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SKIN BOOT CHURCH 57 Route 437 (A14)
St. Barnabas Anglican Church was started
on July 23, 1920. Because of the many pairs PISTOLET BAY PROVINCIAL PARK
The park encompasses 897 hectares of
of skin boots sold for church building funds, delightfully varied vegetation. Season: Early Western
it is known as the Skin Boot Church. Season: Jun–Mid Sep Loc: Route 437, 12 km from Route
Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: 16 Cross Street T: (709) 456 430 T: (709) 454 7570 Off-Season T: (709) 637
2124 E: townofflowerscove@nf.aibn.com W: 2040 E: info@parksnl.ca W: parksnl.ca $$: See
townofflowerscove.com
website. CC: Debit, MC, V.
WHITE ROCK WALKING TRAIL Raleigh, Route 437 (A13)
Peer into clefts eroded deep in the limestone
pavement and discover plants growing BURNT CAPE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
in shady rock gardens. Season: Jun 1– Unique and rare flora along a coastline with
Dec 31 Loc: Route 430 T: (709) 456 2124 fantastic limestone karst topography. One
E: townofflowerscove@nf.aibn.com W: of the only known locations for the Burnt
townofflowerscove.com Cape Cinquefoil. Unserviced reserve. Vehicles
must remain on main road. Season: Jan 1– Attractions & Adventures
Western Brook Pond Dec 31 Loc: Turn left at end of Raleigh Spur
Road. T: (709) 637 4066 E: naturalareas@gov.
nl.ca W: gov.nl.ca/ecc/natural-areas $$: Free.
Researchers require a permit, see website.
BURNT CAPE TOURS
Experience Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve,
sea coves, and whale watching. Traditional
Newfoundland lunch included. Cap: 18
Season: Jun 1–Sept 30 Loc: 4 Main Street
T: (709) 452 3521 / 2144 Off-Season T:
(709) 454 5336 E: bdz@nf.sympatico.ca W:
burntcapecabins.com $$: $50–$89. CC: Debit,
MC, V, e-Transfer.
RALEIGH TRADITIONAL FISHING VILLAGE F
Guided tours with hands on experience. An
Sandy Cove, Route 430 (C11) education into the basic backbone of our
culture and heritage. Living as our forefathers,
SANDY COVE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE you’ll get to partake in every aspect of the
Protects a small endangered plant, Long’s early fishery. Season: Jun 15–Sep 30 Loc:
Braya, which is found nowhere else on Earth Main Street T: (709) 452 2455 / 454 1157 E:
except for a few limestone barrens locations info@raleighhistoricvillage.com $$: Please
along the Northern Peninsula coast. Season: call. CC: e-Transfer.
Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Sandy Cove Ecological
Reserve T: (709) 637 4066 E: naturalareas@gov. St. Lunaire, Route 436 (B14)
nl.ca W: gov.nl.ca/ecc/natural-areas $$: Free.
Researchers require a permit, see website. DARK TICKLE CO. WILD BERRY
ÉCONOMUSÉE FTYI42
Eddies Cove, Route 430 (B11) World’s only Économusée on the interpretation
of wild berries. Observe them in their natural
WATT’S POINT ECOLOGICAL RESERVE habitat, watch products being made, and taste
These calcareous barrens are unique, them. Art and gift boutique. Boat tour. Season:
supporting many rare species of plants not Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: 75 Main St. T: (709) 623 2354
found elsewhere in Newfoundland. The TF: (844) 999 2374 E: info@darktickle.com
reserve may be accessed on foot from an W: darktickle.com $$: Free. Guided tour $5.
unmaintained road. No services. Season: Jan Group rates available. CC: Debit, MC, PayPal,
1–Dec 31 Loc: Abandoned Road off Route V, e-Transfer.
430 T: (709) 637 4066 E: naturalareas@gov.
nl.ca W: gov.nl.ca/ecc/natural-areas $$: Free. DARK TICKLE EXPEDITIONS FTYI42
Researchers require a permit, see website. Icebergs, whales, dolphins, and seabird Zodiac
tour. Explore the flora, fauna, and historical
features of the underwater world via our ROV!
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