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- Cape Spear Lighthouse. The most eastern point in Canada. Photo by Eric Hanson.
- Iceberg off the coast of Cape Spear Path. Photo by Madeleine Florent.
- Provincial flower, the Pitcher Plant, on Cape Spear Path. Photo by Karl van Thiel.
- Path near the rugged cliffs of Cape Spear Path. Photo by Adventures of Sarah.
Avalon Region
East Coast Trail - Cape Spear Path
Various Locations
Jan 1 - Dec 31
A moderate, 5- to 7-hour, 15.4-km hike between Blackhead 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 hamlet of Staffordside.
Locations & Dates
- Route 11, Blackhead, Cape Spear
- 47.5208, -52.6311
- Jan 1 - Dec 31
- Off Route 10, Maddox Cove
- 47.4714, -52.6936
- Jan 1 - Dec 31
- Route 11, Cape Spear
- 47.5200, -52.6236
- Jan 1 - Dec 31
Pricing
$25 Annual membership fee, helping to offset the cost of trail maintenance. Trails are free to hike.
Electronic Payment Options
- MasterCard
- Visa