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Find coastal and mountain experiences galore on the
Southwest Coast. Governed by the land and the sea, this
region is home to fishers and farmers, shipwrecks and
sandy beaches, lighthouses and Wreckhouse winds, not to
mention over 300 species of birds.
This map is your guide to summer adventure on the
Southwest Coast. Numbers on the map correspond to brief
descriptions and extra information below that will allow you
to get the most out of your Southwest Coast experience.
Hiking Trails
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Scenic Drives
•Barachois Falls Trail. 1km of newly renovated boardwalk takes you to the breathtaking Barachois Falls.
Route 470 (47.6079083, -58.773783); Difficulty: Easy.
2•Harvey Trail. Route 470, Isle aux Morts (47.5848, -58.9687); Return; Length: 3 km; Difficulty: Easy.
3•Boat Cove Pond Trail. Route 470, Isle aux Morts; Return; Length: 1.1 km; Duration: 30 mins; Difficulty: Easy.
4•Grand Bay West Walking Trail. Route 1, Port aux Basques (47.583313, -59.1843617; Length: 10 km (various exit points);
Duration: 2 hr; Difficulty: Easy.
5•T’Railway Trans Canada Trail. A 900 km jaunt through the wilderness and rural communities, following the old Newfoundland
Railway line, from Port aux Basques to St. John’s. T’Railway Provincial Park; www.trailway.ca.
6•International Appalachian NL. A long distance hiking trail extending from Port aux Basques to the tip of the Great Northern
Peninsula. www.iatnl.com.
7•Smokey Cape Trail. Route 1, J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park (47.629, -59.2348); Length: 2 km; Difficulty: Moderate.
8•Grand Codroy Way. Backcountry trail that winds its way along the top of the Long Range Mountains. Route 1, 0.3km north of
Cape Ray exit; Length: 32km; Duration: 2 days; Difficulty: Moderate.
9•Wetlands Trail. Route 406, Codroy Valley (47.8436, -59.2493333); Return; Length: 3.8 km; Difficulty: Easy.
10•Erin Mountain Trail. Route 480, Barachois Pond Provincial Park (48.485245, -58.28698); Difficulty: Strenuous.
11•Lewis Hills Trail. Cross the Lewis Hills from Fox Island River in the south to Blue Brook in Serpentine Valley in the north. Cold
Brook logging road, Route 460, Stephenville; Length: 32km; Duration: 2-3 days; Difficulty: Strenuous.
12•Walk-A-Ways Trail Network. 14.5 km of interconnected signed gravel and sidewalk trails throughout Stephenville. Normal
footwear. Start at Kindale Library, 35 Carolina Avenue, Stephenville (48.55201667, -58.5691); Duration: 2-3 hrs; Difficulty: Easy.
13•Fossil Forest Footpath. At the upper end of the trail, wade in the shallow waters of Blanche Brook as you search out the
remains of a 300 million year old tropical forest. Route 460, Stephenville (48.5624833, -58.5818333); Length: 0.5 km; Difficulty:
Easy.
14•Gravels Walking Trail. Over the years erosion has carved spectacular hoodoo shapes in the limestone cliffs and embedded
fossils are easy to spot. Route 460, Port au Port West (48.55845, -58.72991667); Length: 3.5 km (one way), Difficulty: Easy.
15•Cow Hill & Beach Trail. 7km stroll along the beach. Route 480, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Burgeo (47.61052833,
-57.63091167); Difficulty: Easy.
16•Man-O-War Hill Climb. Climb the steps to the top of Man-O-War hill for spectacular scenery. From the top of the hill, you can
see all of Ramea Islands, White Bear Bay, and miles of surrounding coastline. Ramea; Difficulty: Easy.
17•Northwest Head Walk to Lighthouse. Circular route of Ramea Island that takes you to the lighthouse, around the windmills and
back to the wharf. Ramea (47.512472, -57.40875).
