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Things
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to see &
do on the
Southwest Coast
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.
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Scenic Drives
Hiking Trails
•Barachois Falls Trail. Just before reaching Rose Blanche, this 1.6 km (return) boardwalk provides a comfortable walk
to a scenic waterfall. 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•Smokey Cape Trail. Route 1, J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park (47.629, -59.2348); Length: 2 km; Difficulty: Moderate.
7•Table Mountain Hiking Trail. Route 408, Cape Ray (47.6646667, -59.2773333); Return; Length: 10 km; Duration: 3-4
hrs; Difficulty: Strenuous.
8•International Appalachian NL. A long distance hiking trail extending from Port aux Basques to the tip of the Great
Northern Peninsula. www.iatnl.com.
9•Starlite Trail. Trailhead at gazebo on Route 1, about 1 km south of Route 407 (47.78218333, -59.23245); Return;
Length: 4.5 km; Duration: 2-3 hrs; Difficulty: Strenuous.
10•Wetlands Trail. Route 406, Codroy Valley (47.8436, -59.2493333); Return; Length: 3.8 km; Difficulty: Easy.
11•Mark Rock Trail. Monument to Sgt. Craig Gillam. Route 1, South Branch (47.90113333, -59.04103333); Return;
Length: 4.5 km; Duration: 2.5-3.5 hrs; Difficulty: Strenuous.
12•The Sea Stacks of Ship Cove (Highlands Hike). As you walk along the Highlands hike trail you will see the Ship Cove
Sea Stacks. Route 460, Highlands (48.13516333, -58.97297833); Difficulty: Moderate.
13•Robinson’s Head Ramble. Ramble your way to the only end moraine in Newfoundland. Route 404, Robinsons
(48.257355, -58.797545); Return; Length: 10 km; Difficulty: Moderate.
14•Indian Head Range Trail. Route 460, Noel’s Pond (48.5637, -58.498); Length: 7 km; Duration: 1/2 day; Difficulty:
Moderate; www.iatnl.com.
15•Sunset Walking Trail. Enjoy a sunset stroll along the shore of Bay St. George. Route 461, St. George’s; Difficulty: Easy.
16•Erin Mountain Trail. Route 480, Barachois Pond Provincial Park (48.485245, -58.28698); Difficulty: Strenuous.
17•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.
18•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.
19•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.
20•Cow Hill & Beach Trail. 7km stroll along the beach. Route 480, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Burgeo (47.61052833,
-57.63091167); Difficulty: Easy.
21•Maiden Tea Hill Lookout. High point to view Burgeo and the archipelago islands. Route 480, Burgeo; Difficulty: Easy
(steps).
22•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.
23•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
•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.
2•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.
3•Pig Roast. Annual event at Pirates Haven RV Park, last weekend in July. Route 404; T: (709) 649-0601; www.
pirateshavenadventures.com.
4•Christmas in July. Annual event at Wishingwell Park, 3rd weekend in July. Route 1 close to west side of Route 404 turnoff; T: (709) 645-2501.
5•Mi’Kmaq Powwow. 2nd weekend in July. Route 403, Flat Bay; T: (709) 647-1370.
6•Feather & Folk Nature Festival. Celebrate the annual arrival of migratory birds each spring in Newfoundland and
Labrador’s premier birding destination, the Southwest Coast. www.featherandfolk.ca.
7•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].
8•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.
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Parks
Attractions
•Rose Blanche Lighthouse. The only completely restored granite lighthouse in Atlantic Canada. 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: info@
portauxbasques.ca; www.portauxbasques.ca.
3•Grand Codroy Estuary / Wetlands Interpretation Centre. A wetlands site of international importance. Important bird area
with high concentrations and a 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•Cape Anguille Lighthouse. The lighthouse on Newfoundland’s westernmost point overlooks the lightkeeper’s 1905 home, a
Registered Historic Property. Route 406, Cape Anguille (47.9007, -59.4112); T: (709) 955-2109; E: [email protected].
5•Precious Blood Church and Bell House. This Roman Catholic church was built in 1912 and is now a Registered Heritage
Structure. Route 407, St. Andrew’s (47.77806667, -59.2730667); T: (709) 955-3150.
6•Holy Trinity Anglican Church. A Registered Heritage Structure built in 1913. Route 407, Codroy (47.8792, -59.3897333); T:
(709) 955-2047.
7•Our Lady of Mercy 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].
8•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.
9•Wave-cut Terraces. Spectacular wave-cut terraces around the shoreline with trail and picnic area. Route 460, Sheaves
Cove Beach Trail (48.52048333, -59.05228333).
10•Hidden Falls. Following a heavy rain, these spectacular waterfalls are no longer hidden. Route 460, Sheaves Cove
(48.52048333, -59.05228333).
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•French Bread Oven. Open Friday and Saturday (weather permitting), 12-2 pm, baking bread and pizza. Route 460, Cape
St. George (48.4647, -59.262); T: (709) 644-2290.
