This windy island, which seems to dangle somewhere between the Atlantic and the end of the world, is one of Newfoundland's oldest continuously inhabited outports. While connected to the mainland by bridge, Greenspond (and its population of roughly 270 souls) still has the feel of existing somewhere out of time. Walking trails thread over this 2.85-sq-km island, some winding through cemeteries, others dipping past rocky coves and bays. It's a 30km drive from New-Wes-Valley.
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Local artist Janet Davis specializes in non-toxic printmaking, and uses hand embroidery, inking, and other techniques to produce her wares, all sold in…
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Barbour Living Heritage Village
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Get a taste of the life of the Barbours, a prosperous merchant family, at this village consisting of 19 homes (two of which are historically registered)…
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Drive alllll the way to the end of the road and you'll get to Pool's Island, an outcrop of smoothed boulders and pebbly beach often cloaked in a thick pea…
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Lonely, wind-battered and caked in salt, Salvage is both a fishing village and a photographer's dream, cut through by several well-marked walking trails…
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3.05 MILES
Drive alllll the way to the end of the road and you'll get to Pool's Island, an outcrop of smoothed boulders and pebbly beach often cloaked in a thick pea…
4.94 MILES
Local artist Janet Davis specializes in non-toxic printmaking, and uses hand embroidery, inking, and other techniques to produce her wares, all sold in…
3. Barbour Living Heritage Village
9.51 MILES
Get a taste of the life of the Barbours, a prosperous merchant family, at this village consisting of 19 homes (two of which are historically registered)…
26.56 MILES
Lonely, wind-battered and caked in salt, Salvage is both a fishing village and a photographer's dream, cut through by several well-marked walking trails…