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Things Facebook “f ” Logo CMYK / .ai Facebook “f ” Logo to see & do in the Humber Valley CMYK / .ai GoWesternNewfoundland @WNewfoundland WesternNewfoundland The Humber Valley is a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts and is also the major service centre for Western Newfoundland. The region offers a wide range of 4-season recreational activities including hiking, biking, caving, camping, zip lining, rafting, kayaking, angling, golfing, and ATV adventures. This map is your guide to summer adventure in the Humber Valley. Numbers on the map correspond to brief descriptions and extra information below that will allow you to get the most out of your Humber Valley experience. Photo credits can be found online at http://gowesternnewfoundland.com/about/western-newfoundland/ Scenic Drives Hiking Trails • Cedar Cove Trail. Route 450, Lark Harbour; Length: 1.8 km; Duration: 2 hrs; Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. yorkharbourlarkharbour.com/Trails.htm 2 • Bottle Cove Hiking Trail. Follow Route 450 to Little Port Road, Lark Harbour; Length: 2 km; Duration: 30 mins; Difficulty: Easy. yorkharbourlarkharbour.com/Trails.htm 3 • Southhead Lighthouse Hiking Trail. Directional signage on Little Port Road, Lark Harbour, Route 450; Length: 3.2 km; Difficulty: Moderate. yorkharbourlarkharbour.com/Trails.htm 4 • Governor’s Staircase. A 30-minute climb through 450 million year old volcanic rock. Route 450, Blow Me Down Provincial Park, between Lark & York Harbour. 5 • Copper Mine Falls Trail. An easy, scenic 0.5km trail leading to a beautiful waterfall. Route 450, York Harbour. yorkharbourlarkharbour.com/Trails.htm. 6 • Copper Mine to Cape Hiking Trail. Route 450, York Harbour; Length: 3.8 km; Duration: 4-6 hrs; Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. yorkharbourlarkharbour.com/Trails.htm. 7 • Blow Me Down Mountain Trail. Crosses the Blow Me Down Mountains west of Corner Brook. Various trailheads off Route 450; Length: 35-50 km depending on route; Duration: 2-3 days / 1-2 nights in tent; Difficulty: Strenuous. iatnl.com 8 • Corner Brook Stream Trail. Scenic walking trail network in and around Corner Brook. www.cbstream.com. 9 • Humber Valley Trail. Ascend to the top of the Old Man in the Mountain, then follow the trail along the hilltops above the north side of the lower Humber River Valley. Route 1 between Corner Brook & Humber Valley Resort; Length: 25 km; Duration: 1 hr to 2 days - various trail sections; Difficulty: Moderate. iatnl.com 10 • Steady Brook Falls Trail. From Route 1 take Exit 8, Steady Brook, at the base of Marble Mountain. steadybrook.com 11 • Deer Lake Walking Trail. Walk along the beautiful sandy beaches of Deer Lake and meandering Humber River. Route 1, Deer Lake. www.deerlake.ca 1 • South Shore Scenic Drive. Captain Cook’s Trail stretches 50 km from Corner Brook along the south shore of the Bay of Islands. Route 450. 2 • North Shore Scenic Drive. Admiral Palliser’s Trail is a popular scenic route spanning 38 km along the North Shore of the Bay of Islands. Route 440. 1 Boat Tours • Crystal Waters Boat Tours. Come experience the Bay of Islands’ mountains, sunsets and small villages tucked into the hills. Bay of Islands Yacht Club, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www. crystalwatersboattours.com. 2 • True North Charters & Tours. Navigate the outer Bay of Islands. Cox’s Cove; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.truenorthtours.ca. 3 • Four Seasons Tours. Traditional dory fishing & sightseeing tours. Cox’s Cove; T: [phone]; E: info@fourseasonstours. ca; www.fourseasonstours.ca. 4 • Explore Newfoundland. Guided salmon fishing trips and charters, plus canoeing, kayaking, rafting and other adventures on the Humber River. 21 Dogwood Drive, Marble Inn Resort, Steady Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.explorenewfoundland.com. 1 Festival & Events • Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador. Professional Newfoundland performers telling stories, singing songs and rejoicing in our rich heritage. T: [phone]; www.theatrenewfoundland.com. 2 • Gros Morne Summer Music. Join world-class musicians from Europe, America, Canada and down the road in an atmosphere that is chatty, welcoming, and warm. T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.gmsm.ca. 3 • Humber Arm South Bayfest. Annual summer festival with food, games and entertainment. August; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.humberarmsouth.com. 4 • Deer Lake Strawberry Festival. A gathering place for residents and visitors to enjoy a weekend of music, talent, games, food, entertainment and, of course, strawberries. July; T: [phone]; www.deerlake.ca 1 Active Adventures • Cycle Solutions. Guided bike tours for all skills levels, plus tours of the Corner Brook cave system. 35 West St, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.cyclesolutions.ca. 2 • Rugged Edge. ATV Rentals. 8 Lundrigan Drive, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.ruggededge.ca. 3 • Marble Zip Tours. Soar across the picturesque Steady Brook Gorge, or try the new Spider Challenge high ropes adventure park. ATV tours and rentals also available. Marble Mountain Resort, Steady Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.marbleziptours.com. 4 • Linkum Tours. Explore the stunning beauty of the Humber Valley with guided hiking/walking tours and unguided single/ multi-day biking holidays. 21 Dogwood Dr, Marble Inn Resort, Steady Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.linkumtours.com. 5 • Explore Newfoundland. Offering a variety of guided and unguided adventures from caving, kayaking, canoeing, and rafting. 21 Dogwood Dr., Marble Inn Resort, Steady Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.explorenewfoundland.com. 6 • Pasadena Ski & Nature Park. Enjoy the breathtaking views and wildlife from the 24 km of hiking trails. Pasadena; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.pasadenaskipark.org. 7 • Cache Rapids Stable. Scenic trail rides, pony rides, backcountry tenting and lodge rides. 