![]() ![]() Lewis, Battle Harbour, Red Bay, Point Amour, St. Some of the more popular places from shore, or from tour boats, are (from north to south): St. Arrive in Twillingate then grab your camera and head out on the ocean with the afternoon Iceberg Watch boat tour, where you will have an opportunity to see icebergs, whales, sunsets and many other spectacular views that the beautiful island of Twillingate has to offer.Iceberg Alley stretches from the coast of Labrador to the southeast coast of the island of Newfoundland. In Boyd’s Cove make another stop at the Beothuk Interpretive Centre and visit an ancient Beothuk village discovered by archaeologists in the 1980s. If you feel the need to commune with nature, a stop will introduce you to coniferous forests, ponds, and a plethora of walking trails. (breakfast included)ĭay 5 Trinity to Twillingate | 309 km/192 miEnroute to Twillingate, pass through Terra Nova National Park. In this small village you will also find the red and white striped Bonavista Lighthouse, and the Matthew Legacy, a replica of John Cabot’s ship which voyaged across the Atlantic to discover land in 1497. You may also want to head north to the town of Bonavista, where you can visit the Ryan Premises National Historic Site, a 19th century replica fish processing factory. This very walkable trail will take you along the rugged coastline for a spectacular view of the surrounding villages set against the ocean. Time permitting, venture to Port Rexton today and hike the Skerwink Trail. Join the Trinity Pageant, a walking theatre that meanders through the village enticing viewers to live the history of the area. Set along a dramatic coastline you will discover a sense of Newfoundland’s history and nature. Constructed in 2000 for the filming of the international TV mini-series “Random Passage”, the site today provides the opportunity to step back in time and experience what life might have been like in a fishing outpost in the early 1800s.(breakfast included)ĭay 4 Trinity | Bonavista Penninsula SightseeingExplore the enchanting village of Trinity with its restored white and pastel coloured clapboard houses. Before settling in to your accommodation for the night, you may want to drive 20 minutes south of Trinity to New Bonaventure and visit the Random Passage Site. The peninsula also contains some of the oldest settlements in Newfoundland, particularly the towns of Bonavista and Trinity. John’s to Trinity | 269 km/167 miToday embark on your journey to the Bonavista Peninsula, known for its scenic and rugged coastlines. ![]() The site of the Ferryland settlement is now being excavated, and archaeologists have uncovered over a million artifacts from the stone constructed buildings including gold rings, Portuguese ceramics, and other unusual objects. ![]() From Bay Bulls follow the Irish Loop to Ferryland, the home of the original Colony of Avalon founded by George Calvert, later Lord Baltimore, in 1621. Start your day driving to Bay Bulls for a boat excursion to see whales and the Atlantic Puffin - if you are lucky you may even spot an iceberg (May/June only). ![]() You may have a late arrival so the rest of the day is at leisure.ĭay 2 Avalon Peninsula | Whale Watching, Puffins | 66 km/42 miSpend the day exploring the stunning coastline and the little villages of the Avalon Peninsula. ![]()
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