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Festivals & Events
•Feather & Folk Nature Festival. Celebrate the annual spring arrival of migratory birds in Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier
birding destination, the Southwest Coast. Participate in a nature adventure mixed with Newfoundland culture and traditional
cusine. www.featherandfolk.ca.
2•Ann Harvey Days Festival. Celebrations commemorating the heroism of Ann Harvey’s family and their Newfoundland dog,
Hairyman. July; Isle aux Morts; isleauxmorts.ca.
3•Astrolabe Days. Events for all ages, history hunt, tours of the train cars and museum, how to make an astrolabe (kids), artists
demonstrating their skills. 1st weekend in August. Port aux Basques; www.portauxbasques.ca.
4•Codroy Valley Folk Festival. Variety of local musicians promoting Scottish, French and Irish music in the area. Last weekend in
July. T: (709) 955-2061; E: [email protected].
5•Pirate’s Haven Crab Festival. Enjoy fresh local crab cooked by a pirate, plus muscians and crafters. “Aye aye Sir” a goodtime to
be had by All Mateys. June 27; Route 404, Robinsons; T: (709) 649-0601; www.pirateshavenadventures.com.
6•Pirate’s Haven Pig Roast. Enjoy succulent pork cooked to perfection, concession stands and volleyball tournament. Last weekend
in July; Route 404, Robinsons; T: (709) 649-0601; www.pirateshavenadventures.com.
7•Stephenville Theatre Festival. Committed to the production of diverse, innovative and courageous professional theatre that
entertains, engages and enlightens audiences and stretches creative and artistic boundaries. Arts & Culture Centre, 380
Massachusetts Dr, Stephenville; T: (709) 643-4982; www.stephenvilletheatrefestival.com.
8•Stephenville Arts & Culture Centre. Performing arts facility housing two theatres and an art gallery. 380 Massachusetts Dr,
Stephenville; T: (709) 643-4571; E: [email protected]; www.artsandculturecentre.com.
9•Cape St. George & Mainland Folk Festival / Regional Bilingual Folk Festival. Bilingual folk festival with traditional music and
dance. Festival régional bilingue avec de la musique et la danse traditionnelles. August; Cape St. George; T: (709) 642-5254;
www.facebook.com/portauportinfo.
10•Black Duck Brook Festival / Un Plaisir du vieux temps. Traditional music performed by local musicians. Musique traditionnelle par
des musiciens locaux. August; Black Duck Brook; T: (709) 642-5498; www.facebook.com/portauportinfo.
11•Ramea Rock Island Music Festival. Local Newfoundland music and a carnival atmosphere. August; Ramea; ramea.ca.
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•Granite Coast Scenic Drive. Visit the communities of Rose Blanche, Harbour Le Cou, Burnt Islands, Isle aux Morts and
Margaree. Route 470.
2•Codroy Valley International Wetlands Scenic Drive. Explore the coastal communities and migratory birds of the Codroy Valley.
Route 406 and 407.
3•Three Rivers Scenic Loop. Meander through 9 communities where the IATNL and T’Railway converge. The area is rich in
agriculture and fishing. Visit 2 farmers markets for your farm fresh produce. Route 404.
4•French Ancestors Route. Settled by ancestors of French and Basques fishermen, this scenic drive is home to three distinct
French communities. Route 460.
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Attractions
•Rose Blanche Lighthouse. The only completely restored granite lighthouse in Atlantic Canada with picnics and period costumes for
rent. Rose Blanche (47.6044, -58.6925); T: (709) 956-2052; Off Season T: (709) 956-2903; E: [email protected];
www.roseblanchelighthouse.ca.
2•Scott’s Cove / Harbour Front Boardwalk. A great way to spend an evening where locals and tourists gather to enjoy the local
entertainment at the waterfront park. Port aux Basques (47.57565, -59.1409); T: (709) 695-1995/ 2214; E: [email protected];
www.portauxbasques.ca.
