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PORT AUX BASQUES connect the Rose Blanche Lighthouse and the
MARINE EXCURSIONS FI town’s harbour. Ocean and harbour views,
Newfoundland fishermen provide interpretative outport houses and fishing stages Season:
ocean fishing experiences and cultural boat May 1–Nov 30 Loc: Various T: (709) 956 Western
tours to resettled fishing communities along 2540 E: townofroseblanche@nf.aibn.com W:
the province’s Southwest Coast. Cap: 2–8 roseblanche-harbourlecou.ca
Season: Jul 1–Oct 16 Loc: 10 Tunnel Road T: Route 1 (S2)
(709) 694 0563 / 0568 Off-Season T: (709) 695
5989 E: info@pabme.ca W: pabme.ca $$: $100– J.T. CHEESEMAN PROVINCIAL PARK
$250. See website. CC: e-Transfer. This park on the Cape Ray barrens features
bogs, rolling forested hills, floral species, and
wildlife. Smokey Cape Trail A 2-km trail from
Marble Mountain
the day-use area to the coast where the spray
from breaking waves looks like smoke, hence
the trail’s name. Season: Mid May–Mid Sep
Loc: Route 1, 15-km east of Port aux Basques T: Attractions & Adventures
(709) 695 7222 Off-Season T: (709) 637 2040 E:
info@parksnl.ca W: parksnl.ca $$: See website.
CC: Debit, MC, V.
Cape Ray, Route 408 (S2)
GRAND CODROY WAY –
INTERNATIONAL APPALACHIAN TRAIL FY
A moderate, 2-day, 32-km (20-mile) wilderness
mountain trail and route between Cape Ray
ROSE BLANCHE LIGHTHOUSE FI372 and Starlight Trail. Season: May 1–Nov 30 Loc:
Built in 1871 and restored in 1999, this Tower Road T: (709) 634 7407 E: iatnl.org@
unique granite lighthouse and attached gmail.com W: iatnl.org
living quarters is the centerpiece of a well-
developed 4-acre site that offers spectacular Tompkins, Route 407 (S3)
views and many amenities. Rose Blanche
Lighthouse Trail A 2-km easy, level, circular MY DEAR MINNIE MUSEUM
gravel trail with lookouts and rest benches OF HERITAGE & CULTURE F4
The former family home of the late Minnie
to enjoy the spectacular ocean and harbour and Richard White. Exhibits include a Minnie/
views. Midway is the restored granite family room, one-room school, and more!
lighthouse and lightkeeper’s living quarters. Located 1 km from Route 1. Season: Jul 1–
Season: Jun 11–Sep 23 Loc: 75 Water Bottom Aug 31 Loc: Codroy Valley T: (709) 955 2571 E:
Road T: (709) 956 2052 / 2141 Off-Season T: mydearminniemuseum@gmail.com
(709) 956 2903 E: rblighthouse@nf.aibn.com
W: roseblanchelighthouse.ca $$: Adults $7, Doyles, Route 406 (S3)
students $6, family $14, group rates available.
CC: Debit, MC, V. COASTANGS TRAIL F
A moderate 5.5-km hike along the coastline
ROSE BLANCHE LIGHTHOUSE TRAIL F3 with trailheads at both Searston and St.
A 2-km easy, level, circular gravel trail with Andrew’s. The path features scenic ocean
lookouts and rest benches to enjoy the and mountain views, unique geology, old
spectacular ocean and harbour views. growth forest, and open terrain. Season: May
Midway is the restored granite lighthouse 31–Oct 31 Loc: Route 407 T: (709) 955 2115 E:
and lightkeeper’s living quarters. Season: codroyvada@gmail.com $$: Free.
Jun–Sep Loc: Rose Blanche Lighthouse Site
T: (709) 956 2052 / 2141 Off-Season T: (709) STARLITE TRAIL F
A moderately strenuous hike to the top of the
956 2903 E: rblighthouse@nf.aibn.com W: Long Range Mountains. Overlooking Little
roseblanchelighthouse.ca $$: $6–$14. Includes Codroy River. Branch off around the side of
pass to the lighthouse and fishermen’s the mountain to Campbell’s Lake. Season: May
museum. CC: Debit, MC, V.
1–Oct 31 Loc: Route 1 near Route 407 T: (709)
ROSE BLANCHE WALKING TRAILS 955 2115 E: codroyvada@gmail.com
Historic Lighthouse, Crow Head and Big
Bottom Trails are short, moderate trails which

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