Tag: Newfoundland
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Far East Travel
We arrived at our campsite mid-day, leaving our afternoon free to wander downtown for a bit of city life. With a population of over 110,000, St. John’s is the largest city and the capital of the Newfoundland/Labrador province. St. John’s holds the distinction of being Canada’s most easterly city. Some argue Cape Spear, just outside…
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Damn The Bell…
Terra Nova was established in 1957 as the first National Park of Newfoundland and Labrador. Located on the northeast coast, it was our destination for the next three nights. We left the west coast behind and settled in for the drive, noting the many roadside moose warnings. The tiny fishing village of Salvage was one…
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Stuck In The Mud
Like so many Canadian trails, the Bakers Brook Falls path has hundreds of yards of boardwalk designed to protect the environment and to keep feet dry across the bogs. I think they might create a false sense of security, lulling walkers into believing the coast is clear when in fact, muddy sinkholes await. An accidental…
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Fjords, Golf Carts And Spoons
Fellow travelers raved about Newfoundland’s rugged beauty, encouraging us to spend as much time as possible exploring all the island’s nooks and crannies. We dedicated two weeks, reserving campsites months ago in the west, central and eastern portions of the island and thought we had it covered. Once off the ferry we drove up the…
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