiking trails.

When your day is complete, there’s no better way to end your day than to sit and relax along the water’s edge and enjoy a picturesque sunset melt into the ocean.

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While in Rocky Harbour, we hope that you take time to explore our town, visit with locals, and learn about our rich history dating back to the 1700s.

Cow Head community museum marking 43 years A brilliant display of traditional hooked mats, a 700-year-old walrus skull, ancient archeological artifacts and a 200-year-old murder weapon are among the interesting artifacts you will find on display at the Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum and Craft Shop at Cow Head in beautiful Gros Morne National Park.

Many of the artifacts on display depict life in a small fishing out port and tell not only the story of Mr. and Mrs. Payne but out port women as well.

With the distinction as the longest-running museum on the west coast, it was founded as the Tete de Vache Museum in 1975. It reopened in a new location in 1999 through the efforts of the Conservation and Heritage Committee Inc. It is named for Dr. Henry N. Payne, a lifelong resident of Cow Head.

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About our Craft Demonstrations, the Gros Morne Fall Fest or join us for our outdoor guided walking tour of Cow Head Summerside as we tell you the stories of our ancestors from aboriginal to present day and their way of life.

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Community Repaired wharf ensures a future for Spirity Cove

With major repairs to a severely damaged wharf completed, Sam Hoddinott has helped ensure a future for Spirity Cove’s fishing community.

Located past a long stretch of dirt road between River of Ponds and Hawke’s Bay, the extensive wharf in Spirity Cove services eight boats and about 16 fishermen.

The cove has a history of struggling with strong northeast wind and northern ice. A particularly rough storm with harsh wind and hammering beach rock knocked an entire wall of the wharf down into the sea.

Harvesters and nearby residents repaired the wall with double-stacked logs and bolted braces as part of a Job

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For the past 10 weeks these workers in Spirity Cove have repaired the cove’s wharf, repainted the stores, re-shingled, and done plenty of clean-up. The JCP project ends Dec.1.

Creation Partnership (JCP) program with the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour.

Robert Diamond, a Spirity Cove harvester and vice-chair of the Spirity Cove Fishermen’s Committee, said it’s been wonderful to see the project go ahead with such success.

“The wharf was in really rough shape,” Diamond said.

“Without these repairs, it’d be the end of the cove.”

Sam Hoddinott, as chair of the committee, spearheaded the project with help from Chatal Doyle, career development specialist with the department, and Jeanann Biggin, the department’s client service manager for the Northern Peninsula.

Hoddinott is particularly grateful for their input and help in getting this repair work into action.

“Chatal and Jeanann and they work they’ve done has been priceless,” he said. “We wouldn’t be able to do it without their advice and guidance.”

The wharf was also damaged by loss of beach rock underneath it, due to swaying currents. As part of the repair, the committee members and JCP workers brought in barrels of new beach rock to drop underneath the boards.

“This beach is what we call a live beach,” said Diamond.

“When you have storms, the rock is always moving. The rock gets sucked out of the bottom of the wharf, and it chops into the side of the wharf, but we’ve given it some extra protection now.”

Another major facet of the JCP project is doing clean up around the Spirity Cove area. Plenty of old cod and lobster traps, herring nets, and even some of the old infrastructure like out-of-use cabins have been taken down and burnt.

As well, repairs and paintwork were completed on all harvesters’ stores along the coast. When the weather was too rough to go at the wharf repair, the workers would focus on these areas.

While the JCP project helped secure funds for excavation and timber, Hoddinott said the group cut down on costs by applying their skills and lending their own gear, as well as equipment provided by area harvesters.

“We need our own equipment to really make it work, and they’re all experienced people with wood and power saws,” said Hoddinott. “The community really came together to work on the project.”

Doyle visited the area and was pleased with the successful and productive work being done in Spirity Cove.

She says it couldn’t have come together without people like Hoddinott taking the lead.

Todd House works from Spirity Cove’s wharf with his father.

Now that the cod season has come to an end for their enterprise, he is tying up their gear. Fishermen in Spirity Cove are pleased to see the repairs to the wharf and their stores repainted and re-shingled.

The small community of cabins, stores and long liner boats has become a year round home for Hoddinott. While he spent much of his life living in Hawke’s Bay, Hoddinott married in the area when he was 19, and his wife bore three children there. He says it was a very prosperous community at one time, with a sawmill in the nearby woods.

Now seeing all the cleanliness and repair work unfolding in Spirity Cove, Hoddinott is thankful to know the harvesters will be able to keep both the wharf and the cove in high use.

“Everyone who comes here seeing it cleaned up is very proud,” he said. “It’s the proudest job I’ve ever been a part of.”

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St. Mary’s Botanical Garden

- An Enchanting Garden located in Cow Head, NL

“The earth laughs in flowers.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Visit the Botanical Garden in Cow Head and enjoy the flowers that are making the earth laugh. It will make you happy and enthusiastic about nature!

The heavenly and enchanting St. Mary’s Botanical Garden located in picturesque Cow Head adjacent to the St. Mary’s Anglican Church and the Atlantic Ocean is the number one place to visit. St. Mary’s Botanical Garden came to life in 2001 as one part of a multi-phase tourism undertaking to use the area’s natural resources. Take a moment to pause and be enthralled with the beauty of the plants and shrubs. Tourists are simply amazed at the survival of the many beautiful plants that seem to adapt and thrive in the beautiful garden by the sea. Much work went into long-term planning, which included the involvement and input of many individuals and volunteers, whose contributions are essential to the garden’s success.

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is a welcome stop for the many visitors who venture here.

Most years we have “Tea in the Garden.” This year it will be on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 2 p.m. Come and enjoy music by the talented Neddy Norris Singing Group from Gros Morne Theatre Festival. There will be different flavored tea, Newfoundland tea buns, molasses buns and other goodies.

Visit the garden this summer! Stroll around or relax on a bench or on the Meditation Platform at the back of the garden! Enjoy the beauty all around you! Catch a glimpse of the sea!

Cow Head Peninsula Trails “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous” - Aristotle There are four trails on the Cow Head Peninsula: Lighthouse Trail - 40 minutes Point of the Head Trail - 50 minutes Steering Island Trail - 2 minutes Spring Beach Trail - 3minutes All infrastructure is in place on the four trails on the Cow Head Peninsula. The Cow Head Tourism Committee have finished all directional signage and interpretation signs. Three hiker symbols have also been added in the community, one at the Community Garden by the church, one at Veteran’s Drive and one at the beginning of the isthmus. This makes our community and the Cow Head Peninsula “user friendly.” The hiker symbol signs will lead the visitor to the big map sign under Charles Hill and a smaller version of this map sign can be found at the beginning of each trail at the big parking lot and at the small parking lot. The Cow Head Tourist Committee have also produced a brochure and installed five interpretation signs on the trails giving the visitor an enriched experience as they are walking so they may learn a little about what they see. The trails on the Cow Head Peninsula are well maintained by the town and we have had only rave reviews by visitors. A hike on these trails is a must when visiting Cow Head.

“The hiker discovers the beauty in nature. This delights the soul and makes us happy!”

Enjoy the Journey!

The Appalachian Trail Spectacular views await hikers Hikers climb to Indian Lookout above Portland Creek Inner Pond.

More than 200 million years ago, continental drift sent Africa sliding into North America with a slow crunch.

The ensuing curl and crush drove continental plates skyward, leaving the Appalachian mountain range in its wake, including the Long Range Mountains of Western Newfoundland.

Today, hikers are able to trek along much of this mountainous spine, from Georgia in the south to the northern tip of the Island of Newfoundland.

When complete, the Newfoundland section of trail will stretch 1,200 km from Port aux Basques in the south to L’Anse aux Meadows in the north.

Indian Lookout Trail, the first official section of the IATNL, begins near the end of Five Mile Road – located just south of the Arches Provincial Park between Parsons Pond and Portland Creek. It climbs 2,000 feet over the Flat Hills, makes a loop around the Southwest Feeder Gulch, then returns to Five Mile Road.

Along the way hikers can view spectacular waterfalls – one of which is more than 1,000 feet high – scenic Portland Creek Inner Pond, as well as moose, caribou, Arctic hare and rock ptarmigan.

For more information on the Indian Lookout Trail or the IATNL, contact Paul Wylezol at p.wylezol@iatnl.ca, or phone 709-634-7407.

You can also visit their website at www.iatnl.ca.

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Walking with rare plants Led by the aroma of freshly baked bread and the allure of discovering rare plant life, mounds of eager participants venture to Port au Choix each summer to step foot upon the limestone barrens.

The unique landscape makes up a large portion of the landmass within the Port au Choix Historical Site. Characterized by large expanses of bare gravel, by way of wind erosion and frost action, the barrens supports many species of plant life, all of which contribute greatly to the biodiversity of the province.

According to Parks Canada, of the nearly 300 vascular plants considered rare for the island of Newfoundland, nearly half inhabit these barrens, with upwards of 30 situated in the Port au Choix area alone.

One of the walking trails extends from “Old Port au Choix”, a base where visitors can indulge in freshly baked goods from a traditional French oven before or after their trek. The wind hammered, onekilometre long trail leads to Barbace Cove, a site where the French Basques built a wharf in the early eighteenth century.

As observers stealthily advance through the trail’s grassy mounds, the Hoary Draba, the Netveined Willow and the elusive Yellow Lady Slipper, among other species, will greet them -- they may even be instructed by tour guides to lie flat on the ground to imitate the survival methods of the clever Creeping Juniper.

There are multiple routes throughout Port au Choix that permit visitors to pass through a variety of habitats, including the Dorset Trail, which leads hikers from the Visitor Centre to the archaeological site at Philip’s Garden.

With tightened bootlaces and an observant eye, visitors are free to peruse the plant sites that contribute to the protection of this natural heritage.

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Another example of a Highway

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Built and scattered along the scenic coastline drive of the Northern Peninsula, roadside gardens are a staple of Highway 430 and its offroads.

With a landscape of barren coastlines and rocky limestone, the builtup topsoil from past highway constructions provided a convenience for garden ventures of the peninsula.

John Omohundro is a retired anthropologist based in New York.

Omohundro and his wife Susan spent years living and working along the Northern Peninsula. While the pair of anthropologists studied Newfoundland’s cultural trades of berry picking, house building and hunting, they were particularly fascinated with the peninsula’s unique gardening styles.

“We felt at home in the Northern Peninsula,” said Omohundro. “It seemed like the wild west to us.”

The couple first came to the Northern Peninsula as tourists in 1979, but their infatuation with the area soon became a long-term academic study that lasted 25 years.

