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Bellburns, Route 430 (G8) PARKS CANADA PORT AU CHOIX
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE FTY438
TABLE POINT ECOLOGICAL RESERVE Stroll along a rugged coastline where
This headland of international importance ancient cultures gathered to live off the
contains highly fossiliferous limestone that land and from the sea. Discover the richness
is approximately 460 million years old. The and rarities of vibrant cultures unearthed by
Reserve also contains limestone barrens 6,000 years of human history. Season: Jun
plants. No parking provided. Season: Jan 1– 1–Oct 2 Coastal Trail This easy, 1-km one-
Dec 31 Loc: Off Route 430 T: (709) 637 4066 way trail from Old Port au Choix to Phillip’s
E: naturalareas@gov.nl.ca W: gov.nl.ca/ecc/ Garden features a coastal forest of small,
natural-areas $$: Free. Researchers require a dense trees with spectacular ocean views
permit. See website.
and dramatic ancient exposed limestone
River of Ponds, Route 430 (F9) seabeds. Dorset Trail Explore the gentle
terrain of this unique “Limestone Barrens”
RIVER OF PONDS WALKING TRAIL landscape, home to more than 100 rare
A 3-km trail running along one of the greatest plants. One-way 3-km trail from Visitor
salmon rivers in Newfoundland. Season: Centre to Phillip’s Garden. Season: Jan 1–
May 1–Dec 31 Loc: Route 430 T: (709) 225 Dec 31 Point Riche Trail This windswept
3161 E: townofriverofponds@nf.aibn.com W: landscape features exposed ancient
vikingtrail.org/experiences.php
seabeds, fossils, and frequent sightings
Hawke’s Bay, Route 430 (F9) of caribou, sea birds, and whales. One-
way 3-km trail from Phillip’s Garden to
TORRENT RIVER NATURE PARK F the Point Riche Lighthouse. Season: Jan
Angling river, nature park, campground, 1–Dec 31 Loc: Point Riche Road T: (709)
3-km boardwalk, and viewing of wild Atlantic 861 3522 Off-Season T: (709) 458 2417 E:
salmon. Season: Jun 19–Sep 15 Loc: Main lhnportauchoix-portauchoixnhs@pc.gc.
Street T: (709) 248 5216 E: hbcouncil@nf.aibn. ca W: parkscanada.gc.ca/portauchoix $$:
com CC: Debit, MC, V.
National Historic Site entry pass required.
TORRENT RIVER SALMON INTERPRETATION See website. CC: AE, Debit, MC, V.
CENTRE AND FISHWAY F2 Bird Cove, Route 430 (D10)
View Atlantic salmon in their natural habitat
through underwater windows. Learn of their 50 CENTURIES
life cycle and how they came to populate the INTERPRETATION CENTRE FTI9
mighty Torrent River. Chairlift at new chamber. Explore 50 centuries of culture heritage with
Season: Jun 19–Sep 15 Loc: 3 Falls Road T: tours of our museum and archaeological
(709) 248 4066 / 5216 E: hbcoucnil@nf.aibn. sites, hiking our trails and visiting our craft
com $$: Adults $9, seniors $8, students $6, shop. Experience our people, local heritage,
children (under 5) free. CC: Debit, MC, V. and natural environment Season: Jun 1 –
Sep 9 Loc: 84–92 Michael’s Drive T: (709) 247
Port au Choix, Route 430-28 (E9)
2256 E: info@50centuries.ca W: 50centuries.
FRENCH ROOMS CULTURAL CENTRE F39 ca $$: $8. Experience rates vary. CC: AE,
Learn about the French fishery in our region Debit, MC, V.
and the history of the Point Riche Lighthouse. Flower’s Cove, Route 430 (C11)
Watch a movie on the resettlement about a
house being floated into town. Visit the French THE MARJORIE BRIDGE
bread oven. Season: Jun 5–Sep 9 Loc: 83 Fisher & THROMBOLITES WALKING TRAIL
Street T: (709) 861 3406 / 2142 E: pacheritage@ The only access to surrounding communities
gmail.com $$: Bread oven $7.50, museum $3. in the 1900s. Thrombolites are primitive life
CC: Debit, MC, PayPal, V. forms, these bun-shaped, unicellular critters
left a good-sized trace of their existence
LAVERS LEISURELY WALKING TOUR F in the fossil record. Season: Jun 1–Dec 31
Connect with the former mayor for a Loc: Route 430, Burkes Road T: (709) 456
walkabout, engage the senses and learn the 2124 E: townofflowerscove@nf.aibn.com W:
past and present factors for the title “Special townofflowerscove.com
Place.” Cap: 10 Season: Jun 19–Sep 15 Loc: 56
Fisher Street T: (709) 649 1387 / 861 3662 E:
carolyn@laverstours.com W: laverstours.com
$$: $50. CC: Debit, MC, V, e-Transfer.

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