255 Reidville Road, Reidville; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.cacherapidsstable.com. 1 Attractions • NOTE: All venues located in Corner Brook • Corner Brook Arts & Culture Centre. Modern theatre and art exhibition area. University Drive, Corner Brook; T: (709) 637- 2581; www.artsandculturecentre.com. • Swirsky’s Theatre & Music Hall. A warm, comfortable venue to hear the best up-and-coming musical talent and see intimate theatre. 7 Broadway, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.swirskys.com. • Rotary Arts Centre. Artist-run gallery space, theatre, studios, rehearsal hall and workshop showcasing and supporting visual and performing arts and artists in the region. City Hall, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.facebook.com/RotaryArtsCentre. SWIMMING • Arts & Culture Centre Swimming Pool. University Drive, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; www.artsandculturecentre.com. • Margaret Bowater Park. Supervised natural swimming area with change area and canteen services during July and August. O’Connell Dr, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.cornerbrook.com. 3 • Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex. Swimming pool as well as bowling alley and arena. 8 Crescent St, Deer Lake; T: [phone]; www.deerlake.ca. 4 • Holiday Inn Express. Swimming pool and waterslide. 38 Bennett Ave, Deer Lake; T: [phone]; www.hiedeerlakehotel.com. 5 • Funland Resort. Swimming pool, waterslide & restaurant. 34 Veterans Drive, Cormack; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.funlandresort.com. 1 • Heritage Tree. Sixty scenes from Newfoundland and Labrador’s history are carved by local artists into this 17 metre, 360 year old cedar tree from British Columbia. Located at the base of Marble Mountain, Steady Brook. Steadybrook.com. 2 • Captain James Cook Historic Site. An impressive view of Corner Brook and the spectacular Blomidon Mountains, caves and the Bay of Islands explored by Cook. Crow Hill Rd, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.cornerbrook.com. 3 • Meadows Point Lookout. Spectacular view of the Bay of Islands. 16 km from Route 1 on Route 440, Meadows; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]. 4 • Steady Brook Falls. One of the Humber Valley’s most scenic features and can be seen up close by following a short trail. Behind George’s Mountain Village at the base of Marble Mountain, Steady Brook. steadybrook.com. 5 • Grenfell Campus Art Gallery. Exhibits of contemporary visual art. Fine Arts Building, 1 University Drive, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.swgc.mun.ca/artgallery. 6 • Newfoundland Insectarium. A museum of nature featuring insects and arthropods from around the world. Butterfly pavilion. Route 430, Reidville; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.nfinsectarium.com. 1 Parks & Beaches Entertainment 1 • Bottle Cove Beach & Day Park. Route 450, Lark Harbour; T: [phone]; E: [email protected], yorkharbourlarkharbour.com 2 • Blow Me Down Provincial Park. Magnificent views of the Blow Me Down Mountains and the Bay of Islands making this one of the most scenic locations in the area. Route 450, Lark Harbour; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www. nlcamping.ca. 3 • Margaret Bowater Park. Picnic, playground area, swimming pool. O’Connell Dr, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.cornerbrook.com. 4 • Kinsmen Prince Edward Park Campground & RV Park. Picturesque, modern campground and RV park at the mouth of the great Humber River. Route 440; T: [phone]; Off Season T: [phone]; E: reservations@princeedwardrvpark. com; www.princeedwardrvpark.com. 5 • Deer Lake Beach. The Town of Deer Lake is home to a beautiful sandy beach, ideal for family fun. Town of Deer Lake; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.deerlake.ca 6 • Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park. Popular spot for salmon angling. Route 422; T: [phone]; www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks; E: [email protected] 7 • Main River Waterway Provincial Park. Paddling, angling and wilderness camping. Near Sop’s Arm, White Bay; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks. 2 Golf • Blomidon Golf & Country Club. West Valley Road, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.blomidongolf.com. 2 • The River Course at Humber Valley Resort. Exit 11 from Route 1, Humber Valley Resort; T: [phone]; E: golf@ humbervalley.com; www.humbervalley.com. 3 • Humber River Golf Club. 21 Airport Road, Deer Lake; T: [phone]; www.golfnewfoundland.ca. 1 1 heritage & Museums • Woods Island Resettlement House & Historic Centre. A museum and historic centre that holds many artifacts from the past. Route 450, Humber Arm; T: [phone]; www.humberarmsouth.com/woods.html. 2 • Corner Brook Museum & Archives. Exhibits the natural, cultural and social history of the region. 2 West St, Corner Brook; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.cornerbrookmuseum.ca. 3 • Railway Society of NL Historic Train Site. The site is a showcase of the proud rail heritage of Newfoundland. Marine Drive / Station Road, Corner Brook. 4 • Royal NL Constabulary Museum. Artifacts and photos of early policing in Newfoundland & Labrador. 9 University Drive, Corner Brook; T: (709) 637-41 07; www.rnc.gov.nl.ca. 5 • Warden’s Cabin. This heritage building serves as a museum to the fishery on the Humber River and includes fishing artifacts. Wilton Street, Steady Brook; T: [phone]; www.steadybrook.com. 6 • Roy Whalen Heritage Museum. Displaying the history of communities in Humber Valley. 44 Route 1, Deer Lake; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; www.facebook.com/Valley.Crafts.Roy.Whalen.Museum. 7 • Stanley Ford Property & Outbuildings. A cluster of buildings exemplifying outport life in Newfoundland in early 20th century. 87 Main Street, Jackson’s Arm; T: [phone]; E: [email protected]; facebook.com/stanleyfordproperty. 1 gowesternnewfoundland.com