“The gardening was the first thing that caught our attention,” said Omohundro. “We wanted to look into how Newfoundlanders got along and survived on the Northern Peninsula, and gardening seemed to be a major aspect of that.”

Due to homes and settlements forming so close to coastlines, Omohundro said the local soil was often terrible for growing vegetables.

Even before the highways brought plentiful topsoil, the concept of gardening far from home was a staple of peninsula communities.

“Locals were always searching for good soil outside of the community,” he noted. “So when those Caterpillar tractors came and turned up soil for the highways, people jumped on it.”

As a soft-filled bare ground with no weeds, the earth that resulted from the highway formations was ideal for growing staple Newfoundland vegetables like potatoes, cabbage and turnip. Before this, Omohundro says a common spot for planting and gardening were nearby islands.

Omohundro and his wife were also fascinated by the tight-knit nature of rural Newfoundland, such as the development of mayors and councils in communes of only a couple hundred people. He believes this played a significant role in the forming of roadside gardens.

“The attitude was nobody owned the grounds [along the highway], but on the other hand, once I planted my potatoes there, it was understood that other gardeners wouldn’t mess with it,” Omohundro said. “Most of the time, people travelling on these roads are known to everybody else. It seems to me in this environment, if someone were to be mess around, word would travel fast.

“We always found the vast number of small municipalities quite impressive.”

Another interesting aspect the pair studied was the use of marine resources in gardening.

Kelp washing up on the shores of peninsula in little balls served as fertilizer for many gardeners. In time, when the gardens were trenched, Omohundro said the throwing in of capelin runs was another common sight. Through their research, these techniques appeared to yield strong results.

“That stuff really thrilled me,” said Omohundro. “The seaweed has all kinds of nutrients, and the idea of actually throwing fresh capelin and letting them rot down into the soil is pretty clever.”

These highway gardens are still in plentiful prominence today, and Omohundro expects these techniques are also still in use. He says in New York they can buy some expensive and processed fish meal fertilizer locally, but it’s not as effective as the genuine ocean resources of the Northern Peninsula.

One deep admiration for the anthropologists, as exemplified in these gardens, is how tradition survived in Newfoundland even through the processes of modernization.

Anthropologists and husband and wife John and Susan Omohundro spent 25 years studying the Northern Peninsula.

The gardening techniques of the area were their first fascination. In this photo, from 1982, John Omohundro is assisting in some potato harvesting in Main Brook. The Omohundros still return to the peninsula on occasion, revisiting old friends. - Submitted photo “The gardening survived quiet well,” he said. “When machinery, roads, and electricity came in, things changed a bit to accommodate new tools, but it certainly didn’t ruin it.

“The gardening is not just an old timey tradition that died out with modernization, people kept at it and made it a part of their new life.”

Although they are both retired, John and Susan Omohundro still return to the area they admired and studied for many years. Now the trips are not to do research, but to visit and keep in contact with friends they made over the years, or with the children of those friends who have passed on.

Their most recent visit to the Northern Peninsula was in 2013, and they hope to return again in the near future.

“We both studied anthropology and started our research careers in Asia,” said Omohundro. “But it’s the far reaches of Canada that struck us as paradise.”

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Craig Haley & Stephanie Payne in Neddy Norris Night Tom Cochrane Photo

Gros Morne Theatre Festival set for

23rd Season There will be a world premiere of a labour of love in Cow Head this summer.

The Gros Morne Theatre Festival will be presenting “17 Men,” a true community production, according to Artistic Director Jeff Pitcher.

The play is deeply rooted in Cow Head and the Great Northern Peninsula as they explore the lives of the 17 men who fought in World War 1 from the coast. “’17 Men’ truly is a product of community inspiring our art,” Pitcher said.

More than 15 years ago Theatre Newfoundland Labrador (TNL) started recognizing, in performance July 1st, the anniversary of Beaumont Hamel.

“On that afternoon we gathered in the Warehouse Theatre and to tell the story of the Newfoundland Regiment along with music and songs of

the era,” Pitcher said.

Shortly after, local resident Nora Shears approached them asking if St. Mary’s Anglican Church and TNL could work together to recognize the day. Before long they had a full day – a church service in the morning followed by a short parade and laying of wreaths in the church garden and in the afternoon the company presented a performance about the Newfoundland Regiment.

“The day is meant to be a day of remembrance for the Newfoundland Regiment and recognition of the men who lived in and around the Cow Head region who went to war,” Pitcher said.

Residents in the community of Cow Head were inspired, and through a great effort, managed to raise enough money to erect a stone War Memorial in the middle of town. Etched in stone on that Memorial are the names of 17 men who fought – six of them never to return

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home. While this is the Cow Head War Memorial, the 17 men are from various parts of the northern peninsula; Douglas Walsh, Arthur House, Emmanuel House, Luke House and Jesse House from Bellburns; Enos Verge, James S Payne, Naaman Payne and Garland Payne from Parson’s Pond; Art Gill and William Knott from Sally’s Cove; Job Gilley,Stanleyville, Bonne Bay; Harvey Hull, Seal Islands; Rueben Perry, River of Ponds; Thomas Prosper, Muddy Brook, Bonne Bay; Thomas Prosper, Muddy Brook, Bonne Bay and Charles Skanes, Cow Head.

In 2013, in recognition of World War 1 (1914 – 1918) they decided they would present one play a season dedicated to the memory of the war from 2014 to 2018. Along with the one play being presented in their Festival, they decided to feature the stories of the 17 men whose names are etched in stone on the Memorial itself – four per year (five in the final year).

The families of those 17 men still live throughout the Gros Morne and Northern Peninsula regions, so they set out gathering information on the individual men, their history, where they come from and then they followed through by researching and following their movements through the battlefields of Europe.

“We traced down the grave sites of the ones that died overseas and we traced and talked to family members of those who returned,” Pitcher said. “In the process, we decided to make this into a full drama for our 2018 season. Over the last two years we completed two workshops, and the play has gone through several drafts to arrive at a brand-new world premiere production of ‘17 Men’ at the 2018 Gros Morne Theatre Festival.”

The story follows the trail of the 17 men listed on the Cow Head War Memorial who fought in World War I, a docu-drama featuring four actors – each actor will detail the soldier’s life stories in the first-person including their enlistment in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, where they served and/or fought, where they died and are buried in Europe and if they returned what they did with their remaining lives, including family members now at home.

“The play will truly be a celebration of community and professional theatre coming together to tell the story of life in the community,” Pitcher said. “From church service to war memorial to play – the entire community has been a part of the process. It truly resonates with the arts and community working hand in hand.”

Along with “17 Men,” they have an exciting summer of plays from comedy to romance to drama, not to mention, music and dinner theatre.

With seven plays, set in two venues, 165 performances and over 35 artists, they officially open on June 2 and close Sept. 22, and will have a full professional 16-week summer repertory season that will include seven plays along with a visiting artist series. Starting in July there’ll be two performances nightly in two 92-seat venues in the community of Cow Head.

“By the end of the summer we’ll have performed in front of more than 12,000 visitors – that’s in a community of less than 500,” Pitcher said.

Several locals work with them in all capacities – from box office to technical support to actors – every year. This year Stephanie Payne from Cow Head is the company music director as well as a director and

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“We work hard to be a part of the community we work in,” Pitcher said. “All our plays speak directly to our local audience.”

Also, in the line-up is their comedy “Ed & Ed – Trapped” by Jeff Pitcher, which is set in Cow Head and deals with the demise of the cod fishery in 1992. The romantic comedy “Outside Mullingar” by John Patrick Shanley is an Irish play set in rural Ireland but could very well be set in rural Newfoundland. “S.S. Ethie” by Shane Ellis Coates– their famous dinner theatre – is based on a true story of the sinking of the SS Ethie just south of Cow Head and their musical show “Neddy Norris Night” features local traditional music. To round out their season they’re presenting their very popular “Newfoundland Vinyl” directed by Allison Crowe which features Newfoundland hits from the great era of the 60s and 70s.

This year they are adding a bonus show, “Our Frances” by Newfoundland playwright Berni Stapleton about the life of VAD Nurse Frances Cluett. The play will perform in September before launching on a tour of the England and Scotland in October.

For complete lineup and to purchase tickets, visit www. theatrenewfoundland.com or phone 1-877-243-2899.

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Visit the historic town of Port au Choix, a fishing community that has been providing a living for its residents for over 6000 years. Stop at the Port au Choix National Historic Site Visitor Center and view artifacts of several ancient cultures, then head out to the French Rooms Cultural Center and learn more about our recent history - The French Fishery, The Resettlement Era and The Point Riche Lighthouse Keepers.

Give yourself enough time to take in the following sites and activities: • Visit the 4000 year old burial ground where the Maritime Archaic Indians buried their dead.

• Hike to the Phillip’s Garden Archaeological Site.

• Tour the limestone barrens and view this unique habitat, and its many rare plants.

• Visit the French Rooms Cultural Center to learn about the history of the Point Riche Lighthouse and the French Fishery. Watch a video about a house being floated during the Resettlement Period.

• Participate in the French Bread Oven Program. Taste freshly baked bread topped with local jams from a reconstructed French Oven.

• Have your photo taken in the Chaloupe.

• Drive to the Point Riche Lighthouse to watch whales breach, fishing boats pulling in their daily catch, and view a spectacular sunset.

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A taste of Northern Newfoundland...

During your travels throughout the Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador, you may well come across menu items that leave you scratching your head.

Don’t be concerned – it’s traditional Newfoundland cooking.

Locals will be more than happy to explain them to you, but here’s a small taste of what you might find and, if you order it, what you’ll get: Jiggs Dinner: A Sunday dinner tradition, it’s a dish combining salt beef, potatoes and vegetables like turnips, onion and carrot into a steaming pot of stew with a light broth.

Salt fish cakes: Pretty self-explanatory, these are usually made from salt cod. Back before there were roads it was standard fare because salting fish was the only way to keep it though a long, cold winter. Generally the fish is soaked and

combined with mashed potato and seasonings, then shallow pan fried.

Lassie buns: Short for molasses buns, these are home baked goodies you’ll often find served up on a table with tea and, if you’re lucky, thick slices of homemade bread and partridgeberry jam. Every family has their own recipe but they’re delightfully sweet, moist and spiced.

Fish and brewis: Salt fish prepared with a curiously Newfoundland staple called hard bread. The bread has to be gently soaked in water to expand, then is mixed with the fish and sometimes scrunchions – crispy little delights usually made of pork fat.

