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UNESCO World Heritage Site. Register
for a guided tour at the Edge of Avalon
Interpretation Centre in Portugal Cove
South to learn about what scientists
call Ediacara biota – creatures that lived
575 million years ago, when all life was
in the sea.

Now it’s on to Salmonier Nature
Park – an environmental education,
wildlife rehabilitation, and research
centre. Stroll along the boardwalk that
winds between the species-sensitive
enclosures and get an up-close look
at local animals that have been given
a second chance thanks to the park.

DAY 6 Born and raised in Brigus, this brave
For a complete change of pace, man went on to lead some of the most
drive to Portugal Cove and take the famous and dangerous exploratory
20-minute ferry ride to Bell Island – the expeditions to the Arctic in the early
largest of several islands in Conception 1900s. At nearby Cupids, John Guy
Bay. Drive around the island, taking established the first English colony
in the golden fields, fascinating rock in Canada in 1610. Drop by the Cupids
formations, and beautiful beaches. Legacy Centre to learn about these
Then take a guided tour of the old brave souls. The centre offers an
iron ore mine and get a first-hand extensive range of cultural programs
look at the mining life. Drive back throughout the summer.
to St. John’s for a good night’s rest,
or make accommodation Nearby is the John Guy Flag Site and
arrangements on the island. probably the biggest Union Jack you’ll
ever see, celebrating the town’s British
heritage. Next it’s a visit to Harbour
Grace – a delight to both aviation
and history buffs. Amelia Earhart’s
successful 1932 solo flight took off
from here.

Now it’s time to frolic in the sand.
HISTORY, HERITAGE, The heart-shaped beach of Salmon
AND SEABIRDS Cove offers 500 metres of fine grey
sand surrounded by imposing cliffs.
DAY 7 A 2-kilometre hiking trail and warm
Drive to Brigus and take some time water river offer activities for the
to walk around and admire the quaint whole family. At Bay de Verde, the
homes and gorgeous shoreline. Stop shallow harbour glows aquamarine,
by the house of Captain Bob Bartlett. hence its name. The Heritage Premises

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