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THOMAS HOWE Musgrave Harbour, Route 330 (K19)
DEMONSTRATION FOREST FT
Several km of self-guided and guided BANTING MEMORIAL
INTERPRETATION CENTRE F392
interpretation walks. A quiet picnic area Built in 1991, the centre displays a variety of
provides spectacular views of Gander Lake. interesting artifacts pertaining to doctor Sir Central
Visit our Interpretation Centre on-site. Season: Frederick Banting’s life and the tragic crash
Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: Route 1 T: (709) 651 5914 that killed him. Season: Jun 19–Sep 4 Loc:
/ 5936 E: bwilliams@gandercanada.com W: Banting Memorial Municipal Park T: (709) 422
gandercanada.com $$: Free.
3887 / 655 2119 Off-Season T: (709) 655 2589 E:
bantinghti@nf.aibn.com $$: Adults $3, children
Gander (12 and under) free. CC: Debit, MC, V, e-Transfer.
FISHERMEN’S MUSEUM 957
Step back in time in this historic building. Built
in 1910, this was the first retail store operated
by the Fishermen’s Trading Company. The Attractions & Adventures
museum now holds an array of historical
artifacts. Season: Jun 29–Aug 27 Loc: Marine
Drive T: (709) 655 2119 / 2589 E: bantinghti@
nf.aibn.com W: musgraveharbour.com $$:
Donations welcome.
Deadman’s Bay, Route 330 (L20)
DEADMAN’S BAY PROVINCIAL PARK
This beach of fine beige sand provides a
fantastic view of icebergs in early summer.
XHEIGHT ZONE FT3 Look for shorebirds. Season: Early Jun–Early
Central Newfoundland’s first family indoor Oct Loc: 25 km south of Musgrave Harbour T:
playground and trampoline park. Something (709) 637 2040 E: info@parksnl.ca W: parksnl.ca
for everyone, including a snack and smoothie
bar. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: 35 Catalina Lumsden, Route 330 (L20)
Drive T: (709) 651 7570 E: krystlewellon@
hotmail.com W: xheightzone.ca $$: See WONDER SHORE–
website. CC: AE, Debit, MC, PayPal, V. LUMSDEN SHORELINE HIKING TRAIL F
A moderate, 8.5-km, point-to-point hiking trail
Gander River (L17) over sandy white beaches, sand dunes, and
rocky cliffs with beautiful ocean views where
GANDER RIVER LODGE TOURS FI icebergs, whales, and birds abound. Good for
Located on the lower end of the mighty the body and the soul. Season: May 15–Oct
Gander River, we are a short 20 min boat ride 30 Loc: Lumsden T: (709) 530 2309 E: info@
from civilization, the perfect place to relax for a lumsdennl.com $$: Free.
few days or try your hand at fly-fishing for wild
Atlantic salmon. Cap: 10 Season: Jun 27–Sep Cape Freels, Route 330-28 (L20)
30 Loc: Gander River T: (902) 210 7766 E: matt@
ganderriver.com W: fishing.ganderriver.com/ WONDER SHORE–
packages CC: e-Transfer. CAPE FREELS HIKING TRAIL F
A moderate, 9.5-km loop trail past a waterfowl
Carmanville, Route 330 (K18) pond, a beautiful beach, an archaeological
site, and with stops at 3 lookouts with
CARMANVILLE WETLANDS INTERPRETATION panoramic coastal views including icebergs,
CENTRE AND NATURE TRAIL whales, birds, and seals. Season: May 15–
Exhibit focuses on the 1961 Bonavista North Oct 30 Loc: Cape Freels South T: (709) 536
fire, and the culture/ecology of the area. 4 km 2010 E: edo@townofnewwesvalley.ca W:
of walking trails, birdwatching, craft shop, BBQ/ townofnewwesvalley.ca/tourism/attractions/
canteen, wi-fi, picnic area, trouting, geocaching. cape-island-walking-trail $$: Free.
Season: Jul 4–Sep 30 Loc: 330 Gander Bay Road
T: (709) 534 2626 / 2814 E: carmanvillehabitat@
outlook.com W: townofcarmanville.ca/wetlands
$$: Donations welcome.
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