Toutons: Traditional breakfast fare, these are basically fried bread dough. They are usually served smothered with molasses or homemade jam.

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Walking trails...

Cow head Trail – Located in Port au Choix. Begin at the local visitor centre and work your way past rocky outcrops and several caves that were historically used by aboriginal groups that once called the area home.

Deep Cove Trails – Year round trails that offer cross-country skiing in the winter and hiking in the spring, summer and fall can be travelled near Plum Point.

Dog Peninsula – Hike the trails near the site of an ongoing archaeological dig in Bird Cove.

Englee and Conche – Hike through the picturesque scenery of these two historic fishing communities, nestled in the rugged coastline of the eastern Northern Peninsula.

they move upstream.

White Rocks Walking Trail – Located in Flower’s Cove, hike a 20 to 30- minute loop featuring rare plants, limestone barrens and beautiful natural landscape. Ample parking and seating areas available. Call 1-709-456-2124 for more info.

For more information on walking trails throughout the Great Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador please visit www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/things-to-do/hikingand-walking or www.vikingtrail.org/hiking_trails.php

Fishing Point Trails – Located in St. Anthony. Walk on the boardwalk for a great vantage point for viewing icebergs in the spring and year-round natural beauty of the ocean and coastline. There is also an excellent climb to the top of a cliff to view where fishing boats once filled the sea.

Goose Cove to Brimstone Pond – Hike from the charming community of Goose Cove to Brimstone Pond, which offers more great coastal scenery.

Grenfell House Trails – Visit St. Anthony and make a trip to the historic, restored house where Dr. Grenfell lived and walk the numerous trails that span through the woods behind it and take in beautiful views from Tea House Hill, which overlooks the harbour and Fishing Point. Snowshoe it in the winter or hike it in the spring, summer or fall.

Gros Morne hiking trails – Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Appalachian Trail Network, you can hike 20 different trails that total over 100 kms in length through the pristine Long Range Mountains, with breathtaking views over the Long Range Traverse and the North Rim Traverse. There are trails for all levels of hikers but these two are for experienced hikers and require a reservation well in advance

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L’Anse Aux Meadows – Hike a trail where Vikings roamed 1,000 years ago to the top of a hill that provides an excellent lookout of the historical site.

The Torrent River Nature Park – Walk a boardwalk in Hawke’s Bay which follows the course of the Torrent River and ends at a salmon ladder where the fish climb a waterfall as

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The Machinist of Port au Choix

With growing vines, flowers and lobster pots, the relic of a ship on Frank Noseworthy’s lawn is just one of a variety of projects for the multi-skilled machinist.

As a blue jay glides through a lawn of bread ovens, vintage cars, a ship garden and old water hydrants, Frank Noseworthy and his wife Marjorie showcase a unique property in the small outport of Port au Choix.

Known for his sundry talents, the Noseworthy household is frequented by locals in need of nearly any kind of repair or fix-up.

A machinist by trade, Noseworthy has a devotional skill to building and restoring that is shown not only in his vast workshop, but in the plentiful woods and wildlife that surround his home.

“I make sure these trees are preserved, and with Park Canada right beside me I have no concerns now,” said Noseworthy.

“I treat this place like a treasure.”

Noseworthy even built a lookout point on the house’s roof that offers a scenic view over the town. He says they’ve caught some amazing sights of whales spouting throughout the summer.

Machine work When he moved to Port au Choix, Noseworthy brought two transport truckloads of machinery and tools he had kept and worked with over the years.

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For three decades Noseworthy gave up his work as a machinist and brought his skills into the construction industry. He worked as a project manager for banks, a bottling plant, and even designed planes.

But when locals began seeing his work on old engines and vehicles, he soon became the talk of the town for machine maintenance. After continual requests of ‘can you do this or that’, he ended a six-month contract and went back to his old trade as a machinist. Now working out of his own home-based shop.

Among his diversity of apparatuses is a bolt cutter specifically designed for cutting the most microscopic and precise of threads.

Many locals have asked Noseworthy to repair their rifles with this rare rig.

“These machines aren’t built now, so I was very lucky to find it,” Noseworthy said. “It serves only one purpose – for very, very precise work.”

As well, Noseworthy has a set of welding equipment, mostly used today for reworking boat parts.

“I took my trade at General Motors as a machinist, and in those days you had to have other skills,” he said. “One of them was welding, and

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Noseworthy has also brought his machinist talents into the world of drones. To combat the forces of nature, for this drone Noseworthy created Styrofoam wings with adjustable skids and guards to keep his drone in steady flight - no matter the wind pattern.

I also became a pattern maker at General Motors. That’s where a lot of this stuff came from.”

A variety of projects Aligning with his degree of skill set, Noseworthy has a continual line of projects on the go.

He’s had a long fascination and hobby with old vehicles. A Model T Ford snowmobile he spent the past two years reconstructing to its original state still remains in his garage, awaiting its shipment to Nain where it will be put on display.

The restoration of old engines is commonplace for Noseworthy’s shop. If the engine can’t be put back to working order, Noseworthy ensures they can at least be made to look good.

“It’s better than throwing it away, now the family can keep pop’s old engine,” said Noseworthy.

He also repaired a foghorn for the Canadian Coast Guard to be put on museum display. Most recently, an old child’s pedal car found in a family attic was brought to Noseworthy to refurbish for future generations.

Noseworthy has also brought his machinist talents into the world of drones.

“Well, counting the ones I’ve destroyed,” Noseworthy said with a laugh. “I’ve got six or seven of all different types – from fixed wing to multicopter.”

Living in an ocean side community like Port au Choix, high and heavy winds are plentiful. Newfoundland’s coastal winds are also known to change speed and direction at any moment.

To combat the forces of nature, Noseworthy created Styrofoam wings with adjustable skids and guards to keep his drone in steady flight - no matter the wind pattern.

“I’ve set the computer controls to automatically adjust the wings,” he said. “I can fly steady, manage the camera and still do photographs.”

Preserving the treasure While it is decorated with a variety of knick-knacks and rare sights,

the most eye-catching piece on Noseworthy’s lawn is its boat garden.

The relic of a ship sits titled on its side with growing vines and flowers throughout. Noseworthy originally brought the boat home planning to redesign it as a cruiser. But his wife Marjorie soon talked him out of it.

“She said, ‘you’re going to have it sit in the water and drift around and then pay to get it out every year,’ and she was right,” Noseworthy said. “Marjorie said to just cut it up - easy to say but harder to do of course.”

When Noseworthy dropped the large boat to the ground and watched it lay to its side, he instantly began envisioning it as a great gardening piece for the property.

But Noseworthy said he knew as soon as he suggested this to Marjorie, she would think he was just trying to find a lazy way out of the strenuous task of cutting the boat up.

Thankfully for Noseworthy, a friend of his wife would ensure the ship’s fate for him.

“A friend of hers came by, and said ‘Marjorie, that would be a beautiful gardening piece.’ I thought, ‘Thank God.’ “I forget her name but she’s now my best friend,” Noseworthy said with a laugh.

Through a short trek in the woods of his home, Noseworthy built an enclosed swing garden. Sheltered by trees, it remains a sanctuary for the couple during the cooler months.

“You can come here on a windy day and it’s still quite warm and calm,” said Noseworthy.

A rusted gate taken from a cemetery marks an entrance to the garden, as well as a pet cemetery for the pair’s deceased animals.

The various work and exhibitions of the Noseworthy household offer only a glimpse into the multiple talents and interests of the machinist. Frank Noseworthy remains continually involved with projects and repairs of all kinds, like a master of all trades and jack of none.

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The MV Apollo ferry navigates the waters of the Strait of Belle Isle and provides a link between the island of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Apollo travels between St. Barbe on the Northern Peninsula and Blanc Sablon, Quebec, on the Labrador Straits side. It’s a large vessel which can accommodate vehicles, tractor trailers and passengers. It usually starts its run in April or May when the ice breaks up and finishes in early January. During the 90-minute crossing, passengers can enjoy a meal or a refreshment, and if the weather is suitable, a stroll along the deck is recommended, since the Strait of Belle Isle is home to whales and a variety of birds.

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Life 3.5 billion years ago Some of the most primitive life forms on the planet (Thrombolites) can be found hidden amongst the rocks of Flowers Cove.

Thrombolites were the only known forms of life from 3.5 billion to 630 million years ago. They are extremely rare and can only be matched to the other side of the world in Australia.

Along the coastline, within Flowers Cove, these bunshaped, unicellular creatures have left a large reminder for us to witness their existence in the fossil record.

The amazing geological find can be viewed from the town’s Thrombolites Walking Trail, which is listed as a very easy walk and takes about 15 minutes.

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You may be lucky enough to see icebergs drifting through the Straits or see whales feeding.

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Visit the French Rooms Cultural Center in beautiful Port au Choix to learn about the local history, including the Point Riche Phone (709) 457-2413 • Fax: (709) 457-2663 Lighthouse, Resettlement Program and the French Fishery.

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“The Moose Capital of the World” Visit •the Green Interpretation Centre Phone (709) 457-2413 Fax: (709) Moose 457-2663 your stay memorable one, visittrails.

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Visit the Green Moose Centre MooseInterpretation in Town Life Size Polar Bear Life Size Moose Roddickton “The Moose and walk our beautiful trails.Capital of the World”

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Interpretation Centre Visit beautiful Armistice Park and walk our beautiful great camping grounds

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The Heritage Centre Building is a must see, where you can watch the film “The Move” and see the Rumbolt family house being floated from its home to a new location in Port au Choix.

A reconstructed fishing boat (Chaloupe) and French Bread Oven located at Old Port au Choix help tell the story of the French fishermen who frequented the area. Visitors to this location can don a pair of oilskins and sit in the Chaloupe to have their photo taken.

Several times a week the Bread Oven is “fired up” (weather permitting) and for a small fee visitors get an opportunity to see and sample freshly baked bread from the oven, topped with local jams and served with tea.

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Bird Cove, the Community of 50 Centuries The 50 Centuries Interpretation Centre in Bird Cove is a former school for nearby communities sponsored by the Roman Catholic Church. It showcases 5,000 years of human history on the Great Northern Peninsula, and presents ancient indigenous materials from the Maritime Archaic Tradition, Groswater and Dorset Paleoeskimo, to the Recent Indian period (such as ancestral Beothuk). Local European history is also retold, through displays about the French, English, and Basque.

