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have been plying their craft here since winter territory for the now-extinct
1992, and their work reflects the Beothuk people. This area is also known
inspiration of the area. The nearby King’s for its wilderness experiences, and
Point Whale Pavilion features interactive adventure guides will happily arrange Central
information on anything you’d like to backcountry tours for you.
know about these incredible sea The Exploits is the longest river on
creatures. Don’t leave without hitting the the island and hosts the king of game
Alexander Murray Hiking Trail. It rises fish– Atlantic salmon. Follow Route 1 to
more than 300 metres and provides an Grand Falls-Windsor, where the Salmonid
unsurpassed view of Green Bay and any Interpretation Centre tells all about this Road Trips
icebergs that might pass by. remarkable (and great tasting) fighter.
Next, after backtracking a little, Run the Exploits Canyon on a rafting tour,
take 380 to Robert’s Arm. Start with the or enjoy a relaxing float downstream.
Hazelnut Hiking and Adventure Trail. The Demasduit Regional Museum in
These hills are particularly luminous in Grand Falls-Windsor explores the
the fall, but the trek is beautiful year- 5,000-year human history of this area,
round. Further north on Route 380, head including the Beothuk. Walk the
to the Pilley’s Island Heritage Museum in Corduroy Brook Nature Trail and visit the
scenic Pilley’s Island. Nature Centre to learn about the
In Triton, take a guided tour of the wetlands and its flora and fauna.
Triton Sperm Whale Pavilion. See the If you’re visiting in winter, stick around
13-metre Sperm Whale skeleton, and for the Mid Winter Bivver, an annual
learn about the giant squid that once festival including snowmobile rides,
washed up onshore in Badger Bay. gourmet food, and live entertainment. For more road trip information, visit NewfoundlandLabrador.com/road-trips
Take to the sea with a local tour operator Nearby Bishop’s Falls, formerly a major
to see icebergs, whales, waterfalls, railway hub, is home to one of the
shipwrecks, mussel farms, and a sea cave longest train trestle bridges in the
called Nanny’s Hole. country. It now carries hikers and ATVs
On land, hit the Maple Ridge Hiking instead of trains, but its almost 300-
Trail. 5 km of coastal terrain awaits, metre length gives an indication of why
but tack on some extra time to enjoy the this river divided the island for centuries.
outdoor pool, boat launch, and public In the winter months, this bridge is
pier area. Get even further off the beaten popular for skiing, snowshoeing, and
trail by taking a short ferry ride from snowmobiling. For sweeping views of the
Pilley’s Island to Long Island. river, head to Fallsview Municipal Park.
Below Bishop’s Falls, the river empties
Exploits Valley into the Bay of Exploits, a picturesque
Start: Badger area dotted with islands. Route 350 takes
Length: About 386 km you to the western side of the bay and
Botwood, which in the 1930s was a
refuelling stop for the first transatlantic
air passenger service. Visit the Flying Boat
Museum at the Botwood Heritage Park,
Museum, and Archive to learn more
Take Route 370 south along the about this aviation history. Important
Exploits River to Buchans and the moments in its history are chronicled in
island’s second-largest lake, Beothuk 13+ artistic murals located throughout
Lake. Historically, this area was the town. Stretch your legs on the Botwood

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