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ST. JOHN'S

Signal Hill

Signal Hill is a hill which overlooks the city of St. John’s. Due to its strategic placement overlooking the harbour, fortifications were built on the hill beginning in the mid 17th century.

Click here for more: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill

Johnson Geo Centre

The Johnson Geo Centre is a geological interpretation centre located on Signal Hill, St. John’s. Most of the centre is located underground, in an excavated glacial formation that shows the exposed bedrock of the hill. The museum is named for philanthropist Paul Johnson and opened in 2002.

Click here for more: https://www.geocentre.ca

The Rooms

The Rooms is a cultural facility in St. John’s. The facility opened in 2005 and houses the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Click here for more: https://therooms.ca

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Suncor Engery Fluvarium

The Suncor Energy Fluvarium, also known as the Fluvarium, is a public centre for environmental education, located in St. John’s, and is operated by the Quidi Vidi/Rennie’s River Development Foundation.

The Fluvarium level, or “windows on a stream” area, features an underwater view of Nagle’s Hill Brook through nine large viewing windows. Visitors can observe brown trout and salmon living in their natural habitat. The center also has a series of natural water aquariums and terrariums that showcase fish and amphibian species found throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Click here for more: www.fluvarium.ca

Quidi Vidi Brewery

Newfoundland’s largest craft brewery. Home of 7 award winning ales and lagers, including Iceberg Beer! Beer Tastings & Brewery Tours (Cost = $10+tax)

Click here for more: www.quidividibrewery.ca

Cape Spear - Easternmost Point in North Amercia

Cape Spear, located on the Avalon Peninsula near St. John’s, is the easternmost point in Canada[1] (52°37’W), and North America, excluding Danish-controlled Greenland. Cape Spear is within the municipal boundaries of the city of St. John’s, located about 2 miles (3.2 km) from Blackhead, an amalgamated area of St. John’s.

The Portuguese named this location “Cabo da Esperança” which means “cape of hope”, which became “Cap d’Espoir” in French and finally “Cape Spear”. Cape Spear is the trailhead/trail end for two components of the East Coast Trail.

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AVALON PENINSULA

Cape Spear - Easternmost Point in North Amercia

Cape Spear, located on the Avalon Peninsula near St. John’s, is the easternmost point in Canada[1] (52°37’W), and North America, excluding Danish-controlled Greenland. Cape Spear is within the municipal boundaries of the city of St. John’s, located about 2 miles (3.2 km) from Blackhead, an amalgamated area of St. John’s.

The Portuguese named this location “Cabo da Esperança” which means “cape of hope”, which became “Cap d’Espoir” in French and finally “Cape Spear”. Cape Spear is the trailhead/trail end for two components of the East Coast Trail.

Click here for more: https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/top-destinations/cape-spear

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Salmonier Nature Park

A 3km boardwalk trail winds through a mixture of woods and wetlands. Along the way, over a dozen species of wildlife are displayed in sensitively designed enclosures. Visit this unique park to view moose, caribou, lynx, foxes, owls, and otters, just to name a few, while enjoying a relaxing stroll through the boreal forest of Newfoundland and Labrador. Visit our new Wildlife Discovery Centre to see displays on Newfoundland & Labrador’s wildlife!

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Lighthouse Picnics

The perfect recipe for what will be one of your most treasured memories. Lighthouse Picnics based at Ferryland Lighthouse (built in 1870) offers distinctive picnic food using the freshest ingredients. A picnic to be enjoyed while relaxing and enjoying amazing scenery – waves, whales, and seabirds are all part of the vista. But what we offer is so much more than food and it is hard to describe in words. It is a feeling that best describes a Lighthouse Picnics experience.

North Atlantic Ziplines

North Atlantic Ziplines (NAZ) is Canada’s longest Zipline course. Soar along the rugged coastline and view the historic fishing village of Petty Harbour from 10 zip lines ranging from 300 to 2,200 feet in length. Certified, friendly guides will make this an adventure you won’t soon forget. Displays on landing platforms explain the historical, cultural, and natural features of the area. High-powered telescopes enable you to observe the natural beauty of the area. A must do on your bucket list!!
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Castle Hill National Historic Site

Castle Hill is an area containing the remains of both French and British fortifications, overlooking the town of Placentia (French: Plaisance) in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The site was originally established in order to protect the French fishing interests in Newfoundland and the approaches to the French colony of Canada.

Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre

The Manuels River is located in the eastern portion of the town of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador. It forms on the high lands of the central Avalon Plateau, traverses approximately 10 kilometers of terrain and empties into the waters of Conception Bay. The river is accessible via walking trails, which start at the Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre located on the Conception Bay Highway.