Visitors are also welcome to visit its craft shop, which features the work of local artisans, such as quilts, knitted goods, prints, paintings, books and more. Its bright, relaxing, and traditional tea-room is a special place to have a peaceful moment on your journey. Or they can use the internet and catch up on emails. The Centre also provides a unique opportunity to visit an archaeology conservation lab.

The Centre serves as a checking-in point and gateway to over 36 archaeological sites in the Bird Cove-Plum Point area. Maps are available for a beautiful self-guided tour along several kilometres of ocean-side trail on the Dog Peninsula. Over 18 archaeological sites

and features are located here, such as a cairn erected by Captain James Cook or Paleoeskimo hunting camps. These breath taking trails also provide a viewing platform for rare plants, geology, birds and marine life. The trail begins a short distance from the Interpretation Centre.

Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by friendly staff who love meeting new people and are always willing to share a local story or two.

For more information about a region that has been called home by families, from many cultures, for over 50 centuries, contact: Richard or Irene 50 Centuries Interpretation Centre 84-92 Michael’s Drive, Bird Cove, NL T: 709-247-2011 or 709-247-2256 facebook.com/50Centuries @50Centuries info@50centuries.ca

Come Visit the Beauty Spot of the North

Town of Englee

Town of Conche

Phone 709 866 2711 • Fax 709 866 2357 Email: engleeoffice@bellaliant.com

Come and see the beautiful “Mat Exhibit” in Englee. There are over one hundred mats which were hooked by displaced plant workers after the closure of the fish plant.

These mats depict the culture and heritage of the town.

Visit our Glass Art Studio & see work in progress.

Visit the beautiful, picturesque fishing community of Conche. Nestled at the tip of the Northern Peninsula it has much to offer any tourist year round. We are the self-acclaimed Beauty Spot of the North.

As you enter town you are in awe at the breathtaking view of the ocean. Walk to Sailor Jack’s Lookout for a spectacular view of the town.

Next, on your journey through the Town enjoy a beautiful sea side walk on the Captain Coupelongue trail. Another major attraction in Conche is the French Shore Interpretation Centre.

As you enter the doors, you take a step back in time as you are surrounded by the history of the French settlers who once lived here. The museum is filled with beautiful artifacts, hooked mats and a 227ft tapestry depicting the history of the French Shore of Newfoundland. Outside you can tour the Chaloupe exhibit before you venture further into this beautiful Town.

Immerse yourself in the beauty that surrounds you as you visit other attractions in Town.

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• War World II Plane crash site • Happy Times Playplace • Conche Seafoods (where you can purchase fresh seafood product) • Hike the Glasshole Trail • Visit the Conche Lighthouse • 19th century cemetery • Hunts Heritage Store • Casey’s Heritage Store • Amazing view of icebergs, enjoy whale watching and take in amazing sunsets.

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• Anchor Point • Bartlett’s Harbour • Bear Cove • Bellburns • Bird Cove • Black Duck Cove • Blue Cove • Brig Bay • Cape Onion-Ship Cove • Castor River North • Castor River South • Conche • Cook’s Harbour • Cow Head • Croque • Daniel’s Harbour • Deadman’s Cove • Eddies Cove East • Eddies Cove West • Englee • Flower’s Cove • Forrester’s Point • Glenburnie-Birchy Head Shoal Brook

• New Ferolle • Noddy Bay • Norris Point • North Boat Harbour Wild Bight • Parson’s Pond • Pigeon Cove • Pines Cove • Plum Point • Pond Cove • Port au Choix • Port Saunders • Portland Creek • Quirpon • Raleigh • Reef’s Harbour • River of Ponds • Rocky Harbour • Roddickton-Bide Arm • Sally’s Cove • Sandy Cove • Savage Cove • Shoal Cove East • Shoal Cove West

Communities on the Northern Peninsula...

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Pinware

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Green Island Cove Sandy Cove Deadman’s Cove

Savage Cove Nameless Cove

Belle Isle

Battle Harbour

St. Lewis

Williams Harbour

Pinsent’s Arm

Hare Bay

Gunners Cove

Grenfell Historic Properties Goose Cove

Ship Cove

L’Anse aux Meadows Historic Site Cook’s Harbour

Big Brook Green Island Brook Eddies Cove

L’Anse-Amour

Black Tickle

Norman Bay

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Boat Harbour

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• St. Anthony • St. Anthony-Bight • St. Barbe • St. Carols • St. Lunaire-Griquet • St. Paul’s • Straitsview • Three Mile Rock • Trout River • Wiltondale • Woody Point

• Black Tickle • Capstan Island • Cartwright • Charlottetown • Forteau • L’Anse Amour • L’Anse au Clair • L’Anse au Loup • Lodge Bay • Mary’s Harbour

• Norman Bay • Paradise River • Pinsent’s Arm • Pinware • Port Hope Simpson • Red Bay • St. Lewis • West St. Modeste • William’s Harbour

Communities on the Southern Coast Labrador...

• Goose Cove • Grandois-St. Juliens • Great Brehat • Green Island Brook • Green Island Cove • Gunners Cove • Hawke’s Bay • Hay Cove • L’Anse aux Meadows • Lower Cove • Main Brook • Nameless Cove

Gros Morne National Park

Sally’s Cove

Norris Point

Parson’s Pond

Reef’s Harbour

Bide Arm Englee

St. Julien’s

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Bartlett’s Harbour

Daniel’s Harbour

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Tourism is Growing Monty Shears, owner of the Fishing Point Emporium in St. Anthony, says 2017 has been a remarkable year for his business.

Tourism across the Great Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador saw an increase in business on nearly all fronts in 2017.

From numbers gathered by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Development up until September of 2017, the L’Anse aux Meadows historic site saw an increase of 31 per cent in visitors. This summer 36,433 people made their way to the historic Viking settlement.

The national historic site in Port au Choix saw an even bigger increase in visitation of 58 per cent from last year. Red Bay’s site

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Red Bay had its best year ever, hitting a milestone number of 12,028 visitors.

“It’s been a great year, and it was really exciting to surpass that 12,000-mark,” said Cindy Gibbons, visitor experience team leader at the site in Red Bay. “There was a lot of anticipation when we got down to the final few weeks and we realized we were close. Everyone was excited that finally, ‘we’ve got 12,000 people here.’”

The provincial park in Pistolet Bay near Raleigh saw an increase of six per cent from last year’s camping season. The Pinware River Provincial Park in the Labrador Straits saw no change from 2016’s figures.

For most areas, the growing tourism industry in the province has been a great incentive for future investment and job opportunities. Monty Shears, owner of the Fishing Point Emporium in St. Anthony, said 2017 was a remarkable year for his business.

“It’s encouraging. It seems to be getting better every year,” Shears said. “Tourism is not enough to sustain a town like St. Anthony, but it’s a big help. St. Anthony, like most outports, needs everything it can get.”

Although, some declines were also noted. Due to icy conditions remaining late into the spring this year, the Labrador Straits Ferry saw some minor decreases in passenger and vehicle movement – three and six per cent respectively.

The St. Anthony Airport saw a 12 per cent decrease from data gathered from the first ten months of the year.

Occupancy rates in the Labrador Straits declined by eight points. The rough highway conditions in this area became increasingly known to keep tourists and visitors away earlier this summer, and this likely played a significant role.

Lighthouse Gifts in Point Amour employee Kali Jones said in a previous Northern Pen interview that tourism in her area has suffered because of the Straits highway conditions.

In late September and early October, work went underway to pave and patch many of the rougher areas of this highway.

The various centres, campgrounds and other facilities across the Gros Morne National Park had considerable increases in all areas. From the numbers in 2016, bus tours alone had a 37 per cent increase. The number of bus tour passengers increased by 32 per cent.

Gros Morne’s visitor centre had a 25 per cent increase in visitors, and the Lobster Cove Lighthouse had a 20 per cent increase to 31,883. Camping nights recorded in the Gros Morne area up to September saw a 29 per cent increase.

Prepare to be screeched in “Here’s to the lips, here’s to the gums, look out stomach, here it comes!”

With that declaration, followed by a burning sensation in the throat, any come-from-away can become an honourary Newfoundlander and Labradorian.

During your trip to Newfoundland, if you end up at a bar dressed in yellow fishing gear, eating capelin, bologna and maybe a peppermint knob, kissing a cod and using the local dialect before imbibing a shot of local rum, don’t be surprise.

Or disappointed.

As this is part of a screech-in process, which varies across

the province, however, means the same – you are now officially a Newfoundlander and Labradorian.

Screech-in gets its name from Newfoundland Screech – the rum peculiar to the province that’s used as part of the initiation process – and the reason for the burning sensation in the throat discussed a little earlier.

Though it has had its detractors over the years, the tradition is very much alive and well in the province, and many tourists visiting the Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador look forward to the event.

And cherish their certificate at the end.

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Roddickton-Bide Arm’s Canada 150 mosaic mural captures the essence of the Great Northern Peninsula town that calls itself the “moose capital of the world.”

People, wildlife, forestry, community lifestyle and of course, the moose itself, are represented within the 500plus tiles comprising the town’s mural.

The community’s pride in the artistic piece was also on display during the ceremonial unveiling March 19, 2018.

The momentous occasion for the small town of 999 people took place at the Cloud River Academy gymnasium.

It almost looked like Canada Day with the entire room and local people dressed in the signature red and white of Canada.

The proceedings were introduced with a speech from Roddickton-Bide Arm Mayor Sheila Fitzgerald.

“Our council embraced the opportunity (to take on the project),” she told the crowd. “We thought, ‘why not show the rest of Canada and the entire world that we are important and we are Canadians?’”

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ambassador Earl Pilgrim, St. Barbe-L’Anse aux Meadows Christopher Mitchelmore, Active Energy CEO and project donor Richard Spinks and Cloud River Academy principal Hollis Cull.

Artist Lewis Lavoie, who helped oversee the mural’s completion, and Long Range Mountains MP Gudie Hutchings, who also provided a donation, contributed speeches by video.

The unveiling was then conducted by Mitchelmore and Pilgrim, with the town council.

With it was revealed at last, locals stared with awe and pride at the town’s achievement.

Roddickton-Bide Arm and Torbay were the two The mosaic captures Newfoundland and Labrador the attention of a towns among 150 across young boy, staring at Canada to complete a mural the mural with a child’s for Canada 150.

The national Canada 150 wonder and curiosity. mosaic will depict a train consisting of murals from participating communities in each province. It will connect coast to coast from British Columbia to the territories to Newfoundland and Labrador. Roddickton-Bide Arm’s mural will be near the tail end of the train.

