North Avalon

Flat Rock has a history going back at least to 1689. The village, where the sea has a very heavy swell, has indeed a huge flat rock forming a natural jetty and beach.

Flat Rock is also known for its cave containing an altar to the Virgin which brings many pilgrims to the village every year.

Logy, in North America, means slow or listless, and is also the name given to the big, slow fish caught in this bay.

The Marine Sciences Laboratory located in Logy Bay carries out oceanic research, and has guided tours.

Marine Drive, one of the oldest roads in Newfoundland, begins in St John's on Highway 30 and meets Highway 20 in Torbay. There are good views of the Atlantic from several points.

Close on 30 km (19 mi.) south of Pouch Cove lies one of the very oldest villages in Newfoundland, Portugal Cove, where the inhabitants still mainly rely for a living on fishing (cod and salmon in particular).

A ferry from Portugal Cove runs regular service to Bell Island.

There is proof of the existence of Pouch Cove, one of Newfoundland's oldest settlements, as far back as 1611. Its rather perilous harbour offered sanctuary to illegal immigrants in the 17th and 18th c. when permanent settlement was banned.

The Community Museum recounts the history of this little place which, like Flat Rock, has a very impressive swell, so that boats have to be hauled out of the water on sledges since there is nowhere for them to anchor with safety.