Introducing Eastern Newfoundland
Two peninsulas grasp awkwardly out to sea and comprise the sliver that is Eastern Newfoundland. The beloved, well-touristed Bonavista Peninsula projects northward. Historic fishing villages freckle its shores, and wind-blown walking trails swipe its coast. The Discovery Trail Tourism Association (709-466-3845; www.thediscoverytrail.org/english/hikediscovery) has put together a hiking guidebook and maps for the area; several trails are less than 5km, and they go to a maximum of 17km.
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While Clarenville is the Bonavista Peninsula’s access point and service center, there’s not much on offer besides a visitors center (709-466-3100; www.fallfordiscovery.com; 379 Hwy 1; 8am-8pm Jun-Aug, 9am-6pm mid-May–late May & Sep).
To the south juts the massive but less-traveled Burin Peninsula, another region of fishing villages. These towns are struggling harder to find their way in the post-cod world. The ferry for France – yes, France, complete with wine, éclairs and brie – departs from Fortune and heads to the nearby French islands of St-Pierre and Miquelon – a regional highlight.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
