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Upper Ferry, Route 406 (S3) Trail The trail climbs 340 metres for a
panoramic view of Bay St. George, the Gulf
CODROY VALLEY WETLAND CENTRE F3 of St. Lawrence, and Long Range Mountains.
Wetlands of international importance. A Round trip is ~2 hours Season: Mid May–Mid
Ramsar site. Information Centre with lookout
over estuary, interactive electronics, computer Sep Loc: Route 1 T: (709) 649 0048 Off-Season
T: (709) 637 2040 E: info@parksnl.ca W: parksnl.
access with wi-fi. Local trail maps and area ca $$: See website. CC: Debit, MC, V.
information. Season: Jun 18–Aug 31 Wetlands
Trail A peaceful, 3.43-km walking trail with King George IV Ecological Reserve,
lookout areas to the Grand Codroy Wetlands. Route 480 (Q7)
A birding hotspot trail. Picnic and rest areas.
Gravel and natural turf. Season: May 1–Oct 31 KING GEORGE IV ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
This remote, unserviced reserve protects one of
Loc: Route 406 T: (709) 955 2115 E: codroyvada@ the largest undisturbed river delta sites on the
gmail.com $$: Donations welcome.
island of Newfoundland. An important migratory
Searston, Route 407 (S2) stopover for waterfowl. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31
Loc: 90 km north of Burgeo T: (709) 637 4066 E:
CODROY VALLEY PROVINCIAL PARK naturalareas@gov.nl.ca W: gov.nl.ca/ecc/natural-
Scenic park with beach located at the mouth areas $$: Free. Researchers require a permit.
of the Grand Codroy River. A natural scenic
attraction park. Season: Early Jun–Mid Oct Burgeo, Route 480 (T8)
Loc: Route 407 T: (709) 637 2040 E: info@
parksnl.ca W: parksnl.ca $$: See website. ROCKY ISLAND TOURS 4
Kayak rentals, guided tours, boat tours, and
Robinsons, Route 404 (Q4) cod, trout, and mackerel fishing around the
secluded islands and bays of the area. Season:
PIRATE’S HAVEN ATV TOURING, Jun 25–Sep 10 Loc: 111 Reach Road T: (709)
ADVENTURES & RENTALS FYI32 886 2544 / (780) 714 1814 TF: (888) 603 0273 E:
Scheduled and customized guided ATV burgeohaven@yahoo.com W: burgeohaven.
excursions where adventure and serenity com $$: Kayak: single $40–$80, double $60–
abound. Trails, backcountry, beaches, and $100. Boat tours $50/person/hour, based on
oceans. Trail mug-up lunch and treats, ATV/ double occupancy. CC: AE, V, e-Transfer.
SXS bike rentals and guided tours. Season:
May 1–Oct 30 Loc: Route 404 T: (709) 645 2169 Route 480 (T8)
/ 649 0601 E: paulandruth@nf.sympatico.ca W:
pirateshavenadventures.com $$: Scheduled SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL PARK
The park’s undulating sand dunes and long
tours $90/person. Custom tours $100/hour expanses of flat, sandy beaches are some
(additional costs for more than 8 riders). Rates of the best on the island. Spruce-fir forest
vary for rentals. CC: AE, Debit, MC, V, e-Transfer.
and barrens, typical of the south coast, are
St. George’s, Route 461 (P5) found further inland. Season: Late May–Mid
Sep Coastal Trails These trails are made up
K’TAQMKUK MI’KMAQ of 5 beaches with 7 km of beautiful white
HISTORICAL MUSEUM 9 sand. Walk and beachcomb while looking
Celebrating the rich culture of the Mi’kmaq for shorebirds feeding in the shallows. The
people of Newfoundland. Aboriginal youth endangered Piping Plover nests here. Season:
are eagerly waiting to welcome you, to offer Mid May–Mid Sep Loc: Route 480 T: (709) 886
tours, and to share their knowledge of local 2331 Off-Season T: (709) 637 2040 E: info@
culture with you! Season: Jun 26–Aug 25 Loc: parksnl.ca W: parksnl.ca $$: See website. CC:
183 Main Street T: (709) 647 3647 / 649 1169 E: Debit, MC, V.
mary.garnier@hotmail.com W: sgibnl.ca $$:
Adults $5, students $3, children (under 6) free. Stephenville, Route 460 (O5)
Group rates available.
ANCIENT CARBONIFEROUS
Route 1 (P6) FOSSIL TREES FY
In the heart of Stephenville, you’ll find fossilized
BARACHOIS POND PROVINCIAL PARK samples of the first seed-producing trees in the
The largest provincial park in western shallow riverbed of Blanche Brook. Follow the
Newfoundland has 3,500 hectares of balsam signs on Riverside Drive off the Hansen Highway.
fir forest, freshwater swimming beaches, Season: Apr 1–Nov 30 Loc: Riverside Drive T:
birdwatching, mountain streams, and hiking (709) 649 2038 E: ddccoughlin@hotmail.com
trails with panoramic views. Erin Mountain

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