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Adventure Central
The heart of the land.
Right in the heart of Newfoundland, the central region contains some
of the best outdoor experiences in the province. It’s the centre of Iceberg
Alley, a stretch of coastline where ancient towers of ice majestically float
down from Greenland. It’s also where whales gather in large numbers to
feed, play, and people watch. Central is a perfect place to take a boat trip
or go sea and river kayaking. It’s also worth visiting Terra Nova National
Park – 400 square kilometres of boreal forest and coastline, ideal for
whale watching, bird watching, hiking, camping, and stargazing.
The central region also boasts dozens of hiking trails. As you explore,
you’ll see clapboard houses sitting atop rocky coasts, and wharves and
boats testifying to the continuing importance of the centuries-old fishing
industry. Most of the people living here are descendants of West Country
fishermen who settled the shores more than two centuries ago. The region
also has a rich Indigenous history dating as far back as 6,000 years. It includes
the Beothuk as well as the Dorset people, who carved soapstone pots at
Newfoundland’s first quarry.
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