Townspeople of all ages worked on the mural at the town’s fire hall on Oct. 27 and 28 last year. They received assistance from two professional artists – Lewis and Paul Lavoie – who helped oversee and complete the project.

Fitzgerald felt that event brought the community together, from all ages and all different backgrounds.

She added that each tile on the mural tells its own story of Roddickton-Bide Arm. “When you stand up close to the mural, you see what’s important to people,” she said in her speech. “There’s things like boats, ski-doos, boil-ups, jams, icebergs, the Sleeping Giant, flags – all the things that make this place a paradise.”

Due to sponsorships from Spinks, the office of MP Hutchings, the Northern Regional Wellness Coalition and the provincial government, the project did not cost the town’s council any money.

The mural will be kept permanently at the Green Moose Interpretation Centre in Roddickton-Bide Arm. A copy of the mural will be used for the Canada 150 mosaic

Remembering the French Shore...

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Croque Cemetery

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Imagine a place where Canada’s earliest European history still lies right on the surface, where you can reach out and touch traces of a 500 year old epic.

From 1504 to 1904 intrepid French fishermen braved the North Atlantic each spring to fish for cod. The bountiful harbours of Conche, Englee, Croque and St. Julien’s were the heart of what came to be called the French Shore. That history is brilliantly interpreted at the French Shore Interpretation Centre in Conche, which houses the French Shore Tapestry – a unique and astonishing 227 ft long embroidered history mural that shares the dimensions of the historic Bayeux Tapestry in France. It is a unique Newfoundland treasure not to be missed.

The Centre also houses a full size replica of the small boat, called a chaloupe, used by French and Basques fishermen, as well as fishing artefacts left by both French and settler fishermen.

Visitors with a love for exploring can load up on gas and food at Main Brook, then drive to the tiny outports of Croque and St. Julien’s on a 28 km windy gravel road. It’s a good way to catch a glimpse of moose, bears, caribou or a host of smaller wildlife along the road, and get an idea of forests and ponds of nature inland from the seashore.

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Conche -

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The community of Conche and its magnificent landscape lie at the end of a road that gives few secrets away until the traveler reaches the top of Sailor Jack’s hill, 24 km from the cutoff at Route 434. From the hill, or up on the adjacent lookout, the viewer can see the length of White Bay’s coast north and south, the huge cliffs of the Grey Islands, and the fishing community nestled below. At certain times of the year the vista shows off a parade of icebergs, spouting whales, and the east side of White Bay far off to the southeast.

The harbours of Conche and Crouse were used for hundreds of years by early Indigenous People from a past millennia old, for 400 years by seasonal French fishermen from Brittany and Normandy, 19th century Irish settlers whose descendents are the current residents. Today, a bustling fish plant processes a number of species landed by boats that tie up at a large wharf in the centre of town.

The history of this region is exhibited in the community’s award-winning French Shore Interpretation Centre, home of the treasured French Shore Tapestry. A self-guiding map picked up at the centre locates traditional fishery buildings, interpretive history panels, and the remains of a World War II

bomber that crashed on its way to Britain, adding interest to a scenic walk around town. A boardwalk trail along the shore at Crouse ends at the location of a 16th century French fishing station once visited by explorer Jacques Cartier. A walking trail from the bomber site leads to the top of plunging cliffs and a breathtaking view. Both walks provide a close-up look at the flora and geologically rare rocks that characterize the natural history of the area. Beachcombing along the shore is a pastime enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

One of the greatest pleasures of being in Conche is meeting the friendly and outgoing Newfoundlanders who live there at the community store, on the wharf, or along the harbour road that circles the community. They will tell you about their history, what makes Conche special, and everything you MUST see while you are in town. Their Irish-Newfoundland dialect is musical; Conche is well known as a place of vibrant folk music, which can often be heard coming from backyard sheds, the club (bar), and at July’s annual Garden Party. Although you may think you have seen numerous fishing outports in your travels around Newfoundland, Conche is a unique and magic place, more than worth the drive to get there.

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What berry is that?

Growing up in Newfoundland, there’s a good chance you’ve tried partridgeberry jam on your toast for breakfast, or bakeapple cheesecake at a baby shower or family gathering.

You’ve probably had squashberry jelly with your crackers and tea, and picked wild blueberries on a hill by your home.

And you probably went berry picking with your aunt and uncle to find the perfectly ripe bakeapples and tried your best not to squish them while picking them off the bush.

Then baked pies or tartes with your grandmother out of the berries you proudly brought home. And watched intently as your mother bottled jams and jellies, belly rumbling waiting to give it a try.

Wild berries are found throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Jams made from the local berries are a traditional favourite and today you’ll find berries made into everything from syrups to teas and infused cooking oils.

Here’s a guide to those you’re most likely to find if you head out on a hike: Partridgeberry: The partridgeberry grows prolifically in the barrens of Newfoundland and Labrador’s coastal headlands – you’ll find them clinging to the most unlikely looking spots. A relative of the cranberry, it has a similar tart flavour. Also known as lingonberry, the plant is a low, mat-forming evergreen shrub with tiny rounded leaves. Partridgeberries are ready to pick after September’s first frost.

Bakeapple: The bakeapple, otherwise known as the cloudberry, looks like a large raspberry, but is red when unripe and turns a light yellow/ orange when ready to eat. Despite its name (which is thought to be

The wild berries you’re most likely to find are (from left) bakeapple, partridge berries, blueberries, crowberries and squashberries.

anglicized from the French ‘baie qu’appelle...’ meaning, ‘what is this berry called..?’) it has a sweet, honey-like flavour with just a hint of tart. Bakeapple occupies a variety of moist northern tundra and peat bog habitats in the Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador. They generally ripen around mid-August.

Squashberry: A favourite of the moose that frequent the Northern Peninsula, squashberries thrive in moist forests, rocky slopes and along the outlying edges of some wetlands. The plant can reach a height anywhere between two to 12 feet. Fruits ripen from August to October and persist through winter. Tart in flavour, they are usually picked late summer and early fall.

Crowberry: The crowberry looks like a black partridgeberry or a blueberry. It is a light green, mat forming shrub which grows in areas similar to that of the partridgeberry. They usually ripen in July and are good to pick until the first snow. These incredibly sweet berries are almost completely devoid of natural acids and their flavour generally peaks after frost.

Wild blueberry: Wild blueberries can be found growing throughout Newfoundland, from the forests and coastal headlands to in the barrens and on exposed rocky outcrops. Very sweet in taste they are far superior to their cultivated cousins with a picking season from mid-August to late September.

But remember, like anything out in the wild, if you are not 100 per cent sure just what it is, we don’t recommend putting it anywhere near your mouth.

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• Modern day Vikings demonstrate their ancient lifestyle and share their crafts and lore.

• Visit the Boat Shed, Chieftan’s Hall, Church and the Blacksmith’s Workshop.

• Home of the Viking ship, Snorri.

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The Viking Legend...

It is the year 985AD, and merchant Bjarni Herjólfsson has just set sail from Iceland towards Greenland to visit his father.

A storm gathers, blowing his ship off-course to the south, landing him on a richly forested land. But it’s late summer – he doesn’t want to winter in this new place and so he sets sail once again for Greenland.

A few years later, Herjólfsson sells his ships to Viking Leif Ericson, the son of Erik the Red, who sets off west to see what he can find.

In particular he’s looking for this land of forests as described

by Herjólfsson – it’s important, as wood in Greenland is in short supply and the settlers need it for building their ships and tools.

He finds it, and it becomes Vinland.

The idea is to form a new settlement, but relationships with the aboriginal people already in the area are less than civil – there is often bloodshed as the Vikings raid nearby villages and kill whoever fails to escape into the woods.

Despite the hostilities, furs, cloth, and other goods are

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traded between the Vikings and some of the native peoples and when the fighting peters out, the settlers build sod houses.

It’s a rich area – there are wild berries, fish, plenty of wood and green grass all year round for their cattle to graze.

But after a few years things sour, the settlement is abandoned, and the Vikings head back to Iceland.

A later journey in 1008 sees Thorfinn Karlsefni bringing about 60 people to Vinland. They’ve also brought cattle and sheep from Europe and trade furs with the aboriginal people.

But eventually they too set sail, leaving behind the remains of their huts.

Over time those remains are covered with snow and buffeted by relentless Atlantic winds. Grass grows over the foundations, other populations move in and the settlements are lost to time.

Nearly 1000 years later, in 1960, Helge Ingstad is aboard a Grenfell Mission medical ship, sailing down the coast of

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Labrador to Northern Newfoundland.

A nurse on the ship is vaccinating children, but Ingstad is searching for the Viking settlement Vinland as detailed in the medieval Icelandic Sagas.

He’s travelling with his 17-year-old daughter Benedicte, and has been asking locals about ruins all down the coast of Labrador.

They arrive in Newfoundland and head to Raleigh where he meets a fisherman.

“Are there any ruins in the area?” he asks. So far the answer has been a ‘no’, but this time he’s told to talk to a man named George Decker in L’Anse aux Meadows.

Decker guides Ingstad and his daughter to a field at the back of his property, lumpy with what he says are Indian ruins; cows graze contentedly atop the mounds in the sunshine.

With his ride sailing to St. Anthony, there’s no time for Ingstad to explore the site properly, but he’s convinced he’s found the lost Viking settlement of Vinland. He’s right.

The next year he comes back with his wife, noted archaeologist Anne Stine Ingstad, and they start digging.

Some 50 years later and L’Anse aux Meadows is now National Historic Site of Canada, and down the road sits the recreated Viking village of Norstead.

There are few trees now and the only bearded, fur-clad men you’ll find are Viking interpreters.

But as you face the Atlantic, the wind fresh, the sun warm, you can picture Bjarni Herjólfsson sailing into the bay, surprised as anyone about what he’s found.

And you can picture Helge Instad looking over the same land, hungry to find the Vinland rumoured in the Icelandic Sagas.

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Just the tip of the iceberg…

Initially, icebergs were a bane for Newfoundland and Labrador trap fishermen.

The massive chucks of ice that have broken off of northern glaciers would drift through our waters taking whatever fishing gear that lay in its path with it.

But with changing times it’s something we’ve come to embrace, as the beauty of this ice rose just can’t be denied.

In fact, for the past number of years, their arrival is celebrated across the tip of the Northern Peninsula.

And when you hear, “With a rumble and a roll, a crack and a roar…” from composer Calvin Blake, you’ll know the Iceberg Festival is officially underway, kicking off a 10-day celebration that offers up the best this province’s culture has to offer.