3•Grand Codroy Estuary / Wetland Interpretation Centre. A wetlands site of international importance for it’s high concentration and
large variety of waterfowl species spanning over 925 hectares. Route 406, Upper Ferry (47.8436, -59.2493333); T: (709) 955-2109;
E: [email protected].
4•Holy Trinity Anglican Church. A Registered Heritage Structure built in 1913. Route 407, Codroy (47.8792, -59.3897333);
T: (709) 955-2047.
5•Abbott & Haliburton Co Ltd. Oldest established firm on the west coast of Newfoundland, housing the Upper Level Gift Shop. 15 Main
St, Port au Port West; T: (709) 648-2235; abbottstore.com.
6•Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church. Visit the largest wooden church in Newfoundland. 101 Main Street, Port au Port West
(48.5568667, -58.7433833); T: (709) 648-2745; E: [email protected].
7•Alpacas of Newfoundland. In scenic Bay St. Georges, several thousand kilometres from their natural habitat, is the home of the first
Newfoundland alpaca farm. 11 Felix Cove Road, Port au Port West (48.5313, -58.7811); T: (709) 648-9414; E: [email protected];
www.alpacasofnfld.ca.
8•French Bread Oven / Four à pain. Demonstrational bread oven firing and free taste testing Monday-Saturday 12-2pm, weather
permitting. Dégustation gratuite du pain et démonstration du four traditionnel, lundi-samedi 12-14h, quand il fait beau. Boutte du Cap
Park, Route 460, Cape St. George (48.4647, -59.262); T: (709) 644-2290; www.facebook.com/portauportinfo.
9•Acadian Monument. Granite monument honouring Acadian heritage in Newfoundland at Boutte du Cap Park. Monument
commémorant le Grand Dérangement à la mémoire du peuple acadien à Terre-Neuve au Parc Boutte du Cap. Route 460, Cape St.
George (48.4647, -59.262); T: (709) 642- 5254; www.facebook.com/portauportinfo.
10•Three Rock Cove. Great berry picking, beautiful sunsets and sandy beaches. Route 463; (709) 642-5914;
E: [email protected].
11•Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. Built in 1987 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Our Lady of Lourdes parish. Lourdes (48.647625,
-58.99864667); T: (709) 642-5920; www.ourladyoflourdes.biz.
12•Eastern Outdoors. Paddle the Ramea Islands and surroundings, stay in a traditional Newfoundland house and enjoy home-cooked
meals. Ramea; T: (800) 565-2925; E: [email protected]; www.easternoutdoors.com.
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SANDY Beaches
•Grand Bay West Beach. A beautiful sandy beach and home to the endangered Piping Plover. Route 1, Port aux Basques (47.583313,
-59.1843617).
2•Cape Ray Beach. The beach at Cape Ray is one of the best in the province. The sand is soft and light. Protected grass-covered dunes
shelter the barachois from the ocean winds. Accessible from J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park.
3•Millville Beach. Beautiful white sandy beach. Route 407 (47.82897167, -59.32769167).
4•Sandbanks Provincial Park. Some of the most magnificent sandy beaches in the province. Route 480, Burgeo (47.61052833,
-57.63091167); T: (709) 886-2331 / 635-4520.
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Golf
Parks
•J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park. This natural environmental park on the Cape Ray barrens features bogs, rolling forested hills
and many floral species. Smokey Cape Trail. Route 1, 15 km from Port aux Basques (47.629, -59.2348);
T: (709) 695-7222; E: [email protected]; www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks.
2•T’Railway Provincial Park. This park stretches almost 900 km from Port aux Basques to St. John’s. Port aux Basques;
T: (709) 635-4520; E: [email protected]; www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks.
3•Grand Codroy RV/Tent Camping Park. Closest fully-serviced park to the Marine Atlantic ferry terminal. Check out our walking
trails & birds. Route 406, Doyles (47.83367833, -59.205155); T: (709) 955-2520; www.grandcodroy.com.
