Burin Peninsula Attractions
Route 210 to the Burin Peninsula leaves the TransCanada Highway near Goobies. The greater part of this stretch runs inland with short side-roads branching off to some pretty little coastal towns.
The countryside here is hilly and rather barren moorland.
The Burin Peninsula has a rich history linked to fishing in Grand Banks. From about the 15th c. onwards it became a European fishing ground, when French, British and Portuguese came here in summer to fish. After people began to settle permanently it still remained important from a fishing point of view, and even today the inhabitants depend almost completely on the fishing industry for their living.
The countryside here is hilly and rather barren moorland.
The Burin Peninsula has a rich history linked to fishing in Grand Banks. From about the 15th c. onwards it became a European fishing ground, when French, British and Portuguese came here in summer to fish. After people began to settle permanently it still remained important from a fishing point of view, and even today the inhabitants depend almost completely on the fishing industry for their living.
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Coastline
Along the coastline of the Burin Peninsula,Route 212 leads off right to Bay l'Argent and Little Bay East, two places of lasting beauty. Bay l'Argent has some long beaches of silvery rocks.
Baine Harbor and Rushoon on the opposite side of the peninsula are also worth a visit. Further south lie the loveliest spots, John the Bay, Little Bay and Beau Bois, known worldwide for its beauty.
Baine Harbor and Rushoon on the opposite side of the peninsula are also worth a visit. Further south lie the loveliest spots, John the Bay, Little Bay and Beau Bois, known worldwide for its beauty.
Grand Bank, Canada
The beautifully situated town of Grand Bank is an important fishing center. It has some attractive houses with "widow-walks", small open galleries on the roof from which the women could watch for the return of their men folk from the sea.
The town sits on the southern tip of the Burin Peninsula.
The town sits on the southern tip of the Burin Peninsula.
Grand Bank - Provincial Seamen's Museum (Closed Temporarily)
The Provincial Seamen's Museum closed during the winter of 2010 for renovations. It will be re-opened in 2011
Provincial Seamen's Museum
54 Marine Drive
Grand Bank, NF A0E1W0
Canada
54 Marine Drive
Grand Bank, NF A0E1W0
Canada
Phone 1 (709) 832-1484
Fax 1 (709) 832-2053
Hours
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Canada Day (July 1)
Labor Day - Canada (1st Monday, September)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
15th of Shaaban - 12th Iman's Birthday - Muslim (Jul 05)
Victoria Day - Canada (May 21)
Canada Day (July 1)
Labor Day - Canada (1st Monday, September)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
15th of Shaaban - 12th Iman's Birthday - Muslim (Jul 05)
Victoria Day - Canada (May 21)
St Lawrence, Canada
St Lawrence, surrounded by pretty towns and villages, was at one time one of the world's largest producers of the mineral fluorite (fluorspar). The Miner's Museum documents the history of the local mining industry and the lives of the miners.
The breakers off the south coast at Allan Island, High Beach and Point au Gaul can be very spectacular.
Just before reaching Grand Bank there is a beautiful view of the south coast, Brunette Island and Miquelon Island.
The breakers off the south coast at Allan Island, High Beach and Point au Gaul can be very spectacular.
Just before reaching Grand Bank there is a beautiful view of the south coast, Brunette Island and Miquelon Island.
Swift Current, Canada
Mention should be made of Swift Current, because of its magnificent beaches and its beautiful river, Piper's Hole in Piper's Hole River Provincial Park. There is a stretch of heathland below the town.
