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OUTPORT MUSEUM, TEA ROOM F49 KING’S POINT HERITAGE HOUSE F
Built in the early 1940s, this 2-storey house is Heritage house focused on the history of King’s
an authentic example of outport living. Filled Point. Amazing trails, 850-ft waterfall, craft
with décor of that time period and French shops, restaurants, accommodations, and whale
Shore artifacts, one can get a sense of what life pavilion all nearby. Season: Jun 26–Sep 4 Loc: Central
was like. Season: Jun 1–Sep 15 Loc: 103 Water 59 Bayside Drive T: (709) 481 3006 / 268 2216 E:
Street T: (709) 566 2050 E: outportmuseum@ whalepavilion@gmail.com W: townofkingspoint.
gmail.com $$: Adults $5, children (under 5) com $$: $5, includes entry to whale pavilion. CC:
free. CC: AE, Debit, MC, V. MC, V, e-Transfer.
King’s Point, Route 391 (K12) KING’S POINT WHALE PAVILION
World’s largest reconstruction of a humpback
ALEXANDER MURRAY HIKING TRAIL F whale. 50-foot whale skeleton on display with
This 8-km trail takes you 1,100 feet (335 metres) interpretation video and signage. Season: Jun
in elevation to a breathtaking view of Green 27–Sep 5 Loc: 24A Bayside Drive T: (709) 481
Bay and the Gaff Topsails. View 3 waterfalls 3006 / 268 2216 E: whalepavilion@gmail.com W:
and a 600-foot gorge. 2,200 man-made steps townofkingspoint.com $$: Adults $5, children Attractions & Adventures
in total. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Main Street (12 and under) free. Includes entry to King’s
and Harry’s Harbour Road T: (709) 481 2080 Point Heritage House. CC: MC, V, e-Transfer.
Off-Season T: (709) 268 3592 E: ilovethistrail@
gmail.com $$: Donations welcome. CC: V. Springdale, Route 390 (K13)
DOLPHIN SKELETON GREEN BAY ECO TOURS FI
RECONSTRUCTION FTYI3 Boat tours, icebergs, whales, eagles, cod fishing,
The dolphin skeleton was reconstructed with cook-ups on the beach, the possibilities are
the kind assistance of the late Dr. Jon Lien and endless. Comfortable 24-foot jet boat. Explore
is now displayed at The Craft & Art Gallery at with us. Cap: 1–8 Season: May 19–Oct 1 Loc:
King’s Point Pottery. Season: May 1–Dec 23 13 Walnut Road T: (709) 673 7056 / 668 0262
Loc: 27 Bayside Drive T: (709) 268 2216 E: info@ E: rob@robclarkemotorsports.com $$: $250–
kingspointpottery.com W: kingspointpottery. $2,000. Call. CC: MC, PayPal, V, e-Transfer.
com BL: kingspointpotteryfinegallery.blogspot.
com $$: Free. CC: Debit, MC, V, e-Transfer. INDIAN FALLS EXPERIENCES FI2
Tours immersed in local tradition and food.
Fly-fishing, wilderness cooking, smoked
salmon workshop, snowshoeing, and guided
snowmobiling. Stay in a peaceful chalet for
the full package. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc:
344 Little Bay Road T: (709) 486 8463 E: info@
indianfallschalets.com W: indianfallschalets.com
$$: See website. CC: AE, Debit, MC, V, e-Transfer.
INDIAN RIVER WALKING TRAILS FTI
5.6-km trail system that follows the beautiful
Indian River and leads to a flourishing,
15,000-acre coastal estuary. Season: Jan 1–
Dec 31 Loc: Riverwood Drive T: (709) 673
3439 E: recreation@townofspringdale.ca W:
townofspringdale.ca/visitors/hiking-trails
WEST BROOK ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
KING’S POINT BOAT TOURS This remote, unserviced reserve protects natural
AND ADVENTURES F Red Pine stands. The reserve is situated at the
Cruising the waters of the southwest arm of Green headwaters of West Brook. Red Pine is the rarest
Bay. Season: May 1–Sep 1 Loc: 23A Bayside Drive native conifer on the island of Newfoundland.
T: (709) 268 2137 / 673 8620 E: barrystrickland@ Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: 30 km southwest of
hotmail.ca W: townofkingspoint.com/affiliates. Springdale T: (709) 637 4066 E: naturalareas@
asp $$: Please call. CC: MC, V.
gov.nl.ca W: gov.nl.ca/ecc/natural-areas $$:
Free. Researchers require a permit.
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