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On the Northern end of Gros Morne National Park, The Turnip is a great mid-way point for exploring The Great Northern Penninsula.
Great Northern Peninsula
Adventure Awaits
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South of The Turnip
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Sunset/Sunrise in Parsons Pond
Some of the most awe inspiring sunsets ever!
If you're an early bird you can view spectaular sunrises as well
No like seriously, check out my page of glorious sunrise/sunset phots in Parsons Pond. Many at the lake outback!!
Moulting Pond
1 minute walk-out back
Nice walk around the lake
FREAKIN awesome sunsets/sunrises
SEE sunset page!
Wanderer's Peek Trail
5 minutes south
Newfoundland's only short story trail
5.5 km- approx. 3 hours
Spectacular views!!
Shallow Bay Beach
10 minutes south
Shallow and sandy beach
Great for swimming or chillin
Often see clams, sand dollar, jelly fish
Lighthouse Trail
10 minutes south
non active, built in 1909 in the hollow of promontory on Cow Head Summerside accessible by scenic walking trail.
Old Mail Tail
10 minutes south
An easy 1.5 – 2 hour, 2 km return walk between the sand dunes, forest, and campground at Shallow Bay. Every winter from 1882 to 1952, mailmen travelled it by dogsled to deliver mail along the coast.
Western Brook Boat Tour
20 minutes south
Popular tour of the fjord at Western Brook
About an hour hike to the boat dock
Great for winter snowshoeing
Explore Gros Morne
20 minutes south
Guided camping, hiking, kayaking.
Offering single day and multi day tours
Green Point
30 minutes south
Almost 500 million years ago, these rocks formed on the bottom of an ancient ocean.
A short pathway leads to the shoreline for close up views of the rocks or follow the cliff top pathway to a spectacular view over the point.
Coastal Trail
30 minutes south
An easy2 hour, 6 km return. This trail follows the old mail road along a cobble beach, small ponds and coastal tuckamore that provide a pleasant variety of habitats. Wonderful ocean breezes, lovely sunsets, migrating shorebirds and ducks.
Berry Hill Trail
35 minutes south
1.5 km short but steep hike, lots of stairs. Climb the trail to several viewpoints atop Berry Hill.
Trail head for Baker's Brook falls also located here.
Baker's Brook Falls
41 minutes south
10 km, in and out trail. Easy, mostly board walk. Leading to Baker's Brook Falls
Berry Head Pond
41 minutes south
2 km, loop. Easy, mostly board walk. Follow this trail around Berry Head Pond and through forest and bogs
Sweet Rock Ice-cream
45 minutes south
Homemade ice cream made fresh daily using both local ingredients
Plus Aunt Sarah's Chocolate
Bonne Bay
Marine Station
50 minutes south
The public aquarium is open seasonally and showcases our local marine flora and fauna. When you visit, you will be able to meet our student interpreters who will guide you through the biology and ecology of Bonne Bay.
Gros Morne Mountain
50 minutes south
2nd highest mountain in Newfoundland
16 km difficult hike
approx. 7 hours
closed until July to protect the flora and fauna
Mattie Mitchell Trail
55 minutes south
This, 250m loop, interpretative trail winds peacefully through the woods to a quiet brook, while telling the story of Mattie Mitchell and the Mi'kmaq in Newfoundland
Lookout Trail
1.5 hours south
5km return loop with steep elevation gain of 70 – 405m. One of the best panoramic vistas in the national park awaits you at the top of this moderate trail.
The Tablelands
1.5 hours south
Half a billion years in the making!
Walk on the earth's mantle
Green Gardens
1hour 45 min south
9km, in and out trail. New switchback route. See roaming sheep and sea stacks.
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North of The Turnip
The Arches
10 minutes north
Awesome rock formations
Great for sunset viewing
If you're into it, you can climb them!!
Bill's Woods Trail
20 minutes north
Short 1.5 km, in and out, boardwalk trail, leading to a sandy beach, great for swimming!
Bellburns Community Trail
26 minutes north
1 km hiking trail to the beach. Great place to wander
Lots of rock formations to climb!
Deer Cove
35 minutes north
Hidden Gem! You won't find this palce on any map. Ask me how to get there
Port Aux Choix
1.25 hours north
The place to see caribou!
They are almost always hanging out by the lighthouse. They are used to visitors, so don't be surprised to have one come up and sniff you!
French Rooms
Cultural Centre
1.25 hours north
Costumed Demos of French bread making...and tasting :)
Thrombolite Walking Trail & White Rocks
2 hours north -Flowers Cove
1 km easy trail
& 1.8 km easy trail
Great for stretching your legs
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