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St. Philip’s, Route 41 (T23) BELL ISLAND SEAMAN’S MEMORIAL
Erected in 1995 to commemorate sailors killed
NEWFOUNDLAND INTERNATIONAL nearby during torpedo attacks on iron ore
VACATION GROUP F carriers by U-boats in WWII. Worth a visit to
The biggest Chinese travel company in NL, we see the new mural honouring the heroism of
provide both customized and group bus tours people in Lance Cove. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31
to worldwide customers. We possess different Loc: Lance Cove Beach T: (709) 488 2411 / 687
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MC, PayPal, V, e-Transfer. Receive your picnic basket with blanket for 2,
including salads, sandwiches, beverages, and
Portugal Cove, Route 40 (S23) dessert–as well as your bucket list: 10 places
to Bauline, Route 21 (S23)
to go or see while visiting Bell Island. Season:
EAST COAST TRAIL–PICCOS RIDGE FTI Jun 30–Sep 30 Loc: Keeper’s Cafe Lighthouse
A strenuous, 7- to 9-hour (one way), 14.5-km Road T: (709) 488 2411 / 687 6216 TF: (855)
hike. Recommended for experienced hikers. 235 5475 E: tourismbellisland@gmail.com W:
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recommended. Season: Jan 1–Dec 21 Loc: GREBE’S NEST
Trailheads in Portugal Cove and Bauline. See On the North side of the island where birds nest
contact information on page 344.
on the cliffs, and below that a series of caves.
Bell Island, Route 41 (S22) Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Located at the end
of Carters Road T: (709) 488 2411 / 687 6216 TF:
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Visit our historic underground mine tour and
museum. Walk in the footsteps of our miners GREGORY NORMORE
and hear our stories about their work during COASTAL WALKING TRAILS
the early 1900s. Season: May 21–Oct 7 Loc: 13 Series of natural walking trails around Bell
Compressor Hill T: (709) 488 2880 / 691 8143 Island. These trails will take you around the
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com W: bellislandminetour.com $$: Adults $14, saltwater beaches, majestic cliffs, and ocean
seniors/youth $12, children (3–12) $7, infants (2 views everywhere. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc:
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BELL ISLAND FERRY DISASTER MEMORIAL
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the THE KEEPER’S CAFE AND
sinking of Little Golden Dawn and W. Garland, INTERPRETATION CENTRE
and honours the memory of those who were The house portion serves as an interpretation
lost. See “The Theatre of the Mine” bring the centre and cafe, while at the same time
characters to life. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: providing a venue for stories, song, and history.
14 Middleton Avenue T: (709) 488 2411 / 687 No visit to Bell Island is complete without a visit
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BELL ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE
Located at the north end of the island, a well- MURALS OF BELL ISLAND
preserved lighthouse in operation since 1939. Several gigantic murals depicting the people of
Next to the Keeper’s Cafe. Season: Jan 1–Dec Bell Island and the rich mining heritage of the
31 Loc: Lighthouse Road T: (709) 488 2411 / 687 community. This year we will be highlighting
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