Taking place from June 1-10, participants can look forward

to breathtaking scenery, traditional meals, music, storytelling, and of course iceberg ice, water or spirits.

And that, as they say, is just the tip of the iceberg.

Iceberg donut A source of pride for the local Tim Horton’s is the Iceberg Donut.

Out of the thousands of locations across the country, this specialty item can only be found at the St. Anthony establishment.

But timing is key to sample this product, as it is only available during the Iceberg Festival.

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Where whales and icebergs meet...

Catch a glimpse of everything from an iceberg to a whale while walking along the boardwalk of Fishing Point.

St. Anthony’s Fishing Point is one of those rare places in the world where you can gaze out to sea – and see nothing but ocean.

Or perhaps you’ll see an iceberg, a whale or two, or seals lolling on ice flows.

With four major trails at your disposal, the hardest part will be picking where you want to go.

The Santana Trail, billed as one of the most amazing views in St. Anthony, is for people in good physical condition – you’ll be climbing 476 stairs to the top of a mountain. Once you’re up there you can follow the gravel road all the way back into the village.

Cartier’s View Trail leads to an amazing lookout over St. Anthony Bight Harbour and is particularly beautiful at sunset when the sun’s rays turn the mountains into different layers of colour. This trail is easy and takes about 30 minutes, which

means it’s the perfect spot for a picnic.

If you’re into looking for icebergs, try the Iceberg Alley Trail -- a boardwalk which follows along the tip of the park and gazes out onto the Atlantic Ocean. It starts at the lighthouse and is mostly a boardwalk trail, which is wheelchair accessible.

Then there’s the Whale Watchers Trail, which is a series of boardwalks and short stairways leading to an amazing lookout over the Atlantic Ocean underneath the huge cliffs of Fishing Point.

If you’d rather take in the view from inside with a warm cup of tea, head into the Lightkeepers Café or browse through the Emporium.

Just be warned – keep your wits about you if you’re there on a foggy day…. The fog horn has been known to give even the most hardened walkers quite a start as it booms its warning.

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The shipwreck off L’Anse Aux Meadows A small speedboat bounces across the lops sending a small shower of cold Atlantic spray over the gunnels and onto its passengers destined for Great Sacred Island.

Located three miles off L’Anse aux Meadows, the island rises through the fog producing an orange landmark. On clear days tourists viewing it from a distance have often inquired about the orange rock on the island.

But it’s not a rock.

Closing in on the location, the spot gives way to a hull, propeller mount, railing and the remains of a boiler; it’s the Langleecrag, a 416foot steel ship that ran aground on the island Nov. 15, 1947, at 5:30 a.m. with 43 crewmembers.

On calm days there’s a beach next to the wrecked ship where boats can land. But when there’s a sea on it’s quite a treacherous feat, so Damien Bartlett decides against it.

The L’Anse aux Meadows man grew up around the vessel and says the years and the sea haven’t been kind to the ship that’s grounded less than a hundred feet from where his own boat was idling in reverse to keep it from repeating the same fate as the Langleecrag.

“There’s a noticeable squat near the back that wasn’t there last year,” he said. “And within the last five years a lot of the mid-section has fallen down.”

How much longer she’ll be able to withstand the harsh northern elements, Bartlett couldn’t say.

History The Langleecrag left Hull, England, on Nov. 8, 1947 enroute to Quebec for a load of grain. Everything was proceeding as normal until the crew began navigating the tip of the Northern Peninsula.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 15, in worsening sea conditions, as the Langleecrag approached the entrance to the Strait of Belle Isle, the ship’s mate mistook the light at Cape Bauld for the Cape Norman light and shortly thereafter the vessel ran aground.

Upon impact the ship’s boiler exploded and the 6,000 tonne ship was torn in half.

In a 1987 interview with the Northern Pen, third officer Jack Wylie recalled, “She immediately broke in two at number three hatch.”

The crew was able to find shelter on land, but two men died trying to get a line to shore.

While a distress signal was received, terrible sea conditions prevented a speedy rescue and the crew was stranded on Great Sacred Island for five days.

The first ship to arrive was the British aircraft carrier the Empire MacCallum, which tried to send a lifeboat with 14 crewmembers ashore to pick up the stranded seamen.

But the seas were so strong the men were swept away and became stranded themselves at Cape Onion.

One of the stroke oarsmen would later write, “I regret to write that the combined strength of 14 men was in the end no match for the elements.”

A Norwegian whaling vessel, the Olaf Olsen, was called into service. Harold Calloway, acting captain in Newfoundland waters, ignored protests from the Norwegian captain about sailing in severe

weather and went after the men on Wednesday. Dr. Gordon W. Thomas, with the International Grenfell Association, was also on the ship.

The Olaf Olsen crew shot a harpoon with a heavy line onto the shore and used it to shuttle a lifeboat back and forth to rescue the stranded men.

Later that night the Olaf Olsen sailed into St. Anthony with 41 crewmembers from the Langleecrag.

According to the ship’s court report held by the Ministry of Transport in London, released April 1949, it was decided that human error had sealed the ship’s fate.

Along with a number of factors, it was noted by the judge that it should have been no problem for the ship’s mate to notice he was watching the wrong light, as the Cape Norman beacon flashes every 30 seconds, while the light the ship came upon, later ascertained to be Cape Bauld, flashes twice every 30 seconds.

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The people who dedicated their lives to the Grenfell Mission are remembered in the murals which adorn the entrance of Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.

The panels which greet visitors who enter the large rotunda are carved and imprinted on hundreds of ceramic tiles.

They are a celebration of the cultures of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the importance of the Grenfell Mission in the development of the region.

The grey tone and occasional splash of brilliant colour accentuate the impression of having entered a huge, circular cavern on which elaborate pictographs have been carved and painted.

The murals were created in 1967 by Montreal artist Jordi Bonet in honour of the people who dedicated their lives to the Grenfell Mission. Other inscriptions present the panels as monuments to the people of the coast and friends of the Grenfell Mission.

A closer look at the eight panels reveals the symbolism hidden in each deliberate touch.

Some interpretations are easy to identify, while others are more abstract, requiring the help of a brochure provided to decipher their intended message.

Surrounding the impressive rotunda walls is a circular gallery containing portraits of the founders of the Grenfell Mission. A shipwreck relic, as well as the plaque commemorating the building of the S.S. Wilfred Grenfell in 1943, are some more of the articles on display.

The Jordi Bonet Murals are not only a credit to the people of these shores and the Grenfell Mission, they are also a monument of great skill and artistic inspiration.

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The Jordi Bonet Murals, accentuated by a large column in the centre of a cavernous room, are located at the entrance of Charles S. Curtis Hospital in St. Anthony.

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Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell is credited with being the man who changed the life of people all along the Northern Peninsula and in Southern Labrador.

Today his mission is remembered at the Grenfell Interpretation Centre and Grenfell House Museum in St. Anthony.

Born in 1865 in the north of England, by all accounts he was an adventurous, impetuous boy who loved the outdoors and the sea.

In 1883 Grenfell entered the London Hospital Medical School and soon after he joined the Royal National Mission To Deep Sea Fishermen, an organization which provided medical and spiritual services to North Sea Fishermen.

In 1892, Grenfell was sent to Newfoundland to investigate the conditions in the Labrador fishery.

He was the first doctor to visit the region, and it was the start of Dr. Grenfell’s lifelong work on a coast that was ice blocked and inaccessible for many months of the year.

Devoted to improving the life of the people, Dr. Grenfell practiced medicine, built hospitals, and established schools and orphanages. He also sought out others to help him with his mission.

During his life, Grenfell received many honours for his dedicated work and in 1928 he was made a Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George.

Dr. Grenfell died in Vermont on October 9th, 1940. His ashes were brought back to his beloved coast and are buried on Tea House Hill behind Grenfell House.

GRENFELL HOUSE MUSEUM Built between 1909 and 1910, the Grenfell House Museum played home to Dr. Grenfell, his wife Anne, and their three children.

Overlooking the harbour, the building was regarded as the “castle” and still stands proudly today. After Grenfell’s retirement to Vermont, the house became a residence for mission workers and in 1978 the Grenfell Historical Society was formed and the house and surrounding land was turned over to them.

TEA HOUSE HILL When you visit Grenfell House Museum, take 20 minutes to wander the Tea House Trail behind the building.

Overlooking the town of St. Anthony, the trail includes interpretative panels and seating along the route to the top of the hill where Dr. Grenfell and many town residents used to walk to the scenic tea house after a hard day of work.

There is a lookout on the original foundations of the old tea house.

Want to find out more?

To find out more about Dwr. Grenfell, his life and legacy, visit the Grenfell Interpretation Centre in St. Anthony.

There you can also visit Grenfell Handicrafts. In the tradition of Dr. Grenfell, the handicrafts store continues to produce quality merchandise as a cottage industry.

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Children partake in various games at the annual Mussel Festival in St. Lunaire-Griquet.

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Children pictured with Co-Op Bear, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Ticker Tom at the St. Lunaire-Griquet Mussel Festival. - Photo by Marilyn Earle

Enjoy Grenfell’s Heritage in Comfort & Style

The annual Mussel Festival takes place the first week of August in St. Lunaire-Griquet. The town ball field was the location of most of the festival’s activities.

Some festival events included a best dressed dog competition, cod jigging derby, kids games, cake walk, senior’s social, digital scavenger hunt, mussel boil up, barbecue and teddy bear picnic.

This year’s fifth annual Mussel Festival will take place Aug. 1 – 5. Drop by and check it out. Call Dale Colbourne at 623-2284 or the town hall at 623-2323 for more information.

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Wendy Nuttall at Colbourne Point near L’Anse aux Meadows. Nuttall has travelled to the Great Northern Peninsula on five separate occasions and presented her photography in areas like her hometown of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. - Photo by Marilyn Earle

A Saskatchewan photographer has found a muse and a home away from home on the island of Newfoundland.

As well as having her photos shown in tourism guides and promotions, Wendy Nuttall has given a variety of presentations sharing her images and insights on Newfoundland – particularly the Great Northern Peninsula.

She says her love for the area makes promoting the province an easy feat.

“When the wind’s coming from the right direction, especially in L’Anse aux Meadows, all you can smell is the fresh salt water,” said Nuttall. “It takes over your senses.”

Through her many journeys to Newfoundland, Nuttall has gained lasting friendships, unforgettable memories and much more. She now even has her own art gallery at the Viking Village B&B in Hay Cove.

Nuttall is planning her road trip back to the island again this year.

