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Archaeologists are uncovering the original 1610 plantation site, the oldest English colony in Canada. Artifacts are found daily, such as stoneware, clay pipes and 17th century glass.
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A 540-km wilderness coastal hiking and walking trail that traces the eastern edge of the Avalon Peninsula from Topsail Beach to Trepassey passing directly through our capital city, St. John's. Entry points exist in all communities along the trail, 265-km of which is fully developed. Guidebooks and detailed map sets can be purchased from the association office or through the website. Family and life memberships are fully tax receipted and help develop and maintain the trail. Snowshoes and skis are frequently used on and around the trail paths throughout the winter.
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7-km trail between Witless Bay and Mobile. Allow 2-3 hours. Easy. Attractions include beach-combing on pebble beaches, picnicking, whale and seabird watching.
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11.6-km trail between Kingman's Cove and Renews. Allow 4-6 hours. Moderate. Attractions include shipwreck, abandoned community, birdwatching, lighthouse, eagles, berry picking, colonial gun battery, grotto, museum.
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7.3-km. Allow 2-4 hours. This is a moderate hike featuring berry picking grounds, overview of Pouch Cove, water fall at Freshwater and views of off shore islands inclding Baccalieu Island.
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3.7-km, 1 - 2 hour, easy to moderate hike between Blackhead and Cape Bay. Attractions en route include sea caves, whales, seabirds, a World War II dummy fort, the lightkeeper's garden and berry picking.
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6.5-km trail between Brigus South and Admiral's Cove. Allow 2-4 hours. Moderate. Attractions include beaches, good views, high cliff walking, abandoned settlement, meadows.
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18.3-km trail between Cape Broyle and Calvert. Allow 6-10 hours. Difficult/strenuous. Attractions include sea kayaking nearby, sea arch, great coastal views, sea caves, waterfowl, Devil's Staircase, meadows, abandoned community, offshore islands.
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11.5-km, 4-6 hour moderate hike between Cape Spear and Maddox Cove. From the easternmost point in North America the trail follows the coast southward. Attractions along the way include a World War II coastal defence battery, whales, seabirds, a bakeapple bog and the abandoned hamet of Staffordside.
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5.2-km trail between Calvert and Ferryland. Allow 1.5-2 hours. Easy. Attractions include offshore islands, meadows, cobble beaches, old railway route, stone church, easy family walking.
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Cobbler Path opened June 6, 2010 and runs from Torbay Point to Logy Bay. Access points are at Doran's Lane and Red Cliff Road
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10.6-km, 5-8 hour, moderate/difficult hike. Trailheads at Fort Amherst, St. John's, and Blackhead, Route 11.2-km of side trails.
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14.5-km trail between La Manche village and Brigus South. Allow 6-9 hours. Moderate / difficult. Attractions include the abandoned La Manche village, eagles, whales, seabirds, woodlands and rugged coastline.
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10.1-km trail between Renews and Cappahayden. Allow 3-5 hours. Moderate. The southern end of the developed portion of the East Coast Trail. Attractions include nesting terns, historic attractions in Renews, eagles, cormorants, cobble beaches, picnicking.
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This very popular destination has several access point: 6.4-km from Tors Cove; 4km from St. Michael's; 2.7-km from Bauline East (all ECT); rough trail from end of La Manche Road; 1.25-km from La Manche Provincial Park.Trail through/from Bauline East includes steep climb. Main attraction is abandoned La Manche village access by restored 50 metre suspension bridge.
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7.3-km trail between Bay Bulls and Witless Bay. Allow 2-4 hours. Easy-moderate. Attractions include walking through woods and meadows. excellent ocean views of Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, sea stacks, seabirds, whales.
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13.5-km from Petty Harbour to Shoal Bay Road and 6.4-km from East Coast Trail to Shoal Bay Road parking. Allow 5 - 8 hours. Moderate / difficult. Attractions include seabirds, whales, barrens, abandoned settlement, waterfalls, 18th century copper mine.
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2.9-km trail in Aquaforte. Allow 1-3 hours (there are several alternate loops to choose from). Easy. Gentle family hiking. Attractions include former whale factory, waterfall, saltwater estuary. Watch out for rising tides that floor the seaside route at Soil Rock.
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5.5-km trail between Ferryland and Aquaforte. Allow 2-3 hours. Easy/moderate. Attractions include Colony of Avalon, lighthouse, picnicking, cobble beach, waterfall.
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16.3-km from Shoal Bay to Bay Bulls plus 6.6-km from Shoal Bay Road parking to East Coast Trail. Allow 6.5-9.5 hours. Difficul-strenuous. Attractions include eagles, seabirds, sea stacks, reversing falls and the sea-driver freshwater geyser at The Spout.
Glamping (aka glamorous camping) has arrived at Gros Morne National Park! What do you prefer - glamping or old-fashioned tenting?
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