Drive east from Petty Harbour to the western portion of the Avalon region, and the towns of Brigus and Cupids. The town of Cupid has the honour of being the first English colony in Canada. It is possible to view the remnants of the settlement at the Cupid Plantation, with artifacts on display at Cupids Legacy Centre. Next door Brigus was established shortly afterwards and is a very quaint town. Here you can find Hawthorne […]
The Avalon Peninsula is the easternmost region in Newfoundland, yet is home to half of its population. A short drive from St. John’s is the most easterly point of land in Canada – Cape Spear (National Historic Site). On the right day, Cape Spear is an excellent place to watch icebergs float by, or whales play in the indigo waters of the North Atlantic, throwing up plumes of water. From the top of the hill […]
Sometimes when travelling, the best type of luggage to take is a classic duffle bag. We have a couple of duffle bags where the lining is less than optimal, and basically cannot be used anymore. So I was looking for a replacement, and naturally something made in North America. I ended up purchasing a large-plus duffle from Mountain Ridge Gear in Colorado. It is made in the US, of 1000d Nylon Cordura. If you’re interested […]
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