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oldest communities in the province. With a (709) 229 4348 E: hmpcmarina@gmail.com W:
unique history, you won’t see anything else like holyroodmarina.ca $$: Daily and seasonal rates
it. Season: Jun 1–Oct 15 Loc: 4 Magistrate’s Hill available. CC: Debit, MC, V, e-Transfer.
T: (709) 527 3011 E: bhcsbrigus@gmail.com $$: THE ROCKY ISLAND COMPANY Avalon
$2, family $5. CC: MC, V.
Specializes in boat tours in Conception Bay.
PAYNE FAMILY PARK F Our tours are unique in that we can customize
A family park near the beach suitable for picnics for you–cod fishing, whale watching, iceberg
or recreation. The park is the former site of the watching, and visiting coastal towns in
Anglican Manse. A storyboard related to the Conception Bay. Cap: 6 maximum Season: Mid
history of the site can be found at the park. Jun–End Sep Loc: Holyrood T: (709) 699 5475 E:
Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: The Walk T: (709) 527 darryl.hyde@maderra.ca W: therockyisland.ca
3011 E: bhcsbrigus@gmail.com $$: Free. $$: $150/hr for 4 people. Extra person $30/hr.
CC: MC, V, e-Transfer.
VINDICATOR PARK F
The newspaper, The Vindicator & Brigus Reporter, THE WILLOWS F
was published here from 1898 to 1903, visit and A picturesque and challenging, 9-hole, par-35 Attractions & Adventures
see the outline that now remains of the original golf course. Offering a pro shop, canteen, and
stone structure. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: club and cart rentals. 20 minutes from St. John’s.
Magistrates Hill T: (709) 527 3011 E: bhcsbrigus@ Come and visit the beauty that is The Willows!
gmail.com $$: Free. Season: Apr 1–Oct 31 Loc: Holyrood Access
Road T: (709) 229 1007 E: infothewillows@
WILCOX GARDENS F4 eastlink.ca W: thewillowsgolf.ca $$: $20–$29.
Wilcox Gardens is a floral park on rock-walled CC: AE, Debit, MC, V.
river, ideal for exploring and strolling. Vindicator
Park and Payne Family Park offer views, rest Holyrood (Salmonier Line South of TCH),
stops, and historic interpretations. Season: Jan Route 90 (U22)
1–Dec 31 Loc: Water Street T: (709) 527 3011 E: HAWKE HILL ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
bhcsbrigus@gmail.com $$: Donations welcome. Watch your step! This small ecological reserve
CC: MC, V.
protects a variety of arctic-alpine plants that
Colliers, Route 60 (T22) are rarely encountered this far east and south
in North America. Remote access only, no
A LITTLE CUP OF SEA FI services. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: South of
During the warmer months we offer paddle Route 1 T: (709) 637 4066 E: naturalareas@gov.
board and kayak rentals, and all year-round nl.ca W: gov.nl.ca/ecc/natural-areas $$: Free.
we have a daytime rentable beach hut on the Researchers require a permit.
seaside where you can sit back and relax with
a cup of tea in hand. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Route 1 (T22)
Loc: 8 Dock Road T: (709) 222 9948 E: hello@ BUTTER POT PROVINCIAL PARK
alittlecupofsea.ca W: alittlecupofsea.ca $$: $35– Covers 2,833 hectares of varied terrain and
$120. CC: AE, MC, V, e-Transfer.
vegetation, forest, bogs, heaths, and ponds.
Avondale, Chapel Arm, Route 63 (T22) Hiking trails take you through forests and over
barrens to a remarkable scenic viewpoint.
AVONDALE RAILWAY STATION Butter Pot Hill Trail This 2.5-hour, 6.6-km trail
MUSEUM F579 climbs 300 metres to the hill summit from
Built in the 1800s and served as a repeater where you can see much of the park and
station for the first telegraph land line serving surrounding areas. Trailhead is near campsite
St. John’s. Experience a walk back in time to 58. Pegwood Pond Trail This 1.5-hour, 3.2-
when the trains were running. Season: Jul 1– km hike (one way) will take you through the
Sep 30 Loc: 3 Costello’s Road T: (709) 229 4201 forest and past Peter’s Pond to the playground.
/ 4482 E: townofavondale@eastlink.ca $$: Free. Season: May 13–Sep 14 Loc: Route 1 T: (709)
CC: Debit, MC, V.
685 1853 Off-Season T: (709) 637 2040 E: info@
Holyrood, Route 60 (U22) parksnl.ca W: parksnl.ca $$: Check website for
details. CC: Debit, MC, V.
HOLYROOD MARINA F
Full marina services, water, electricity, gas and
diesel, overnight to seasonal berths, sewage
pump-out, picnic area. Season: May 1–Oct 30
Loc: Albert Walsh Drive and 10 Byrnes Road T:

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