“I have a family and a grandson in Saskatchewan, but it wouldn’t take much for me to live in Newfoundland,” she said.

Nuttall recalls a fisherman who once told her that no one visits Newfoundland just once, and she says she understands why he was so confident in saying so.

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One of Deborah Gordon’s initial muses when she came to the island of Newfoundland was a fascination with photographing clotheslines. “They’re not just waiting limp on a line to dry, these clothes are choreographed, they dance,” she said. - Submitted photo

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Before she packs up to spend her winters in Maine, artist Deborah Gordon finds a muse in the ocean-side summers of Newfoundland.

The one wood-siding house in Ship Cove, situated across from a scenic view of the Atlantic, is the place Gordon calls home from June to the end of August.

Plentiful windows in the home allow Gordon to wake up each morning to a glaring sunrise across the ocean.

With photography being one of her many artistic leanings, she routinely immortalizes these sunrises with her camera.

With developed skills that range from her background as a music teacher to vegan cooking, Gordon is self-taught

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in many of her talents. She draws more from in-themoment intuition and foresight than from structure and pre-planning.

“My storytelling, my art, cooking – I do it all the same,” Gordon said. “I don’t like preparation, I just like to do it. I only need minimal structure in my life.”

One of her first ventures into Newfoundland-inspired art was her photography work with clotheslines – a frequent sight in rural parts of the island.

In 2005 her eyes were struck by the sight of some white sheets flailing around and drying in the wind. But to Gordon, there was something striking about this vision – a vision she says almost seemed naturally in black and white.

Gordon called the photograph she captured “the ghost of Newfoundland.”

“I see things in clotheslines,” she said. “They’re not just waiting limp on a line to dry, these clothes are choreographed, they dance.”

Since then, the clothesline has become a staple of her photography, with one clothesline photo displaying an iceberg in the background gaining the infatuation of Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism.

Gordon says recently she’s winding down on the series – after photographing so many clotheslines, they really have to stand out to be worthy of a camera click now.

“The clotheslines has to be extraordinary, before they just had to be choreographed,” she said with a laugh.

With a lifetime collection of fabric and yarn, Gordon has

Artist Deborah Gordon’s mat, “The Seed Sower.”

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also spread her skills in the making of Still, Gordon approaches cooking mats and clothing. with the same techniques as her art.

She often sketches out her ideas for One of her lessons, which she calls mats with pencil and marker, and then “making anything from what you traces them onto linen. Sometimes, have,” encourages cooks, through she simply conjures up an image in her tutelage, that they can make it her mind and instantly begins creating work with whatever is available in the the image. kitchen.

Her mat “Two Girls in the Cove” “I’m freestyling in my art,” said is the result of Gordon picturing the Gordon. “It requires you to give up image of her granddaughters and structure and rigidity, so it frightens placing them in a rural Newfoundland some people.” background, then transferring that Gordon’s adventures throughout mental image to paper and yarn.

Newfoundland have been bountiful.

Gordon calls it her favourite piece.

Some of her favourite experiences Inspired by her daughter, who runs include connecting with travellers Deborah Gordon - Submitted photo an organic farm and vegan cooking from areas like Sweden or Bulgaria she school in Maine, she developed the “Seed Sower” mat. met through the former Tickle Inn in Cape Onion. Gordon For the piece, she also drew influence from old farming herself went to art school in Sweden. propaganda posters of the former Soviet Union and As she prepares to leave the island for another communist China. winter, Gordon says she feels an increasing distance. As Gordon’s fibre art includes unique hats and children’s communities like Ship Cove age in population, she worries clothing. The uniqueness of these works often stems from for the future of the out-of-the-way outport. Even if Ship Gordon’s incorporation of knick knacks and found objects Cove could survive as a summer community, Gordon she’ll sew into the pieces. wonders if the roads for a settlement so far from the “If you find something it can inspire you,” she said. “Or highway could be maintained. you can put some holes in it and call it a button.”

Whatever the future holds, it is clear through her art, Out of her Ship Cove home, she has even offered vegan cooking and personality, Gordon has left a lasting mark on cooking lessons. Having raised her children as vegetarians, the community of Ship Cove. She says many locals often and eventually converted to veganism by her daughter, come by requesting her to cook up her locally famous she knows the craft well. “magic healing soup” whenever they are in need.

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Live the local experience

People in Newfoundland and Labrador have a reputation for being some of the nicest people on earth. Some may argue those on the Northern Peninsula or Southern coast of Labrador are a direct reflection of that reputation.

Whether you’re having lunch at a local diner in Flower’s Cove or talking a walk along the Pinware River beach, the locals are always happy to start a conversation. “Where ya from?” is likely a question visitors will be asked several times a day, especially if they’re travelling to different tourist destinations. With the number of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians all over the world, talking about where you’re visiting from will likely spark conversation about family or friends living nearby.

And don’t be surprised, even in the heat of summer, if someone asks you in for a cup of tea and homemade bread, or some other local snack.

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no other. And that is exactly what some people experience.

Whether it’s a story of ice pan hopping along the North Atlantic, a tale of fairies in the woods or about the biggest fish uncle Leo ever caught, there’s always someone willing to share their experiences.

Others come for the adventure. Looking out for icebergs and whale watching are not uncommon during the summer months on the Northern Peninsula and Southern Labrador.

Some of the most unique shaped and sized icebergs make their way along the coast, leaving many in awe at their beauty.

Hiking trails and boardwalks are a big hit with visitors and locals alike. It’s not uncommon to meet others trekking the trails for the first time throughout the summer. The busy foot traffic makes for good company.

If you get the opportunity to get “screeched-in,” it’s the only way to officially become a Newfoundlander and Labradorian.

After your visit, you will likely feel so welcomed, it’ll be like leaving your second home. Your new friends will be like family, and your experiences will be ones you will never forget.

To share your experiences with us, send along your photos and stories to info@northernpen.ca or visit us on Facebook.

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A rich history, cultural mosaic One of the places you’ll visit as you tour the Lower North Shore of Quebec is the picturesque and historic community of St. Augustin.

If you decided to take a left on Route 138 after the ferry ride across the Strait of Belle Isle, you will stumble upon Canada’s other best-kept secret – the Quebec Lower North Shore.

Sharing a shoreline with the Labrador Straits, the Lower North Shore is on the doorstep of Newfoundland and Labrador. But, despite the similar terrain, the distinct culture is unique in itself.

A short drive along Route 138 takes the visitor to six different villages, each one with its own fascinating story waiting to be discovered.

It’s a beautiful, rustic area with a rich history, dating back to the time of European explorers. The region was a meeting place for many different cultural groups and remains a cultural mosaic today. The diversity is reflected in the fact that many villages tend to be multilingual, with English, French and Innuaimun commonly spoken.

The activities and attractions of the Lower North Shore are sure to entice all types of visitors, from thrill seekers to those looking to put their feet up.

Run the gamut on outdoor fun – everything from kayaking, hiking, wilderness camping, cruises and boat tours, berrypicking, hunting and fishing, whale watching, iceberg viewing, bird watching and riding all-terrain vehicles.

Come learn about the Basque, French, English and Innu and Inuit peoples who came to this region at the Middle Bay Interpretation Centre.

Visit www.tourismlowernorthshore.com to obtain more information on what to do in this exciting region of Quebec.

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Red Bay tourist site The Red Bay National Historic Site’s World Heritage plaques overlook Saddle Island and the harbour of Red Bay. - Submitted photo In 2017, The Red Bay National Historic Site celebrated its best year ever for tourist visitation – with more than 12,000 people visiting the national historic site from June to September.

Visitors from all over the world were able to see the UNESCO World Heritage site, which offers visitors a captivating learning experience about the 16th and 17th centuries Basque whaling operations brought to life through costumed interpreters, scale models of work buildings, Basque artifacts, remains, and restored chalupa.

Sixteenth century Basque whalers were attracted to the Strait of Belle Isle by the once plentiful right and bowhead whales. They had been whaling in their own waters since the 11th century, and whale oil had become a highly-valued commodity in Europe. It was a clean and bright source of light that was also in demand for lubrication, paint, varnishes and soap.

During the mid to late 1500s, a thriving industry based on the production of whale oil developed along the Quebec and Labrador coast that involved as many as 15 ports between Petit Mecatina and Cape St. Charles.

Years of archival and archeological research has revealed that

Red Bay is the most complete and best preserved example of 16th century whaling technology. The remains of 16 stations for processing whale oil have been identified along the shores of the harbour. Four sailing ships and four smaller boats used in the whale hunt have been found in the harbour itself. Each year, for at least half a century, Red Bay was home to as many as 1,000 men.

The tools, implements and personal items they left behind form an unequalled collection of 16th century Basque material culture.

The Red Bay National Historic Site of Canada commemorates 16th century Basque whaling in Canada and the role it played in the history of our country. Red Bay is designated a site of national historic significance because of its numerous, well-preserved cultural resources. In addition, the vessels found at Red Bay represent major developments in the evolution of ship design and construction in the 16th century. The site at Red Bay tells an incredible story of hardship, exploitation and profit through walking tours, video presentations, interpretive displays and original artifacts, including a restored 16th century whaling boat.

Visit https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/nl/redbay, or call 709920-2142 or email redbay.info@pc.gc.ca for more information.

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What a wreck...

The rusted skeleton of the HMS Raleigh, which met its grisly fate in August, 1922.

When you venture through the small community of L’Anse Amour towards the Point Amour lighthouse, you’ll pass a small track to your right.

Through the grass, the track curls down to the shore where lies the rusted skeleton of the HMS Raleigh – the wreck of the most famous marine disaster in the history of the Strait of Belle Isle.

The story takes place on August 8, 1922.

The 605 foot, 700 crew British warship, which weighed some 12,000 ton, was steaming from Port Saunders, Newfoundland, toward Forteau Bay where officers were to partake in some

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salmon and trout fishing.

With the kind of heavy fog that often cloaks the coast obscuring its path, the Raleigh approached its destination, barely missing a massive iceberg in its path.

While avoiding the collision with the icy giant, the vessel veered into shallow waters, the rocks of Forteau Bay ripping a 360 foot gash through the belly of the ship, grounding it just 200 yards from the shore.

Eleven lives were lost and the remaining officers and crewmen, more than 680 people, spent the night scattered about the buildings of the Point Amour Light-station.

Sandy beach a remote retreat Located 40 km north of the Quebec-Labrador border, Pinware River Provincial Park offers campers an experience they cannot find for miles around.

