Blogs from Bonavista, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada, North America

Today was cool, high 61, overcast but fabulous weather. Headed north -30 min- to the tip of Bonavista peninsula which was sunny and beautiful. Stopped at several small villages (see pictures with captions), once in a life-time adventures. We were fortunate to travel the road to Elliston,that’s under construction during the week(even though we drove a large stone/rock road),to see the breeding area of the Atlantic Puffin, the provincial bird. Here’s today’s adventures:... read more

After a bumpy flight from Toronto to St John’s NL, we picked up our rental car and headed to Bonivista Peninsula to our B&B located in Port Rexton. On our way on the trans Canada highway, we spotted a moose running along the side of the road. Ok, we’ve only been in Canada for 1 1/2 hrs and we see a moose already!! Picture shows how close the moose was to the road. When we reached the peninsula, we had to turn around and take a 50 minute detour on the back roads because of an accident on the main highway. Did I mention in the pouring rain. We were so glad to pop the cork when we arrived at our destination. This area is absolutely beautiful, even in the rain and fog. I’ll have pictures ... read more

Day 8 started with a drive to King's Cove to hike the LIghthouse Trail. The fifth straight day of rain made the trails a tad wet but during the actual walk it was only "misting". I took the short inner loop of 1.7 km which of course takes you to the King's Cove Lighthouse. Actually it was kind of a boring trail, walking through forest with little coastal views except at the lighthouse. Following this, I drove toTickle Cove just to take a picture of the name. Actually, I did bump into the Walkers Trail while there which I took for a km or so just to give a tad more creedence to my visit. Off to Bonavista to check into my hostel and around four I started the Cape Shore Trail. This is a 3 ... read more

Friends -- As you can see, the first few photos are of puffins. Bob and I walked out to a ledge where there was a crevasse separating people from the puffin colony on an adjoining ledge. I always wondered where they hung out. Apparently, they don't just sit around in trees. We could have spent an hour or so just watching those cute little birds. However, it was windy and cold, so we moved on to the root cellars in the little village of Elliston, very near Bonavista which was at the tip end of a northeastern peninsula. If you can read the sign, you will be informed that Elliston is the world's leader in root cellars, over 100 still useable. Root veggies probably do well in that cold, windy weather. The crate in front of ... read more

Another beautiful day here in Trinity. A brilliant blue sky, though slightly cooler than yesterday. We enjoy a complimentary "continental" breakfast at the hotel, which has a lot of lovely choices. We fall into a conversation with a couple from Calgary, who have been here for a few days and are willing to share their experiences. We try to get on a whale-watching tour but it's all booked up. Apparently, orcas are in the vicinity. We put ourselves on the waiting list for tomorrow. That means we can devote the day to circumnavigating the Bonavista Pennisula and return back to the Artisan Inn in Trinity for another night. Our destination, Bonavista, lies at the very top of the pennisula. Heading north, we opt for the long, scenic route along the east shore. We pass through many ... read more