EASTERN REGION

Dungeon Provincial Park

Natural scenic attraction park located in Bonavista. See a collapsed sea cave with a natural archway carved by the sea. Although camping is not permitted, it is a fantastic spot to see while in the town of Bonavista. Great area for whale watching and photography.
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Skerwink Trail

Skerwink Trail is the hiking Jewel of the region. It is internationally recognized and was ranked the top 35 trails in North America and Europe by Travel & Leisure Magazine (2003). This 5.3 km hike will provide the opportunity to view and photograph the amazing coastal scenery, sea birds, whales, eagles, sea stacks as well as icebergs (in season).
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Port Rexton Brewery

A craft brewery with a seasonal tap room and brewery tours in Port Rexton. Brewery is open seasonally from April to October. Follow their facebook page for events and new beers.
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Rising Tide Theatre

Every summer and fall Rising Tide Theatre presents an award winning blend of plays that reflect the history and culture of Newfoundland performed by more than 40 of the Province’s most talented artists in one of our most magnificent settings

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Newfoundland Cider Company

For a unique and memorable tasting experience, look no further than the Newfoundland Cider Company. Their ciders are barrel-aged, then infused with locally foraged ingredients such as blueberries, wildflowers, and honey. Visit their new tasting room in beautiful George’s Brook-Milton, and enjoy a flight of different flavours outside in their garden; then take a walk along the former Newfoundland Railway bed. Located just minutes from Route 230 of the T.C.H.
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Discovery Geopark

Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark invites you to discover a little more about your geological past. Located on the upper half of the Bonavista Peninsula on the eastern coast of the island of Newfoundland, Discovery has a variety of sites where you can tour and learn about the Earth.

The Geopark is located on the upper half of the Bonavista Peninsula and is positioned along a series of highways aptly named the “Discovery Trail”, via Route 233 or 230.  The Geopark covers an area of 1150 km2 and spans over 280 km of rugged, untouched, coastlines and landscapes. This historic region is known for its colorful cultural and enchanting stories. Adventure awaits as you travel along scenic driving routes, explore national and provincial attractions, hike, boat, and breathe in the breathtaking coastal scenery and dramatic rock formations.

Ryan Premises National Historic Site

The Ryan Premises is a National Historic Site of Canada located in the town of Bonavista. It is preserved as an example of a large-scale merchant operation in a Newfoundland outport.

The site consists of the proprietor’s house, a carriage shed, a retail shop, a retail store, a fish store and a salt store.The staff house, adjacent to but not part of the historical site, is a Registered Heritage Structure. Earlier, the premises also included a larger salt store, a cooperage, a powder magazine, a telegraph office, wharves, fish flakes, a lumber yard and a shipyard.

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Random Passage Film Site

It Happened in a Place Like This! Visit the Random Passage Site and take a walk back in time, imagine what life might have been like in a fishing village in the early 1800’s. Guided tours of the Site are provided. Be sure to stop in to see what’s on the menu in the Tearoom and a line of cultural crafts that are related to the Site that will be a lasting memory of your visit. Be sure to visit Joe’s Place the bar where the movie The Grand Seduction was filmed in 2012.
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Fortune Head Ecological Reserve

Fortune Head Ecological Reserve, which contains rare fossils from 540 million years ago. Geologists call it the ‘Golden Spike’, reflecting the boundary between Precambrian and Cambrian periods, one of the most significant in the entire world. A display on the fossils is housed in the Interpretation Centre.
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CENTRAL REGION

Long Point Lighthouse - Twillingate

Long Point Lighthouse is an active Canadian lighthouse located outside Crow Head on North Twillingate Island. The lighthouse, completed in 1876, attracts thousands of tourists each year and is historic to the town of Twillingate
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Sleepy Cove Trail - Twillingate

3km moderate trail from Long Point Lighthouse to Lower Head and back, past Sea Breeze park, root cellars and a great view of Crow Head. You can see icebergs, whales, fishing boats and a great sunset.
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Auk Island Winery

Come taste, stay and explore at the Auk Island Winery. This historic property is the perfect getaway with winery tours & tastings, signature dining experiences, shopping, and onsite luxury accommodations. Enjoy a wide selection of hand-picked Newfoundland berry wines and 12 thousand year old iceberg infused wines, as well as wine infused ice cream. Special bus tour and group packages are available.
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Fogo Island & Change Islands

Fogo Island & Change Islands are home to 12 communities, each with its own distinctive flair and allure. After your ferry ride, stroll among homes, stages, and stores (fishing sheds) unchanged for decades. Fogo has become a haven for artists from around the world, who come to work in incredible, inspiring modern studios. While on Change Islands, you’ll discover a distinct part of our cultural heritage – the noble Newfoundland Pony.
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North Atlantic Aviation Museum - Gander

#1 attraction on TripAdvisor in Gander! A variety of artifacts and displays chronicling Gander’s role in development of transatlantic aviation, from the 1930s through 9/11, including steel recovered from the World Trade Center Twin Towers. Airframes include a 1940s canvas-covered Tiger Moth biplane, North America’s last intact Lockheed Hudson Bomber and other military and civilian aircraft. Aircraft engines, machine guns, uniforms and interactive displays. Flight simulator, gift shop, Wi-Fi.
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Silent Witnesses Memorial - Gander