Opened in 1974, Labrador’s only provincial park is 68 hectares of scenic tranquility. It features 15 campsites, each with a picnic table and room for a vehicle, accessible drinking water and pit privies scattered throughout. In 2007, a new comfort station was built, as well as a dumping station for recreational vehicles.

For those looking for a day visit, there are 25 picnic sites, some with an impressive view of Pinware Bay, and others that face straight into the mouth of its namesake – the great Pinware River. Considered possibly its most enticing feature, the park’s location at the mouth of the river allows tourists to access both leisurely fishing and, for more avid fishers, some challenging sport.

With a long sandy beach, and a 1.2-km hiking trail that leads to a viewpoint overlooking Pinware, the outdoor enthusiast will surely enjoy the quaint and rugged beauty of this remote retreat.

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Big game animals are a treat to watch

Motorists are advised to give way to moose, caribou and other large animals when they decide to cross the highway.

Tourists who have witnessed the sight of a moose cutting through an opening in the trees or a caribou grazing on a bog say it’s a treat to see nature up close.

But the fascination in looking for big game should be tempered with a word of caution. They are big animals and they have a tendency to wander.

Moose and caribou which stray onto the highway usually don’t yield the right-of-way to motorists. The animals are especially difficult to see at night, so it’s sometimes wise to avoid nighttime driving.

Travelling through Gros Morne National Park usually gives you an opportunity to spot moose. As do the stretch of highway

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around the St. Anthony airport.

They are big animals that weight up to 1,000 lbs. Caribou are smaller and usually not as prevalent along the highway in summer as they are in fall and winter.

The range of moose and caribou extends all the way up the peninsula. Moose are most plentiful in the Roddickton-Main Brook area, while caribou can be spotted on the barrens and marshes around St. Paul’s and further north all the way up to Cook’s Harbour at the tip of the Northern Peninsula.

Some travellers have a tendency to forget about moose when they exit the northern boundary of the park. So keep your eyes open and your hands firmly on the wheel – just in case.

A mind boggling bird It’s a rare occasion when a birdwatcher captures photographs of a species found for the first time in Canada.

That’s exactly what happened when Vernon Buckle of Forteau spotted a yellow-breasted bunting in his backyard.

Contacted by phone Oct. 24, 2017, Buckle said it was around supper time on Oct. 16 when he pulled into his driveway and noticed some birds enjoying the seed he’d put in his backyard.

“I can see one of my feeders from the end of my driveway,” he said. “I knew there was a flock of birds there on the ground – I go out every morning and put a cup of seed on the grass. I looked across the lawn I saw some birds, just pitched.”

Buckle grabbed his binoculars and camera and went for a closer look.

“As I got half way across the lawn, I could see a bird with yellow on it, a dickcissel – I know the species.

“I made a few more steps and then I noticed this bird that I didn’t recognize. It had a yellow collar on its neck and a yellow breast. It was almost crouching low in the grass. I just thought it was another dickcissel,” Buckle said of his first reaction to the bird.

After zooming in further with his camera, he realized the bird had numerous differences from the dickcissel, which made him more inquisitive.

“I crawled along the ground until I got to a tree protecting the line of sight between me and the other birds. I got as close as I could, and grabbed a dozen or so photos.”

Buckle quickly forwarded the photos to some expert birder friends.

“And the rest is history,” he said, alluding to the attention his find has garnered over the past week.

Since capturing the images, Buckle has become quite popular among the birding community – in this country and beyond.

In his blog about Buckle’s find, American Birding Association editor and social media manager Nate Swick noted the yellowbreasted bunting is a widespread species, breeding across the entirety of Russia and wintering in southern China and southeast Asia. It was once thought to be quite common but has, in just the last decade, been discovered to be under intense pressure from hunting and trapping on its wintering grounds, and is declining rapidly.

A group of birding enthusiasts run by a birder in New Brunswick – found on Facebook under “Big Day Birding” – named Buckle its Birder of the Week.

“This Chinese passerine also represents a first for eastern North America, with previous records found in western Alaska – a mindboggling bird,” the group noted in adding photos of Vernon and the bird to its Facebook page.

Vernon Buckle of Forteau spotted a rare yellow-breasted bunting, never-before seen in Canada, earlier this month.

Buckle was named a Big Day Birding’s “Birder of the Week” for the find. - Submitted photo

Flight path Buckle said there are several theories about the flight path the bunting could have taken to end up in Forteau.

“It may have come through the route over the North Pole.

Bruce Mactavish came up with the theory,” Buckle said of the wellknown local bird expert.

Other birders agree with Mactavish, Buckle said.

Buckle said he isn’t sure if the bird can survive in North America.

What he does know, however, is that it wouldn’t survive a winter in Labrador.

The last time he saw the bird was supper time Oct. 19. While there had been little wind the previous four days, Buckle said, the wind did pick up that evening.

Even though the bunting has likely moved on, Buckle said spotting such a rare bird has been exciting. A birder for about four years, he said, this latest find has been the highlight of his birding experience thus far.

“Not too many people get to add a new species to the Canadian record,” he said.

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Keeping the light Established in this province during the early 1800s, lighthouses were built to provide a guidepost to mariners at sea, bridging the gap between ships and shore. They worked in isolated areas, amidst harsh weather conditions, to provide safe guidance. Such services have since been modernized and enhanced, with all light stations being fitted with solarized equipment that require minimal human intervention.

The Point Amour Lighthouse, the Belle Isle South End Lower Lighthouse, and the New Férolle Peninsula Lighthouse are listed as designated heritage status lighthouses by Parks Canada. These were three of 74 lighthouses chosen throughout Canada, and 11 in Newfoundland and Labrador, to receive protection.

The Point Amour Lighthouse was first designated a heritage lighthouse under Canada’s Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act in December 2013. One of the iconic symbols of the Labrador Straits, with countless tales passing from generation-to-generation — particularly of the Wyatt family and their 84-year reign of lightkeeping — the tower, built in 1857, stands as the tallest in Atlantic Canada at 33.2 metres (109 feet). It overlooks the Strait of Belle Isle, which was used as a popular, but treacherous, passage for steamships in the 19th century. The beacon was initially placed there to guide the ships. Nonetheless, the region was still the home of many shipwrecks, the most famous of which being the HMS Raleigh in 1922. Today, pieces of the ship remain peppered along the shoreline. The light has been automated since 1995.

The Belle Isle South End Lower Lighthouse was built in 1908. Much unlike the Point Amour Lighthouse, it stands as one of the smallest in Canada at only 5.7 metres (approximately 19 feet). It is also unique in that it is a rare example of a Canadian lighthouse that has a lantern, but no tower.

Jutting out into the Strait of Belle Isle, perched at the end of the Ferolle peninsula and built of reinforced concrete, stands a 51-foot-tall hexagonal tower with six buttresses. A red circular metal lantern tops it. The New Férolle Peninsula Lighthouse is located on the Great Northern Peninsula, roughly midway between Port au Choix and Flower’s Cove.

The Canadian government began work on the lighthouse in 1911, along with a fog alarm building, a double dwelling for the keepers, an oil house, and a combined boathouse and storehouse. The station was completed in 1913 and inhabited for three generations by the Beaudoin family.

Originally installed with a third-order Fresnel lens, which produced a group of four flashes every 7.5 seconds, the station was converted to generated electricity in 1967.

The station was also refurbishment a few years ago, with necessary sandblasting and a recalibration of the light. Five years later, all of the original mercury was finally extracted.

It’s gone through plenty of alterations since its conception and now all that remains on the weathered point is a small office, a modernized foghorn, the original lighthouse and its keeper.

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Restoring a part of History

The Town of Port Hope Simpson is turning one of its oldest homes into a museum.

The Labrador town has received federal and provincial funding to restore one of the homes built as part of John Osborn Williams’ logging operation when the town was founded in the 1930s.

The home will be converted into a museum that will depict life during that period.

Renovations are intended to restore the home back to its original state from the 1930s.

The town will run the operation.

“We’re hoping it will be a boost to tourism in the area,” Mayor Margaret Burden told the Northern Pen. The total cost of the restoration is nearly $300,000.

The provincial government has announced a contribution of $61,000 to the project. Burden says the federal government has contributed approximately $159,000.

The town will pay for the rest.

For the museum, the town is hoping to accumulate period artifacts – including items like clothing, tools, traps and guns – from locals to display.

“If people are satisfied to put their things there, they’ll be documented and marked so they won’t lose it or lose ownership,” Burden assured the public. “It will just be displayed.”

Along with the museum, Burden said the home will also include a small visitor centre, as well as a tearoom.

The town will also be looking for a curator to help set the museum up.

History In 1934, John Osborn Williams was commissioned by the British monarchy to look for wood in southern Labrador.

There, his company was to cut pit props to use in coal mines in Wales.

Williams arrived in what would be named Port Hope Simpson that year.

According to Burden, as loggers and their families came to Port Hope Simpson from the island of Newfoundland and surrounding communities, the company decided it was necessary to build houses to accommodate them.

Of the number of houses that were built, two remain in Port Hope Simpson today.

She says the council decided to take ownership of one of the homes, now abandoned, to turn it into a museum.

Burden expects work to commence around June and hopes it will be completed by fall 2018.

She says the museum will probably open by spring next year.

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Escape to Battle Harbour Battle Harbour is one of the only places on earth where distance from the modern world can be measured in both kilometres and in years.

Dropped off by ferry to a small island in the Labrador Sea, the distance immediately feels as metaphorical as it is physical.

As you stand on this remote island, about as far north as most travellers will ever explore, you are humbled by the vastness and raw natural beauty that envelope you.

While the kilometres from everyday life are palpable, the years are profound. Stepping off the wharf, it is unmistakable that you’ve found an escape from the modern world.

In this 18th-century fishing village, unspoiled by modern times, there are no paved roads, streetlights, or cars. Instead, you’ll find only footpaths worn by fishermen and merchants over hundreds of years.

And, rather than a fabricated hotel or inn, you’ll sleep

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in one of the island’s centuries-old houses, restored to it’s original state.

Here, there are no power lines or cellphone signals, just places for authentic conversation and storytelling.

Entertainment isn’t found through a wi-fi connection, but through disarming experiences – like icebergs, whales, and wildlife, all within arms’ reach.

At night, the bright, gigantic stars put on a show, sometimes joined by the northern lights. These kilometres and years between you and the modern world are like an antidote for your soul. Escaping to a time when things were simpler and slower allows you to focus on elemental pleasures that bring an overwhelming feeling of gratitude and life balance.

Without the usual barrage of modern distractions, you are able to find time and space needed for spiritual connection and reawakening.