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3,000,000 pairs of Leach's Storm Petrel, the largest colony in the world. Visit the Baccalieu Island exhibit in the Bay de Verde Heritage Premises. Access by boat only.
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This fitness trail starts near the Lions Community Centre, about 4 km from the Trans Canada Highway, and takes you across Badger Brook to a picnic area where you can enjoy a rest or a lunch.
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Bally Haly is St. John's oldest and only private golf course in Newfoundland. Located in the east end of St. John's, it provides scenic views of Cabot Tower and the Atlantic Ocean.
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A Canadian Parks Service Historic Site. This beautiful Romanesque Cathedral was consecrated in 1855. Built of Newfoundland and Irish bluestone and granite, the church is in the shape of a Latin Cross. A town clock and nine bells, including the two-tonne St. John's Bell, are located in the twin towers. The Basilica houses John Hogan's revered "Dead Christ", while the ornate Italianate ceiling is polychrome and highlighted in gold leaf. There are stained glass windows by Irish, French and English artists and a museum that holds interesting exhibits of the cathedral's history.
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Blundon House has over 700 artifacts, the Baccalieu Interpretation Centre, a fish store and flake, a store loft and two boardwalks.
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The Cable Building has been declared a National Historic Site. Former Western Union Building restored to house the Road To Yesterday Museum, Archives, Christopher Pratt Gallery and the town offices.
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The trail winds through the earliest settlement of Bay Roberts. Remains of rock walls, foundations, root cellars and grave sites. Picnic areas. Seasonal whale watching.
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Heritage, fishing, domestic and veteran artifacts mid 1850 - mid 1950.
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Visit our museum and historic underground mine. See how our miners worked during the early 1900's by walking in their footsteps in the #2 Mine. Come hear our stories!
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Overlooking Conception Bay and the ferry landing, are a battery of coastal guns that were operated by the NF Militia or Home Defence. During World War II, these guns were used to fire on German U-boats.
Toll Free: +1 (855) 235 5475
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Located at the East End of the island, on Lighthouse Road. is a well-preserved lighthouse in operation since 1939.
Toll Free: +1 (855) 235 5475
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Barrisway within the community, that has been designated a Bird Sanctuary and provides easy viewing of variety of birds.
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First Beothuk site excavated on Avalon Peninsula. Here John Guy found three Beothuk dwellings and a canoe in early 1600s. Display at South Dildo Museum. Site Interpretation Centre at Russell's Point. Brochures at Russell's Garage.
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View the magnificent rugged coast line, with breathtaking scenery. Trail distance 4-km return.
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110-acre nature area and botanical garden featuring flower gardens, nature trails, cafe, gift shop, display room and more. Education programs and family activities available.
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Visitors to Bowring Park can enjoy feeding ducks and swans, walking or cycling the trail network, viewing the historical monuments and a range of outdoor activities and recreational facilities.
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The Amphitheatre features shows from late spring to early autumn. Activities include children's concerts, Shakespearean plays, cultural events, concerts, youth theatre, and magic shows.
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This trail, one of several in the park, climbs 300 meters to the hill summit from where you can see much of the park and surroundings area.
Distance: 6.6-km, Time: 2.5 hours, Trailhead: near campsite 58.
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The park covers an area of 2833 hectares of varied terrain and vegetation, forest, bogs, heaths and ponds. Hiking trails take you through forests and over barren to a remarkable scenic view point.
Newfoundland & Labrador is known for its unique culture and quiet ingenuity, so its no wonder that even our trash bins can be an source of creativity.
