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northern Newfoundland and the Main River Run
remote communities of coastal Labrador Start: Route 420
beginning in the 1890s. His work lives on, Length: About 95 km Western
and his story is told at the Grenfell
Historic Properties.
Grenfell Drive
Start: Route 432
Length: About 268 km On the southeastern side of the Great
Northern Peninsula in White Bay, one of Road Trips
the highlights is the Main River, a
surging 57 km that will test even the
most experienced whitewater paddler.
The Main River Waterway Provincial
The handful of communities on the Park / Canadian Heritage River offers a
east coast of the Northern Peninsula full wilderness experience for capable
were once French summer fishing outdoor enthusiasts, including
stations, part of the old French Shore. paddling, rafting, angling, backcountry
Take Route 432 south to Roddickton, trekking, and snowmobiling.
where an underground salmon pool In Jackson’s Arm, be sure to pay a
marks an unusual migration route. visit to the Stanley Ford Property and
East on Route 434, the French Shore Outbuildings. Tour this group of
Interpretation Centre in Conche houses domestic fishery and farm buildings
the French Shore Tapestry, 222 feet long while learning about traditional arts For more road trip information, visit NewfoundlandLabrador.com/road-trips
and embroidered by local women in the and crafts – including quilting, knitting,
style of the Bayeux Tapestry, retelling and fabric dyeing – or take part in a
the history of the area from prehistory culinary demonstration and enjoy
to the present. some local dishes.
This area is also a haven for hikers.
The Glass Hole Trail in Conche leads to a
cavern in the heights of the cliffs that
take you to the Atlantic. From here,
you’ll find amazing vistas and views of
resettled islands in the distance.

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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