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Butter Pot Provincial Park
This hike will take you through the forest, past Peter's Pond to the playground, the total distance is approximately 3.2-kilometers (one way) and will take about 1.5 hours.
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Portugal Cove South
The centre interprets Mistaken Point fossils, Cape Race Lighthouse, Marconi wireless station and its' connection to Titanic. Shipwrecks and local ecology, cultural, historic and natural attractions. Gift shop with local crafts.
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Manuels
Geology, Biology and Cultural Heritage exhibits. Fossil Site. Daily interpretative programs. 6km of walking trails. Campfire program in season. Close to many other amenities.
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Harbour Grace
Established in 1992, the district was chosen due to its historical importance and attractiveness.
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Sunnyside, Trinity Bay
Sunnyside has been the site of a number of historic events. Visitors can enjoy the view while learning about our history.
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St. John's
An exhibition of historical photographs, printed programs and sheet music covers from 1870 to the present.
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Harbour Grace
This church was built at a cost of $1,400, opened in 1908, replaced an earlier one built in 1870s. A parishioner wrote at the time that the new edifice was as pretty a church as there is in the bay.
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St. John's
The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum exhibits include a pictorial history of the Regiments World War I exploits, photographs of World War I Regimental members, medals, regimental memorabilia and artifacts depicting its history.
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Witless Bay
Comprised of four small islands, this reserve is one of nature's greatest wonders anywhere on earth. In summer it is home to millions of seabirds that come to shore to nest and raise their young on the four islands. Whales swim here, especially humpback and minkes. Best seen from a tour boat operating from nearby communities.
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Brigus
Wilcox Gardens - one of the Peace Parks of Canada. Floral park on rock-walled river, ideal for browsing and strolling.
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St. John's
Commemorated for its defence and communication history. Discover the history of Signal Hill with our new EXPLORA GPS tour. Hike unique trails that provide incredible vistas of The Narrows.
Toll Free: +1 (888) 773 8888
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Whiteway
An excellent walking trail around Jimmy's Rowe's Pond in Whiteway.
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Harbour Grace
This church is over 125 years, a wooden frame building and is typical of the design for that era, the interior has classic Roman details in the vernacular with an interesting diaper pattern ceiling.
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Port Kirwan
17.1-km trail between Aquaforte and Port Kirwan. Allow 6-9 hours. Difficult. Attractions include barren, view of Aquaforte fjord, spectacular rock sea arch at Berry Head, meadows, cobble beach, waterfall, seabirds, offshore islands.
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St. John's
Cut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill in St. John's, we take you deep underground to experience the story of planet Earth... Aren't you curious?
Toll Free: +1 (866) 868 7625
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Arnold's Cove
Barrisway within the community, that has been designated a Bird Sanctuary and provides easy viewing of variety of birds.
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Logy Bay
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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Calvert
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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Arnold's Cove
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Placentia Bay. Panoramic view of the resettled islands. Wildlife viewing a possibility.
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Blaketown
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.