A tranquil park dedicated to the memory of the 256 individuals who lost their lives on December 12, 1985 in the Arrow Air Crash. The Silent Witness Memorial sees an American soldier standing atop a massive rock holding the hands of a civilian boy and girl. Each child holds a olive branch indicative of the peacekeeping mission of the 101st Air-borne Division Screaming Eagles on the Sinai Peninsula. The trio look to the future as they are surrounded by the hills and trees of the crash site.
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Compassion Monument (9/11) - Gander

A piece of steel girder from the World Trade Centre is the heart of Gander’s “Compassion Monument”. Displayed atop a 4,100kg (9,000lb) chunk of granite, it commemorates the lives lost during 9/11 and the compassion of local people who assisted almost 7,000 unexpected passengers in Sept 2001. Donated by the Bethpage (NY) fire department in 2011, the steel was displayed in the Town Hall’s lobby until 2021. On the 20th anniversary, the monument was unveiled to the public on the Hall’s front lawn.

Cobb’s Pond Rotary Park

Enjoy one of Gander’s most beautiful attractions – Cobb’s Pond Rotary Park. Have a picnic on the lawn, walk the 4km scenic trail which is wheelchair accessible or have a swing in the playground. Made up of boardwalk and granular sections, this trail is a light walk. Named after Mr. Alexander Cobb – a worker with the Newfoundland Railway Project in 1892 – the Park is a tranquil area with lots to offer including lunch hour concerts on Fridays during the summer (weather permitting)
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Salmonid Interpretation Centre

Exhibits on the main floor highlight the development as well as the History, Biology, Ecology and Habitat of the Atlantic Salmon. Visit the observation level and view the “King of Fish” as it migrates upstream to its spawning habitat, along with other species including Brook Trout, Sticklebacks and live Eels. Enjoy a meal from our restaurant on the patio or shop for that unique souvenir in our well stocked gift shop. Located just two kilometres from downtown Grand Falls -Windsor.#1 Trip Advisor
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WESTERN REGION

Western Brook Pond

Western Brook Pond fjord in Gros Morne National Park provides a dramatic setting for a boat tour. The Long Range Mountains, the northernmost extent of the Appalachians, contain numerous glacially-carved fjords. One of the most spectacular is the Park’s largest lake, Western Brook Pond. This 16 kilometre lake with a depth of 165 metres is home to Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, and Arctic Char, as well as an unusual colony of cliff nesting gulls.

There is no better way to explore this scenic delight than by taking the Western Brook Pond Boat Tour. On board, behold the spectacular glacier-carved land-locked fjord, waterfalls cascading from 2000 feet that often turn to mist before reaching the pond, billion year-old cliffs, and frequent wildlife sightings

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Marble Zip Tours

Begin your guided adventure on the first platform near the top of Marble Mountain. The first of nine exhilarating zip lines that transverse the Steady Brook Falls. Feel the adrenaline pump through your vains as you zig zag down the gorge soaring from platform to platform along zip lines up to 2000 ft long and 300 ft high. A mandatory safety briefing before departure is included in the tour along with all necessary safety equipment. There is no better way to explore this scenic delight than by taking the Western Brook Pond Boat Tour. On board, behold the spectacular glacier-carved land-locked fjord, waterfalls cascading from 2000 feet that often turn to mist before reaching the pond, billion year-old cliffs, and frequent wildlife sightings.
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L’Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site

Norse sagas had spoken of their discovery for centuries. But whether it was merely myth had always been debated. Until the discovery of a small cloak pin in 1968, by archaeologists Helge and Anne Stine Ingstad, changed everything. This and subsequent archaeological discoveries proved Leif Erickson and crews of Norse explorers settled here in Newfoundland and Labrador (or Vinland as they called it).

L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the only authenticated Norse site in North America. Today, your visit will transport you back to where Vikings once stood. At the Viking Encampment, you can try blacksmithing or weaving, and talk to characters who will bring the Viking history to life. In the evenings, gather around the skáli (kitchen) and hear heroic and tragic tales of Thor, Loki, Erik the Red, and more from the Sagas.

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Arches Provincial Park

A natural rock archway created by tidal action. Parking and picnic area provided. Camping is not permitted
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Codroy Valley

Codroy Valley is a picturesque landscape of lush green farmlands. Protected by the Long Range Mountains, the valley is overlooked by rugged cliffs topped with beautiful old churches. The valley was one of the earliest recorded settlements on the west coast of Newfoundland and today it’s home to several small Scottish communities with strong ties to their heritage. The Grand Codroy River area offers excellent opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and bird-watching in the summer, while snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are popular in the winter
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Shallow Bay Beach

The water is shallow and warms up to swimming temperature in the summer. The northern more remote part of the beach is backed by high dunes, and can receive impressive waves after a storm. The area attracts shorebirds, especially in the fall, there can be hundreds of migrating shorebirds clustered on the upper beach at high tide.
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