13•Acadian Monument. A granite monument honouring Acadian heritage in Newfoundland at Boutte du Cap Park. Route 460,
Cape St. George (48.4647, -59.262).
14•Faults and Folds. Marvel at the faults, folds and overturned rock beds. See for yourself the resulting rock formations
caused by large slices of older rocks thrust over mixed sandstone, shale and limestone. Route 463, West Bay Beach,
Piccadilly (48.59261167, -58.91499167).
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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 grasscovered dunes shelter the barachois from the ocean winds. Accessible from J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park.
3•Millville / Searston 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
•St. Andrews Na Creige Golf Course. 9-hole course in Codroy Valley, 20 minutes from the Port aux Basques ferry. Route 407
(47.78831667, -59.24131667); T: (709) 955-3322.
2•Harmon Seaside Links. 18-hole link-style, level course. www.harmonseasidelinks.com; Marine Drive, Stephenville (48.531,
-58.55725); T: (709) 643-4322; E: [email protected].
3•Dhoon Lodge Golfing. 9-hole, par 3 golf course. www.dhoonlodge.ca; Route 460, Black Duck Siding (48.5796, -58.3633);
T: (709) 646-5177; E: [email protected].
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heritage & Museums
•Hook and Line Interpretation Centre. Live and static displays that document and interpret the hook and line fishing industry.
Route 470, Burnt Islands (47.5971, -58.8873); T: (709) 698-3100; E: [email protected].
2•Walter’s House. First this was a church and school for the town and later became a family home and business. Today it
serves as a community museum. Route 470, Isle aux Morts (47.5836, -58.9784); T: (709) 698-3209; E: [email protected].
3•Misery Point. This site reflects the way of life of fishermen and their families in the late 1800s. Site features a fisherman’s
store, fish flakes, root cellar, kitchen garden - all amenities of early settlement. Off Route 470, Margaree (47.5716, -59.0563);
T: (709) 698-3410.
4•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.
5•Cape Ray Lighthouse. The lightkeepers museum presents the story of the Dorset Paleoeskimo who lived at the site more
than 1,800 years ago. Route 408, Cape Ray (47.6214, -59.3048); T: (709) 695-3072.
6•Indoor Wildlife Exhibit & Nature Park. This attraction boasts one of the largest animal displays in the province. View 100s 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.
7•K’Taqmkuk Mi’Kmaq Museum. The official provincial Mi’Kmaw Museum for the Mi’Kmaq People of NL, provides visitors an
insight into how the Mi’Kmaq people lived in the past. St George’s Indian Band (48.42801667, -58.4812667);
E: [email protected]; www.sgib.ca.
8•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.
9•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].
10•Cercle des Mémoires Musée. Hear the story of French Newfoundland told by descendants of Acadians and French
fisherman. Centre Scolaire et Communautaire, Mainland (48.5709, -59.1729); T: (709) 642-5254; E: [email protected].
11•Our Sister’s Dream School Museum and Tea Room. A pop-up book of life in the past. Mainland/La Grand’Terre;
T: (709) 642-5781; mainlandheritagecommittee.webs.com.
12•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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•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•Little Paradise RV Park. Route 1, Codroy Valley (47.75930833, -59.27499667); T: (709) 955-2682;
E: [email protected].
4•Grand Codroy RV/Tent Camping Park. Route 406, Doyles (47.83367833, -59.205155); T: (709) 955-2520;
www.grandcodroy.com.
5•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.
6•Wishingwell Campgrounds. RV Park Campground. Route 1 (48.0994033, -58.783005); T: (709) 645-2501.
7•Crabbes River Park. RV Park & Campground. Route 1 (48.17464667, -58.77582); T: (709) 645-2788.
8•Pirate’s Haven Fully Serviced RV Park and Campground. ATV friendly. Route 404, Main Road, Robinsons
(48.24718667, -58.78768); T: (709) 649-0601; E: [email protected]; www.pirateshavenadventures.com.
9•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.
10•Dhoon Lodge and RV Park. Black Duck Siding (48.5796, -58.3633); T: (709) 646 5177.
11•Zenzville Park. RV Park Campground. Route 460, Kippens (48.55304667, -58.663925); T: (709) 648-9232;
E: [email protected]; www.zenzville.info.
12•Piccadilly Head Regional Park. The park offers fossil hunting, shellfish digging, ocean swimming, clean showers and
camp firewood. Route 463 (48.58748, -58.90389167); T: (709) 642-5067 / 5831.
13•Boutte Du Cap Park. Breathtaking view of cliffs, whales & seabirds. Traditional French bread oven on site. Location of
the only Acadian Monument in NL. Route 460, Cape St. George (48.4647, -59.262); T: (709) 642-5254;
E: [email protected].
14•Sand Banks 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; www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks.
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•Granite Coast 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. 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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