TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Back in the 20th century, and before the construction of the Viking Trail Highway, Marjorie Bridge was the only way to get up or down the coast of the Great Northern Peninsula in Newfoundland. The bridge is easy to spot with its bright red roof and a large sign. It also has an arrow pointing in the direction to see thrombolites.
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This is an easy 2km scenic hike across a boardwalk from Marjorie’s Bridge. This trail will take you to the thrombolite formations, which are rare 650 million-year-old fossils. The only other place in the world where they are found is in Western Australia!
This lighthouse is at the western entrance of the Strait of Belle Isle.
It stands 50 ft tall, and in clear weather, its light can be seen from 12 miles away! It is surrounded by a few station buildings, including a storage shed, a henhouse, a beacon station, a boathouse and an outhouse.
Many years ago, a missionary by the name of Canon J. T. Richards wanted to build a church but did not have the funds. Canon Richards commissioned the local people, and they made seal skin boots and sold them to raise money. Not only did the skin boots raise funds to build the church, but they also employed the coastal people!
The church was completed in 1931 and is known as St. Barnabas Anglican Church by the locals. The church is a heritage sight with a unique gothic style and architectural features.
This short trail takes you along large white rocky formations, crushed rocks and limestone. Around 30 rare flower species grow along this trail, and signs are nearby to provide more information about them. This trail was dedicated to World War 2 veteran Lt Albert S. Rose, who was a runner and was known for delivering messages to his fellow soldiers by carrying them under his tongue. Had he ever been captured, he was ordered to swallow the message!
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If you’re feeling hungry, the only restaurant you will find in Nameless Cove is L and E Restaurant. Luckily, this restaurant is known for its home-cooked and flavourful meals. They have many menu options and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert!
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This cozy bed and breakfast is in a prime location near many attractions! It has. A great view of the coast and the thrombolites and is near many of Nameless Cove’s fascinating attractions. French Island is the closest B&B to the Labrador ferry. Your room includes a continental breakfast with homemade bread, jams and muffins. Dinner can be requested as well!