4•Codroy Valley Provincial Park. Scenic beach located at the mouth of the Grand Codroy River. Day use only. Route 407,
Searston; T: (709) 695-7222; E: [email protected]; www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks.
5•Pirate’s Haven Fully Serviced RV Park and Campground. ATV friendly, with rentals, plus fishing tours, hiking, restaurant and
special events. Route 404, Main Road, Robinsons (48.24718667, -58.78768); T: (709) 649-0601;
E: [email protected]; www.pirateshavenadventures.com.
6•Barachois Pond Provincial Park. The largest provincial park in Western NL. Route 1, 20 km from Stephenville (48.485245,
-58.28698); T: (709) 649-0048; E: [email protected]; www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks.
7•Dhoon Lodge and RV Park. 20 acres of scenic grounds with par 3 golf course, 9 motel units, restaurant, guided fishing and
hunting packages. Black Duck Siding (48.5796, -58.3633); T: (709) 646-5177. E: [email protected]; www.dhoonlodge.ca
8•Boutte Du Cap Park. Breathtaking views of cliffs, whales and seabirds, with traditional bread oven. Vue spectaculaire des
baleines, oiseaux et la nature avec four à pain. Route 460, Cape St. George (48.4647, -59.262); T: (709) 642-5254;
www.facebook.com/portauportinfo.
9•King George IV Ecological Reserve. One of the largest undisturbed river delta sites on the island, an important migratory stop
for birds. Route 480; E: [email protected]; www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks.
10•Sandbanks Provincial Park. Named for its undulating sand dunes and long expanses of flat, sandy beaches. Route 480,
Burgeo (47.61052833, -57.63091167); T: (709) 886-2331 / 635-4520; E: [email protected]; www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks.
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•Harmon Seaside Links. 18-hole link-style, level course. Marine Drive, Stephenville (48.531, -58.55725); T: (709) 643-4322;
E: [email protected]. www.harmonseasidelinks.com
2•Dhoon Lodge Golfing. 9-hole, par 3 golf course. Route 460, Black Duck Siding (48.5796, -58.3633); T: (709) 646-5177;
E: [email protected]. www.dhoonlodge.ca
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heritage & Museums
•Railway Heritage Museum. Artifacts displayed in the station house and train cars recall the history of the Newfoundland Railway. There
are also two rare 17th-century astrolabes that were used for navigation. Port aux Basques (47.5909, -59.1636);
T: (709) 695-2214 / 695-5775; www.portauxbasques.ca.
2•Indoor Wildlife Exhibit & Nature Park. This attraction boasts one of the largest animal displays in the province. View hundreds of
species of animals. 3 km from Route 1 on Route 406, Doyles (47.84313611, -59.23028611); T: (709) 955-2555 / 2843; Off Season
T: (709) 645-2244. www.newfoundlandwildlifepark.com.
3•Regional Museum of Art and History. Unique display of cultural and historical artifacts, with emphasis on the American presence. Royal
Canadian Legion Building, 208 Oregon Drive, Stephenville; T: (709) 643-9757; E: [email protected].
4•Our Lady of Mercy Museum, Craft Shop & Tea Room. Cultural, religious and educational artifacts. 103 Main Street, Port au Port West
(48.5568667, -58.7433833); T: (709) 648-2745; E: [email protected].
5•Musée Cercle des Mémoires Museum. Hear the story of French Newfoundland told by descendants of Acadians and French fishermen.
Venez entendre l’histoire des franco-terre-neuviens racontée par les descendants des acadiens et des pêcheurs français. Faite un tour
du Centre scolaire et communautaire Sainte Anne. La Grand’Terre/Mainland (48.5709, -59.1729); T: (709) 642-5254;
E: [email protected]. www.facebook.com/portauportinfo.
6•Ramea Heritage Centre / Senior Puffins Museum. A collection reflecting Ramea’s long history. 5 Church Street, Ramea (47.5226,
-57.389); T: (709) 625-2235; E: [email protected].
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