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Ken Diamond Memorial Park & Trail in   Trail, an easy 2 km trek to Happy
        Glovertown is a great place to start.  Adventure. From there, explore the coast
          Before you leave, pay a visit to the   via boat tour or kayak to see resettled
        Glovertown Museum – The Janes House,   communities, sea caves, and even a   Central
        to learn about the resettlement history of   little-known puffin colony.
        the islands in Bonavista Bay. There are   The most photographed spot here is
        also informative exhibits about the area’s   Salvage, pronounced with a long “a” as in
        boat building heritage and educational   “age.” This is the oldest European
        exhibits about the lumber industry.  settlement along this part of the coast and
          Eastport is the main beach hub.   is a classic outport with wharves, stages,   Road Trips
        Eastport Beach and Northside Beach   fishing boats, and fishing paraphernalia.
        draw visitors all summer long – these   Terra Nova National Park has become a
        white sandy beaches are connected by   favourite with families who like to camp,
        boardwalks and a nature trail. Northside   and no wonder. Kids have several
        Beach is the starting point of the High   playgrounds to choose from, while their
        Tide Trail, part of the Damnable Trail   parents can relax close by. Get up close
        Network. The town also hosts a   with sea life at the Visitor Centre’s touch
        well-regarded literary festival and an   tank, walk the extensive trail system, and
        accordion festival each summer.    take in an entertaining evening show
        Get further acquainted with the arts and   about park wildlife and ecology. The park
        culture scene by seeing what’s on at The   is also our very first Dark Sky Preserve,
        Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre.  and there’s a festival in August called
          The aptly named Sandy Cove Beach   Night Sky Celebrations. If you’re a golfer,
        can be found in nearby Sandy Cove.    you’ll appreciate the courses at Terra   For more road trip information, visit NewfoundlandLabrador.com/road-trips
        There are Damnable Trail network trails in   Nova Resort & Golf Community.
        this area, including the Old School House



















        Road Trip Tips

        If your trip includes a ferry jaunt, visit www.gov.nl.ca/ti/ferryservices/schedules for routes
        and rates. Some ferries do permit vehicles, with a set limit for vehicle capacity; other ferries
        are passengers only (no vehicles accepted) so plan accordingly.

        Please check exact directions and road conditions before you start each road trip.
        Visit www.511nl.ca for current road conditions and ferry updates. Distances are estimates
        and for guidance only. Routes can be taken as is, or in reverse order.

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